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* 1980 the '''MARK III''' was launched the Volvo rear axle was substituted. | * 1980 the '''MARK III''' was launched the Volvo rear axle was substituted. | ||
* They were a major supplier to | * They were a major supplier to Scottish Bus Group. | ||
* The last model that Ailsa produced was the '''Citybus'''. | * The last model that Ailsa produced was the '''Citybus'''. | ||
Revision as of 10:03, 29 January 2009
Ailsa were based in Irvine near the island of Ailsa Craig.
- 1967 the company was set up to import Volvo trucks into the UK.
- 1971 the Ailsa bus company was started. It firstly imported B58 coach chassis into the UK.
- 1980 the MARK III was launched the Volvo rear axle was substituted.
- They were a major supplier to Scottish Bus Group.
- The last model that Ailsa produced was the Citybus.
- 1983 the Citybus was sold as a Volvo.
- 1985 Ailsa production stopped.
Sources of Information
- Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris