Distinctive 1950s Bedford CA van brings smiles to faces in Hayling Island and Waterlooville

A 1950s van has brought smiles to faces after being spotted back back on the job after decades in Hayling Island.
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The distinctive Bedford CA van has been working with Oliver Chimney Sweeps for the last couple of months – with it receiving a lot of interest from young and old alike.

‘She's getting crowed wherever she goes and photos taken with everyone,’ a resident said.

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The Bedford has been spotted in Hayling Island and Waterlooville.

The distinctive Bedford CA van has been working with Oliver Chimney Sweeps. Pic suppliedThe distinctive Bedford CA van has been working with Oliver Chimney Sweeps. Pic supplied
The distinctive Bedford CA van has been working with Oliver Chimney Sweeps. Pic supplied

The Bedford CA was a distinctive pug-nosed light commercial vehicle produced between 1952 and 1969 by Bedford in Luton.

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The distinctive Bedford CA van has been working with Oliver Chimney Sweeps. Pic suppliedThe distinctive Bedford CA van has been working with Oliver Chimney Sweeps. Pic supplied
The distinctive Bedford CA van has been working with Oliver Chimney Sweeps. Pic supplied

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