Seddon comeback
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EDDON coaches will soon be back on sale, following Oldham Inch operator Stanley Johnson's decision to market a new range single-deck bus and coaches based on the Seddon Pennine VII lassis with a new Willowbrook coach body.
ihe coach, which will be availle in 11 or 12m form, will initiy be powered by the Gardner -ILXB engine with a ZF 36-80 :-speed synchromesh gearbox supplied to Scottish Bus .oup companies in recent ars. Mr Johnson, however, pes that optional engines and insmissions could be available demand existed.
kvailable with a new variant of Willowbrook Spacecar body lilt at Loughborough, the ach will be available to meet ,erators' specifications from a Indard 53 seater to full execu
e standards. A stage carriage rsion could also be available if Johnsons intend to provide a full sales service and will take coaches in part exchange. The first vehicle is expected to be available for demonstrations in October or November, the price will be "highly competitive" and the coach should appeal to operators requiring a long life economical vehicle.
Stanley Johnson is willing to discuss details with any interested operators and can be contacted on 0706 847253.