Highlights
- Rare configuration; very few surviving examples are believed to exist
- Coach built by Jennings of Sandbach; body number 201
- In current ownership for approximately seven years
- History file with receipts and original brochures accompany the sale
- Original parts removed over the years are included for reinstatement
The Appeal
The Ford Jennings Road Ranger is a rare and characterful motorhome conversion based on the MK1 Ford Transit, coach built by Jennings of Sandbach. Surviving examples in this configuration are few and far between, making any that surface a notable find for classic campervan enthusiasts.
This 1975 example, body number 201, has been in the current owner's care since 2018 and has been put to proper use, with trips to Goodwood, Arundel, Glastonbury, and the Isle of Man among its adventures. During that time, investment has been made in both the cab and the living quarters, with cosmetic, mechanical, and electrical work carried out as detailed below. The later 2.5-litre diesel engine is said by the vendor to fire up first time and run well.
The vendor tells us it always attracts attention wherever it goes. This Road Ranger is offered with a history file containing receipts for previous work, along with all original parts removed over the years, useful for any future custodian wishing to return the vehicle closer to its original specification.
Key Information
- Mileage: 65,406 miles (stated as correct, unverified)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT-exempt; last voluntarily tested in August 2023 at 65,324 miles, achieving a first-time pass with one minor defect and three advisories
- Technical specs: Later 2.5-litre diesel engine, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: History file with receipts for previous work; original brochures
The Detail
- White and light blue exterior; matching seat upholstery and curtains, with wood furnishings
- 14-inch wheels with rear twin-wheel configuration
- Later 2.5-litre diesel engine fitted in 2014
- 12-volt electric hook-up, leisure battery, and split-charge relay fitted in 2015
- New shock absorbers fitted in 2016
- New clutch and water pump fitted in 2018
- Front seats and door panels re-upholstered in 2019
- Cab carpets and flooring renewed in 2019
- Soundproofing installed in the cab; new wiring and fusebox fitted
- New inverter fitted in 2019
- RetroSound DAB radio with Bluetooth and speakers fitted in 2019
- New battery fitted in 2025
- Front cab re-sprayed in 2025
- Reversing camera installed
- New blackout curtains fitted throughout; some interior areas repainted
- Two-burner gas hob, grill, and Radford oven
- Sink with electric water pump; waste and fresh water tanks
- Porta-Potti and shower
- Full-height wardrobe and various storage compartments
- Electric mains socket/plug
- Sleeps two downstairs; one adult or two children above cab
- Bed configurable to either 4'6" or 6' wide, spanning the full width of the van
- Small dent and some marks noted on the rear; slight mark on the front bumper
- Blow heater is currently disconnected due to noise but can be reconnected
- Water heater may not be working; not investigated by the current owner
- Fridge is functional but noted as not in the best condition; cold blocks are used as a workaround
- No power steering; the vendor describes it as a little heavy to drive but enjoyable
- Stored in a purpose-built open garage
- Last voluntary MOT in August 2023: first-time pass with one minor defect (offside front position lamp intensity reduced) and three advisories (corroded nearside front suspension component mounting; imbalanced front and rear brakes)
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