£4,592
1979 Bedford CF230 Camper
United Kingdom • 13 May 2026 • Lot Lot 45
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Bedford CF230 CI Trailblazer Camper is a rare find, allegedly one of only three known examples, with just three owners from new. It boasts a long family ownership, documented history, and recent recommissioning work, but does have some surface rust that needs attention.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in lovely original condition with a well-documented past. It has been garaged since 1981 and maintained to a high standard, but it has experienced some surface rusting due to a change in the garage door affecting airflow. This suggests that while it's in overall solid condition, there is some wear visible and minor reconditioning may be required.
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Manual
Transmission:
97370JY603911
Chassis No:
Odometer:
77,506 miles
VHW145T
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Alleged to be one of just three known examples; three owners from new; Trailblazer Camper conversion; lovely original condition; 77,506 miles showing A truly rare and remarkably original example, this 1979 Bedford CF230 CI Trailblazer Camper presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a genuine piece of British motoring and leisure history.
Alleged to be one of just three known examples, this historic vehicle combines rarity with an outstanding ownership record, having been in the same family since 1981 and carefully preserved ever since.
First registered in March 1979, this 2,279cc petrol camper is paired with a manual transmission and benefits from the addition of an overdrive gear, enhancing cruising ability and improving fuel efficiency without compromising its originality.
Finished in white, the vehicle remains impressively true to its factory specification, with the interior paintwork and fittings retained as originally produced, offering an authentic period exp...
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£335
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,805
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Dec 10 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
77,496 miles
Registration Date
1979-03-14
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 11 2018 with 77,496 miles
Passed
On Oct 11 2017 with 77,487 miles
Passed
On Jun 01 2016 with 77,175 miles
Failed
On May 25 2016 with 77,166 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On May 30 2012 with 77,030 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- Side walls of both front tyres staring to crack and perish
Passed
On Jun 07 2011 with 76,705 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On May 17 2010 with 76,195 miles
Passed
On May 28 2009 with 75,810 miles
Passed
On May 28 2008 with 75,552 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On May 31 2007 with 74,940 miles
Failed
On May 25 2007 with 74,930 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On May 23 2006 with 74,185 miles
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