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Bedford CF Autosleeper. Excellent condition. Registered 1979.
Registered 56. MOT`d until May 2017. 3ltr petrol engine. 4 speed manual transmission. Needs to be viewed to be appreciated.
In excellent condition. No rust or corrosion.
The underside is in superb condition. The Venician Blue 2 pack solid paintwork has been finished to a superb show quality finish.
Scratches or badly fitting panels. Colour co-ordinated fittings and roof. The paintwork follows through inside the doors and door shuts. The interior floors are very good and have been paint finished.
The Wolfrace alloy wheels are very rare. The tyres are very good. There is a fifth alloy wheel and tyre as spare.
The lift up roof which is in excellent condition can be erected in seconds. The original rear seat cushions are present and in very good condition. The original floor covering and tired looking cupboards were removed by a previous owner.
Our intention was to construct and fit new cupboards to a different style and also fit a new floor covering. You may well have different tastes to ours so it has a blank canvas to do what you wish to the rear. The van could be used as a support vehicle for historic motorsport. Many different catering business uses springs to mind.
Ideal as a retro vehicle for your business or a promotion vehicle at vintage events. Great as a mobile shop as you can walk about inside.
The sky is the limit. All of the hard work has been done.
Now the fun starts. We have a very genuine reason for parting with her. Pre-war car restoration beckons.
I can send more photos on request. It may be better to give me a call as I cannot always monitor my emails.
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Bedford CF Overview Manufacturer Also called Opel Bedford Blitz Production 1969–1988 Body and chassis , Related Powertrain 1.6 L 1.8 L 2.0 L 2.25 L 2.3 L 2.85 L 3.3 L 3-speed 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed Dimensions 106–140 in (2,692–3,556 mm) Chronology Predecessor Successor The Bedford CF was a range of produced. The van was introduced in 1969 to replace the older model, and was sized to compete directly with the, which had entered production 4 years earlier. Its design was similar to its American counterpart, the (1971-1996). Vauxhall/Bedford was a subsidiary, and in some markets outside the United Kingdom and Ireland the CF was sold through Opel dealers as the Opel Bedford Blitz from 1973 on when the original was phased out. In other markets such as in Norway the CF retained its original name. The CF was notable for being the last solely Vauxhall-engineered vehicle when it was discontinued in 1987 (the last Vauxhall passenger car had been the which had ceased production in 1979); since all Vauxhall models by that point had switched to being based on Opel platforms.
The Bedford brand continued on certain light van designs from and, before being retired in 1991. Contents. CF Introduced November 1969 to replace the 17-year-old, the CF variants soon became some of the most popular light commercial vehicles on British roads. The CF could be specified with a sliding door in the side panel directly behind the passenger door, and it was generally with this layout that the van was also commonly used as a base vehicle for a. The engine was the well-proven engine which was introduced for the models in 1967. Apart from an increased engine capacity from 1.6 l (1,598 cc) to 1.8 l (1,759 cc) units and from 2.0 l (1,975 cc) to 2.3 l (2,279 cc) in 1972, the power units remained unchanged. A four-cylinder 1.8 l (1,760 cc) could be specified for an extra GB£130 (1969), while a larger 2.5 l (2,523 cc) version was used for heavier versions.
In 1977, a 2.1 l (2,064 cc) (OHV) diesel engine from replaced the outdated Perkins units. In markets, the CF could be optioned with units, in 2,850 cc (173.9 cu in) and 3,310 cc (202.0 cu in) forms. This was as an answer to the rival Ford Transit range, which in Australia used six-cylinder engines from the vehicles. The Bedford used the same basic suspension lay-out as the, though married to greater wheel arch clearances and calibrated for greater weight carrying capacity.
The front independent suspension featured a double wishbone layout with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers, while the rear wheels were suspended by a combination involving a live axle and traditional long single-leaf springs. Several different were used, namely the Vauxhall three-speed, four-speed, Bedford four-speed, and the automatic. The Laycock type of overdrive was available to order or on the later Vauxhall four-speed models. There were three CF1 body styles. A standard panel van which was intended to rival the; the special van body (essentially a self-contained cab with a general-purpose chassis onto which a wide range of custom-built bodies or beds could be built), and the (caravanette).
