Initially the body had a large rear flange which completely filled the body overhang. When the DG24 and DG25 Rolls Royce models were introduced in 1987, a new smaller flange was introduced to allow the chassis to become a common component as shown in this example. A change in baseplate text, DG18-19-22 was made in 1986, followed by another change, DG18/19/22/24/25 in 1987 and in 1990 to read 18-19-22-24-25-38. A steering wheel and seats were added in 1991.

The original roof had a smooth underside which was changed after only approximately 1,000 models. The new design incorporated a ribbed underside to prevent turbulence in the casting process.

The introduction of downstairs seats was made in 1989. At the end of 1997 new tooling resulted in the bulkhead between the lower passenger saloon and the drivers cab being removed and the new lower deck seating moulding incorporated for the first time a driver seat.

Shortly after launch the baseplate was updated from DG7-9 to include the text DG13 on the front axle and DG14 on the rear axle. The baseplate changed in 1985 to read DG7-9-13-14 with the numbers on the axle covers blanked off. A new baseplate, 7-9-13-14-37 was introduced in late 1990. Steering wheel and seats were added in 1991 and a stretched body was introduced during 1992. The Model A Ford van is available with an advertising board or a plain fluted roof depending on livery.

The Model T Ford van is by far the most popular model in the Lledo range. It has gone through many changes and modifications. We have taken the same referencing for the model body, baseplate and roof from the very informative guide produced by Mr M Allenden which is shown below as a pdf document.

Model T Ford Van Variation Guide

The central horizontal body line as found on this model was removed in 1984 to aid tampo printing. The DG2-DG3 text on the baseplate was removed from the front bogie of the model in 1985 and was replaced by a raised section so that the model could be used for promotional purposes.

Within a few days of initial production it became necessary to introduce a flange on the draw bar cross piece to prevent the horses from turning upside down during packing. The first casting is probably the rarest variation and can only be found on very early DG1000, Westminster models with a yellow crest. Later during 1983 a triangular brace was introduced to add support to the end panels. In 1984 the draw bar was strengthened to prevent flexing.

On some early models seats were reversed in manufacture, these are far from common but shown in this example.

Within a few days of initial production it became necessary to introduce a flange on the draw bar cross piece to prevent the horses from turning upside down during packing. The first casting is probably the rarest variation and can only be found on very early DG1000, Westminster models with a yellow crest. Later during 1983 a triangular brace was introduced to add support to the end panels. In 1984 the draw bar was strengthened to prevent flexing.

On some early models seats were reversed in manufacture, these are far from common but shown in this example.

Within a few days of initial production it became necessary to introduce a flange on the draw bar cross piece to prevent the horses from turning upside down during packing. The first casting is probably the rarest variation and can only be found on very early DG1000, Westminster models with a yellow crest. Later during 1983 a triangular brace was introduced to add support to the end panels. In 1984 the draw bar was strengthened to prevent flexing.

On some early models seats were reversed in manufacture, these are far from common but shown in this example.

Soon after the initial release in 1994, twin steering wheel location points were fitted to allow either left or right hand drive variations, as shown in this example.