Thames as 41-seat Coach
5th June 1959, Page 85
5th June 1959
Page 85
Page 85, 5th June 1959
— Thames as 41-seat Coach
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QTATED to be the first vehicle of its kind in 1.--) the south of England, a Thames Coach chassis with a Duple luxury body is being demonstrated by A. Springall, Ltd., 166-168 Plumstead Common Road, London, S.E.18. It is a 41-seater incorporating many components used in the Trader 7-tonner, although the frame is new.
Available with either an oil or petrol engine, the vehicle is claimed to average 19+ m.p.g. with the Ford 6D unit. Power-assisted steering is offered as an optional extra.
Rear track is wider than with goods-vehicle models, and long semi-elliptic springs are provided with lever-type hydraulic dampers.
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