Plaxton Panorama Elite
| Plaxton Panorama Elite | |
|---|---|
Panorama Elite II bodywork on an AEC Reliance chassis. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Plaxton |
| Production | 1968 - 1975 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis |
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The Plaxton Panorama Elite[a] was a bodywork of a coach. It was built from 1968 to 1975. It was built by Plaxton of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.
Plaxton also made a wide-doorway model called the Plaxton Elite Express.[1]
From 1969 to 1974, the model was improved, it had new front headlights and a small side window was replaced with a bigger window. It was called the Elite II.[b]
From 1970 to 1975, the model was improved, it had new front headlights, new brake lights, new bumper and a new interior. It was called the Elite III.[c]
In 1975, It was replaced by the Plaxton Supreme.
Chassis
The Elite body was built on the following chassis:
- Leyland Leopard chassis[2]
- Panther chassis[3]
- Daimler Roadliner chassis[4][5]
- AEC Reliance chassis[6][7]
- Bedford Y series chassis
- Bedford VAL chassis[8]
- Bedford VAM chassis
- Volvo B58 chassis[9]
- Bristol RE chassis[10][11]
- Bristol LH chassis
- Ford R-Series chassis[12]
- Seddon Pennine IV (4) chassis[13]
- Seddon Pennine VI (6) chassis[14]
- Mercedes-Benz O302 chassis[15]
Gallery
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Leyland Leopard with Plaxton Elite Express bodywork (Mark 1)
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A Bedford VAL Panorama replica of the one used in The Beatles 1967 movie Magical Mystery Tour
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Plaxton Plaxton Panorama Elite rear, Mark 1/2 (left); Mark 3 (right)]]
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AEC Reliance with Plaxton Elite Express bodywork (Mark 3)
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AEC Reliance with Plaxton Elite Express bodywork rear (Mark 3)
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3-axle Bedford VAL with Plaxton Elite Express bodywork (Mark 3)
Notes
References
- ↑ Devoy, David (2014). Ayrshire Buses. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-4185-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (2019). Leyland's Big Cat Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-8703-2. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Street, Mike (2019). Buses and Coaches in South East Wales in the 1970s. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9007-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (2018). AEC Single-Deckers. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7673-9. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Machin, Tim (2023). Coach Styles 1950s–1990s. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-3981-0851-6. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Hymans, Michael (2016). British Coaching: Chassis Manufacturers, Coachbuilders and Operators. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-6181-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (2021). Volvo Buses and Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7609-8. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3.
- ↑ Appleton, Robert (2020). Bristol RE Buses and Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9586-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Street, Mike (2019). Buses and Coaches in South East Wales in the 1970s. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9007-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Devoy, David (15 October 2017). Dumfries & Galloway Independents. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-6436-1. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ↑ Berry, Howard (15 March 2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
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