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Old 15 February 2011, 10:22 AM
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Default 2005 (05) Ford Transit Connect T230LX - Surf bus/ Day van

2005 (05) Ford Transit Connect T230LX

LWB high top version, 110k miles
1.8l 90ps TDCI
Taxed till June 2011
MOT till May 2011
Electric windows, Electric heated mirrors, Heated washer jets, Quickclear heated windscreen (No more scraping ice on those frosty days), Air Conditioning, Remote central locking, Metallic paint, Front fog lamps.

In addition to all the usual Ford equipment I have added the following:

Genuine Ford 17” alloy wheels
HID Xenon headlamps
Alpine CD player with USB and fullspeed iPod connection and steering stalk remote.
2400w sound system including 2 amps and Alpine 10” subwoofer all professionally installed.
New plywood flooring
Rear mounted 12v power point
Interior lighting
Interior vanity mirror
TIG welded lightweight aluminium sleeping platform. This was professionally built and cost a small fortune. It unbolts and removed in 10 minutes and sleeps 2 adults easily.
Under platform auto lighting.
Tow bar
Custom stainless steel kite buggy rack to fit Flexifoil buggy. This unbolts in minutes too.

This has been my only car for 2 years now and is not your usual rubbish. It has been very well looked after and is in exceptional condition for a van of its age. Panels are straight and original. Has the usual motorway stone chips and the odd mark here and there. Nothing major at all, im just being honest. Non smoking owner. Interior is very clean complete with genuine Ford rubber floor mats.
Always polished and waxed. I’ve owned it since 70k miles and as a Ford technician have serviced it regularly.
Within the last year it has had new discs/pads and a new exhaust. Oil changed 3k miles ago along with a full cambelt service and fuel filter. All parts used are Genuine Ford items. All tyres are Khumo Extas with good tread left.
I bought it as a kite/camper/day van to use while competing around the UK in various kite events and as my daily drive. Now im no longer competing, it’s not used as intended and im reluctantly letting it go. Perfect as a surf bus for kite surfers or any sports requiring a day van. It’s been a fantastic van and has to be seen to be appreciated.

The van is based in Essex and viewing is highly recommended. Id like to not have to take all the parts out of it and sell it complete to someone who will use it as i have. This is too nice to be a builders van.
£4350 complete with stainless buggy rack £4200 without.
You will not find another van with this spec and condition for the price.

Sorry about the pics, theyre all i can find at the moment but you get the idea


Old 15 February 2011, 01:22 PM
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No more kiting then dude? You selling your gear too?

Might be worth posting on Kitecrowd too (if you haven't already done so) to capture the kiting fraternity
Old 15 February 2011, 02:18 PM
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This van is awesome !
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nice van and ive seen it up close before
no mre kitting then? thought u was up and coming on the kite scene
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot


No more kiting then dude? You selling your gear too?

Might be worth posting on Kitecrowd too (if you haven't already done so) to capture the kiting fraternity
Posted on KC mate. Not giving up kiting altogether so im keeping my Blades. Theyre still the best fixed bridle for freestyle by a mile.

Originally Posted by 53WRX
This van is awesome !
Cheers Stu, i know its a clique but the first that sees this will buy it.

Originally Posted by PHAT C
nice van and ive seen it up close before
no mre kitting then? thought u was up and coming on the kite scene
Just giving up competing mate, kinda been there done that and now have other priorities, car, house etc.
I kinda made progess at a freakish rate and finished 2nd in the british Championship in my first year. I was up against pro's and im not a pro and have no desire to turn pro. Sponsorship is more agro than its worth and i kite for me and only me.
I got the van so that i could have somewhere to stay when traveling around competing. Since im not doing that anymore i would like a more interesting/comfortable daily drive.


If this doesnt go soon then it will go on eBay and i know it will 100% sell for good money.
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