Bedford Vehicles Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Carry a reminder of Bedford Vehicles’ international story on your travels. Established by Vauxhall in 1931, Bedford grew from production in Luton into an exporter of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Its trucks and vans served businesses and communities across borders, while wartime service and decades of British road use gave the name a lasting place in transport history. This passport cover is a fitting choice for collectors and travellers who appreciate the people, factories and journeys behind a familiar vehicle marque.
Bedford Vehicles was established in April 1931 by Vauxhall Motors to build commercial vehicles. Vauxhall had been acquired by General Motors in November 1925, and production was transferred from Hendon to Luton, where it began in 1929. Early vehicles carried the Chevrolet Bedford name before Chevrolet was dropped. Bedford grew into an international lorry brand, exporting light, medium and heavy vehicles. During the Second World War, it supplied trucks and other vehicles for military service, and production resumed in 1945. Its commercial vehicle manufacturing expanded at Dunstable, whose plant came online in 1942 and was extensively rebuilt and extended between 1955 and 1957. In 1986, the Luton van factory became part of the IBC Vehicles joint venture with Isuzu. General Motors divested Bedford’s core heavy-truck business in 1987, and it continued as AWD Trucks; the Bedford name remained on some light commercial vehicles based on Vauxhall, Opel, Isuzu and Suzuki designs. The brand was retired in May 1990. The Luton van manufacturing plant, part of Vauxhall Luton, closed in March 2025.
Carry a reminder of Bedford Vehicles’ international story on your travels. Established by Vauxhall in 1931, Bedford grew from production in Luton into an exporter of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles. Its trucks and vans served businesses and communities across borders, while wartime service and decades of British road use gave the name a lasting place in transport history. This passport cover is a fitting choice for collectors and travellers who appreciate the people, factories and journeys behind a familiar vehicle marque.
Bedford Vehicles was established in April 1931 by Vauxhall Motors to build commercial vehicles. Vauxhall had been acquired by General Motors in November 1925, and production was transferred from Hendon to Luton, where it began in 1929. Early vehicles carried the Chevrolet Bedford name before Chevrolet was dropped. Bedford grew into an international lorry brand, exporting light, medium and heavy vehicles. During the Second World War, it supplied trucks and other vehicles for military service, and production resumed in 1945. Its commercial vehicle manufacturing expanded at Dunstable, whose plant came online in 1942 and was extensively rebuilt and extended between 1955 and 1957. In 1986, the Luton van factory became part of the IBC Vehicles joint venture with Isuzu. General Motors divested Bedford’s core heavy-truck business in 1987, and it continued as AWD Trucks; the Bedford name remained on some light commercial vehicles based on Vauxhall, Opel, Isuzu and Suzuki designs. The brand was retired in May 1990. The Luton van manufacturing plant, part of Vauxhall Luton, closed in March 2025.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth