1976 Bedford House Bus – Classic Kiwi Camper Proje
Description
Priced to Sell !
Own a piece of NZ transport history! This vintage IHC Bedford VAS once ran the Katikati–Waihi route (History link - Omnibus Society - Bedford VAS Buses https://share.google/XulZeo10K2m8RKIut). We’ve used it as extra guest accommodation — now it’s ready for a new owner to give it a “birthday” and bring it back to life.
? Odometer: 475,213 kms
? Length: 7m – roomy yet easy to manage
Features:
Kitchen with gas hob & oven (bottle gas) Toilet & shower (both working) Double bed 3-way fridge (gas/mains/battery) Solar power system + heaps of storage 6-disc CD player – works perfectly
Condition:
Rego on hold, no COF Motor runs, brakes need attention Air-operated park brake works well Rust repairs needed (windscreen & rear) – see photos Sold AS IS WHERE IS
Perfect for an INSTANT tiny home or camper conversion with serious retro charm. Happy to send through more photos if needed
Questions & Answers
Engine make n size ? Rego on hold ? herb1996 (433 • 12:11 pm, Fri, 14 Novhi, yes Rego on hold. Motor is 6 cylinder Diesel, CC rating on rego papers 4927 which if my maths is right its 300 cubic inches. numbers on the engine block....MC25266 2714912 followed by a massive A on the block. hope this helps. pakpak (259 • Friday, 14 November 2025Could I please have exact length as to c if will fit in my shed (tite fit) !!!! Viewing location please? herb1996 (433 • 7:42 am, Mon, 17 NovHi, total length including tow ball 7280mm location katikati. Please call to arrange viewing, pH NUM on listing pakpak (259 • Monday, 17 November 2025External panels aluminium? Except wind surround? herb1996 (433 • 5:58 pm, Mon, 17 NovYes external panels are aluminium except for front nose panel which is fibreglass and also the front and rear of the roof which are also fibreglass. The rear curved panels where the indicator/ brake lights are mounted are steel. pakpak (259 • Monday, 17 November 2025what type of license needed to drive? thank you kremer (528 • 4:30 pm, Tue, 13 JanHi, the GVM (gross vehicle mass) of the bus is 4650kg so according to Google, you can drive it with a class 1 NZ licence. Class 2 is required when driving a vehicle with a GVM of over 6000kg. Cheers pakpak (259 • Tuesday, 13 January 2026other that then window repairs i have moulds for front screen any other major issues? want to put back on road where bedfords belong robnich (104 • 2:06 pm, Wed, 14 Janyou say this is 1976?? mine is 1962 and HAD a EX XXXX number plate robnich (104 • 2:09 pm, Wed, 14 Janhow old the house batteries? robnich (104 • 2:12 pm, Wed, 14 JanHi is this still available?? pania105 (0 • 8:33 pm, Wed, 21 JanYes thank you pakpak (259 • Wednesday, 21 January 2026hi ,,when you say brakes need attention,,,,whats happening there,,,would it still be ok to drive ,,,so i could give it the attention if i buy and drive home,,cheers? standardmanner (163 • 10:18 pm, Tue, 3 FebMain brakes do not work Air park brakes work well as mentioned Ideally tow truck with A frame to the location and get it fixed Or you are welcome to bring your gear to fix it at ours . Cheers pakpak (259 • Tuesday, 3 February 2026Can you please add pics of the toilet and shower? warlock70 (612 • 2:24 pm, Tue, 3 Mar
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