Bedford HA

The Bedford HA was a car derived van introduced in 1964 by Bedford, based on the Vauxhall Viva (HA) family car. It was also known as the Bedford Beagle in estate form and Bedford Roma in small campervan form. The Beagle was an officially sanctioned conversion based on the 8 cwt van, carried out by Martin Walter of Folkestone, Kent. The Beagle received rear side windows and a fold-down rear seat; leaving 28 inches (710 mm) of luggage space with the seat in use.

Bedford HA
1981 Bedford HA
Overview
ManufacturerBedford (Vauxhall Motors)
Also calledBedford Handi-Van (Australia)
Production1964–1983
AssemblyLuton, Bedfordshire, UK
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle
Body styleCar derived van
LayoutLongitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1,057 cc OHV I4
  • 1,159 cc OHV I4
  • 1,256 cc OHV I4
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase91.5 in (2,324 mm)
Length150.2 in (3,815 mm)
Width59.4 in (1,509 mm)
Height59.5 in (1,511 mm)
Kerb weight
  • 1,540–1,575 lb (699–714 kg) (1965)
  • 1,651–1,706 lb (749–774 kg) (1977)
Chronology
PredecessorBedford HC
SuccessorBedford/Vauxhall Astramax
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