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Chassis Builders


Advanced Chassis Engineering Ltd (ACE).  (see Ward Dalesman.)
Associated Equipment Company Ltd - A Brief History 1912-1979. Illustrated history 20 pages.

Atkinson Vehicles Ltd. (UK Passenger Chassis Production) 1950-1963. Illustrated history. 2nd edition. 15 pages.

Bristol Commercial Vehicles Ltd - A Brief History 1908-1983. Illustrated history 20 pages.
(Includes Bristol Tramways & Carriage Company 1908-1955.)


Crossley Motors Ltd - The Buses: A Brief History 1928-1958. Illustrated history. 40 pages.


Gilford Motor Co Ltd - A Brief History 1926-1935. Illustrated history. 18 pages.

Gloster-Gardner 6LW Coach Chassis 1933-1934. Illustrated history. 13 pages.
Great Eastern Railway: Stratford Built Buses: How Did They Work. Dave Taylor. Illustrated. 23 pages.

Guy Motors Ltd - A Brief History 1914-1986. Illustrated history. 15 pages.


Jensen Motors Ltd - Light Passenger Chassis 1948-1951. Illustrated history. 20 pages.


Karrier Motors Ltd - A Brief History 1908-1948. Illustrated history. 2nd edition. 25 pages.


Leyland Motors Ltd. - A Brief History 1896-1988. Illustrated history. 37 pages.


The Rowe Hillmaster - PSV Chassis Production 1953-1958. Illustrated history. 10 pages.
The Rutland Clipper 1954-1955. Illustrated history. 18 pages.


Thornycroft Passenger Chassis  - A Brief History 1902-1948. Illustrated history. 23 pages.


Tilling-Stevens 1906-1953. Illustrated history. By Roger Cox, Richard Rosa and Albert Gonzàlez. 2nd edition. 92 pages.


Vulcan Motor & Engineering Co Ltd - A Brief History 1902-1937. Illustrated history. 17 pages.


Ward Dalesman 1981-1984. Illustrated history. 19 pages.
(Includes ACE Ltd - Puma, Cheetah, Cougar 1985-1991.)

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