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Ford Nugget Turns 40: Retro Series Marks the Anniversary

19.04.2026 16:00 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Ford Nugget Turns 40: Retro Series Marks the Anniversary
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The Ford Nugget camper, based on the Ford Transit and developed with Westfalia, celebrates 40 years. A limited retro series styled after the original will be released.

The Ford Nugget camper is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026. The model was introduced in 1986 as a joint project between Ford and Westfalia, based on the Ford Transit. In 2023, the fifth generation arrived with a hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive.

To mark the anniversary, a limited retro series will be produced, styled after the original black-and-white design. Over four decades, the model has evolved from a basic camper into a family of versions, including models with their own bathroom and all-wheel-drive variants for off-road use.

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Ford Nugget Turns 40

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