The Bedford VAM was a bus chassis manufactured by
Bedford
Bedford is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. At the 2011 Census, the population of the Bedford built-up area (including Biddenham and Kempston) was 106,940, making it the second-largest settlement in Bedfordshire, behind Luton, whilst ...
from 1965.
History
In August 1965,
Bedford
Bedford is a market town in Bedfordshire, England. At the 2011 Census, the population of the Bedford built-up area (including Biddenham and Kempston) was 106,940, making it the second-largest settlement in Bedfordshire, behind Luton, whilst ...
commenced production a new front-entrance coach chassis.
VAM Production Begins
''Commercial Motor'' 20 August 1965
The VAM came with a number of engine options:
*VAM3 - Bedford 300cu petrol engine
*VAM5 - Bedford 330cu diesel engine
*VAM14 - Leyland 400cu diesel engine
*VAM70 - Bedford 466cu diesel engine
*VAM75 - Bedford 500cu diesel engine, also known as BLP2
The Bedford VAM was sold extensively in the United Kingdom, as well as in export markets including Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.
References
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VAM
Vehicles introduced in 1965