Puzzle #1936 - Ford Bus by Coach Crown (probably)

Otto Puzzell · March 11, 2011, 05:42:36 AM

Know the story? For 1 point, please respond below to identify the vehicle pictured, and the builders. The base should be easy, the constructor of the body? Not easy.

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Otto Puzzell · March 17, 2011, 05:20:31 AM

Experts?

Tackitt · March 17, 2011, 11:19:45 AM

I like those jackboots!

Steam-powered?

Otto Puzzell · March 17, 2011, 11:30:43 AM

No, I believe it has a Ford Flathead V8

Otto Puzzell · March 19, 2011, 05:30:57 AM

Up

Oguerrerob · March 21, 2011, 06:07:10 PM

Rear view. No name, just tagged as LA Buses

Otto Puzzell · March 22, 2011, 04:00:35 AM

Yep, I have that pic too.

Oguerrerob · April 03, 2011, 02:50:01 AM

I've found a replica made by Dinky Toys they call it Pre-war Streamlined Bus by Dinky 29B

Carnut · April 03, 2011, 05:07:23 AM

Similar but don't think the Dinky was based on that actually!

pnegyesi · April 03, 2011, 10:30:21 AM

Anything to do with Viktor Schreckengost?

Otto Puzzell · April 03, 2011, 10:51:05 AM

I don't know

pnegyesi · April 03, 2011, 02:14:14 PM

I only know the story:
Three men examine a Sprott's Mexico tour bus parked in front of the Automobile Club of Southern California on Figueroa Street and Adams Boulevard. A man is wearing leather boots and a uniform and appears to be the tour guide. The bus has an American flag mounted. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church is behind them.

Could this be bodied by Coach Crown?

BTW, here's the 3rd pic of the series:

Otto Puzzell · April 05, 2011, 05:12:13 AM

You are most rightly correct. I don't know the actual builder (I though I had included that in my puzzle poet, but I see I did not).

I'm awarding you the point. If somebody can conclusively prove you are incorrect, I'll adjust the score at that time.

pguillem · April 05, 2011, 12:02:18 PM

It could be bodied by Crown Coach, judging by the photographs taken by Sandi Brockway, which can be accessed on the Crown Coach Historical Society site. However, the Sprotts bus is not listed here.

pguillem · July 27, 2012, 01:10:32 PM

This one bears a strong resemblance with the New South Wales Rail Pay Bus, First Fleet.

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Puzzle #1936 - Ford Bus by Coach Crown (probably)