The model -
the model included in this diorama, which was released on 24th December
2005, was originally released as a single item back in July 2002 by Best
Choose, carrying a product code of 02041. The diorama
is the same as that used by 80M Bus Model Shop/Best Choose for the second
release of Best Choose Daimler Fleetline (803012).
The model 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'.
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