The Bedford O model was a truck chassis introduced in 193?. It was built by Bedford vehicles (a General Motors subsidiary) in the UK. The O was available in 2 wheelbases of ? Short and ? ft Long designated 'S and L It is fitted with a 27.34 hp petrol engine and has a 4-speed gearbox and fully floating rear axle. The brakes are of the vacuum servo assisted hydraulic type. Also available with Perkins diesel engine option (often retro fitted as a conversion) A total of ? were produced making it one of the most popular trucks of its type ever. Production continued post war till 195?