Luxury Coachwork on the New Tiger I N our issue dated
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March 24 we published a fully illustrated description of the new Leyland Tiger and Titan
six-cylinder petrol-eugined , chassis, which are practically identical, but for the frame end, etc., of the Titan to enable it to carry double-saloon bodies.
One of the first orders for this improved model was received by Leyland Motors, Ltd., Leyland, Lanes, from Ribble Motor Services, Ltd., being for 36 chassis, 18 of them to carry Leylandbuilt coach bodies, also of a new design, and built mainly for use on the Ribble company's express services. It will be recalled that the new Tiger chassis gives an increased body space and lower frame height than the previous type, and, therefore, it has been possible to include 31 luxury seats in the body layout. The type of saloon body adopted has been designed to lessen the fatigue of long-distance travel, and the interior strikes a note of quiet luxury.
The sliding rear entrance is of ample width and has two low steps, whilst there is a wide and easily operated emergency door immediately behind the a46 door leading to the driver's • cab. The gangway, which is sunk 2 ins, below the normal floor level, gives, in the centre, a headroom of 6 ft. 3 ins.
At the forward end is a sliding roof, giving an opening of 9 ft. by 4 ft. 2 ins., the rear portion of the roof forming a commodious luggage boot, access to which is gained by two pairs of folding steps in the centre of the rear framing, a wide step on the rear dome facilitating the handling of passengers' luggage. Further accommodation for luggage is provided by shelves along each side of the interior above the seats, and by lockers below the floor, the latter being reached by hinged panels at the off side and rear.
A battery of four Eto hot-water radiators has been let Into the sides of the sunken gangway. Practically all windows are of the half-drop type, and are of wide dimensions, a shaped louvre being carried above each.
The seats are arranged in pairs, the gangway seats being slightly staggered ; they all have comfortable shoulder rests. Built-in ash-trays and net paper racks are incorporated in the backs. The upholstery is tastefully carried out in a combination of dark red leatherette and figured moquette, all the interior woodwork being finished in mahogany. In all, there are 14 interior lamps, 12 of which are of futuristic design.
The general appearance of the new type of vehicle is smart and distinctive, and it possesses an air clearly suggestive of the Leyland breed.