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Bedford WLB Bus

Bedford WLB
 Bedford WLB Bus
Overview
Manufacturer

Bedford

Production1931-1935
Body and chassis
ClassCommercial vehicle,Bus
Body stylebus,single-decker
Powertrain
Engine6-cylinder 3.18 litre
Transmission4-speed
Dimensions
Wheelbase13ft lin
Seats20-seat

 

BEDFORD WLB Bus Introduced in 1931, the WLB chassis has a wheelbase of 13ft lin, making it suitable for the fitting of 20-seat bodywork.

Employing a Bedford 6-cylinder 3.18 litre petrol engine, it has a 4-speed sliding mesh gearbox and spiral bevel rear axle. Mechanical braking is fitted.

1,895 of this model had been built before production ceased early in 1935

 

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Vehicles launched in 1931 | British Coach and Busses | Coach-Bus | Commercial vehicles

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