Trying to buy a Bedford van

[soakes]

Hi Bedforders,
for years now, on and off, I've been looking to buy a van.  Mainly because I think they are the coolest looking vans for band use and travelling.

It's a frustrating process.  For starters, not many of them are advertised.  Secondly, those that are out there mostly seem to be either in a bad state of repair or in good condition but too expensive.

For example, here is one:
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/bedford-cfs-1975-12048128?__N=1246%201247%201252%201282%204294967091%201216
It looks great - but would any of you pay $14k for it?

Are there secret Bedford sales shops? :-)  How negotiable are the prices on these running vans?

- soakes

[wendyh]

Hey Soakes  if its got no rust and fairly neat and tidy inside that price is coming close tp what it could be worth...
Ray & i poured easy $15 k into mine ans shes no show van...yet she was 99.9 % (very rare) rust free and been srtipped down and painted all over etc and had disc brake modifations...(see pics in galler y page 5 )
so the $!5k doenst include 6 months labour ...Thats only parts!
so if ur keen to be a bedford owner, go check it out properly and make him an offer that would make u both happy! u can pay $1500 - $4000 for a beddie but i can guarantee u gunna have to pour plenty $$$ if ur gunna use her as a daily drive! as most at that price are rust buckets or in my case i paid $1437 on ebay  as a stock standard beddie age 38 yrs old!  that has been fully restored...soooooooo you get what u pay for so if u want a decent rust free reliable van be prepared to pay for it up front or put in the hard yard with labour & $$.
most of us bugaites are bedophiles  and dont notice the $$$ disapear into our vans as once they get under ur skin ur gone mate !    Hook line n sinker    LOL !

Dont be in a hurry then and u never know what may come up on ebay or the trading post...theres been a good run of beddies since late last yr!
well thats my 10cents worth i know the other guys will prob have a word to say...

[wendyh]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bedford-CF-Van-/230781232280?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item35bba22498
thanx to Kimbosound this one could be a real bargin!
Black SWB on ebay.......

[ben]

Secondly, those that are out there mostly seem to be either in a bad state of repair or in good condition but too expensive.

for a band use i wouldnt be looking for something gold plated. probably gunna get scratched and banged around a bit anyway.. ive been in bands:) keep looking something will come up..

ben

[soakes]

Ha ha, thanks for the replies. 
I'll keep looking; there are a couple of options this week.  :-/

- soakes

[pirate13]

Mate i was in the same situation back in August last year.

i payed 3,500 for mine and have spent close to 8 all up now and still not on the road. It takes time these things dont happen over night as i have found out.

but like what most will say on this forum its all about delayed gratification.

good luck! 

[hotrod]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/adelaide-region/van-ute/bedford-van-1974/1001723654

[Poochimama]

Stay on here soakes,IF annnyone will find your beddy its these guys/gals on here,they always put up the latest beddy sales all over Oz!
Due to my new career, i nearly had a sad thought of selling my 'Muff machine' for a moment this week,but i just cant,its the one thing besides my animals that gives me the greatest joy in life,ill just save up for a small car for my new job instead!!
This is the best site for helpful people in the Bedford world for sure,Id be lost with out them all,brilliant knowledge like no others!
Good luck hun,
Cheers
Poochi

[vintageholden]

where are you???
your profie doesnt say

[wendyh]

Hey pooch  u cant sell ur beddie 
yeah wont take u long to save up and get a little runaound!