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2016 MAN 18.290 | JQD58

 

Wellesley St West | Auckland Central

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=jqd58

Scanned from the August 1998 Omnibus Bulletin and understood be be a June 1998 B42F rebuild of DB7172 1966 Bedford SB3 6810987 NZMB B37D (ex ARA No. 706, orig. PTC No. 6), for Wanoa Coachlines, Kaiaua, seen here after a new NDNZ chassis had been married on to the body of the rebuilt Wanoa vehicle. The completed bus is outside the Wanoa workshop at Mangatangi.

The firm's trademark stylised W is applied over a distinctive base colour, which varies from vehicle to vehicle in the fleet. Photo: W. Wanoa.

www.businfo.nz/index.php?R=948

 

V & W Wanoa Coachlines Ltd., Kaiaua, South Auckland

By 1988; Liquidated 3/2002

School bus and charter services

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Year: 1998

Make: NISSAN DIESEL

Model: RBS500

Colour: Orange

Second Colour: Purple

Submodel: 4X2

Body Style: Self Propelled Caravan

VIN: 7B2RBS500W0K09158

Plate: XD8262

Engine No: 6BDI-359967

Vehicle Type: Motor Caravan

Seats: 3

CC rating: 5,785cc

Fuel Type: Diesel

Power: 118kW

Assembly Type: NZ Assembled/Built

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Gross Vehicle Mass: 13,500kg

Tare Weight: 6,180kg

Maximum Rated Towed Mass:

2,000kg braked trailer

Axle Type: 2-Axle

Axles: 2

Wheelbase: 5,500

Front Axle Group Rating: 5,560

Rear Axle Group Rating: 9,200

Plates History:

AFL459 – 10 September 2001

XD8262 - 29 June 1998

Registration Status:

Plate: XD8262

Replacement Plate: AFL459

Origin: NZ New

Used as: Exempt Class A (EA) vehicle

Cause of Latest Registration: New

NZ First Registration: 29 June 1998

Cancellation Date Of Registration: 15 February 2015

Was Registered Overseas? No

 

SOME THOUGHTS ON THE REBUILDING OF BUSES .....

Nissan Diesel New Zealand has drawn criticism from some quarters of the bus and coach industry over the prototype used for the development of the school bus replacement exercise. It has been interesting to note that some of these comments come from BCA members whose livelihood is not derived from the operation of a school bus fleet.

It has also been suggested that the use of such a vehicle undermines the "pride" of the industry. With NZ being regarded overseas as the dumping ground of the Pacific "pride" could hardly be considered a component in providing a service to the Education Dept. School bus operators I'm sure, would gladly welcome additional recompense if this was an additional reward to the already meagre returns.

It has been suggested that the level of work done to the Wanoa vehicle was insufficient to justify classifying the bus as remanufactured. To clarify this, I note the following:

In the case of the body it was entirely stripped down, inspected and approved by the local VSR inspector, given rollover approval and reskinned. One wonders how many operators of imported buses go through this procedure before putting them into service. After aU the reason these vehicles are making their way to NZ is because they are failing to gain M.I.T.I. approval and are approaching the end of their economical 12 year domestic life. And the reason for replacement - corrosion within the monocoque frame and/or body unacceptable to local Regulations.

The chassis is made of 450 grade steel, plasma profile cut and folded to NDNZ design and assembled to suit the particular wheelbase and componentry being used. As the latter varies from vehicle to vehicle the design is changed accordingly. In order to satisfy the regulations axles and steering componentry is crack tested and issued with the appropriate certificates and items such as shackle pins and bushes, wheel bearings and brake linings and the like all replaced with genuine new parts.

Taking the above into consideration it has nevertheless been expressed by some that the particular vehicle used denigrated the industry and undermined the image the association felt was its due. During the presentation of the vehicle at the Palmerston North Seminar, we were at pains to invite members present not to look at the product but to consider the concept. In hindsight it might have been more prudent to have exhibited the vehicle with a new fibreglass front and made it more cosmetically acceptable. If we could be held to account it was perhaps our injudicious use of the particular vehicle in question. However for the purposes of the exercise there was little point in using a later model bus as the impact and intricacies of the work involved and procedures required to be followed would not have had such a dramatic effect.

