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SkillanNaylor Car Company are pleased to offer this 2021 Ford Transit Custom 320 L1 2.0 EcoBlue 170 D/Cab Trail seen in Chrome Blue Metallic with Black Faux Leather upholstery.

Combining the practicality of a commercial vehicle with genuine passenger-carrying ability and the more purposeful styling of Ford’s desirable Trail specification, this 2021 Ford Transit Custom 320 L1 Double Cab Trail is an exceptionally versatile example. With just 19,148 miles covered from new and the added benefit of having been privately owned, meaning there is NO VAT to pay on the purchase price, it represents a particularly attractive proposition for anyone looking for a high-specification Transit Custom for business, leisure or everyday family use.

At the heart of the Custom is Ford’s 2.0-litre EcoBlue turbo-diesel engine producing 170 PS, giving this particular model considerably more performance than the lower-powered versions commonly found on the used market. Ford offered the 170 PS EcoBlue with 125kW of power, giving the Transit Custom the strong mid-range performance and effortless motorway ability that suits a vehicle designed to carry passengers and equipment.

What really separates this example from a conventional Transit Custom, however, is the Trail specification. Designed to give Ford’s hugely popular commercial vehicle a tougher, more distinctive appearance, the Trail has a far more purposeful presence than a standard working van. Its distinctive exterior treatment gives it an almost SUV-inspired character, making it equally at home outside the office, on a building site, carrying bikes and outdoor equipment at the weekend or simply being used as an extremely practical everyday vehicle.

The Double Cab configuration provides seating for six, transforming the Transit Custom from a straightforward commercial vehicle into a genuinely multi-purpose machine. There is plenty of room for passengers across its two rows of seating, while importantly it retains a substantial separate rear load area. A rear bulkhead divides the passenger compartment from the cargo area, keeping tools, equipment, luggage, bikes or muddy outdoor gear securely separated from those travelling up front. Contemporary specification data for this 320 L1 170 Trail Double Cab configuration confirms its six-seat layout.

Being the L1 short-wheelbase version adds another important advantage. The Transit Custom remains impressively spacious but is considerably easier to manoeuvre, park and use on a daily basis than a full-size commercial vehicle. That makes it particularly well suited to the Isle of Man, where its combination of carrying capacity and relatively manageable dimensions makes sense whether navigating Douglas during the working week or heading out with family, bikes or equipment at the weekend.

Inside, the Custom offers the functionality expected of a serious commercial vehicle but with the comfort and technology required for everyday use. Apple CarPlay allows compatible smartphones to integrate with the vehicle's infotainment system, giving convenient access to navigation, music, calls and messaging. A sliding side door provides easy access to the rear passenger compartment, particularly useful in tighter parking spaces, while the fixed side steps make getting in and out easier and further enhance the Trail's rugged appearance.

Perhaps the greatest strength of this Transit is that it doesn't force you to choose between a van and a passenger vehicle. With six seats, you can take a full crew to work during the week, yet the separate rear load compartment means there is still useful space for tools and equipment. At the weekend, the same layout lends itself perfectly to mountain bikes, camping equipment, sports gear, dogs or family luggage. It is exactly the sort of vehicle that can earn its keep Monday to Friday and then become an adventure vehicle when the working week is finished.

Its mileage makes the proposition even more appealing. At only 19,148 miles, this is a remarkably lightly used example for a 2021 commercial vehicle, and one that should appeal equally to a private buyer wanting a versatile lifestyle vehicle or a business owner looking for something considerably smarter and more distinctive than the average work van.

There is also one particularly important financial advantage: this vehicle has been privately owned and there is no VAT to pay on the advertised purchase price. On a vehicle of this type and value, that can make a significant difference to the true cost for a private buyer or anyone unable to reclaim VAT, and makes direct price comparisons with VAT-qualifying commercial vehicles especially important.

With its 170 PS EcoBlue engine, desirable Trail specification, six-seat Double Cab layout, separate rear load compartment, Apple CarPlay, sliding side door, fixed side steps and exceptionally low 19,148-mile odometer reading, this Transit Custom offers an unusually broad range of abilities.

For work, family life or weekends away, this is far more than simply another Transit van. It is a tough-looking, powerful and exceptionally practical six-seat all-rounder – and with no VAT to pay, an especially compelling example of one of Ford's most desirable Transit Custom configurations.

The features & options of this van include:

• Xenon Headlights
• Front & Rear Parking Sensors
• Privacy Glass
• Single Sliding Side Door
• Fix Side Steps
• 16" Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
• Twin Rear Doors
• Rear Bulkhead
• 6 x Seats
• Opening Side Windows
• ISOFIX Child Seat prep
• Elec Fold Ext Door Mirrors
• Auto Lights & Wiper
• Multi-Function Steering Wheel
• Cruise Control
• 8" Ford Sync Touchscreen Infotainment
• Apple CarPlay
• Sat-Nav
• Bluetooth Phone & Music prep
• DAB
• USB
• Voice Control

For more information and to arrange a test drive please contact SkillanNaylor Car Company.