New Plaxton Small Coach in Production
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THE special 16/20scat coach on modified Bedford .12S chassis, listed under Plaxtons (Scarborough) Ltd. in the guide to British touring coach bodywork (The Commercial .Motor, November 6, 1964) has now gone into production. It is an ideal vehicle for football clubs, works' outings and similar small party social events.
Specification of.the coach is up to full luxury vehicle standards, an interesting feature being the large panoramic side windows in keening with current Plaxton practice on larger Aches. Front and rear double curvature windows are also interchangeable, as on the larger coaches, with two-panel windscreens as an option.
Stainless steel is employed for the exterior decorative trim, again in keeping with the coachhuilder's current standard. although the earlier oval grille is retained at the front of'this small coach. .0veral! dimensions are 18 ft. 6 in. by 8 ft..
9 ft. 2 in. high. Amongst the first deliveries of this new coach arc those to W. L. Bird and Sons Ltd., The Crown. Theddingworth, Leics; W. Davis and Sons Ltd., St. John's Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent; Lloyd of Stalybridge; A. and J. R. Davisem Ltd.. of Brighouse, and Comberhill Motors.