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Daimler CVG6

Photo courtesy of John Kaye

The final batch of CVG6 double deckers continued with the Manchester front.  It used a modified lightweight Orion bodywork, but with the seating capacity increased to 63-seats.  These were the last rear-platform double deckers purchased by the Corporation.

All buses transferred to WMPTE in 1974

Model Daimler CVG6
Details Double deck with MCCW Orion bodywork
Cab and interior heaters
Gardner 6LW 8.4 Litre engine
Fluid friction clutch with pre-selector gearbox
Enclosed radiator with offside headlamp below driver's cab and nearside headlamp incorporated in nearside front mudguard
Upper saloon: 34 seats		Lower saloon: 29 seats
Number Delivered Withdrawn Reg No Notes
291 1961 291RW 1973: converted to tree-lopping vehicle
292 1961 292 RW
293 1961 293RW
294 1961 294RW
295 1961 295RW
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313 1963 313CRW
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335 1963 335CRW
336 1963 336CRW
337 1963 337CRW