One wonders who it was in the association who came up with this years conference theme "Thinking outside the square" when a novel approach to an increasing problem is offered as a viable and cost effective alternative and is met with such immediate criticism from within. - Sourced from The Omnibus Bulletin, August 1998.

The 1968 ex New Zealand Road Services No. 4150, named “Dun-Me-Doh”, stands in Main St., Foxton, one of many motor homes in the Horowhenua area for the NZMCA convention in Levin over Easter weekend 2016.

Has NZMB Roadmaster C36F bodywork.

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 1968 BEDFORD

Model: NFM2B74

Plate: DG7578

Engine No: 6002945

Chassis: NFM2B7N7606796

Vehicle Type: Motor Caravan

Seats: 4

CC rating: 4,927cc

Fuel Type: Petrol

Assembly Type: Unknown

Country of Origin: Not known

NZ First Registration: 13 September 1968

 

As listed for sale by Judy of Pukehangi, Bay Of Plenty:

www.nzmcd.co.nz/detail/rvs/motorhomes/bedford/nfm/196364

 

MOTORHOMES SET FOR JUBILEE

January 20, 2016

Levin will become the motorhome capital at Easter when more than 800 motor homes are expected to converge on the town.

The Levin Event Centre will be nose to tail with motorhomes and caravans as about 1500 members of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) come together for the association's annual convention, which this year is also its 60th jubilee.

Helping organise the event for the last four years, NZMCA Wellington committee member Christine Miller said it was important to get a venue that could accommodate all the motorhomes as well as provide facilities big enough to accommodate the trade and market stalls.

"We had looked at Trentham Racecourse but one of our committee ladies from Levin suggested [here] and we all came up to have a look. The Event Centre had everything we needed. It's a very smart venue and means we don't need to hire a marquee," she said.

While members can expect a fun-packed four-day event that includes entertainment, bands, workshops, local sight-seeing excursions, children's programme and even something laid on for pets, members of the public are welcome to drop in over the Saturday and Sunday, said Mrs Miller. "We've got a huge variety of market stalls from food, crafts and jewellery to dog accessories as well as trade stalls that will include the latest caravan and motorhome models. People are welcome to have a look around and chat with members about this fantastic lifestyle."

She said there are more younger families joining the motorhome travel trend.

The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has 63,000 members currently who spend more than $650 million annually for the New Zealand tourism industry.

Levin and Foxton were officially recognised as Motor Home Friendly Towns (MHF) by the NZ Motor Caravan Association last year and Horowhenua District Mayor Brendan Duffy expected Shannon would receive MHF status in time for the Easter gathering.

To achieve MHF status, a town must provide certain amenities, including access to a public rubbish dump and drinking water, refuse and recycling facilities, medical facilities, shopping for groceries and vehicle servicing facilities. Almost 40 towns nationwide are designated motorhome-friendly.

The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association convention will be held from Thursday March 24 to Monday March 28. Open public days are Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm.

Currently up for sale on Trademe on 6 September 2016, ex Leopard No. 20 "Mega Mover" 1977 MAN SG192 ex Aussie with 1976 MAN-Goppel AB73FR bodywork.

 

DETAILS:

An oldie but a goodie of 1977 and had massive rebuild costing close to $200k 5 or 6 years ago.

Body completely rebuilt including new bellows, seats all re trimmed along with walls etc.

Full engine reco. including pump, turbo, Pistons etc.

Is really tidy and a big mover. 73 adults seated and 34 standing! 107 legal load and can be driven on class 4. Auto box very easy to drive.

Start price: $40,000.00.

Auckland seller.

Bids closing on Monday, 12 September 2016.

 

Operator - Leopard Coachlines Ltd - Christchurch

Fleet Number - 20

Registration - AJS553

Chassis Type - MAN SG192

Chassis No. - 18709341005

Body Manufacturer - MAN-Goppel

Body Date - 1976

Status - Withdrawn

Seating Codes - AB73FR

Notes - SOLD to Coachways, Otahuhu, Auckland.

ex (552) AJS553, Tranzit Group, NZ; ex (37) AJS553, Okato Bus Lines, New Plymouth; ex Australia.

