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NZ Department of Education No. 225 1967 Bedford VAS2 up for grabs
Ex Jenkins Motors Ltd. of Balclutha and Gore DH5224 from 1987 to 1996 with VAS2 NZMB bodywork and CH 56 primary / 47 secondary school pupils seating codes that was converted to Movan status in 1996 by a Lumsden resident, listed on TradeMe within the last 8 days.
Asking price $21,500 ONO, on road costs excluded.
Has been a full time home for 6 years and been up and down the country without missing a beat...will be sorely missed by current owner.
Year: 1967
Make: BEDFORD
Model: VAS2
Colour: Purple
Second Colour: Green
Body Style: Self Propelled Caravan
Plate: DH5224
Engine No: 186396
Chassis: 7813469
Vehicle Type: Motor Caravan
Seats: 1
www.businfo.nz/index.php?R=19022&OP=2
Bedford VAS/PxK buses:
The Bedford VAS short wheelbase bus chassis made its debut at the 1960 British Commercial Motor Show, along with the TK truck. The VAS was available with 214 cubic inch petrol (VAS2), 300 cubic inch petrol engine (VAS3) or 330 cubic inch diesel engines (VAS5). All engines were 6 cylinders. In 1962 it was joined by 11m twin-steer VAL. The V-series chassis range was completed with the medium sized VAM in 1966. In the 70s the models were redesignated with VAS3 becoming PFK and VAS2 becoming PDK and VAS5 becoming PJK.
Department of Education VAS2/PDK buses:
The Bedford VAS was bought widely in the late 1970's and early 1980's by the Department of Education for use as a school bus. Numbers 200-390 had NZMB bodies with front door only and providing capacity for 56 or 60 primary school children. Numbers 391-418 had CWI bodies providing capacity for 46 primary children. Those licenced to carry adults are designated B29F. In the late 1980's a change of government policy meant the Department of Education ceased operating buses and the fleet was sold off to contract operators. Many continued to operate in the department's red and yellow colour scheme. Prior to the privitisation of the 1980s Department of Education buses and Post Office trucks were used by Justice Department in the weekends for groups serving periodic detention. Justice had to buy buses and trucks, frequently the vehicles already used. This move to increase state sector efficiency resulted in 2 fleets of vehicles - those used by Justice in the weekends and school buses and Telecom trucks used only during the week. - Omnibus Society
NZ Department of Education No. 225 1967 Bedford VAS2 up for grabs
Ex Jenkins Motors Ltd. of Balclutha and Gore DH5224 from 1987 to 1996 with VAS2 NZMB bodywork and CH 56 primary / 47 secondary school pupils seating codes that was converted to Movan status in 1996 by a Lumsden resident, listed on TradeMe within the last 8 days.
Asking price $21,500 ONO, on road costs excluded.
Has been a full time home for 6 years and been up and down the country without missing a beat...will be sorely missed by current owner.
Year: 1967
Make: BEDFORD
Model: VAS2
Colour: Purple
Second Colour: Green
Body Style: Self Propelled Caravan
Plate: DH5224
Engine No: 186396
Chassis: 7813469
Vehicle Type: Motor Caravan
Seats: 1
www.businfo.nz/index.php?R=19022&OP=2
Bedford VAS/PxK buses:
The Bedford VAS short wheelbase bus chassis made its debut at the 1960 British Commercial Motor Show, along with the TK truck. The VAS was available with 214 cubic inch petrol (VAS2), 300 cubic inch petrol engine (VAS3) or 330 cubic inch diesel engines (VAS5). All engines were 6 cylinders. In 1962 it was joined by 11m twin-steer VAL. The V-series chassis range was completed with the medium sized VAM in 1966. In the 70s the models were redesignated with VAS3 becoming PFK and VAS2 becoming PDK and VAS5 becoming PJK.
Department of Education VAS2/PDK buses:
The Bedford VAS was bought widely in the late 1970's and early 1980's by the Department of Education for use as a school bus. Numbers 200-390 had NZMB bodies with front door only and providing capacity for 56 or 60 primary school children. Numbers 391-418 had CWI bodies providing capacity for 46 primary children. Those licenced to carry adults are designated B29F. In the late 1980's a change of government policy meant the Department of Education ceased operating buses and the fleet was sold off to contract operators. Many continued to operate in the department's red and yellow colour scheme. Prior to the privitisation of the 1980s Department of Education buses and Post Office trucks were used by Justice Department in the weekends for groups serving periodic detention. Justice had to buy buses and trucks, frequently the vehicles already used. This move to increase state sector efficiency resulted in 2 fleets of vehicles - those used by Justice in the weekends and school buses and Telecom trucks used only during the week. - Omnibus Society