Fordson: Buses
From Graces Guide
Note: This is a sub-section of Fordson.
- Redbourn Group bought a number of bodies in 1935. They controlled operations in Thanet Kent.
- East Kent took over the company later in 1935 and disposed of Fords.
- Two survived after this for a further 20 years by other owners.
- 1963 Ford introduced a 36ft two-axle chassis called the Thames 36.
- 1965 Thames 36 was replaced by the R-series. It had an increased power output.
- The National Bus Company was a big customer of the R-series.
- 1973 The A chassis was launched. It had a short bonnet and was designed for gross vehicle weights.
- 1974 Ford introduced a semi-automatic control for their six-speed synchromesh gearbox.
- 1977 The engine was modified and was inclined 45 degrees. This helped to reduce the noise of the vehicle.
- 1984 Devon General put a number of transits into operation in Exeter; the purpose - to replace the larger buses.
- Ford transits were used on nearly every public bus route.
- 1986 VE6 model was introduced.
- The Transit is still available today. It has front suspension and many electronic engine controls.
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