Brands & business
Product launches, shell schemes, corporate hospitality and bespoke branded experiences.
1972 · RESTORED IN LANCASHIRE
Meet the brothers.
A pair of rare Bedford CF ice cream vans, led by William’s remarkable restoration story and ready to make your next event unforgettable.
A British original
More than an ice cream van.
William combines period character, a remarkable restoration story and Mrs Dowsons farm-made ice cream in one distinctive event experience.
Available for brand activations, private celebrations and public events across the UK, with packages built around your venue, audience and creative brief.
Built1972
BodyMorrison Whitby
Restored2023–2025
HomeLancashire
Made for memorable days
William can arrive for…
Celebrations
Weddings and private occasions served with charm, theatre and genuinely excellent ice cream.
Big days out
Festivals and classic car shows where William is both a working van and a talking point.
Two brothers · one remarkable fleet
Meet William & Percy.
William
The 1972 Morrison Whitby Bedford CF whose journey from Devon, through decades off the road, led to a full restoration and a new working life with Mrs Dowsons.
Read William’s story →
Percy
William’s brother and fellow classic Bedford CF—available alongside him for large activations, twin-vehicle campaigns and bespoke branded events across the UK.
Enquire about Percy →From derelict to delightful
Nearly 40 years off the road.
After decades out of use, William was saved in 2023. Structural, mechanical and paint restoration returned him to the road in 2025.
Follow the full restoration story →