Named Swift, new A.E.C. 36-ft long single-decker chassis follows accepted practice in having its horizontal engine set longitudinally below rear overhang of frame; in one version full advantage is taken of facility afforded by rear-engine plan to provide for exceptionally low floor; frame swept sharply downward forward of rear axle is intended for single-decker bus applications; frame of alternative chassis is straight and continues at approximately same higher level throughout its length; model is aimed at coaching and fast limited-stop services; constructional details and features of AH505 6-cyl diesel engine; schematics.


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    Title :

    A.E.C.'s swift takes two basic forms


    Additional title:

    Bus Coach


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Bus and Coach ; 36 , n 9


    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    2 Folding sheets


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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