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BEDFORD BEAGLE Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 3 BEDFORD BEAGLEs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 4 in 2014 Q3 — only 75% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the BEDFORD BEAGLE is rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the BEAGLE
The Bedford Beagle is an estate car conversion of the Bedford HA 8cwt van, which itself was based on the Vauxhall Viva HA. It was launched at the 1964 London Motor Show. The conversions were undertaken by Martin Walter Ltd in Folkestone, Kent, most famous for Dormobile campers based upon the larger Bedford CA commercial vans. Whilst the vans were very common at one time, the Beagle was altogether rarer and there are very few left today. The Beagle formed the basis of the Roma, a camper van that was marketed in standard and deluxe forms, both featuring standing headroom of 77 in (200 cm) and a full...
BEDFORD BEAGLE — questions & answers
How many BEDFORD BEAGLE are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 3 BEDFORD BEAGLE were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BEDFORD BEAGLE rare?
The BEDFORD BEAGLE is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BEDFORD BEAGLE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BEDFORD BEAGLE on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BEDFORD BEAGLE use?
Most BEDFORD BEAGLE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BEDFORD BEAGLE peak?
The BEDFORD BEAGLE peaked at 4 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.