Stanford Coachworks Newsletter:

Edition 08:25 - August 2025

In this month’s edition…

Our Latest Tour Bus for The Lamb Brothers

This month we have had the pleasure of supplying our returning clients, The Lamb Brothers, with their third luxury Tour Bus.

Over 100 Conversions for Our Returning Local Authority Clients

We have had the pleasure of working with this Southern-based local authority for in excess of over 25 years! Take a look at our latest wheelchair accessible conversion for them.

Two New Sprinters for National Star College

We are pleased to convert two new Mercedes Sprinter minibuses for our returning clients of over 15 years, National Star College.

Two New Sprinters for National Star College

We are pleased to convert two new Mercedes Sprinter minibuses for our returning clients of over 15 years, National Star College.

Who are National Star College?

National Star College are a charity based in Ullenwood, Gloucestershire who provide independent specialist further education to students with physical disabilities, brain injuries and associated learning difficulties. They provide a variety of full-time, part-time or day courses for disabled students aged between 16-25. In addition to this, the fantastic charity also offers student accommodation, long-term accommodation with fully-adapted bungalows or flats, and respite care.

Stanford Coachworks and National Star College

Stanford Coachworks have had the privilege of working with National Star since 2009, to provide accessible, high-quality transport for their students. We’re proud to be supplying their 11th and 12th conversions this year - each one tailored to meet the evolving demands of inclusive travel.

The SCW Conversion

These two new L4H2 Mercedes Sprinter minibus conversions for National Star College, can facilitate up to 16 passengers or 5 wheelchairs with seats removed. Both new minibuses feature our exclusive fold-out low-entry side step, ensuring safe and dignified boarding for passengers with mobility needs. At the rear of the vehicle, we have installed a PLS underfloor tail lift, which easily deploys to provide safe and hassle-free access for wheelchair passengers.

The Interior Design

The interior of each vehicle has been adapted to accommodate a range of accessibility requirements and includes removable passenger seating, wheelchair restraint storage boxes, upper cant rail tracking, passenger heating and air conditioning, and more. To maintain the premium feel expected of a Mercedes Sprinter, all seats have been upholstered in a blue patterned moquette, with wipe clean seat bases. The interior of the passenger cabin has been trimmed in soft-feel materials with matching patterned moquette feature panels, LED blue / white roof lighting and a skylight. Take a look at the full specification below.

Vehicle Specification

Based on the Mercedes Sprinter L4H2
Privacy tinted rear passenger windows
Premium chrome wheel trims
Driver and double front cab passenger seats reupholstered to match the rear passenger cabin
Driver’s screen fitted behind driver’s seat with night blind
Facility to transport up to 16 x passengers plus driver
Vehicle delivered with 4 x rear removable passenger seats, set up to transport up to 5 x wheelchairs
All seats upholstered in blue patterned moquette with wipe clean bases and lower back curve
PLS underfloor tail lift fitted at rear of vehicle with bumper step

Heavy-duty rear door stays
SCW exclusive fold-out low-entry side step
Tracked flooring overlaid with non-slip covering
Interior trimmed in light and dark blue soft-feel materials
Side wall and upper cant rail tracking
Passenger cabin heating and air conditioning operated via a digital controller in the front cabin
Blue / white LED roof lights
Skylight
Wheelchair restraint storage boxes
National Star College exterior signwriting

A Third Luxury Tour Bus for The Lamb Brothers

This month we have had the pleasure of supplying our returning clients, The Lamb Brothers, with their third luxury tour bus.

Based on the L3H2 Mercedes Sprinter, the Lamb Brothers latest vehicle can transport up to 8 passengers plus driver and features a comfortable passenger cabin with a custom-built dressing room in the rear.

The Lamb Brothers

The Lamb Brothers first luxury tour bus, delivered in 2024.

The Lamb Brothers are a production support business based in London, serving the fashion photography, TV and film industries. They offer a variety of high-end production vehicles and skilled production assistants for shoots. All of their bespoke vehicles are operated exclusively by their professional team.

We first met the Lamb Brothers back in 2023 when they visited us with the requirement to design a luxury yet functionable tour bus. Their new Mercedes Sprinter, complete with luxury captain seats and starlight headlining, was then delivered in 2024 and due to popular demand, a second tour bus followed earlier this year!

The Rear Production Area

In the rear half of the vehicle, now accessible via an internal door, we have designed a custom-built dressing area for those who require a professional set-up whilst on the road. We have included a fold-away dressing table with flattering LED illumination, perfect for makeup application, hairstyling and wardrobe prep. A roof-mounted rail has also been installed to neatly hang clothing. On the opposite wall we have installed a convenient overhead storage compartment with an additional clothing rail beneath. For more information on this vehicle’s specification, please see below.

Good Things Come in Threes!

The Lamb Brothers’ new tour bus features redesigned seating for a more spacious cabin, now with a coded-lock door providing direct access to the rear production area. To mirror the luxury of their previous vehicles, the Sprinter interior is finished in black suedeflex and vegan leather, with ambient colour-changing roof lighting. Six diamond-stitched seats are configured around a large centre table, complemented by two TVs with Apple TV, a Bluetooth soundbar, and on-board WiFi for seamless entertainment on the move.

Conversion Specification

Based on the L3H2 Mercedes Sprinter with limo tinted windows & premium wheels.
6 x passenger seats upholstered in black vegan leather with diamond stitching.
Electric LED illuminated side step fitted below the side load door.
Front cabin seats reupholstered to match the rear passenger cabin.
Ambient colour-changing roof lighting and diamond-stitched centre roof panels.
2 x televisions with Apple TV, Bluetooth soundbar and on-board WiFi.
Centre table with lockable compartment and multiple cup holders.
Wireless phone charging station and HDMI input to mirror devices to TV.
Overhead storage compartment and multiple clothing rails.
LED illuminated fold-away dressing table with 240-volt plug sockets.

Over 100 Conversions for our Returning Local Authority Clients

Every vehicle is built and tested to meet either M1 or M2 standards and is supplied with IVA / NSSTA certification, we never cut corners when it comes to safety. This, teamed with our exceptional attention to detail, helps us build long-lasting trusted relationships with our customers.

Stanford Coachworks’ conversions aren’t off-the-shelf, they are intelligently designed to meet the real-world needs of accessible transport.

We have had the pleasure of working with a Southern-based local authority for in excess of 25 years, and during this time we have converted over 100 different vehicles for them. This month we proudly delivered their latest wheelchair accessible conversion, based on the Ford Transit L3H2.