Alexander Y Type

Alexander Y Type
Alexander AYS Type body on Leyland Leopard chassis.
Overview
ManufacturerAlexander
Production1962–1983
AssemblyFalkirk, Scotland
Body and chassis
Doors1 door
Floor typeStep entrance
ChassisLeyland Leopard
AEC Reliance
Seddon Pennine 7
Ford R-Series
Albion Viking
Bristol RE
Bristol LH
Bedford Y series
Leyland Tiger Cub
Bedford VAM
Leyland Panther
Dennis Lancet
Volvo B58
Volvo B57
Dimensions
Length10.0m, 11.0m and 12.0m
Width2.5m
Height3.0m

The Alexander Y Type was a single-decker body of a bus. It had a step entrance. It was made from 1962 to 1983 by Walter Alexander Coachbuilders in Falkirk, Scotland.

The Y Type body was built on the following chassis:

AY Type and AYS Type

In 1971, Alexander made different single-decker bus bodies called:

References

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