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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.

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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