Bedford VAM

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Manufacturer Bedford Doors 1-2 Successor Bedford Y series		Production 1965 Floor type Step entrance

Engine Bedford 300cu petrolBedford 360cu dieselBedford 466cu dieselBedford 500cu dieselLeyland 0.400

The Bedford VAM was a bus chassis manufactured by Bedford from 1965.

History

In August 1965, Bedford commenced production a new front-entrance coach chassis.

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 Australia and New Zealand.

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