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Bedford Bus

Bedford became a big player in the bus market after the launch of the bus edition of the Bedford S-type (the 'Bedford SB') in 1950. This lightweight chassis appealed to coachbuilders more than the heavier lorry-based AEC and Leyland types. Furthermore, the forward control layout place the engine beside the driver and over the front axle giving more room for seats. The SB was such a success it continued in production until 1987 when Bedford itself ceased all production. Alongside the SB other bus chassis were produced including the longer VAL with famous 3-axle design.

Bedford 1976 Panorama - badge on front panel	Bedford VAL 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Coachwork for Abbey Coachways (Selby). The Panorama Elite was launched in 1968 designed by Ogle Design and continued until the Panorama Supreme of 1974. The Bedford VAL chassis had been launched in the late 1960s with unusual 'Chinese Six' wheelbase giving four front steering wheels.	Bedford 1976 Panorama. Built on a Bedford NJM chassis which had been launched in 1950 as Bedford's first purpose-built bus chassis (the 'Bedford SB' series) and renamed NFM and NJM in 1968. Coachwork is the Plaxton Panorama body.	Bedford J2 Coach. Produced from 1958 to 1976 the J2 PSV was based on the 9ft 11inch chassis of the J2 truck and was supplied to a variety of coachbuilders. This 1966 body is by Duple built at Willowbrook.	Bedford OB HJ Mulliner Coach 1949
Plaxton Coachbuilders	Duple Coachbuilders	Bedford Van.	Bedford TJ and J-series	Bedford TK and KM

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