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1978 Beaufold Tourer
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Highlights
- Perfect for private or commercial use
- Suitably finished in cream with matching interior
- Tidy and well-kept Beauford rarity
- Reliable Ford 2.3 V6 running gear
- MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Distinctive private plate included
The Appeal
Weddings and classic cars go together line a horse and carriage. But if you run a wedding car business you need your motors to be reliable.
That’s where a Beauford comes in. It looks like a classic vintage car, but it has the running gear and build of a modern one. For those reasons Beauford Tourers have become a staple of the wedding scene, an arena into which this one would easily fit.
Repainted in appropriate cream a few years ag
o and fitted with a matching interior, it is a very tidy example of these classic rarities. There is plenty of space for driver and wedding party - the passenger seat has been removed to aid access and egress - and it is in good condition. Under the elongated vintage-style bonnet lies a reliable Ford 2.3L ‘Cologne’ V6 mated to a manual box.
o and fitted with a matching interior, it is a very tidy example of these classic rarities. There is plenty of space for driver and wedding party - the passenger seat has been removed to aid access and egress - and it is in good condition. Under the elongated vintage-style bonnet lies a reliable Ford 2.3L ‘Cologne’ V6 mated to a manual box.
MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt, this smart Beauford looks like a smart and economical way into some interesting commercial opportunities.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th April 1978
- Correctly registerd with DVLA as a Beauford
- One of around 1,500 Beaufords built
- Current keeper since September 2021
- Previously painted cream and black
- This was changed in March 2012 to cream only
- Last MOT expired September 2019 with 11,486 miles on test and no advisories
- Now showing 13,177 miles which is not verified
- Eligible for Historic Vehicle status by age and MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
The Condition
- Cream paintwork in generally good order with only light marks to note
- These include some edge chips to doors and other points to note in photos
- Fibreglass bodywork presents well with no reported issues or accident damage
- Well detailed Beauford with chrome bumpers, badge bar and twin spare wheels
- Steel wheels with faux chrome wire wheel trims fitted all round
- Black canvas roof in good order with light fading but no reported damage
- Roof appears to fit well and we understand it operates correctly
- Rear storage box with Beauford logo
- Cream interior with single front seat and rear bench
- Passenger seat removed to enable easier access/egress to rear for wedding couple
- Interior presents well with veneers to dashboard and door tops in good order
- Cream leather or vinyl roll to dashboard and centre console in good condition
- Clear dials which we understand operate correctly
- We have no reported of malfunctioning electrics
- Three spoke Moto Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel
- Blue carpets showing light marks visible in photographs
- Fitted with a period radio cassette sound system
The Mechanics
- Ford 2,293cc ‘Cologne’ V6 petrol engine
- This is rated at 110bhp in standard form
- 4spd manual gearbox
- We have no reported of running or driving issues
- Sparingly used since last MOT test which had no mechanical advisories
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