strange one

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Bob McNeill

One for our UK friends, at our local show a chap turned up with Bedford, but not just your ordinary one. It,s a 1933 comercial same 6 cyl motor as a Vauxhall, has anyone got some details as they appear some what rare in OZ. Took the short for small display.

Hello Bob,

The VXC and VYC were classed as 12 cwt vans in the UK, made between 1932 and 34. As the one you show is badged as a British Bedford, it was an export model, so the wire spoke wheels and open cab might have been an option or been adapted later in life. Not sure the chrome grill would have been standard finish for a commercial either, usually black painted.

regards, Richard