Stephen Starkey’s lifelong passion for commercial vehicles and diesel engines was always likely to steer him towards a career as an HGV mechanic. Yet, when it came to choosing that perfect candidate for a project, it just had to be everyone’s favourite trusty load lugger — a2.4 York-powered Mk1 Transit.
Those of a certain age will remember the days when Mk1 Transits were to be found on every street corner or pounding the motorways while helping to keep the economy moving. With car-like handling, unrivalled reliability and an impressive cargo area, it’s little surprise the Transit would later go on to become marketed as the Backbone Of Britain. Often worked into the ground and regularly witnessed without mismatched panels, a coating of red