BUS 230
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| Bus 230 | ||
| Chassis | Bedford VAM70 | |
| Depot | --- | |
| Entered Service | 1974 | |
| Removed from Service | September 1976 | |
| Desto Equipment | Roller Blind | |
| VIN | BJ400875 | |
| Body | Athol Hedges | |
| Body Number | 1150 | |
| Body Date | 1974 | |
| Seating | B45FR | |
| Fuel | Diesel | |
| Gallery Album | Bus 230 | |
Bus 230 was a Bedford VAM70
Notes
- 230 was purchased from Sydney dealer, Suttons Motors Pty Ltd, at time of 1974 vehicle shortage
- The vehicle was constructed to the order of Western Road Transport, Parramatta, but the firm did not take delivery.
- Following disposal from the bus fleet, it was transferred to the Department of the Capital Territory Special Duty Fleet and hired to ACT Police (ZID.554).
- It featured a Bedford 466 diesel engine, five-speed synchromesh gearbox, 19ft 1" (extended) [5816.6 mm] wheelbase and was 34 ft 5" [10.49 m] in length.