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requireinents,"a new 29-seater coach body on . a. Commer Avenger chassis has been •built_by Anshir Pty.., Ltd.', for its subsidiary. company, Pioneer Tour Coaches Pty., Ltd. Adjustable aircrafttype seats with individual fOotrcsts are upholstered in Dunlopillo and reading lamps, drop sun visors and signal buttons are fitted near each seat.
Flush strip lighting is recessed in the Laminex ceiling and lightweight luggage racks are fitted. The interior is devoid of upright supports, except for a hand rail at tlie doorway. Public-address equipment enables the driver to indicate points of interest to the passengers
while on tour..
Air heating is achieved in the conventional manner, a water heater being incorporated in the cooling system of the engine. The air outlet is under the seats in the Middle... of the body, and through: it circulates 275 cubic ft. of warmed air per minute.
Air intakes of the "iris" type are recessed in the full front of the vehicle, thus.permitting control of the 'air circulation.' A doable-panel' curved windscreen is used, and the •windscreen wiper blades are arranged to give a near-horizontal traverse of the screen, while remaining vertical.
Sliding glasses are provided in each of the five windows on each side of the coach. Fuel tanks and fillers are 'con-: ccaied beneath the body sides, whilst the batteries are carried in an easily removable cradle.