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AL73 - an AEC coach bodied by Harrington's
« on: December 11, 2011, 10:52:30 AM »
Inspired by one of Otto's contributions to the "Cars and . . . " thread, here's a coachbuilt coach for you to identify.
A point for the coachbuilder and another one for the "extrememly difficult" chassis provider.
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Re: AL73 - a coach for a change
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2011, 09:23:10 AM »
Perhaps there's a coach enthusiast in the Experts.
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Re: AL73 - a coach for a change
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2011, 09:46:21 AM »
Albion Valiant SPV 70 from 1934.

This coach was built by Thomas Harrington & Sons of Hove, East Sussex, in 1947 on a loyal AEC Regal III platform.…

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Re: AL73 - a coach for a change
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2011, 02:09:50 PM »
Quote from: Jean-Marie H on December 17, 2011, 09:46:21 AM
Albion Valiant SPV 70 from 1934.

This coach was built by Thomas Harrington & Sons of Hove, East Sussex, in 1947 on a loyal AEC Regal III platform.…


Which answer would you like me to take?
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Re: AL73 - a coach for a change
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2011, 06:49:43 PM »
The second one...   :)
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Re: AL73 - a coach for a change
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2011, 03:46:07 AM »
Quote from: Jean-Marie H on December 17, 2011, 06:49:43 PM
The second one...   :)
Good choice and a couple of points to you:
Here's the front which shows the AEC bit.
Not sure that the adjective "loyal" is helpful here, but hey-ho!
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Re: AL73 - an AEC coach bodied by Harrington's
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2012, 04:51:15 AM »
Comes in this handy pocket-size, as well  ;D
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Re: AL73 - an AEC coach bodied by Harrington's
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2012, 05:00:37 AM »
Nice one Otto!
I wonder if my Harrington contact had one for his children. Must ask him sometime.
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