Solved - MJW #1032 - Rowe Hillmaster coach by Whitson

[woodinsight]

I'm keen on coaches built in the 1940s/1950s primarily because of the coachwork fitted to these vehicles.
Identify the make, type and coachbuilder please.

[woodinsight]

Rookies not interested - perhaps it will appeal to an Expert?

[frederick59]

AEC?

[woodinsight]

AEC?

Not an AEC - it's a lesser known marque.

[frederick59]

Albion?

[woodinsight]

Albion?

Not an Albion - even lesser known

[max]

Dennis Lancet?

[woodinsight]

Dennis Lancet?

Not a Dennis Lancet - a much less known make

[max]

Big area for the badge - a Foden?  Maybe a PVRF6?  Flamboyant wheel arch trim, maybe Whitson?

[woodinsight]

Big area for the badge - a Foden?  Maybe a PVRF6?  Flamboyant wheel arch trim, maybe Whitson?

Okay, you're half-way there Max. The coachwork is by Whitson but it's not a Foden.
As a clue, this chassis manufacturer made less than half-a-dozen psv chassis.
I'll LOCK it for you until your next reply only to complete it.

[max]

Found it - and not what I was expecting - Rowe Hillmaster in the livery of Rowe's Coaches.

[woodinsight]

Found it - and not what I was expecting - Rowe Hillmaster in the livery of Rowe's Coaches.

Yes, that's it! One point for you.
I hope that you will be solving some of my bus/coach puzzles in future - there's not too many of us on this site.

Here's the original photo -