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£9,288

1958 BEDFORD CA PORTHOLE DORMOBILE

United Kingdom • 31 Aug 2025 • Lot LOT 636

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AI Listing Summary

This 1958 Bedford CA ‘Porthole’ Dormobile camper, known as ‘Doris’, is a rare split-screen example with a genuine Martin Walker conversion. It comes with a service history dating back to the 1970s, but has not been used in recent years and may require recommissioning.

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Condition 

6

The vehicle has not been used in recent years and may require some recommissioning. It also has an odometer reading of 3303 miles, which is low for its age, but this may reflect periods of non-use. However, it has a lovely service history going back to the 1970s, including engine reconditioning in 1999.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

CAV112761

Odometer:

3,303 miles

Reg Number:

VFF 710

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1507cc petrol.

This much-loved Bedford CA ‘Porthole’ Dormobile camper, known as ‘Doris’ for much of its life, is a rare example of a split-screen CA with a genuine conversion by Martin Walker.

It was built in 1958 and first registered on New Year's Day 1959.

Accommodation comprises pop-up roof, gas cooker, wardrobe and sleeping for four.

Doris has been with the same owner since 2009 and comes with a lovely service history, with plenty of old MoTs and receipts going back to the 1970s.

These show that works have included removing and reconditioning the engine with new pistons, timing chain and big end bearings in 1999.

The history also includes period photos showing its restoration, and letters exchanged between previous owners describing its past in rare detail.

Doris has not been used in recent years so may require some recommissioning.

The odometer is showing 3303 miles.

NOTICE TO BUYERS: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given...

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£4,000

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,100

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£27,839

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