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1966 Bedford CA Debonair Food Truck
United Kingdom • 14 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Bedford CA Debonair is a professionally converted cocktail truck with a raised roof and vintage styling. While the engine runs, it needs recommissioning and light mechanical work, making it ideal for someone looking for a project with potential for mobile business or event use.
Condition
6
The car is described as needing recommissioning and light mechanical attention, along with a fresh MOT, indicating moderate wear. While visually striking and professionally converted, it has been in dry storage since 2019, suggesting some reconditioning is required to bring it back to regular use.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
CALV6318055
Odometer:
58,000 miles
Reg Number:
FAM 657D
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background: The Bedford Debonair, derived from the popular CA platform, was one of the most iconic light commercial vehicles produced in post-war Britain.
With its distinctive mid-century styling, compact proportions and versatile layout, it was widely adopted by tradespeople, delivery services and local authorities.
Today, the surviving examples are increasingly sought after for promotional conversions, particularly within the food and events industries.
Their nostalgic design and unmistakable road presence make them ideal platforms for creative re-use – from mobile bars and coffee vans to artisan retail trucks.
The Van: First registered in 1966, this Bedford Debonair presents as a visually striking, professionally converted cocktail truck, and is now offered for recommissioning.
The van is understood to have been transformed over a number of years into a vintage-style mobile bar, known as The Cocktail Debonair.
The van was last in operation in 2019, at which time it was placed...
Points of note
£4,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,100
Median Price (Since 2020)
£27,839
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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