British Coach to Tour U.S.A.
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ATOUR of Canada and America extending to 10,000 miles is to be made by a new Leyland Royal Tiger coach with Beccols bodywork, the first of 12 which are to be added to the fleet operated by Blue Cars (Continental), Ltd., in Europe. The trip aims to show Canadians and Americans that in the Old World they can travel in the same comfort to which they are accustomed at home.
Substantial numbers of passengers from the United States and Canada have travelled by the Blue Car services during the post-war years, and with the object of developing this traffic the company has now formed an association with the St. Christopher Travel Service.
The coach is to be exhibited 31 the American Society of Travel Agents' convention at Washington, at which no . British coach has been previously demonstrated. The tour is to include Toronto, New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
Adjustable seats for 36 passengers are provided in this 30-ft. vehicle. So as to permit speeds of over 60 m.p.h. on Continental roads, the governors have been lifted and now allow engine speeds of 2,000 r.p.m., whilst axle ratios have been adjusted and overseas tyres fitted.
Excellent visibility is ensured by the use of slender window pillars, which are formed from steel sections, whilst the glazing extends round the entire vehicle, even the rear corner panels being transparent. Curved transparent material is employed for the side roof panels, which are fitted with spring roller blinds that can be adjusted individually by the passengers.