Imperial Leisure Vehicles Ltd, then known as The Imperial Car Company, first opened for business at their existing premises in Poole in April 1986. Catering for the value-for-money family saloon car market and always looking for new ideas to increase sales we were one of the very first car dealers in the south of England to offer inventive new ideas such as No Deposit finance, Interest Free Credit and many other innovative inducements which, whilst commonplace now, were seen as fresh and original at the time. Our philosophy of looking after the customer built a loyal following of satisfied customers, generating repeat sales and many recommendations. And so our business thrived.
With sales booming but competition in the grey import market increasing we looked for “The Next New Thing”. We didn’t have to look far. The opportunities the Bongo offered were too good to turn down. Working with a local coach building company we set about designing and manufacturing our unique camper conversions. First, the Solent: simple, smart, quality. Next, the Portland: unique in concept, shrugging off tradition, a distinctive rear conversion. Then the Lulworth: style, finesse, a tour de force. With a range of camper conversions which offered a whole new look for small motor caravans, the appeal of the Bongo grew and grew. Adding the Moonfleet and Purbeck, we became the place to come; not the cheapest but always the best. Our emphasis as always on quality - of the vehicle, of the conversion and, of course, of our aftercare.
Production of Mazda Bongo Auto Freetops ceased in 2005. Availability in Japan is all but over. Added to which, the condition of early Bongo UK imports is becoming an increasing cause for concern. But whilst there are scarcely any examples left of the standard we insist upon, we do still occasionally find a hidden gem.
Imperial Leisure Vehicles Ltd.
Imperial Leisure Vehicles
Imperial Leisure Vehicles - home of the Toyota Alphard, Mazda Bongo Friendee and Ford Freda, the most versatile compact Motorhomes. Our Showroom is open 7 days a week for viewing of our Campervan range. We Buy and Sell Mazda Bongos & Toyota Alphards and are one of the U.K.’s biggest Bongo & Alphard specialist supplier. Whether you want a Bongo Camper, a Bongo MPV or a Toyota Alphard Imperial Leisure Vehicles
Company Profile
We at Imperial Leisure Vehicles have always made customer satisfaction our first priority.
Since 1986 when we first acquired our premises, the aim has been to provide the first class service and expertise needed for long standing customer relations. Established at the same premises in Poole, Dorset for over 30 years you have the security of knowing you are buying from a business with traditional values but modern ideas.