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SOLVED: si_514 - Mercedes-Benz - O 303 - by Plaxton
« on: October 24, 2023, 04:53:40 PM »
Elegant, isn't it?
The manufacturer and type of base as well as the coachbuilder are in demand.
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_514
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2023, 08:25:32 AM »
Up to the Experts.
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_514
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2023, 07:14:33 PM »
It's RHD, so is it British?
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Re: si_514
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2023, 06:05:53 AM »
Yes, partly British.
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_514
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2023, 02:45:36 PM »
Up to the Professionals.
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_514
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2023, 11:14:47 AM »
Not my period.. but, british chassis?

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Re: si_514
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2023, 12:13:51 PM »
No British chassis.
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_514
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2023, 12:27:33 PM »
50% right..
British body, then

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Re: si_514
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2023, 03:09:06 PM »
Logical and rightly thought out.
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_514
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2023, 12:48:27 PM »
European chassis?

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Re: si_514
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2023, 12:58:47 PM »
Yes.
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_514
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2023, 01:34:30 PM »
I'll go against my rules and start guessing..
North european chassis?

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Re: si_514
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2023, 02:00:20 PM »
No.
Have I awakened your ambition? ;-)
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_514
« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2023, 02:33:56 PM »
Indeed you did..
Body by Plaxton?

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Re: si_514
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2023, 03:33:49 PM »
Yes, it is built by Plaxton. Locked for three attempts to name name the manufactorer of the technical base.
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_514
« Reply #15 on: December 03, 2023, 05:21:54 PM »
Mercedes?

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Re: si_514
« Reply #16 on: December 03, 2023, 06:06:38 PM »
Yes, Mercedes is right. Now only the model designation is missing.
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_514
« Reply #17 on: December 03, 2023, 10:53:34 PM »
O303?

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Re: si_514
« Reply #18 on: December 04, 2023, 05:26:44 AM »
Yes! And that solves the puzzle and gives you another point.
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