£15,000
1948 Bedford K-Type Truck (30 cwt)
Historics • UK • 18 May 2019
Market Position:
World Record
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£15,000
1948 Bedford K-Type Truck (30 cwt)
UK • 18 May 2019 • Lot 121
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Bedford K-Type has been restored in 2016. Originally used to haul fish, it has been a promotional vehicle for the last 36 years and is presented in its original livery.
Condition
8
The vehicle underwent a full cab and body off, nut and bolt restoration in 2016. The description states that it is probably one of the finest examples available of the Bedford K-Type.
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25,008 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
KD93684
1948
Auction
£15,000
1948 Bedford K-Type Truck (30 cwt)
Historics • UK • 18 May 2019
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
Bedford was a subsidiary company of Vauxhall Motors and the provider of commercial vehicles for the UK and export markets.
The origins of Vauxhall Motors can be traced to 1857 when Alexander Wilson founded the Vauxhall Iron Works in Wandsworth Road, Vauxhall, London.
Vauxhall Motors moved to Luton in 1905 and in November 1925, Vauxhall was acquired by General Motors.
During World War II, production of civilian vehicles was suspended and Vauxhall was given the task of building the Churchill tanks.
Production resumed after the war using the tried and trusted K, M and O-Types introduced in 1939.
This splendid Bedford 30 cwt K-Type is presented in fantastic condition having been the subject of a full cab and body off, nut and bolt restoration in 2016.
This iconic vehicle, until two years ago, had not been out of Cornwall and remained in the locality for most of its lifetime.
It started out hauling fish from Newlyn Harbour to market and has spent the last 36 years as a promotional an...
Price Analysis vs Other K Types
£3,226
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Exempt / No Records
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Latest MOT mileage:
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Historics
Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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