The first Ford Transit was one of the most highly appreciated vans ever, especially in the UK and the western part of mainland Europe, thanks to its car-derived suspension and running gear that made it nippy and maneuvrable, or at least more so than any leaf-sprung van that came before.

It was a favorite of bank robbers and other criminals that needed to make quick gettaways while also carrying a payload.

Now, the formula has evolved and adapted to modern constraints, tastes and needs, and one of the exponents of how far along these commercial vehicles have come is the VW Transporter T5, which you can have in a wide variety of body styles and drastically different spec levels.

CarThrottle’s video builds a very strong case for purchasing one of these T5s, and lists seven more or less serious advantages you see once you’re at the wheel of one.

By Andrei Nedelea

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