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Highlights
- Restored Whitby Morrison's Electrofreeze van
- Recent respray in classic two-tone pink and white
- Generator with large freezers capable of reaching -30 degrees
- Great commercial opportunity including city centre use
- Exempt from MOT, road tax and ULEZ
The Appeal
For those of a certain age, a quick glance at this evocative classic van will likely get you singing a certain ice-cream based tune. With its classic pink and white colour scheme it is a big slice of nostalgia. And that makes it an interesting commercial opportunity.
This is one of the vans built by leading ice cream van specialist, Whitby Morrison. Beneath the classic bodywork lies a Ford Transit Mk1 chassis and V4 petrol engine running gear.
It was all restored five years ago with a more recent respray. The work retains the Morrison bodywork and interior, including the original ‘baby blue’ dash and cabin trim. The result is a van in very good condition which is ready to work. It sports appropriate decals. They can be easily removed if required.
We are told that everything works, including the large freezers that can reach temperatures as low as -30 degrees. It also has its own generator.
Naturally it is MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt by age, reducing the running costs and increasing the scope of the commercial opportunity to include city centres.
This van is in good condition and will definitely stand out in the frozen treats market.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 21st July 1970
- Built by Whitby Morrison on a Mk1 Ford Transit chassis and running gear
- Registered as a Morrison with DVLA
- Full restoration carried out 5 years ago
- More recent respray
- MOT and road tax exempt
- London emission zone exempt
- Seven registered keepers
- Current keeper since October 2022
- Kept under shelter when not in use
The Condition
- Classic and stylish Morrisons Electrofreeze late 60s styling
- Bodywork in good condition across exterior
- Paintwork recently resprayed in fetching pink and white
- Fitted with appropriate decals but these can be removed
- Steel wheels with Transit hub caps
- Very original and well kept interior with Transit dashboard
- Retains its Morrisons classic interior with Formica cabinets
- Light blue dashboard trim and cabin fittings, appearing well kept
- Comfortable grey fabric seats appear to be from later vehicle
- Large freezers capable of reaching -30 degrees
- Can be charged up overnight for daily use
- Supplied with a generator
The Mechanics
- Original Ford Transit Mk1 running gear
- Petrol engine of unknown capacity but likely Ford V4 Taunus unit
- Engine capacity has not been recorded by DVLA
- Manual column shift gear change
- Vendor states that it drives well
- We have no reports of mechanical or other running issues
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