CF1 'facelift'. (late) German market Bedford Blitz, note 'Opel' logotype The CF series 1 facelift was introduced in 1980, introducing the 2.3 L (2,260 cc) 23D diesel engine with 61 hp (45.5 kW). Units exported to Germany (Bedford Blitz) received a smaller, 2.0 L (1,998 cc) diesel, producing 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp). The 1.8 and 2.3 litre petrol units remained the same. The restyled front end was engineered so that by removing 8 bolts the whole front panel could be completely removed, providing easy access to the engine so it could be removed from the front instead of from underneath like on the CF1.
(The CF1 'facelift' is often confused with being a CF2 because it's difficult to tell them apart from the exterior. The easiest visual check is that the CF facelift will have the same old metallic door handles and mirrors as the CF1 while on the CF2 have new plastic ones.). 1985 CF series 2 In 1984 the CF was renamed CF2 and basically only received mechanical upgrades. The diesel engines remained the 2.3 (with the 2.0 available in continental Europe) but the old Vauxhall slant fours were replaced by a 2.0 L (1,979 cc), 78 hp (58 kW) version of the four cylinder. New transmissions were also available:.
4-speed GM all-synchromesh gearbox on short wheelbase models;. ZF 5-speed overdrive all-synchromesh gearbox standard on all long wheelbase models and optional on others;. GM automatic transmission optional on most models;. Choice of axle ratios on nearly all models. And new efficient brakes:.
Front disc brakes with self-adjusting rear drums on CF2/230 to CF2/280;. Self-adjusting drums all around on CF2/350 models;. Load-sensing valve standard on all models. In 1985 the CF2 was sold side by side in UK with the - a smaller, version of the which was locally built at the newly established venture with Isuzu. By then the CF's replacement was put on hold and then ultimately dropped when Bedford decided that rebadging other GM owned brands was much cheaper. The last CF2's were sold in the UK in 1987 and marked the end of original Bedford designed vehicles.
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CF Electric One noteworthy variant, the CF Electric was introduced in 1982. It was the first mass-produced electrically powered vehicle based on a fossil fuel vehicle platform.
It was built in partnership between Bedford, and the on a 5-year grant scheme. The batteries were housed in a compartment below the floor and the traction came from a motor placed at the rear with a step down reduction gearbox coupled to the CF's standard differential, but turned through 180'. The motor control system was housed under the bonnet and a small diesel heater provided cabin heating. The system also featured regenerative braking, however this could be turned off as it was found that in wet conditions the motor could lock the rear wheels up in a similar way as applying the handbrake. Most were sold to government agencies, the and local authorities.
However, with a price tag much higher than a standard CF, and battery technology at the time not advancing the government scheme wound down in 1987, and the model was withdrawn and spares for it soon dried up. Commercial The Bedford CF van was the second most popular van in the UK, second only to the.
Along with the Transit, the CF was usefully wider than competitor vehicles from, and. It was also the most common caravanette. CFs were popular with throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Users The Bedford CF was widely used. The British police, in particular, used them for prisoner transport and as riot vans. Some ambulance services kept them in service for longer than usual after production ended as they were liked by crews. The also had a fleet of CFs.
They were used by builders and builders' merchants, as well as by courier services and the. They were also a popular caravanette due to their space and reasonable fuel consumption.
They were used as in Britain. Technical specifications 1969 Model Type Model Designation Engine Wheelbase (inch/metre) GVW (lb.) 18 cwt.
97100 97.5 cu. Gasoline 106/2.692 4793 18 cwt. 97200 4.108 diesel 106/2.692 4793 22 cwt. 97300 120.5 cu.
Gasoline 106/2.692 5331 22 cwt. 97400 4.108 diesel 106/2.692 5331 25 cwt.
97500 120.5 cu. Gasoline 126/3.20 6003 25 cwt.
97600 4.154 diesel 126/3.20 6003 35 cwt. 97700 120.5 cu. Gasoline 126/3.20 7236 35 cwt. 97800 4.154 diesel 126/3.20 7236 4390 lb. GVW available for models 97100, 97200 as Code 533.
Sniper elite zombie army uncut patch. Vauxhall OHC 97.5 cu. (1598 cc) and 120.5 cu.
