Coachbuilt Coach #1855 - 1922 White / body by Smith & Waddington / Australia

[Otto Puzzell]

Know what it is? For 1 point, please respond below and identify this vehicle, and who built this version.  

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[hondast]

"Charabanc" by australian coachbuilder Smith & Waddington with chassis White truck.

[Otto Puzzell]

I think "Charabanc" is a generic name for such devices. The ID of vehicle source and coachbuilder is spot-on. Well done!

[Carnut]

I think "Charabanc" is a generic name for such devices. The ID of vehicle source and coachbuilder is spot-on. Well done!

Yes, it refers to the 'bank of chairs' (i.e. benches) which were often bolted on to flat-bed lorries to convert them into passenger transport for weekend days out!

[Ray B.]

The word coming from the French, it would originally spell "char à banc" or "char à bancs", so meaning rather a carriage with benches.

[Carnut]

The word coming from the French, it would originally spell "char à banc" or "char à bancs", so meaning rather a carriage with benches.

Actually yes, now that you mention that you're absolutely right!  It's the benches that were bolted on for the weekend trips.