Livery - Mega Mover

 

Operator - Coachways NZ - Otahuhu

Fleet Number - 20

Registration - AJS553

Chassis Type - MAN SG192

Chassis No. - 18709341005

Body Manufacturer - MAN-Goppel

Body Date - 1976

Status - Withdrawn

Seating Codes - AB73FR

NotesWITHDRAWN; by 10/2018.

ex (20) AJS553, Leopard Coachlines Ltd, Christchurch; ex (552) AJS553, Tranzit Group, NZ; ex (37) AJS553, Okato Bus Lines, New Plymouth; ex Australia.

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 1977 MAN

Model: SG192

Colour: Blue

VIN: 7A8BL280901341005

Plate: AJS553

Engine No: 2356HNYU066195660

Chassis: 18709341005

Seats: 73

CC rating: 6,400cc

Fuel Type: Diesel

Assembly Type: Imported Built-Up

Country of Origin: Australia

Gross Vehicle Mass: 22,500kg

Tare Weight: 13,400kg

Axles: 3

NZ First Registration: 30 November 2001

Cause of Latest Registration: Used

Was Registered Overseas? Yes

Registered previously in: Australia

First Overseas Registration: 1979

 

HISTORY:

To Leopard Coachlines for School Charter; by 03/2009; ex (552) AJS553, Tranzit Group, NZ; by 07/2008; ex (37) AJS553, ex u/r, Okato Bus Lines NZ; by 11/2001; ex (39) 3348AO, (39) NET127 Sunbury Bus Lines Sunbury VIC; by 04/1996; ex u/r, MAN Australia, Redcliffe, WA (dealer); by 03/1994; ex (12) UQB012, Transperth / MTT, Perth, WA, ex u/r, MAN Australia Ltd.; by 07/1977.

 

Carjam Report.

  

Year:2012

Make:MITSUBISHI FUSO

Model:ROSA

Colour:White

Second Colour:Black

Submodel:BE64DJRMUFBF

Body Style:Heavy Bus/Service Coach

VIN:JLABE64DJ0RH10002

Plate:GPN684

Engine No:4M50-D77415

Vehicle Type:Bus

Seats:25

CC rating:4,899cc

Fuel Type:Diesel

Power:110kW

Assembly Type:Imported Built-Up

Country of Origin:Japan

Gross Vehicle Mass:6,285kg

Tare Weight:4,030kg

Axle Type:2-Axle

Axles:2

Wheelbase:4,560

Front Axle Group Rating:2,600

Rear Axle Group Rating:3,800

2017 BCI CITIRIDER | KSA897

 

Seen here in the pouring rain!

 

Roskill Depot | Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=ksa897

The 2014 Scania K440 with Kiwi C55F bodywork and contracted to Kiwi Experience snapped at 4.04pm heading south into Foxton on SH1 on Sunday, 5 June 2016.

 

TRANZIT NO. 1022 CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 2014 SCANIA

Model: K400

Colour: Green

Submodel: IB6X2NB

VIN: YS2K6X20001888190

Plate: HPU345

Engine No: DC1305B026801626

Chassis: YS2K6X20001888190

Seats: 56

CC rating: 13,000cc

Fuel Type: Diesel

Assembly Type: NZ Assembled/Built

Country of Origin: Sweden

NZ First Registration: 28 August 2014

 

2004 MAN 17.223 | CGF518

 

Roskill Depot | Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=CGF518

Ludicrously clean, and CarJam suggests it has only done about 70k miles (113k kilometres) from new; surely boosting its value to quite some degree.

 

Imported from the UK in 1990.

2008 Scania K270 | ERA229

 

These pics are much better than my phone camera pics, this time I used a decent camera borrowed from a friend :)

 

Location | Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=era229

The 2014 Scania K400 in Kiwi Experience livery heading southbound out of Foxton on SH1 crossing the Purcell St. intersection, snapped at 4.27pm.

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 2014 SCANIA

Model: K400

Colour: Green

Submodel: IB6X2

VIN: YS2K6X20001887342

Plate: HGL560

Engine No: DC13 05B02 678752

Chassis: YS2K6X20001887342

Seats: 56

NZ First Registration: February 26, 2014

 

Snapped trundling through Foxton on SH1 on the nakedbus.com Express service from Wellington to Auckland. A service which makes its first stop in Bulls after leaving Wellington at 8am.

 

ManaBus No. 2 history:

- Operated the inaugural ManaBus.com service from Wellington to Auckland on 21 November 2014.

- Was involved in a fatal crash on a section of State Highway 5 at Ohaaki, between Taupo and Reporoa, at 4.50pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Was written off, then later repaired and reregistered.

