£6,900
1956 Bedford RLHZ 'Green Goddess' 4x4 Fire Tender
Bonhams • UK • 7 Dec 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£6,900
1956 Bedford RLHZ 'Green Goddess' 4x4 Fire Tender
UK • 7 Dec 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Bedford RLHZ 'Green Goddess' fire tender, with only 3,300 miles, is in beautiful condition due to being stored inside since decommissioning. It features fully operational pumps, a full complement of original equipment, and comprehensive records, making it an increasingly rare and appreciating asset.
Condition
8
The listing states the vehicle is in beautiful condition, having been stored inside since decommissioning, and recently completed a 200-mile journey. It also mentions that the main pump is fully operational and was tested earlier this year, while the Coventry Climax FW pump has been run recently also.
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3,300 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
PGW 96
1956
Auction
£6,900
1956 Bedford RLHZ 'Green Goddess' 4x4 Fire Tender
Bonhams • UK • 7 Dec 2014
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Most people's knowledge of the Bedford 'Green Goddess' is limited to their appearances, driven by military personnel, during the industrial action taken by firemen in 1977 and 2002.
Based on the Bedford RL commercial chassis and powered by a 4.9-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, the RLHZ 'Green Goddess' was commissioned in the early 1950s as part of the UK's 'Cold War' civil defence arrangements, and was operated by the Auxiliary Fire Service until its dissolution in 1968.
Although capable of fighting fires, the 'Green Goddess' was primarily intended to act as a self-propelled water pump, pumping water from rivers, lakes and canals into British cities in the aftermath of a nuclear attack.
Mothballed after 1968, the 'Green Goddess' fleet was kept maintained in readiness for use in emergencies in support of the civil authorities.
In March 2004 the British Government commenced selling off its remaining stock of more than 900 vehicles, most of which were sold to developing countries in...
Price Analysis vs Other RLHZ Green Goddesss
£562
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£562
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£562
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MOT Information
Exempt / No Records
No digital MOT tests found for this vehicle.
Latest MOT mileage:
Unknown
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