Ford Transit
Every Ford Transit generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1965–present 5 generations · 46 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 63 → 266 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Legendary 1 Legendary · 2 Epic · 2 Rare/Common
All 5 Ford Transit Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Before a single E-Transit reached a customer, Ford had already banked more than 10,000 orders from 300 commercial fleets — buyers signing on for an electric van sight unseen.
On Top Gear, Sabine Schmitz nearly lapped the Nürburgring in under ten minutes in a stripped, weight-reduced Transit van — she missed it by just eight seconds.
In 1989 its 3.0 Essex V6 gave way to the fuel-injected Cologne 2.9, largely because the Essex design was nearly 25 years old and still used a carburettor.
This Transit could be spec'd across 6 body styles, 5 engines, 32 door combinations, 6 axle ratios and up to 17 seating layouts — a mix-and-match menu so broad Ford called it unprecedented, and credited it as key to the Mk II's success.
In 1972 London's Metropolitan Police reported the Transit was used in 95 percent of bank raids — fast enough for a getaway, roomy enough for 1.75 tonnes of loot.
Collectors Who Spotted the Ford Transit
No member has published a public street spot of the Ford Transit yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Ford Transit Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Mk VIII (2014–present) | 2014–present | Uncommon | — | 266 hp · 317 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Transit Mk VI / VII (2000–2014) | 2000–2014 | Rare | 2.3L I4 | 143 hp | — | — | 10 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Transit Mk III–V (1986–2000)Mk III–V | 1986–2000 | Epic | 1.6L I4 | 63 hp | — | — | 10 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Transit Mk II (1977–1986) | 1977–1986 | Epic | 1.6L I4 | 65 hp · 82 lb-ft | — | — | 8 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Transit Mk I (1965–1977) | 1965–1977 | Legendary | 1.7L V4 | 73 hp · 100 lb-ft | — | — | 9 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Ford Transit on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.