Embassy III by Plaxtons
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ANEW version of the 41-seat Embassy coach body has been introduced by Plaxtons (Scarborough) Ltd. This new model. the Mk. III, supersedes the Embassy II and differs mainly in styling, the body now having crisper lines.
The Mk. H's divided windscreen has given place to a curved wrap-round ...screen )vhich is interchangeable with the rear window, the front canopy has been redesigned to have a reduced forepeak and the roof-line is less curved. The side windows have been enlarged.
There is now no front bumper, while the destination panel has been removed from the forepeak to the main body, just below a less oval grille which incorporates two headlamps and two longrange lamps.
The Embassy III is designed for Bedford SB, Commer Avenger and Thames p.s.v. chassis. Prices are: on Bedford petrol chassis £3,055, diesel £3,115. Cornmer and Thames-based bodies cost £3,090 on petrol chassis and £3,145 on diesel.
The 29-seat Bedford-based Embassy H and the larger underfloor-engined Embassy models are continued.