In Brief:

Restored example of a Bedford TKG Fire Appliance
Owned by The Vendor for the last 26 years
Served at Romsey Fire Station between 1984 and 1999
Comes fully equipped with a wealth of fire-fightning appliances
Great for collectors, museums, or event display purposes

On the Surface:

This is a restored and fully equipped example of a 1984 Bedford TKG Fire Appliance, presenting in well-preserved condition. Fitted with a high-quality timber body and retaining all its original firefighting equipment, it offers a striking and functional appearance that reflects its service heritage.

Maintenance & History:

Built by the Hampshire Fire Brigade Workshop in Winnall, Winchester, this appliance served with distinction at Romsey Fire Station from new in 1984 until its retirement from service in 1999. Remarkably, The Vendor’s father was directly involved in the original design and build, giving this vehicle a deeply personal provenance. Since its release from Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service, it has had just one private owner—the current vendor—who acquired it immediately upon its decommissioning and has since owned it for the last 26 years. While no formal service history is available, its restored condition and complete specification—including a working 400-gallon water tank, 500-gallon-per-minute high-pressure fire pump, and twin hose reels—give an insight into what it would've been like in service.

The Model:

The Bedford TKG chassis was widely used throughout the 1980s by emergency services and commercial vehicles for it's reliability, ease of maintenance and adaptability. Favoured for custom coachbuilding, it provided an ideal base for fire appliances, with its sturdy frame and simple mechanicals making it both practical in service and desirable today as a classic utility vehicle.

Sale Insight:

This Bedford TKG stands out not only for its rarity and completeness but also for its unique backstory, with a direct family link to its construction. With just one private owner since leaving active duty and a full complement of original firefighting equipment, it presents a rare opportunity for collectors, museums, or event display purposes.