Possibly the only vehicle ever to have its origins in a pie shop, the Fleur de Lys was the brainchild of Newark patisserie manufacturer, Andreas Liveras. Wishing to have his old world produce delivered in suitably vintage vehicles but unable to find anyone who could make what he wanted, he decided to design and produce them himself. The result was Fleur de Lys Automobiles, established in 1983, who began to manufacture reproduction 1920s-style delivery vans from a purpose built factory in Newark. The vans were designed by Len Terry, a leading engineer in the Lotus team which won the Formula One Championships in 1963 and 1965. They are built using traditional coach building techniques but using modern materials and engineering standards. The doors, bonnet and mudguards are aluminum and period features include the specially built brass radiator cowl and die-cast aluminum artillery-type road wheels.The cab boasts a solid mahogany screen surround and solid brass fittings while an authentic-sounding klaxon completes the period feel. The suspension was developed by Len Terry to ensure good ride and steering feel. Proven Ford components are used throughout the vehicle and every van carried a Ford warranty from new. These vans make ideal promotional vehicles - Harrods, Kellogg's, Michelin, JVC, Walls, Castrol, Bang & Olufsen and Budweiser being just a few of the better known firms whose liveries have adorned them.The 1985 Fleur De Lys Newark Panel Van you see here is titled as a1985 Fleur Truck and is an incredibly rare vehicle that is never seen here in the United States. Powered by a 2 liter Ford four cylinder that gives this truck enough power to drive at today's highway speeds. This Ford drivetrain also makes it very easy to maintain and very cost effective. Mainly found in manual four speeds, this is a unique 3 speed automatic which makes driving much easier. These are all steel bodies on these trucks and this one is very solid throughout. The fenders are steel as well as the cab and rear panel van section. The paint is in good overall condition with no major imperfections, just some scratches and dings from age. There is plenty of room on the side of this truck to put your company logo and/or name. Buy the truck for advertising and then write it off! Inside, the dual bucket seats are both in good, original condition and only show a bit of minor cracking. There is a wooden bench seat behind the buckets for extra passengers. Both front seats have seatbelts. The real wood behind the seats looks great and has been nicely finished. The dash has a full array of gauges that work with no problems. Under the hood you will find the 2.0 liter Ford four cylinder that is connected to a three speed automatic transmission. The engine is nicely detailed and very original. The wheels are wrapped with newer Firestone radial tires that all have good tread life all around. The wheels are cast aluminum with 5 stud hubs. The truck sits on a purpose built square and rectangular structural steel tube. The underside is very solid and the suspension is a leaf spring front with a solid rear axle with shock absorbers. The mileage shows 47,506 and the VIN number is NV20P1685L035.