Bedford TJ 5T 1964

BEDFORD TJ 5T 1964
Heavy duty ‘5T’ variant TJ release
Top optioned J5L3 300Cu engine
Utilised as fleet vehicles overseas
Masterful ground up restoration
Custom Stainless and Hardwood Tray
St Luke’s Car Show Trophy Winner
Owner’s manual included
This Bedford TJ model is the 5T (5 tonne) variant and features a 300cu in 6-cylinder petrol engine. Paired to a smooth manual gearbox, it’s a pleasure to drive and presents well for its age.

Presenting in green, this example has received a full ground up restoration in 2014. This included all new back to bare metal paint for the cabin and undercarriage, brand new hardwood timber tray, all new period correct interior and a full engine out rebuild.

This truck has been restored to its full original specification and presents excellent. Everything is operational for this truck to be registered and put back to work or simply admired as part of any classic vehicle collection.

The Bedford TJ was manufactured from 1958 and was available in the UK up until 1975, It was manufactured only for export. Production of these ran through til 1986 and used the petrol engine out of a ‘Vauxhall Cresta. As a large seller overseas, they were utilised by high profile fleets to include ‘AA’ – a road side service overseas. Being widely exported, they were distributed in Australia by General Motors (Holden).