Bedford Midi

The Bedford Midi was a medium-sized delivery van that was operated by Bedford Vehicles Ltd. from 1985 to 1987 . and then until 1996 by IBC Vehicles Ltd. was built. He solved the Bedford CF from. It was constructed in the manner of comparable Japanese vehicles and had Isuzu underfloor engines . The in-line four-cylinder engines were available as gasoline engines with 1.8 l and 2.0 l cubic capacity, as diesel engines with 2.0 l or 2.2 l cubic capacity, or as turbo diesel engines with 2.4 l cubic capacity. Basically it was a Luton- built Isuzu WFR with some modifications made by Vauxhall. The Midi was supposed to replace the old CF , but it never succeeded. This model also marks the end of Bedford's own designs, as it was cheaper for GM to use designs from sister companies. In the course of 1985 there were talks with Freight Rover about license production of the Sherpa 300, which were discontinued at the end of 1986 without result. After a crash test of the Japanese Isuzu WFR with poor results, there were also discussions about the safety of the Midi. The Midi either had an old-fashioned steering wheel gearshift, which provided a third seat in the front, or a conventional stick gearshift. It was available with a long or short wheelbase, with a normal roof or with a high roof. The minibus version was called Albany .

The Midi was revised in 1989. It got a new dashboard and new seats, as well as new door panels and a different front section. The engine range remained unchanged.

In 1997 the Midi was replaced by the Vauxhall Arena .

Individual evidence

1. ^ The Good Van Guide , Summer 1986 Report, Issue 1, Volume 2