Second Coach Trip to Delhi Planned
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AFTER successfully completing a 17,000-mile coach trip from the Midlands to Delhi and back, Mr. K. Chamberlain, West End Garage, Leamington Spa, is planning a similar venture this spring. Sixteen tourists accompanied him in his 1949 TillingStevens coach when he set out from Leamington for the 38-day outward journey. They returned after a threeweek tour of India.
The route took them across Europe and through Middle East countries, and the main hazard was bad road conditions in some parts, particularly Yugoslavia, Iran and Turkey. Goodyear tyres were fitted to the vehicle—Hi-Milers at the front and 3-T Nylon Cross Ribs at the rear—and similar tyres will be used for Mr. Chamberlain's next trip.
A new route will give him greater distances along surfaced roads next time. The only modification to the coach will be the fitting of aircraft-type seats with reclining backs.