Mini-bus conversions in Manchester show
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MORE than 20 mini-coaches and mini-buses are on show at an exhibition being held by the Williams Motor Co. Ltd., Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, Sundays indluded, until January 15.
Many of the exhibits incorporate conversions done by the company, which specializes in light passenger vehicle fitting out. These include two Ford Transits; the Luxury Transit touring coach, and a Transit 12-seater mini-bus. Two other such vehicles, the Commer Deansgate and the BMC Deansgate, are also Williams conversions. A number of Martin Walter vehicles are on show in company with standard vehicles such as the BMC Mini-bus. collection points.
It is proposed to delete certain require ments relating to ground clearance and life guards, dating back to the time when specia provision had to be made for the safety a train-cars. This should enable chassis and body builders to develop buses with a lower loadinj platform and centre of gravity, thereby lowerinj the step height of entrances and exits and im proving stability.
Another prohibition which it is proposed t, remove is that against the use of vehicles wit left-hand drive.
It is hoped that the new regulations wi come into effect next summer.