Tony Jones Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 A firm in Scotland are advertising an Autosleeper monocoque on a 2004 Ford Transit Mk6. I didn't think AS made them as late as that. Does anyone know? Can anyone tell me what it was called? Or has someone stuck an older monocoque body on a later chassis? (not unheard of in earlier days!) (And no, we're not "in the market" again. But we ARE wondering about the idea of changing for a roomier van now we've got a "proper" car as well, and in the process liberating some of the cash we tied up in "Roxie." I know it doesn't make economic sense to change for something older, but it might possibly be right for us just now.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinhood Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Amethyst ran for some years after this even, so 2004 doesn't surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Here's one .... http://campers4auction.info/autosleeper-amethyst-sl-motorhome-2004-low-mileage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Robinhood is correct. See: HTTP://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=16682&posts=6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie gibblebucket Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Tony Jones - 2010-10-19 6:00 PM (And no, we're not "in the market" again. But we ARE wondering about the idea of changing for a roomier van now we've got a "proper" car as well, and in the process liberating some of the cash we tied up in "Roxie." I know it doesn't make economic sense to change for something older, but it might possibly be right for us just now.) Hi Tony, I know you were hoping that your esteemed employers would provide you with a lovely retirement home on the English Riviera with sea views and parking for a motorhome, but 2 motorhomes and a car, I think you're pushing your luck a bit! ;-) ;-) But, I have to say the link that Mel has provided does seem to show a very nice van indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I note that Auto-Sleepers has re-launched the Executive with monocoque body-shell. Does anyone know the asking-price? (Hopefully, as with the original version, A-S will offer an alternative body colour to the cat-puke brown shown in the MMM advert!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred grant Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 57 cases of freds best cider derk me ansum. an wats wrong with the colour my luvvers, it be well camoflaged in alices fields. f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Derek Uzzell - 2010-10-23 7:04 PM I note that Auto-Sleepers has re-launched the Executive with monocoque body-shell. Does anyone know the asking-price? (Hopefully, as with the original version, A-S will offer an alternative body colour to the cat-puke brown shown in the MMM advert!) The figure of £54,000 comes to mind Derek, but I can't be certain as I can't remember where I read it! http://www.marquismotorhomes.co.uk/news/auto-sleeper-kick-off-50th-anniversary-celebration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsgofar Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Yes, We bought a 2006 Amerthys A/S, S/Hand with 6000 miles on the clock, it looked bran new, cooker never used, on a Ford Mk6 chassis, 14 months ago, best buy we have ever had, we are now on 13000 miles, we have no rattled or bangs, its quite quiet when travelling, very comfortable and relaxing driving, I think that it was possible one of the last made. Regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Wellsgofar - 2010-10-24 8:39 PM ...I think that it was possible one of the last made. Regards Alan Auto-Sleepers were still listing the Amethyst in their model line-up when you were considering buying one in July 2009. This would, by then, have been built on the Transit Mk 7, but I've no idea how many (if any!) were actually sold using that chassis. It's perhaps worth observing (for Tony's benefit) that the 2.4litre Ford motor in non common-rail form can be startlingly 'vocal', particularly when the vehicle is being driven at low speeds. The first Transit 2.4litre powerplant with common-rail fuelling was the 137PS version (with 6-speed gearbox) and that was definitely being marketed in 2004. However, lower powered variants (with 5-speed gearbox) didn't get common-rail fuelling until (I think) mid-2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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