CELEBRATING THE NATION’S FAVOURITE VAN

Ford Transit – The Story of the Nation’s Favourite Van released on DVD

In the four decades since the first Ford Transit rolled off the production line, this legendary van has gone from versatile workhorse to icon of the roads.

Whether you love them as the “Backbone of Britain” or hate them as the domain of the infamous “White Van Man”, you simply cannot ignore the Transit.

Now, Duke has commissioned a very special film to celebrate the Transit, and the people who drive it.

This fascinating and, frequently, laugh-out-loud funny DVD skilfully combines rare archive footage and modern film to create the definitive story of a legend.

Duke was delighted when 1992 British Touring Car Champion and ITV motorsport commentator Tim Harvey agreed to present the programme. Tim is no stranger to the Transit, having spent much of his early career living in the back of one as he chased his racing dream.

Among the archive gems charting the story of the Transit are rarely-seen promotional films from around the world, footage of some of the incredibly tough tests the van is put through and a few surprising excerpts from the Transit’s racing heritage!

If you’ve never seen the 150mph Supervan in action, you have to see this film. Once those high-speed antics are over, you’ll be even more stunned by the 185mph-plus Supervan 2, in the more than capable hands of three-times Formula One World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart.

And that’s before you get to the outrageous monster Transit of today!

There’s also archive footage of the extraordinary seven-day endurance test at Monza, the quirky continental view of the Transit and a look inside the production line.

Ford Transit – The Story of the Nation’s Favourite Van is just packed with highlights. One sequence you’ll want to watch again and again is Tim adopting the “White Van Man” mantle and setting out to prove once and for all whether the mere sight of one of the familiar Fords is enough to make tempers flare.

His hilarious bid to wind up Britain’s motorists has a surprising outcome!

Plus, we hear from “Mr Transit” Peter Lee, a man who has dedicated his life to this iconic vehicle. He explains his love affair with the van, and gives a rare glimpse inside his incredible collection – this is real devotion!

Everyone has a Ford Transit story, and after watching this fabulous film, you’ll have quite a few more.

Ford Transit – the Story of the Nation’s Favourite Van is released 1st September, priced at £16.99 on DVD and will be available from leading video outlets or direct from Duke Video: Tel 01624 640000, fax 01624 640001 or email mail@dukevideo.com. Visit www.dukevideo.com online.