A Bespoke Fiat Ducato for a Special Visitor

This month we had the pleasure of converting a specially adapted wheelchair accessible Fiat Ducato for a very special visitor of our clients at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as the Neasden Temple, is a traditional place of Hindu worship situated in North, West London. Neasden Temple is open to all, from those who wish to worship or learn about Hinduism, the world’s oldest living faith, to those interested in just appreciating the magnificent art and architecture of the Mandir.

The Neasden Temple approached us last year to help create a bespoke wheelchair accessible vehicle in preparation of a very special visitor. This wheelchair accessible vehicle has been converted to transport one of the most respected Hindu leaders of today’s world during his visit to the UK and Europe. His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj will dedicate his time here blessing people, inspiring faith, harmony and community service. Those who wish to can visit His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj at the Temple until Thursday 8th June.

Neasden Temple’s L3H2 Fiat Ducato has been designed to specifically cater for His Holiness’ accessibility requirements and features three rear saloon passenger seats. Two removable passenger seats, fitted at the rear of the vehicle, are to accommodate His Holiness’ chaperones. Further forward in the vehicle, we have installed an ultra-comfortable reclining Monaco-style seat for Mahant Swami Maharaj himself. All rear saloon seating has been upholstered in a premium black e-leather with silver custom stitching and piping.

The interior of this new Fiat Ducato has been lined in a soft-feel grey material and features a black suede roof with a contrasting silver centre panel. Inside, additional features such as window blinds, USB-USB-c charging sockets, blue / white LED lighting and rear passenger heating and air conditioning has also been included.

To meet Neasden Temple’s accessibility requirements, we installed a Ricon internal tail lift at the rear of the vehicle. The rear saloon can also be accessed via the sliding side load door which features an LED illuminated electric step and full-height grab rail.

We would like to thank the Neasden Temple for choosing Stanford Coachworks to carry out their bespoke accessible conversion.

Specification

• Based on the Fiat Ducato L3H2

• Front cabin seats reupholstered to match the rear passenger saloon

• 2 x removable rear passenger seats upholstered in black e-leather with silver stitching and piping

• 1 x comfort Monaco fully-reclining seat upholstered in black e-leather with silver stitching and piping

• Window blinds fitted to each passenger saloon window

• LED illuminated electric side step

• Full-height grab handle fitted at side door entrance

• Interior lined in grey soft-feel material

• Black suede roof with feature silver centre panel

• Non-slip wood-effect floor covering

• Passenger saloon heating and air conditioning

• Ricon internal tail lift

• Blue / white passenger LED lighting

• Low-level blue lighting

• Exterior scene lighting

• Wheelchair restraint storage box

• USB / USB-c charging sockets

• Upper cant rail tracking with silver covers

• IVA tested and certificate supplied