1980 Bedford TM, $7800

ugly_90 · September 20, 2015, 09:20 PM

Found this one in Edmonton, appears to be in very good shape. Surprisingly, its Alberta road registered and plated. Still slow though. Would be great for Grande Prairie, no room to park it though. Can't get very far at top speed either. May be a better buy for someone considering a forward control. Heavier all around..

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-heavy-trucks/edmonton/military-truck/1102881399

binch · September 20, 2015, 09:22 PM

Looks like an infamous Avro rebuilt engine.

Trevor · September 21, 2015, 05:55 AM

Quote from: binch on September 20, 2015, 09:22 PM
Looks like an infamous Avro rebuilt engine.

Those were bad engines were they?

binch · September 21, 2015, 06:29 AM

Rumour has it (and I had one of them) they were 'less then stellar' in the quality of rebuild.

camo388 · September 21, 2015, 12:51 PM

It's in Rocky Rapids. In my neck of the woods. Too bad I have no interest in such a large truck as I wouldn't have far to go to check it out.
Someone must have a passion for Bedford, as I remember one in this area a few years ago, mostly tan though.

binch · September 21, 2015, 11:36 PM

I'm surprised we aren't getting some nibbles from the expats ahahhahahhahahahha ;D

ugly_90 · September 23, 2015, 02:46 PM

... I thought Emad would have an offer in by now. Maybe he'll take two Discos on trade...

Matt H · September 23, 2015, 03:14 PM

IIRC the 8 tonne's had Cummins engines and could go a fair clip. Certainly over 100-110 kph. Nice units. Make a great camper/extended expedition rig.

Johno753 · September 23, 2015, 04:54 PM

Could park a 101 on there nicely

camo388 · September 24, 2015, 12:26 AM

Quote from: Johno753 on September 23, 2015, 04:54 PM
Could park a 101 on there nicely

Someone should put that idea to Yoda. ;D save him pulling a trailer for his 101. ;D ;D

B-Red · September 25, 2015, 04:16 PM

Ok guys. I am holding off really nice. No need for temptation here. It's a beatiful unit. No quarrel there. Cummin Engine. Not bad.
Loading it with s 101 to cargo around means it can carry a Disco and pull the trailer behind with the Defender. This is very very tempting.

Do you need an upgraded license to drive those?

Red90 · September 25, 2015, 05:20 PM

Emad. I think you should go and buy one of Ivor's 101s. Look good in your collection.

Trevor · September 25, 2015, 06:51 PM

All you need is a normal class 5 for those Emad. 3 axles requires a different license (class 3)

B-Red · September 25, 2015, 08:03 PM

I can't fit in a 101. Otherwise, I would have got one.
Class 5 not bad. Got one.
Now the question is would it hold all the way down to the Moab!!!

Matt H · September 29, 2015, 10:16 AM

The 8 tons had air brakes if I remember right? So that would require a class 3 licence with air endorsement.