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 Bedford Rascal

 (1986 to 1993)
Bedford Rascal van history
Manufacturer Bedford Vehicles Vauxhall Motors
Also called Vauxhall Rascal GME Rascal
Production 1986–1993 (England) 1993-1999 (Japan)
Assembly Luton, United Kingdom
Body style 5-door van 2-door pickup campervan
Layout FMR layout
Engine 970 cc (1.0 L) F10A I4
Transmission 4/5-speed manual
Wheelbase 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Length 3,295 mm (129.7 in)
Width 1,395 mm (54.9 in)
Height 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Curb weight 755 kg (1,664 lb)

 

 

The Bedford Rascal (later Vauxhall Rascal), also built as the Suzuki Super Carry is a microvan that was developed as a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and Suzuki It was sold under GM's British-based Bedford marque as well as in Suzuki form. Other names were used in a few international markets.

The van was produced at the IBC Vehicles plant in Luton, England, adjacent to the main Vauxhall factory (GM's British-based passenger car marque). Alongside the Bedford, the Suzuki-branded twin was manufactured for the European market (where Bedford is a less established brand).

Bedford Rascal side view 1980s

Sold from 1986 to 1994, the Rascal, like the Super Carry, was a small and economical van intended for many purposes. The vehicle's strengths were its diminutive size and maximum payload weight; 550 kg for the van and 575 kg for the pickup.

Bedford Rascal engine view

The principal visible difference between Bedford and Suzuki versions is the front trim: the Super Carry has two separate plastic headlamp surrounds and the Rascal has a single full width one with "Bedford" moulded in the middle.

Timeline:

  • 1986: launched
  • 1990: re-badged as the Vauxhall Rascal, as the Bedford marque was being retired
  • 1993: production moved to Japan, where it was made until 1999

Mostly sold as vans, pickup and camper versions were also made.

Bedford Rascal pick up truck 1980s

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