The model -
this model is one of two Daimler 'C' types set for release in Hong Kong on 14th January 2017. The other (KMB-M-2016003) features one with sliding gates.
The bus
- Kowloon Motor Bus bought 70 Daimler CVG6 with Metal Section bodywork
in 1962, these being the first 30 feet long and 8 feet wide buses. When
new they featured sliding gates at the front and rear. During 1964/5
the sliding gates were replaced with electrically operated folding
doors. They were later allocated fleet numbers D261-330. AD 4778 was first registered on 21st August 1962, was later allocated fleet no. D322 and was withdrawn in August 1986. |