1205 was the second of 3 VALs delivered to Days Motors Ltd. The bus served as a public service vehicle from 1964 till
1987. All its operators were on South Island. Conversion to a movan was done in 1987. The Leyland 0400 engine has been
retained.
Bedford VAL Movan 1205 "Chubby Cheeks" near Thames February 2007. Photo Mike Butler.