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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