Oxford Diecast Ford 400E Maidstone & District

The Maidstone & District Motor Services bus company is a great favourite amongst collectors and here we have a superb little support vehicle in the shape of the Ford 400E Van, commonly known as the Ford Thames van. Decorated in the company’s signature two-tone green with contrasting silver trim, the gold lettering denotes it as being deployed in the service department where no doubt it played a key role in keeping the buses on the road.  Registered 164 SKE, the interior is silver grey with darker grey seating.  The popular small commercial Ford 400E was manufactured between 1957 and 1965 and amongst its varied clientele, it was a favourite with bus companies, some of which also feature in the Oxford range.