E20145 Bedford OB Coach SS7486 Stark's of DunbarThe Bedford OB coach must arguably rank as one of the most instantly recognisable bus and coach types; its swept back lines and distinctive bull nose radiator helping to seamlessly combine style with mechanical practicality. The OB was introduced in 1939 as a replacement for Bedfords earlier WLB type, and featured a 28hp engine with a four speed manual gearbox, a fully floating rear axle, and vacuum servo assisted hydraulic brakes. The top speed was