1985 Bedford CF2
Highlights
- Converted from an ice cream van into a fully functioning bar
- Used for private and community events
- Renovated exterior in cream and teal with gold finishes
- Interior includes modern conveniences such as a fridge and ice machine
The Appeal
By 1985, Bedford had been manufacturing their near-synonymous van for over fifteen years - and the CF2, with a few mechanical upgrades, was intended to go for another fifteen upon introduction. Sadly, by 1987 the company realised it was cheaper to just rebadge other General Motors vehicles, and the writing was on the wall.
That didn't, of course, stop the British public from embracing them. Bedford vans became everything from ice cream vans to horseboxes, and continue to pop up in the world with impressive endurance.
This example has been converted into a fully functioning bar on wheels. The van has been used for private and community events. The exterior carries a classy cream and teal with gold finishes, and the interior includes a fridge and ice machine. The van is in need of mechanical work in order to return to the road, but save for this is a ready-and-waiting mobile business.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1985
- The DVLA records 8 previous keepers
- The van was bought in 2016 and converted into a fully functioning bar
- The van has been stored in a lock-up for a couple of years thanks to the pandemic
- Indicates 62,722 miles on a five-figure odometer
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2019
- Complete with V5 document, some old MOT certificates and some invoices
The Condition
- The exterior of the van was renovated to a cream and teal colour with gold finishes
- Condition is generally sound with some areas of wear and paint loss
- Some blistering and bubbling in places
- Underside is in fine order
- The interior requires a good dust down but is in largely fine order
- The setup can be easily changed into a coffee bar, sandwich bar, etc.
- The van has a double fridge, ice machine, and its original ice cream music
- Complete with cooling system to keep drinks cold
- Multiple sockets
- The van has a metal serving bar and blackboard doors
- The van has restricted vision due to blackboards, but local driving is not a problem
- The van may need to be towed for longer drives
The Mechanics
- 2.3L Opel Diesel engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- The van is equipped with electricity, but a generator can also be included for events that require it
- The photographer noted that the van was not running during the shoot
- As a result some recommissioning work will be required
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1985
- Make Bedford
- Model CF2
- Colour Black
- Odometer 62,722 Miles
- Engine size 2260
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Dunstable
- Location Hertfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
42
bids
- Do•••• £4,100 06/06/24
- Ty•••• £4,000 06/06/24
- Do•••• £3,900 06/06/24
- Ty•••• £3,800 06/06/24
- Do•••• £3,700 06/06/24
- Ty•••• £3,600 06/06/24
- Do•••• £3,500 06/06/24
- Ty•••• £3,400 06/06/24
- Do•••• £3,300 06/06/24
- Ty•••• £3,200 06/06/24
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