(1975 cc) gasoline engines available as high or low compression. Perkins 108 cu. (1770 cc) and 154 cu.
(2523 cc) diesel engines. All models available as van (/70), chassis cab (/60) or chassis cowl (/90). E.g.: 97170 18 cwt. Van; 97760 35 cwt. Chassis cab, 97590 25 cwt. Chassis cowl. 1972 107.4 cu.
(1759 cc) and 139 cu. (2279 cc) Vauxhall low compression OHC engines introduced from chassis number 2V610007. Models (97100, 97200) replaced by 14/18 cwt. Gasoline engines: only 107.4 cu. (1759 cc) and 139 cu. (2279 cc) low compression available. (Unclear when OHC 97.5 cu.
(1598 cc) and 120.5 cu. (1975 cc) gasoline engines discontinued.) 1978 from chassis number HY600001 Model Type Model Designation Engine Wheelbase (mm/inch) GVW (kg/ton) Axle Ratio 18 cwt. Cc (107.5 cu. In.) gasoline 2692/106 2235/2.2 8/37 18 cwt. In.) diesel 2692/106 2235/2.2 8/37 22 cwt.
In.) gasoline 2692/106 2500/2.46 8/37 22 cwt. In.) diesel 2692/106 2500/2.46 8/37 25 cwt.
In.) gasoline 3200/126 2828/2.78 11/49 25 cwt. In.) diesel 3200/126 2828/2.78 9/47 35 cwt. In.) gasoline 3200/126 3375/3.32 9/47 35 cwt. In.) diesel 3200/126 3375/3.32 9/47 GM diesel engines introduced; Perkins diesel engines discontinued. 97F00 SVOS (Special Version Option Scheme) 8294: 1900 cc diesel engine in place of 2064 cc diesel engine. Electric van: Designation 97300 Code 123 (unclear when introduced).
1979 Model Type Model Designation Engine Wheelbase (mm/inch) GVW (kg/ton) Axle Ratio CF220 cc (107.5 cu. In.) gasoline 2692/106 2235/2.2 8/37 CF220 cc (121.9 cu. In.) diesel 2692/106 2235/2.2 8/37 CF250 cc (139 cu.
In.) gasoline 2692/106 2500/2.46 8/37 CF250 cc (121.9 cu. In.) diesel 2692/106 2500/2.46 8/37 CF280 cc (139 cu. In.) gasoline 3200/126 2828/2.78 11/49 CF280 cc (121.9 cu. In.) diesel 3200/126 2828/2.78 9/47 CF340 cc (139 cu. In.) gasoline 3200/126 3375/3.32 9/47 CF340 cc (121.9 cu.
In.) diesel 3200/126 3375/3.32 9/47 CF350 cc (139 cu. In.) gasoline 3200/126 3375/3.32 9/47 CF350 cc (121.9 cu. In.) diesel 3200/126 3375/3.32 9/47 CF350 only available as chassis cab (/60) or chassis cowl (/90) 2064 cc (126 cu.
In.) GM diesel engine discontinued. 2260 cc (137.9 cu. In.) GM diesel engine introduced from chassis number LY600101. 1982 Facelift models introduced (preceded by Facelift dash and wiring introduced 1981) 1984 CF2 models introduced. Model Type Model Designation Engine Wheelbase (mm/inch) GVW (kg/ton) Axle Ratio CF220 cc (120.8 cu.
In.) gasoline 2692/106 2235/2.2 9/37 CF220 cc (137.9 cu. In.) diesel 2692/106 2235/2.2 9/37 CF250 cc (120.8 cu. In.) gasoline 2692/106 2500/2.46 9/37 CF250 cc (137.9 cu.
In.) diesel 2692/106 2500/2.46 9/37 CF280 cc (120.8 cu. In.) gasoline 3200/126 2828/2.78 11/49 CF280 cc (137.9 cu. In.) diesel 3200/126 2828/2.78 11/49 CF350 cc (120.8 cu. In.) gasoline 3200/126 3375/3.32 11/49 CF350 cc (137.9 cu. In.) diesel 3200/126 3375/3.32 9/47 Opel 1979 cc CIH gasoline engine replaced Vauxhall 1759 cc and 2239 cc OHC gasoline engine.
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