Just been loaned this gem of a catalogue,

[nickk]

it’s all in German ,however I love seeing things from another countries view,and a transit that predates our version,this book is 1964 remember,,and it’s not even called a different name.
My favourite car is the NSU prinz sports,I just remember seeing one as a child ,fuel economy hasn’t improved as much as I’d expected.

 

[stuvy]

The original transit built in Germany

 

[octo0072000]

The original transit built in Germany

now built in turkey

 

[cheb]

That Transit looks to have a greater payload than the smaller modern ones.

 

[nickk]

The front view reminds me of the ‘Karrier’ of the ‘60’s

 

[Cobbler]

To me it looks like a Baywindow VW.

 

[frank horton]

I agree with Cobbler.........
cop's would have fun with the Vw Pck up and boggie

 

[octo0072000]

The original transit built in Germany

picture of the original taunus transit

wicki gives all models etc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Transit#Taunus_Transit_(1953–1965)

 

[cheb]

AIUI the Transit mk1 was the first van to be built on a van sized factory track rather than a car based one, hence it's much wider than it's initial competitors, the Commers and the Bedfords.