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1948 SD42/1 Single Deck bus

Crossley SD42/1 single deck bus

Crossley SD42/1 single deck bus

Crossley SD42/1 single deck bus

Crossley SD42/1 single deck bus

The SD42/1 on an outing
(photo - Pim van Tend}

This is probably the only fully restored and roadworthy example of the large order of buses supplied to the Dutch government.  It is one of the long wheelbase 42/1 type with 46 seat body by De Schelde.  It entered service in July 1948.

The chassis number is 96392. These buses were fitted with the HOE9 supercharged 140bhp 8.6-litre diesel.

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