Ex First Volvo Citybus, G688 PNS.
A picture of another type seen in steadily decreasing numbers, the Volvo Citybus. After their initial involvement in the British double decker market, via the front engined Ailsa, Volvo turned their attention to producing effectively a DD version of the popular and successful B10M single decker. Underfloor engined double decks had never caught on in the UK, AEC tinkered with the idea (Regent IV), and so too did Midland Red (D10), their naturally high floor line was something of an inconvenience. However, that aside, the bus Volvo produced, 'Citybus' Double deck B10M, or D10M, call it what you will became a popular, powerful, fast, reliable PSV, ... but fell from grace with the relentless march towards low floors. This Alexander bodied example, G688 PNS had started life in Glasgow, but by the time we collected it and three of it's sisters, they had gravitated to First Manchester. A new life as 'Open Toppers' beckoned in the warmer climate of Malta.
Ex First Volvo Citybus, G688 PNS.
A picture of another type seen in steadily decreasing numbers, the Volvo Citybus. After their initial involvement in the British double decker market, via the front engined Ailsa, Volvo turned their attention to producing effectively a DD version of the popular and successful B10M single decker. Underfloor engined double decks had never caught on in the UK, AEC tinkered with the idea (Regent IV), and so too did Midland Red (D10), their naturally high floor line was something of an inconvenience. However, that aside, the bus Volvo produced, 'Citybus' Double deck B10M, or D10M, call it what you will became a popular, powerful, fast, reliable PSV, ... but fell from grace with the relentless march towards low floors. This Alexander bodied example, G688 PNS had started life in Glasgow, but by the time we collected it and three of it's sisters, they had gravitated to First Manchester. A new life as 'Open Toppers' beckoned in the warmer climate of Malta.