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 2014 VOLVO

Model: B11R

Submodel: B11R6X2

VIN: YV3T2T123EA168193

Plate: JKT286

Engine No: D11 324286

Chassis: 168193

Seats: 81 (79 passengers)

Plates History:

JKT286 - November 10, 2015

HRW839 - October 23, 2014

Still a pretty tidy wee thing, CarJam suggests it had only done about 139k at the time of this photo, however it also shows that its registration was unfortunately cancelled just shy of its 25th birthday in December 2013.

The so far unnumbered March 2016 Scania K400EB6 with Kiwi C55F bodywork snapped at the regional bus terminal in The Square in Palmerston North, understood to be operating on the 6367 IC GOLD service from Gisborne to Wellington on Friday, 12 August 2016.

 

TRANZIT 1084 CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 2016 SCANIA

Model: K400

Colour: Green

Second Colour: White

Submodel: K400EB6X2/4

VIN: YS2K6X20001895841

Plate: JQU740

Engine No: 6896559

Chassis: 895841

Vehicle Type: Bus

Seats: 56

CC rating: 12,800cc

Fuel Type: Diesel

Assembly Type: NZ Assembled/Built

Country of Origin: Sweden

Origin: NZ New

NZ First Registration: 9 March 2016

  

2014 MAN 16.250 | HHB994

 

Birkendhead Transport Depot

Birkdale Rd | Birkdale | North Shore

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=hhb994

An incredibly original MS65 Crown and one of the oldest I've seen being a 1972. CarJam suggests this particular car, registered in May 1972, had only done around 81,000 original kilometres at the time of this photo late last year...

The 2008 Scania K124 snapped at 4.50pm tackling the last of the some 200 metres of the 50kph section of SH1 through the township while heading south on a charter.

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 2008 SCANIA

Model: K124

Submodel: EB6X2 4NI

VIN: YS2K6X20001858375

Plate: EHE220

Engine No: DC1213B026339258

Chassis: 1858375

Seats: 55

NZ First Registration: January 8, 2008

 

The Volvo B11R of 16.102014 snapped at 4.51pm heading south out of Foxton on SH1. The coach is viewed on the Auckland-Wellington Express service which has a 8am departure time from the Auckland terminal,

 

Carjam details of the ManaBus.com newbie:

Make: 2015 VOLVO

Model: B11R

Colour: Red

Submodel: B11R 6X2

VIN: YV3T2T126FA173132

Plate: JLW273

Engine No: D11.354091.C1.L

Chassis: 173132

Seats: 67

NZ First Registration: December 7, 2015

 

Meanwhile in news published by the Gisborne Herald at the end of November, residents and visitors to Gisborne are set to benefit from an increase in bus services between here and Napier after bus company InMotion announced it was adding more routes to two of its operations.

ManaBus.com and nakedbus.com chief executive Sheryll Otway said it would start a new Gisborne-to-Napier bus route, with four buses running daily.

“We are very excited to add the Gisborne-Napier route to our network and as we are in growth mode, we’re certainly looking forward to adding additional services to our current network.”

Buses will depart from the Gisborne i-Site at 10.30am and arrive in Napier 3½ hours later, with return trips leaving Napier at 3pm.

The route will operate alongside the Gisborne-to-Rotorua route and a good take-up of services is expected.

Napier services will also be extended to two buses a day between Napier and Wellington.

Tourism Eastland chief executive said having more buses would have positive benefits for visitors and travellers, as well as the continued operation of the Gisborne i-Site, which already acts as the main Gisborne ticketing agency for Nakedbus, Intercity, Interislander and Bluebridge, as well as Kiwi rail services around the country.

“Our team are often run off their feet with ticketing services and this plays a key role in maintaining the i-Site operation.

“The link south with other Nakedbus and Manabus services will give our team more options for the customer and that can only be a good outcome.”

Mr Perry said additional coach services would be great . . . “particularly at peak times when there have been occasions in recent times when seat availability has been stretched.

“Of course everyone knows that a bit of competition is healthy and I am sure the customers — the domestic and international travellers using the service will benefit.” - Gisborne Herald 30/11/2015

Quite a neat little thing with some snazzy 90s decals; this one was imported from Japan in 1998. CarJam suggests this one had only done between 103 and 107k at the time of this photo.

