Bedford VAM
The Bedford VAM was a bus chassis manufactured by Bedford from 1965.
| Bedford VAM | |
|---|---|
 Duple bodied Bedford VAM5 in 1975 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bedford |
| Production | 1965 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1-2 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Bedford 300cu petrol Bedford 360cu diesel Bedford 466cu diesel Bedford 500cu diesel Leyland 0.400 |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Bedford Y series |
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:
- 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.
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References
- New medium-capacity PSV Chassis from Bedford Commercial Motor 18 June 1965
- New Bedford chassis-contd Commercial Motor 18 June 1965
- VAM Production Begins Commercial Motor 20 August 1965
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