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SOLVED: si_334 - Austin - CXD - by Willenhall Coachcraft - 1955
« on: November 11, 2022, 05:20:05 PM »
What was the basis for this bus (manufacturer and type) and who built the body? When was it? One point for the complete answer.
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2022, 10:32:05 AM »
Up to experts
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Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2022, 03:52:51 AM »
Japanese?
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« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2022, 04:51:38 AM »
No.
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an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2022, 05:02:58 AM »
New Zealand?
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Re: si_334
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2022, 05:41:51 AM »
No.
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an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2022, 07:54:32 AM »
To eliminate the obvious - is it British? (Although it doesn't look it?
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Re: si_334
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2022, 08:46:37 AM »
Although it doesn't look it, it is British  (-;
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2022, 03:26:19 PM »
A Bedford?
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« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2022, 03:46:10 PM »
No.
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« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2022, 05:13:24 PM »
Is it a two part answer - body and chassis by different companies?
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« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2022, 01:17:15 AM »
Yes
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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2022, 10:42:37 AM »
Any Plaxton connection?
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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2022, 11:12:58 AM »
Not that I know of.
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Re: si_334
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2022, 04:25:09 PM »
Albion chassis and Crossley body?
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« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2022, 01:25:39 PM »
Neither Albion nor Crossley.
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an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2022, 02:01:40 PM »
Ford Thames 502E of approx. 1962?  Think I saw this used as a crewbus at Heathrow, back in the day.
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Re: si_334
« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2022, 02:21:43 PM »
Sorry, this tour bus may have looked similar to the puzzle bus, but it wasn't.
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #18 on: December 05, 2022, 05:39:32 PM »
Commer body?
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Re: si_334
« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2022, 03:13:57 PM »
No.
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Re: si_334
« Reply #20 on: December 21, 2022, 07:35:01 PM »
Up to Profs.
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #21 on: December 21, 2022, 08:18:06 PM »
Austin KMCTD by Willenhall Coachcraft 1955 C16F
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« Reply #22 on: December 22, 2022, 08:44:03 AM »
Yes it is a Austin with Willenhall body from 1955, but my source gives a different type designation. So it is locked for you.
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A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_334
« Reply #23 on: December 22, 2022, 08:59:36 AM »
CXD ?
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« Reply #24 on: December 22, 2022, 10:04:33 AM »
Yes!! It is a Austin CXD by Willenhall Coachcraft from 1955.  :thumbsup: One more point fpr you.
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an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke
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