When was the last Bedford van made?
When was the last Bedford van made?
| Bedford CF | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1969–1988 |
| Assembly | Luton |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle (M) |
Is Bedford nice place to live?
Bedford affords residents a wonderful community as well as a host of fantastic amenities. The town is home to an eclectic range of communities. Bedford is also very highly regarded. The Sunday Times voted Bedford as one of the best places to live in the UK in 2019, calling the town unfairly underappreciated!
What kind of truck is a Bedford OY?
Bedford OY. The Bedford OY is an army lorry (truck) built by Bedford for the British Armed Forces and introduced in 1939. It was based on Bedford’s O-series commercial vehicles with a modified front end and single rear tyres. It was designed for a 3-ton payload.
Why were Bedford trucks requisitioned in WW2?
Many of the trucks sold by Bedford between June and September 1939 were requisitioned for military use on the outbreak of World War II; many were abandoned after the retreat from Dunkirk, rendered useless to the enemy by removing the engine oil drain plug and running the engine.
When did the Bedford TK fire engine come out?
The Bedford TK range was produced in large numbers since 1959, and served as the basis for a variety of derivatives including fire engines, military vehicles, horse-boxes, tippers, flat-bed trucks, and other specialist utility vehicles.
When did the Bedford light lorry come out?
In April 1932, a 30 cwt lorry was introduced, together with a 12 cwt light delivery van, designated as the WS and VYC models respectively. Bedford continued to develop its share of the light transport market, with the introduction of the 8 cwt ASYC and ASXC vans, a close derivative of the Vauxhall Light Six car.
