Bedford MWD
Built: 1941-1943 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1941
Bedford – other models: the collective page of light commercial vehicles from the British GM brand outside the named ranges (CA, CF), displacements from 1,056 to 5,700 cm³, gross weight up to 3,500 kg
This page gathers light commercial vehicles of the British Bedford brand that the register could not assign to a named range. Bedford was General Motors' commercial-vehicle brand in Britain and, until the brand's discontinuation in 1986, built among others the CA and CF van ranges, which shaped the British delivery-van market from the 1950s to the 1980s. The five-digit numeric codes in the holdings, such as 97170 or 97360, are presumably in-house type designations whose exact system cannot be conclusively reconstructed from the register.
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The register lists here 120 versions from four- to eight-cylinders of 1,056 to 5,700 cm³, unladen weights from 749 to 3,450 kg, gross weights up to 3,500 kg, lengths from 3,782 to 7,530 mm and widths from 1,510 to 2,320 mm.
Bedford long played a role in Britain similar to the Ford Transit or the light Leyland ranges – as a basis for vans, motorhomes and minibuses – before the brand was discontinued in the mid-1980s as part of GM's restructuring.
On used vehicles of this historic class, what counts above all is rust on the frame, wheel arches and floor pan, the condition of the braking system (often still without power assistance on older models), the condition of the clutch and gearbox, and the parts supply, which is severely limited for a brand not produced since 1986 and usually runs through Bedford and classic-vehicle specialists.
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,400 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,210 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,885 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bedford MWD weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,210 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bedford MWD?
2,885 kg.
What engine does the Bedford MWD have?
6 cylinders, 3,400 cm³ displacement.
When was the Bedford MWD built?
Production years: 1941-1943.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
3ov 1159cm3
96570
97 760
97 G 70 OE
97 H60 Z2
97 K 60 - Z1
97 K 60-OK
97 K 70
97 K 70 Z4
97160
97160 B
97170
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Van in 3D section
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