The Bedford Rascal (later Vauxhall Rascal), also built as the Suzuki Supercarry is a microvan that was developed as a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and Suzuki.[2] 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).

Sold from 1986 to 1994, the Rascal / Supercarry 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[2].

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

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Mostly sold as vans, pick-up and camper versions were also made.

Other international names

The vehicle was also sold as:

Typical specifications

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f CarBuddy.com.au Car Specifications - 1990 SUZUKI SUPER CARRY
  2. ^ a b c Haynes Manual Bedford/Vauxhall Rascal and Suzuki Supercarry 1986-1994

External links

Categories: Vauxhall vehicles | Bedford vehicles | Microvans

 

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