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Title: SOLVED: si_651 - AEC - Regal Mk.III - by Arna-Bruk (N) - 1952/1970
Post by: sichel on August 05, 2024, 03:26:41 PM
Come on! For example, to work, school or sport.
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Post by: sichel on August 13, 2024, 02:38:22 PM
So, experts, how is it?
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Post by: SolanaBogon on August 17, 2024, 10:52:22 AM
Norwegian coachbuilder?
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Post by: sichel on August 17, 2024, 10:59:05 AM
Yes!
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Post by: SolanaBogon on August 18, 2024, 04:11:36 AM
Swedish chassis?
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Post by: sichel on August 18, 2024, 04:27:46 AM
No.
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Post by: SolanaBogon on August 21, 2024, 03:02:12 PM
German chassis?
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Post by: sichel on August 21, 2024, 03:03:25 PM
No
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Post by: SolanaBogon on August 22, 2024, 03:10:44 AM
Dutch?
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Post by: sichel on August 22, 2024, 05:20:42 PM
No.
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Post by: olavr on September 03, 2024, 04:38:01 AM
This bus is located in Ålesund, Norway. It has a british EAC chassis,it was rebodied and has a newer body. Norwegian coachbuilder. I will try to find more info, have patience a few days.
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Post by: sichel on September 03, 2024, 09:37:24 AM
You are on the right track and can take your time. I'll lock the puzzle for you and change EAC to AEC ;-)
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Post by: olavr on September 04, 2024, 02:23:57 AM
Ok, here is a poster w info:
The bus is a AEC Regal mark III from 1952. Its first body from T.Knutsen was replaced in 1970 w a body from Arna Bruk.
It was used in Ålesund by the bus company Landes Rutebiler. This company had in 1947 -81 8 buses from AEC. Total number of AEC buses in Norway was 12. Also note that an AEC chassis was 3 times more expensive than a similar chassis from Volvo.
A friend, still an active coach driver in Ålesund, started his career as driver of this actual bus.
The bus is restored and taken care of by Rutebilhistorisk Forening in Ålesund, and is parked at their premises, and is still in use
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Post by: sichel on September 04, 2024, 06:14:09 AM
That's it!! Thank you very much for your detailed description and the background information on the vehicle and the company.
This is a really well-deserved point.