MB 66c Ford Transit

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MB 66c Ford Transit

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Hi All,
Kindly view pic and advise if anybody on here had come across the Ford Transit without the front number plate/holder cast.
Thanks in advance,
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Re: MB 66c Ford Transit

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I only have one of these and it has the number plate casting Numi. :D
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motorman wrote:I only have one of these and it has the number plate casting Numi. :D
Superb quick answer from MM,....10/10 for u..... :lol:
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I'm in the one club too, mine also has the number plate casting.
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all mine have number plates too
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Thanks JB,MM & Reg,most appreciated.
Seems like only u 3x gentlemen have this popular casting in your collection :roll:
I added more clear pics.
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Apologies for the delay in replying, Numi. I've just checked mine (bought when this model was first released) and it has the numberplate.
Looking at the photographs, I notice that yours has amber windows and a much duller finish to the baseplate.
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The interior is sitting very high as well. There is a light and dark orange production colour but this one looks like a thinly sprayed top coat applied to the casting, unless it's the light in the photo. I guess there's no other casting differences Numi?
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I have 8 of this model (I don't know how I keep getting these, every box lot has one in it!) Anyway, all 8 are green window and have the number plate.
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My three all have the number plate casting - including the one with amber windows and olive green interior.

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