| Bedford HA | |
|---|---|
 1981 Bedford HA | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bedford (Vauxhall Motors) |
| Also called | Bedford Handi-Van (Australia) |
| Production | 1964–1983 |
| Assembly | Luton, Bedfordshire, UK |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle |
| Body style | Car derived van |
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 91.5 in (2,324 mm) |
| Length | 150.2 in (3,815 mm) |
| Width | 59.4 in (1,509 mm) |
| Height | 59.5 in (1,511 mm) |
| Kerb weight |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bedford HC |
| Successor | Bedford/Vauxhall Astramax |
The Bedford HA was a car derived van introduced in August 1964 by Bedford, based on the Vauxhall Viva (HA) family car.[2] It was also known as the Bedford Beagle in estate form and Bedford Roma in small campervan form. The Beagle was an officially sanctioned conversion based on the 8 cwt van, carried out by Martin Walter of Folkestone, Kent.[3] The Beagle received rear side windows and a fold-down rear seat; leaving 28 inches (710 mm) of luggage space with the seat in use.[4]
- ^ Bedford HA range (brochure), Luton, England: Bedford Commercial Vehicles, Vauxhall Motors Limited, May 1977, pp. 5–6, B/BX 1735/5/77
- ^ Wilding, A.J.P., ed. (21 August 1964). "Bedford enter light van market". The Commercial Motor. Vol. 120, no. 3079. p. 44. Archived from the original on 14 December 2017.
- ^ Olyslager 1965, p. 3.
- ^ Olyslager 1965, p. 4