1952 BEDFORD CA ...THE HOLY GRAIL OF BEDFORD CA PANEL VANS,IS THIS THE EARLIEST CA IN EXISTENCE?

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
  • number 121 of the production line!!
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  • @michaelkeen5010
    @michaelkeen5010 2 года назад +1

    What an absolute find, it’s older than me, I was born in 1953, when these vans were becoming popular. Look forward to seeing its restoration. 👍

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад +1

      cheers buddy.. 3 more to do first!!😮 but we will get there 😊

    • @michaelkeen5010
      @michaelkeen5010 2 года назад +1

      @@madworksgarage busy, busy, but your restorations are first class and getting more CAs back on the road. Look forward to your next resto. 👍

  • @markkimberley3083
    @markkimberley3083 2 года назад +2

    Very cool van looking forward to seeing you fix this one up

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      gonna be a long journey bud,but we'll get to it 😊

  • @stevensarson482
    @stevensarson482 2 года назад +1

    The only thing I know that is earlier than that is me; a day older but that same vintage. These vans were everywhere when I was a child and I played with them as Dinky Toys. No wonder you are excited having a full size example to play with.

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      yes looking forward to starting on it but it's going to be a long wait,as I have 3 more to do first 😮.. but we will get it done.. just keep watching and supporting us,as its you guys we do it for 😊

  • @marciabaldwin2506
    @marciabaldwin2506 2 года назад +2

    Fantastic looking forward to seeing Helga being brought back to where she belongs on the road again a true survivor 💗

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад +1

      we will do our best.. but not for a while.. but she will be rolling again 😊

  • @bryjan51
    @bryjan51 2 года назад +1

    Much respect to Colin for transporting it over to you. Looking forward to seeing it sorted. 👍👍

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад +1

      agree.. Colin is an absolute legend.. theres slot more to the story.. but Colin would need to tell you that.. I'll ask him to make his own video maybe??? cheers for all your support 😊 John and benny

  • @garypoulton7311
    @garypoulton7311 2 года назад

    Great to know this will be saved, I live in Norway and saw pictures of it, it was very uncertain as to what its fate was, luckily. its gone to someone who will not make a ratrod or other barstad out of it.

  • @ShedTV
    @ShedTV 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant John! I'm really looking forward to seeing this restoration.

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      gonna be a while buddy but we will get to it 😊

  • @paulbennell3313
    @paulbennell3313 2 года назад +1

    Seventy years old! Vans usually get worked to death so it's amazing there's anything left of it at all!

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      Yes I agree,the inside is very well preserved,I will do a walk around soon.. cheers john

  • @andrewsnoozy
    @andrewsnoozy 2 года назад +1

    I'm glad you have it, because I know you will love it to bits and probably fix it up, after all, it is a true survivor. It belongs to be back on the road.

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      cheers buddy,yes we will restore the van back to its original colour and condition.. all we need now is time and money.. but we will get there.. 😊.. cheers for your kind comment.. John and benny mwg

  • @oaktree3278
    @oaktree3278 2 года назад +1

    So pleased for you mate, it was meant to be after all these years to get the Holy Grail and same day as your birthday, it was meant to be, nice one😊😉

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад +1

      cheers Andy,yes I think your right.. all that time just sat there waiting for Colin to find it and to bring it back to England 70 years later! wow 70 years old!? 😮 come and see it.. when you get 5 buddy 😊

    • @oaktree3278
      @oaktree3278 2 года назад +1

      @@madworksgarage is your road still closed, tried the other day and blocked, wasnt sure if i can get to you via the lane opp cemetery in town.

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад +1

      No open now buddy

  • @SteveInsidious
    @SteveInsidious 2 года назад +1

    Excellent, looking forward to the next episode.

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад +1

      gonna be a while buddy.. but keep watching.. lots of other content on its way... 😊

  • @phillipsharpe6459
    @phillipsharpe6459 2 года назад

    I passed my driving test in one of these when i was 17 , when i worked for the co op , I'm 66 now many fond memories of that old girl ,freezing cold in the winter, no heater it was extra, 😁👍

  • @tonygarrett7214
    @tonygarrett7214 2 года назад +1

    I used drive one of these when I worked in Oil Works in ICI Billingham. If the doors were open on a warm day and you had to break suddenly, they would fly shut like a guillotine! Very reliable van if properly maintained.

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      cool buddy,yes to there great fun in the summer, didn't you know you can strap the doors back? some had handle straps and some had auto catches.. save getting your fingers chopped off or your foot! 😂 cheers

    • @tonygarrett7214
      @tonygarrett7214 2 года назад +1

      @@madworksgarage Thanks for the info. I used try and keep the doors closed. Bit of a bummer on a hot summer day! 😂

  • @ruebencover5795
    @ruebencover5795 2 года назад +1

    What a great find 👍

  • @ruebencover5795
    @ruebencover5795 2 года назад +3

    Looking forward to seeing it 🤗

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      me too mate,but a long way off.. 3 others to do 1st 😮 😂

  • @johnneild3914
    @johnneild3914 2 года назад +1

    Great score

  • @hfraat25
    @hfraat25 Год назад

    Some years ago I sold a bedford TL spec lift to a bedford enthusiast in Norway.

  • @leeroberts5496
    @leeroberts5496 2 года назад +1

    Nice one.

  • @grahamsteed8144
    @grahamsteed8144 2 года назад +1

    To coin your phrase John “ incredible “ I sense quite a few years worth of video footage coming along , what a journey ,you gave a hint to a name HELGA 🤔 sounds appropriate .Looking forward to a walk round and engine video ( if it’s got one ) Well done on your purchase mate 👍( it’s mine all mine ) - lol 😂

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      yes.. we will do a walk around video as soon as we get time.. but after that it will be stored away.. as we have 3 more to do first 😮😂

  • @scottstrails9369
    @scottstrails9369 2 года назад +1

    Superb

  • @gearboxobs419
    @gearboxobs419 2 года назад +1

    There should be a law stating " it's mine not yours" Nice one .

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      😂 one day maybe.. you never know what life brings..

  • @julielosh
    @julielosh 2 года назад +1

    7/11 is also my birthday 🥳

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      another summer baby..🎉 thanks for watching 😊

  • @andrewforeman5716
    @andrewforeman5716 2 года назад +1

    What part of Norway did the van come from ? Good project being such an early vehicle.

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      can't remember,but I'll ask Colin for you.. cheers

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 2 года назад +1

    It doesn't look too bad a couple of number plates would make all the difference.

  • @alikwindrush8892
    @alikwindrush8892 2 года назад +1

    I may have 2 16" wheels

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      well that would be fantastic mate,if you do? 😊

  • @marklittler784
    @marklittler784 2 года назад +1

    Will you be putting the evening news livery on it.

  • @mikestinyshedofdreams
    @mikestinyshedofdreams 2 года назад +1

    nice one, do you know trev bailey? (trevs blog on yt) hes got a ca, might have some bits?

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад +1

      yes I do no Trev, he's a top man,and a good friend of ours.

  • @thestig2632
    @thestig2632 2 года назад +1

    🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад +1

      Are you feeling under the weather mate?

    • @thestig2632
      @thestig2632 2 года назад

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    • @thestig2632
      @thestig2632 2 года назад

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    • @madworksgarage
      @madworksgarage  2 года назад

      Glad you like it buddy 😊

    • @thestig2632
      @thestig2632 2 года назад

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