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 02041 - Guy Arab Mk V/Metal Sections
China Motor Bus
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The model - the third release from the Best Choose Model Co, and the second new double deck casting in 3 months, was released in Hong Kong in July 2002. It features China Motor Bus fleet no. S5, a short wheelbase Guy Arab Mk V.
   
The bus
- S5 was delivered new to CMB in 1965 as a single-decker, but later converted to a double-decker.
   
The above information is extracted from Mike Davis's excellent book 'Hong Kong Buses - China Motor Bus - 65 years'.
     
 Manufacturer of model  Best Choose
 Scale  1:76
 Prototype chassis  Guy Arab Mk V
 Prototype bodywork  Metal Sections
 Prototype length  8 metre
 Fleet number  S5
 Registration number  AC4715
 Route number  19
 Destination  Happy Valley
 Quantity  2,000
 Date released - Hong Kong  31st July 2002

 
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