"Red" Bus in a China Shop!
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('NE of the Leyland/M.C.W. Olympic
single-decker buses designed for markets such as Cuba—a furore was caused earlier this year, especially in the US.Awhen the Cuban Government ordered 900 of them—is to be exhibited at the British Industrial Exhibition in Peking from November 2 to 14. Painted • in turquoise blue, flame scarlet and ivory, and with Havana on its destination indicator, the bus will be one of the highlights of the Leyland Motor Corporation stand.
Announcing this venture, a Leyland Motors spokesman said they felt that China had a good potential for heavyvehicle sales, The Chinese Government transport authority showed considerable interest some time ago, he continued, and imported a similar type of bus for thorough testing and examination.