Bedford CF - Built for Jamaican roads

I never knew that Bedford CF's were sold in Jamaica! I just found this 1971 advert from The Daily Gleaner newspaper in Kingston. The ad reads: "Bedford Vans are built for Jamaican roads and conditions".


Souce: Newspaper Archive.com

ebay: Bedford CF1 Dormobile Restoration Project - UK

The seller doesn't leave much information on this CF1 but from the photos the body looks to be in a good condition. The interior needs to be completely redone. Ther is no side door, so the entry to the rear is only from the back doors. Full windows all around including sliders in the rear. It also looks like it's got the Diesel engine. Starting bid is only £500, looks like a good project van.

Starting bid: £500.00

location: Cliddesden, United Kingdom

eBay item number: 163377422757

Junkyard Sunday's

Source: https://forums.mbclub.co.uk/

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Source: CARSPOTTING PORTUGAL

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Junkyard Sunday's

Source: @jpphotography_b_w

Opel Ascona Rallye Team

Source: www.facebook.com/asconaarally

1978 Rallye de Portugal

Portugal 1978
Pentti Airikkala - Risto Virtanen, Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HS, excluded

Dealer Team Vauxhall
Chris Sclater / Martin Holmes, Rallye de Portugal 1978
Picture from Robert Szombati

Source1: World Rally Archive. 1973-1993

Source2: Rally FlashBack

"Returning from Portugal"

Source3: www.facebook.com/groups/174383183915390/posts/177411603612548/

Kallista Fire Brigade - Australia

Source: Kallista Fire Brigade

Ambulâncias dos Bombeiros Bedford CF - Portugal

Batalhão de Sapadores Bombeiros Lisboa - Bedford TK & Bedford CF

Parece-me estranho que nunca vi nenhum Bedford CF em variante de ambulância em Portugal. Não sei se simplesmente não existiam ou se, ao contrário das viaturas de combate aos incêndios, as ambulâncias faziam milhares de kilometros num curto espaço de tempo e acabaram rárpidamente na sucata.
Por exemplo no Reino Unido foram construídas aos milhares com carroçarias próprias e ainda hoje se veêm muitas a serem convertidas em auto-caravanas.
Estas duas fotos antigas são as primeiras CF dos bombeiros que vejo.

Bombeiros Voluntários de Cascais - Ambulância no 5
* batizada com o nome de "VONTADE E SACRIFÍCIO"

Source: Viaturas antigas dos Bombeiros de Portugal

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Junkyard Sunday's

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THE SKID FACTORY - Barra Powered Bedford Van [EP16]

"The Bedford gets a few finishing touches before the Haltech ECU is plugged in for the last time. Al and Woody attempt to start the car, and hopefully - skid it!"
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THE SKID FACTORY - Barra Powered Bedford Van [EP15]

"Today on The Skid Factory, Al is getting stuck into wiring up a new Plug-in Haltech ECU for the Barra Powered Bedford while Woody makes up some customised battery cables."
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ebay: 1978 Bedford CF Autosleeper 4 Berth Camper - UK

"Here for auction, without reserve, is a genuine garage find Bedford CF Autosleeper 4 Berth Camper Van
The CF was last used in 2000 and was parked in its garage and left after the owner sadly died.
The van is being sold as an easy restoration project or for parts.
The CF has the 2.3 petrol engine with a 4 speed manual gearbox
As you can see from the enlarged pictures the van is in quite sound condition. It has been waxoiled which has preserved it well, the underneath is very sound and as far as I can see requires NO welding.
There is some rust on the rear wheel arches, but easily repairable, the tops of the front wings has some bubbling as does the lower edges of the rear doors and the drivers front door.
Some of the usual CF rot spots are amazingly good, the front door steps and wheel arches/rocker panels are rust free and the soundest I have seen for a good few years. The bonnet is very good! The front panel is rusty but the good news is I have a very good one here to replace it which will be included in the sale
I have got the van running since digging it out of its resting place, it only needed a new ignition coil to get it to run and fired up straight away still on 18 year old fuel! It is obviously going to need a full and comprehensive service before using it but it can be driven for loading purposes when its collected
There are no brakes currently apart from the handbrake, I have had the drums off and derusted them so that the van rolls easily but it will need, in my opinion, all the wheel cylinders, flexi hoses and possibly some brake pipes replacing as I would not want to risk driving on the ones currently fitted, likewise it will also need all new tyres as the ones on the van are very perished although they hold air.
I have fitted a new battery, obviously, and the exhaust looks remarkably good other than a missing piece of tailpipe.
The interior is all complete and original and is filthy! The cab and rear floor coverings could all do with replacing but all the fixtures and fittings are in good condition, I haven't tried any of the gas items such as the fridge or cooker but they are all present and correct as are the roof hammocks, the table, sink, wardrobe, etc
Viewing is very welcome and recommended as my description and opinion may differ from yours so please come and have a peek and a chat before bidding.
If you have any questions or want to arrange a view please contact me through eBay or message/call me (...).
I am located at PE13 5RF which is near Wisbech Cambs, make sure you know where I am and how far you may have to travel before bidding or buying the van. It is not in a condition where it can be driven away so factor in any recovery cost before you buy
There is no V5c with the van, that was lost long ago! The van is on the DVLA records and the Vosa Mot website. A full receipt will of course be given to the buyer as well as a form V62 to apply for a new V5c
If you buy the van please make instant contact at the end of the sale and be aware that I require full payment within 5 days of the sale ending.
My preferred method of payment is buy Bacs or cash on collection, Paypal is fine if you pay the 3% fees they charge.
Thanks for looking at the CF
I forgot mention there is a folder of service bills and some old Mot`s that come with the camper :)
I ALSO FORGOT TO ADD THAT THE VAN IS TAX AND MOT EXEMPT :)
Alan"

Starting bid: £500.00

Location: Wisbech, United Kingdom

eBay item number: 264020186343

ebay: 1980 Bedford CF van - UK

"Here's my Bedford cf van, bought it to use as a daily driver but my plans have changed. Was on the road till recently but it will need some welding for its mot, the back of the sills and rear corners. Comes with two rust free doors and many other spares. Van runs and drives well but could do with a service and diff sounds a bit noisy. Viewing welcome"

Starting bid: £750.00

Location: Southport, United Kingdom

eBay item number: 192708501555