1974 Bedford HA "Double Plus" Panel Van

1974 Bedford HA “Double Plus” Panel Van

Rear seats | Historic vehicle | Blue on blue

A very smart and increasingly rare example of the ever-popular Bedford HA, finished in an attractive blue colour scheme and benefiting from the desirable rear seat configuration alongside a practical rear loading area.

Vehicle details

First registered: 1974

Make / model: Bedford HA (Double Plus specification)

Engine: 1,250cc petrol

Gearbox: Manual

VIN / Chassis number: 92170DY129828

Engine number: 1462470

Previous owners: 4

V5: Present

Historic registration: Yes (tax & MOT exempt)

Specification & condition

Rear barn doors opening to a useful load area

Rear seats fitted, making this a versatile passenger / utility classic

Blue vinyl seat covers with blue carpets

Presentable blue paintwork throughout

Good chrome bumpers and brightwork

Drives smoothly with no reported issues

The interior retains a strong period feel, with the blue trim complementing the exterior nicely. The rear seating arrangement makes this example particularly appealing for shows, leisure use, or light classic touring while still keeping the practicality these vans were known for.

History

Supplied with an extensive history file, this Bedford has clearly been cared for over the years. Paperwork supports its originality and ongoing maintenance, adding reassurance for the next custodian.

Model background

The Bedford HA was one of Britain's most successful car-derived vans, based on the Vauxhall Viva and widely used by major fleets such as the Post Office and British Gas. While once a common sight on UK roads, surviving examples are now scarce, especially later models with rear seats, making this a genuinely hard-to-find classic commercial.

DVLA-based records suggest fewer than 100 Bedford HA vans remain on UK roads or SORN, with very few 1974-registered examples still recorded, underlining the rarity of this vehicle today.