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- George Johnston formed the All-British Car Co of Glasgow in 1906.
- They were of a very small design 1 ft 4 inches (400mm) lower than other open-top double-deckers.
- The chassis was said to be guaranteed for three years.
- The company agreed to sell 250 buses through a sister company the London based All-British Chassis Bus Co.
- In 1908 three ABC double-deckers went into service with Autocar of Tunbridge Wells and one was still used as a spare bus in 1914.
Sources of Information
Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris