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The Bedford TM was a heavy goods vehicle constructed by Bedford Vehicles, the British arm of General Motors’ commercial vehicle division, between 1974 and 1986.
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After several years of speculation, we can confirm a little known fact. That well known international hazard of the roads ‘White Man Van’ is actually trained in Cyprus. Here’s the full story.
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The Grand Road Safety Project was inaugurated on 2 June 2011 by the Minister of Communications and Works Erato Kozakou Marcoullis with the aim of making Cyprus the safest holiday destination in the Eastern Mediterranean in terms of road safety, for local people and prospective tourists alike.
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Driving in Cyprus is an experience not to be missed. Some call it a sport, others a way of life. Whatever, there’s a surprise around every corner.
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Parking in Cyprus is an art form to be enjoyed. It’s a big game where the rules are sparse and the possibilities are endless.
Here’s some principles to get you started as a real Cypriot…
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People holidaying in Cyprus often ask about driving on the island. Should they rent a car? Is it a safe, fun way to get around?
The answer is of course yes. Driving in Cyprus is no more difficult than driving in the UK. And in lots of ways it’s easier and more fun.
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Cyprus is a fascinating place if you’re interested in old cars. Or in this case, vans. The island is littered with interesting old vehicles that have been dumped by their final owners.
This example is a Bedford CF van in the countryside near Polemi. It’s been there a while – the wheels are gradually sinking [...]
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My wife’s always had a thing about Alfas. She reckons they’re sexy.
So the squeal of delight as we drove through Kato Paphos wasn’t she’d won the lottery, it was she’d seen an old Alfa.
A couple of days later we were passing that way again, so stopped to check it out.
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I’m no old car fanatic, but it does amaze me some of the old relics you find gently rusting away in Cyprus.
On this occasion I stopped to photograph an old Land Rover, and just as I was getting back into my car, saw another old vehicle slumbering under some trees.
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Cypriots just don’t seem to like chucking anything away.
And that goes for their vehicles as well! When your ancient Land Rover or similar finally gives up, do you take it to a scrapyard? No you do not.
You find some quiet corner to park it up and leave it.
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