HIGHLIGHTS
- Fully revamped interior
- Excellent bodywork
- Ready to be enjoyed
THE APPEAL
The Bedford CF van was a light commercial vehicle produced by Bedford Vehicles from 1969 to 1988. It was based on the Bedford CA van but with a longer wheelbase and a wider body. The CF van was available in various configurations, including a panel van, pick-up, dropside and, of course, a motorhome. It was powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines, ranging from 1.5 litres to 3.5 litres.
This CF 250 motorhome has been given a complete refresh externally and internally. The bodywork has been addressed, and the inside has a modern feel with a light and airy colour scheme from the new furniture. The CF also benefits from a full rewire in the living area and has had upgraded LED lighting and a smoke and CO2 detectors fitted. The 2.3 litre engine has been serviced, is running correctly, and is mated to the rebuilt four-speed gearbox.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5C present
- Registered 15th August 1972
- Several previous MOT certificates
- Several invoices for parts purchased
- Haynes Bedford CF Van workshop manual
- The motorhome has covered approximately 8,000 miles since 2006
THE INTERIOR
- The cabin area is in its original condition
- The vinyl seats are excellent, with no damage
- Sliding blinds are fitted to windows for added privacy
- The dashboard is free from any splits or cracks
- The instruments are working correctly. There is some paint which has come off the speedometer dial
- Additional Amps gauge and clock have been fitted
- The odometer shows a reading of 85,958 miles
- Sharp radio cassette player
- Rubber flooring has been used in the cabin and is in excellent condition
- Additional fuse box fitted with an emergency isolation switch
- Complete internal renovation
- Fully revamped living area
- Masses of storage
- Wet walls fitted throughout for easy cleaning
- All of the original furniture has been replaced
- New cabinets have been fitted with hinged lids for added storage
- Cushions have been recovered throughout
- The double bed framework was rebuilt to ensure it is solid and safe
- A new floor has been fitted
- A metal cabinet has been made to house the gas bottle
- New slimline twin hob fitted with built-in sink
- New fridge installed
- A false ceiling has been installed to hide the wiring to ceiling lights and other areas
- Leisure battery and new wiring fitted to the living area
- LED lighting
- New base fitted for children’s upstairs single bed with a new mattress and bedding
- Wet shower and toilet area, which is fully plumbed in
- New door handles and locks fitted to the furniture throughout
- Smoke and CO2 detectors installed
THE EXTERIOR
- The Bedford has undergone some restoration which has included:
- Lower sections of the doors were cut out, and new repair panels were welded in place
- Wheel arches have had any corrosion cut out and replaced
- Inner door arch panels replaced
- Repair to the passenger side box panel
- Repair carried out to windscreen frame
- The Bedford was repainted in its original colour scheme with four coats of lacquer
- All of the windows were removed when the Bedford was repainted
- New seals were fitted to the windows
- The door seals have also been replaced
- The doors fit well with an equal gap
- Original badges are in good condition
- The headlights are in good condition and have been upgraded to use halogen bulbs
- Chrome work is in good condition with a minimal amount of tarnishing
- Rear lights have a couple of minor fractures in the lenses
- The wheels have been repainted in body colour and finished with stainless steel hubcaps. There are a couple of small dings in the hubcaps
- The tyres are matching and have a good amount of tread remaining
THE MECHANICS
- 2.3 litre
- The engine has had a service and tune up
- No issues have been reported with the running of the Bedford by the vendor
- Four-speed gearbox
- The gearbox has been rebuilt, run and tested
- The motorhome drives as you would expect, with no untoward noises
- The braking system has been overhauled, replacing any pipes and hoses as required. These are said to be working well and bring the Motorhome to a stop as you would expect
- The underside has been sanded back on the chassis before being repainted and coated to help prevent any unwanted corrosion
SUMMARY
Life doesn’t get much simpler than this. Turn off your phone and head off for a weekend of relaxation in this 1972 Bedford CF 250. It has everything you need from a twin hob cooker, sink, shower and toilet; what more could you possibly need?
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