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1973 Bedford TK Vincent Horse Box

United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2011 • Lot 213

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare 1973 Bedford TK horse box, converted by Vincent, a specialist coachbuilder. It features a six-cylinder petrol engine, front and side loading, and a groom/tack area, catering to equestrian needs and is reported to have been recently renovated. Recent brake overhaul, MoT, and road tax are also noted.

Condition

6

While the vehicle has undergone a sympathetic renovation and re-commission, retaining its original layout, the description mentions it's a 1973 model, implying it's over 50 years old. The listing focuses more on its unique history and specialized purpose (horse box) rather than explicitly detailing its current mechanical or cosmetic condition. The presence of a recent brake overhaul and MoT test certificate suggests some maintenance, but the overall condition is hard to assess without more specifics.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

EDGOB2DCW-110719

Odometer:

63,200 miles

Reg Number:

OMO 163L

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Bedford TK was first introduced in 1959 and was the replacement for the S type variant.

This light commercial vehicle was the base for a variety of derivatives, including fire engines, military, horse boxes, tippers, flatbed trucks, and other specialist utilities.

Drive was available with either an inline four or six cylinder petrol or diesel engine.

The TK was the classic light truck in the UK through most of the 1960s and 1970s.

Based in Reading, Berkshire, Vincent was a family run specialist maker of coach built bodies for carriages, motor cars and commercial vehicles from circa 1860 to 1980.

One of their specialties' was horse boxes; offered today is an example of one of these.

Built upon a 1973 Bedford TK chassis and driven by the six cylinder petrol engine of 3159cc this vehicle has recently undergone a sympathetic renovation and re-commission with the focus on retaining the original layout.

It is understood that the first owners were two well known ladies within the e...