Built in the General Motors factory at Hendon, the Chevrolet International was the forerunner of the Bedford commercial vehicle range. Powered by a six-cylinder 2.9-litre petrol engine with overhead valves, it has a four-speed gearbox. The footbrake operates external contracting bands on the rear drums and internal expanding front brakes; the handbrake actuates internal expanding rear brakes.Coach work by Bush & Twiddy. Norwich, bodied as an "all-weather" coach with fold-back canvas roof. Restored 50 years ago by previous owner Michael Banfield (sadly deceased) in his fathers coach company livery. Still well preserved.