Birmingham LOG 302
3002 (LOG 302)
Daimler CLG5/Metro-Cammell H30/25R
Preserved, ex Birmingham Corporation
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, 30 May 2011
Although it looks to be a standard Birmingham Daimler, 3002 is actually a unique lightweight CLG5 model. The chrome-plated chassis was exhibited at the 1952 Commercial Motor Show and it reappeared two years later as a complete vehicle. The body was to Birmingham's usual outline but made extensive use of pop-riveted aluminium in place of wood and acted as a prototype for the subsequent Orion bodies. It spent its whole working life at Acocks Green garage but was unpopular due to its underpowered Gardner 5LW engine.
Birmingham LOG 302
3002 (LOG 302)
Daimler CLG5/Metro-Cammell H30/25R
Preserved, ex Birmingham Corporation
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum, 30 May 2011
Although it looks to be a standard Birmingham Daimler, 3002 is actually a unique lightweight CLG5 model. The chrome-plated chassis was exhibited at the 1952 Commercial Motor Show and it reappeared two years later as a complete vehicle. The body was to Birmingham's usual outline but made extensive use of pop-riveted aluminium in place of wood and acted as a prototype for the subsequent Orion bodies. It spent its whole working life at Acocks Green garage but was unpopular due to its underpowered Gardner 5LW engine.