Bedford VAM
Duple bodied Bedford VAM5 in 1975
Overview
ManufacturerBedford
Production1965
Body and chassis
Doors1-2
Floor typeStep entrance
Powertrain
EngineBedford 300cu petrol
Bedford 360cu diesel
Bedford 466cu diesel
Bedford 500cu diesel
Leyland 0.400
Chronology
SuccessorBedford Y series

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.[1][2][3]

The VAM came with a number of engine options:

The Bedford VAM was sold extensively in the United Kingdom, as well as in export markets including Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.

References

  1. ^ New medium-capacity PSV Chassis from Bedford Commercial Motor 18 June 1965
  2. ^ New Bedford chassis-contd Commercial Motor 18 June 1965
  3. ^ VAM Production Begins Commercial Motor 20 August 1965