Bedford's core heavy trucks business was divested by General Motors (GM) as AWD Trucks in 1987, whilst the Bedford brand continued to be used on light commercial vehicles and car-derived vans based on Vauxhall/ Opel, Isuzu and Suzuki designs. The brand was retired in 1990.

The remains of the Bedford assets were transferred to Marshalls of Cambridge who continued to produce Bedford Trucks for a while primarily for the ministry but a few civilian models were produced. The Bedford name lived on for a short time on the Astravan, CF Van and finally the Rascal and Midi before later being rebadged as Vauxhalls.

Bedford was a relative late-comer to the truck business, springing to life after General Motors (USA) purchased Vauxhall Motors in 1925. Before that time, GM imported Canadian-assembled ‘British Chevrolets’ to the UK, but made the decision to …

The Bedford TJ is a truck that was produced by Bedford and its successors from 1958 to 1998, as a replacement for the earlier Bedford A series of medium-duty trucks that were built between 1953 and 1958. The TJ was the last bonneted truck produced by the company, and the last vehicle to be produced to have a relation with Bedford.

Bedford Vehicles was a leading international truck manufacturer, with substantial export sales of light, medium, and heavy trucks throughout the world. It was GM Europe 's most profitable venture for several years. Prior to 1925; General Motors assembled in Brazil trucks manufactured at their Canadian works.

The first Bedfords were a 2-ton truck and 14and 20seater bus chassis. By 1939 the Bedford range included 3and 5-ton trucks and 26-seater buses. Bedford's strong military connections were established during the Second World War when the Luton …

David's article on the origin and history of the Bedford brand. An article on Bedford and military trucks, including developing the multi-fuel engine for the RL replacement, the then new M...

1925 General Motors took over Vauxhall and began assembling Chevrolet trucks, first at Hendon and then at Luton. The Luton built 30cwt Chevrolet U types sold well and in 1930 branded them as Chevrolet Bedford. 1931 Launched the W type as a Bedford model. 1939 A range from 12cwt to 5ton were available.

Bedford Vehicles, usually shortened to just Bedford, was a brand of vehicle produced by Vauxhall Motors. It was ultimately owned by General Motors (GM). The brand was established in 1930 and built commercial vehicles. Bedford Vehicles was a leading international lorry brand.

1929- 1931- AC and LQ “Chevrolet Bedford” vehicles produced. Start of Depression. 1931 Production of the first “Bedford” began at the Vauxhall Motors plant in Luton, Bedfordshire. …