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|related = |designer = |sp = uk }} The Bedford HA was a car derived van introduced in 1963 by Bedford, based on the Vauxhall Viva (HA) family car. 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 Ltd. (of Folkestone, Kent). The Beagle received rear side windows and a fold-down rear seat; leaving of luggage space with the seat in use.〔Olyslager, p. 4〕 ==History== The Bedford HA was extremely popular with utility companies in the United Kingdom, particularly the Post Office, British Rail,〔http://www.flickr.com/photos/albertsbite/2814261324/〕 electricity boards, British Telecom, and British Gas. Many other firms such as British European Airways, DER rental, and Meals on Wheels services had large fleets as well. It was the inspiration for Postman Pat's original van. It was originally available in 6 cwt and heavier duty 8 cwt models (payloads of ), with the chassis codes HAE and HAV respectively. Gross vehicle weights were respectively.〔 The 8 cwt had a heavier rear axle, bigger tyres, and a sixth leaf in the rear springs. The 8 cwt was generally better equipped, offering a number of chromed trim parts (bumpers, mirrors, etcetera) and slightly plusher interior fittings.〔 By 1971 the 6 cwt had been downgraded further yet, and now only came with a driver's seat as standard. Conversely, a fold-down rear seat was available as an option.〔''What has a Bedford HA van got...'', p. 4〕 By the late seventies, the denominations had been changed to HA 110 and HA 130 respectively, with payload ratings of .〔''Bedford HA range (1977)'', p. 2〕 In September 1964, for the 1965 model year, the Viva and HA Van received minor changes such as a quicker steering rack, new door trim, and a modified choke control.〔Olyslager, p. 5〕 In Australia, the Bedford HA was sold as the "Bedford Handi-Van" from 1964 until 1970. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bedford HA」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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