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[LS120]

what about this guys??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-828681563.htm

[BusyKiwi]

Am sure that sold for about $39 k last time

[wendyh]

lets step back in time with some Video footage......very good numbers of custom vans and bedfords too!
Enjoy 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/713287788762809/814113365346917/?notif_t=group_activity

[outriding]

http://bedfordcf2van.blogspot.com/2015/04/sbcc-batchmobile.html

[outriding]

Am sure that sold for about $39 k last time

That one was for sale 3 years ago but I don't know how much it went for.

http://bedfordcf2van.blogspot.com/2011/12/for-sale-cf-custom-liner-nz.html

[chevy 40]

he busy, my wifes uncle owned it previously he spent all the money not the loser who has it now. I have seen it and its not worth $25000. Its been sitting outside for two years need panel and paint. Its not a gmc its a cf bedyy of course.

[LS120]

http://www.flickriver.com/groups/1026093@N23/pool/interesting/

nice page/ group

[LS120]

http://www.vocnz.org.nz/Bedf_hist/Bedford%20History.html

some old ones here...

[LS120]

lost in time..

SPECIFICATIONS:
Bedford CF-Electric / GM Griffon (USA)

Model ID: 97370 RPO 123

Production plant: 1982 to 1984 = Wilsdon & Co Ltd of Solihull under licence from Vauxhall Motors Ltd & Lucas Chloride EV Systems Ltd
                                                  January 1984 to October 1986 = Luton Van Plant

Steering: CF-E RHD or LHD - GM Griffon LHD only - rack & pinion, ratio 19.8:1, 4.33 turns
lock to lock, 432mm diameter soft feel 2 spoke steering wheel

Motor: Lucas MT-305 Separately Excited DC 216V, 50bhp / 40kW continuous, max rated
speed 6000rpm - rear mounted
 
Motor weight:                          302lbs

Drive-train: "Direct drive" 48/25 - 1.92:1 step-down via chain/sprocket drive from motor shaft
to drive-shaft. 4.89:1 rear axle ratio.

Controller: Lucas Chloride EV Systems Mark 4A thyristor electronic controller, mounted at the
front under the bonnet, switchable variable regenerative braking

Batteries: 36 x 6.0v deep cycle Chloride tubular plate lead acid, connected in series giving
216v DC, fitted with centralized watering system. Batteries mounted in a steel
pannier, plastic coated for corrosion protection and mounted via quick release pins
under the cargo floor
 
Auxiliary battery:                    12v 55Ah mounted under the front bonnet. Re-charged by 25amp Lucas DC/DC
                                                  converter

Charger: Lucas Chloride Speigel SIP108/30. Input voltage 240v 50Hz single phase AC.
Input rating 45amps. Output current 30amps Heater: Diesel powered fitted at the
front under the bonnet, electric fan assistance DC/DC

Converter: Lucas 216V nominal input, 14V output @ 25A max

Brakes: Vacuum servo assisted hydraulic system with independent circuits for front & rear
drum brakes. Vacuum provided by electrically powered vacuum pump mounted
under the front bonnet. A regenerative braking system provided nominal
deceleration on releasing the accelerator pedal and during the initial "free play"
in the brake pedal movement.

Wheels & Tyres: 5.50J X 14 wheels, 205R 14C 8ply tubeless radial tyres

Instrumentation: Speedometer, Battery SOC meter, diesel heater fuel gauge. Top Speed: 50mph
(Fully laden) Acceleration: 0 to 35mph = 13.5secs

Range: 50 - 65miles depending on driven speed & lighting on or off and prevailing
temperature

Weights: UK Plated weights - front axle = 1440kg, rear axle = 2335kg, GVW = 3500kg
                                                 Kerb weight (est) front = 1155kg, rear = 1345kg, total = 2500kg, approx payload
                                                 capacity = 1000kg

[Hobbit]

Prince Philip once used a green 1980 CF Electric van for transport around London and trips between Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. It was retired because of the inconvenience of charging, and it's quietness meant other drivers couldn't hear it come up behind them.

The Royal Bedford Van is currently garaged at their Sandringham estate.