HIGHLIGHTS

• Fully revamped interior 
• Excellent bodywork
• Ready to be enjoyed

THE APPEAL

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