Alexander Y Type

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:

 Leyland Leopard chassis
 AEC Reliance chassis
 Seddon Pennine 7 chassis
 Ford R-Series chassis
 Albion Viking chassis
 Bristol RE chassis
 Bristol LH chassis
 Bedford Y series chassis
 Leyland Tiger Cub chassis
 Bedford VAM chassis
 Leyland Panther chassis
 Dennis Lancet chassis
 Volvo B58 chassis
 Volvo B57 chassis

 AY Type and AYS Type 
In 1971, Alexander made different single-decker bus bodies called:

 AY Type (the A meant alloy construction) 
 AYS Type (the S meant service bus specification)

 References 

Other websites
Preserved Ex Clydeside Scottish Leyland Leopard Bus Website

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Category:Step-entrance buses