Two Volvo flagships, four decades apart
As is well known, the B10M was a hugely successful product for Volvo and many thousand were sold worldwide in coach and bus form. It has long since been superseded by other models but some remain in service in the UK. Seen here is F90 CBD, an example with a Jonckheere Deauville body that was new to Go Goodwin's of Manchester in 1989. Some time ago it was repurchased by Goodwin's and has been subject to what looks to be a long and detailed restoration. It is seen here in some early sun at the UK Coach Rally in Blackpool on 1 April 2023.
Behind is the current Volvo coach flagship, the 9900 which is based on the B11R chassis. Not many of these have been sold to UK operators, but Brethertons Gold Line Tours from near Preston is among them with GL22 HOL. The black-based livery looks very well on the distinctively-styled 9900. Both coaches await entry into the driving heats here.
Two Volvo flagships, four decades apart
As is well known, the B10M was a hugely successful product for Volvo and many thousand were sold worldwide in coach and bus form. It has long since been superseded by other models but some remain in service in the UK. Seen here is F90 CBD, an example with a Jonckheere Deauville body that was new to Go Goodwin's of Manchester in 1989. Some time ago it was repurchased by Goodwin's and has been subject to what looks to be a long and detailed restoration. It is seen here in some early sun at the UK Coach Rally in Blackpool on 1 April 2023.
Behind is the current Volvo coach flagship, the 9900 which is based on the B11R chassis. Not many of these have been sold to UK operators, but Brethertons Gold Line Tours from near Preston is among them with GL22 HOL. The black-based livery looks very well on the distinctively-styled 9900. Both coaches await entry into the driving heats here.