This is a Bedford MJ 1984 Expedition Vehicle. He is called BOB, The Big Orange Bedford and he is a one off, incredible vehicle. He has been built to the highest standard, with every detail taken care of. He has been very well maintained. The engine starts first time, every time and the chassis is immaculate. I have owned him for 11 years and he has never let me down. He is registered in France as a vehicule d'epoque, a vintage French vehicle. The advantage is there are five years between MOT's. He was MOT'd two years ago and has three years left on the MOT. He has been fastidiously maintained and I have a box file with all receipts, with the exception of cash payments. His mileage is VERY low as I have owned him for 11 years and have only pottered around France, Spain and Portugal. 45,000kms.
It has a 150 litre water tank. waste water and water gauge, a radiator and underfloor heating, run my a Mikuni preheater diesel engine. It has two diesel tanks. It has an inverter, solar panels, sand ladders, snow chains, electrical hook up, hose, airline and supply, an lpg portable generator, winch, two spare wheels, two new air filters and a cupboard full of other essential spares that may be needed en-route oooh and a gun turret!
The roof has solar panels and checker plate and there is a fixed ladder for access. Parts are easily and cheaply available, can be shipped all over the world and there are no electrical or computerised goo gogs to go wrong, all straight forward mechanics. Inside there is heaps of storage, a fixed double bed and a guest double, shower room with fold down sink and toilet, and a fully equipped kitchen.
He is extremely well insulated and has a central heating control panel and temperature gauge with a fault finder. The windows have black out blinds and mosquito nets. There are windows over and adjacent to the bed so you can fall asleep gazing at the stars. He was valued by a broker last year at 60,000 euros.
This is a VERY reluctant sale as due to other responsibilities in life I can no longer keep him in the manner to which he has become accustomed. He needs some tlc and the price has been pitched accordingly. I am happy to give you a list of ‘bits’ that need attention. There is nothing major or expensive.
Winch, snow chains, sand ladders, air gauge and supply, two spare tyres and an exterior cradle for space lpg bottle. He has an lpg compact generator on board, solar panels, inverter, and all the usual stuff you would expect in a vehicle of this build quality.
There are many other details, which I would be happy to provide and more pics, should you need them.
The first to see will buy, he is exceptional.
HOME - Bobs Bestest will give you access to his facebook page. Contact me
suenunnie@gmail.com if you want to come and take a look.
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