At Lauries Garage in Henderson Auckland NZ

 

www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=KI6091

In immaculate condition, this must have been seriously expensive back in June 1989. CarJam suggests it had only done a genuine 93k from new in January this year.

Snapped heading northbound on SH1 through Foxton, is now registered as a truck.

Was originally Midland Coachlines No. 568 in 1978.

Midland Coachlines had the largest fleet for Ford R1114 buses and coaches. 62 of the chassis were bought by Midland who built there own bodies for these buses and coaches.

The Ford R1114 is an 11m front engined bus/coach chassis with 140hp, 5.9 litre diesel engine.

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 1978 FORD

Model: R1114

Colour: White

Body Style: Heavy Van

Plate: 4DUBS

Chassis: CLOITP83825

Vehicle Type: Goods Van/Truck/Utility

Seats: 8

Plates History:

4DUBS - December 18, 2013

4BUBS - December 13, 2013

GHZ183 - May 3, 2012

SPRSTK - February 15, 2007

IS3818 - March 10, 1978

 

An incredible car; not only is it an NZ new 216 Tomcat in immaculate original condition, but CarJam would suggest this car had travelled between an astonishing 20 and 22k from new when I took this photo 5 years ago. Surely this must be worth some money? The condition, NZ new status (most of these here were Japanese imports), low mileage and automatic transmission tends to suggest to me an older, long-term owner.

Only 4,321 of these rare classy sedans were made over a 5 year period, with a 2.3 straight six (not a 1.2 as suggested by CarJam.) Armstrong Siddeley actually developed some unusual coupe utility versions for the Australian market in particular.

A blast from the past.

The 1978 Mercedes Benz 0303 that started its service life as ARA No 1015 (IX3953) snapped at the Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd., Balclutha Depot (beside the Balclutha Railway Station), where its ended its service life as No. 301 before going to movan status in 2008.

 

HANHAM 2 NY8680 / 1978 Mercedes Benz 0303 / VIN:06984 / NZMB/Mercedes Benz B51D body and seating codes. Currently listed by Carjam as a motor caravan.

www.businfo.nz/index.php?R=5249

2017 SCANIA K320 | KHZ493

 

Motions Rd | Western Springs

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=khz493

The 8 seater movan visitor snapped in Main St., Foxton, on Saturday, 2 April, 2016, during the 90th birthday celebrations in the nearby Masonic Hall for a well-known Foxton identity.

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 1977 MITSUBISHI

Model: FUSO

Colour: White

Second Colour: Blue

VIN: 7A8CJ1D1002020008

Plate: AZJ362

Engine No: 6D1100495

Chassis: MM104H-20008

Vehicle Type: Motor Caravan

Seats: 8

CC rating: 6,754cc

Fuel Type: Diesel

Assembly Type: Imported Built-Up

Country of Origin: Japan

Tare Weight: 6,800kg

Axle Type: 2-Axle

Plates History:

AZJ362 - 14 November 2002

RD9915 - 19 November 1991

Registered previously in Japan

1988 MAN SL202 | OB1550

 

I was driving through this part of the north shore a night this week, and like a ghost in white I saw this SL202.. pics are a bit grainy :) It was a former Wellington City Transport bus.

 

Location | Parkway Dr | North Shore

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=ob1550

NZBus | 2002 MAN 12.223 | AQB435

 

I think this was the first an maybe only NZBus MAN 12.223 to be painted in the AT colours.. not sure about that.

 

Location | Roskill Depot | Mount Roskill | Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=aqb435

An early JDM import from 1991. The damage to the guard is unfortunate and about the only imperfection I could find on this 'lude. While I couldn't see the mileage, CarJam says it had done a staggering 248k in 2010!

2011 ALEXANDER DENNIS ENVIRO200 | FYT406

 

Victoria St West | Auckland Central

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=fyt406

NZBus | 2017 BCI CITIRIDER 'Double Decker'

 

Soon to be operating out of Roskill Depot.

 

Location | Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | KSA891 | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=ksa891

 

Carjam Report

 

Year:2010

Make:SCANIA

Model:K420

Colour:White

Submodel:EB6X24NI

Body Style:Heavy Bus/Service Coach

VIN: YS2K6X20001865328

Plate: JRQ156

Engine No: DT1212B026422502

Chassis: 865328

Vehicle Type:Bus

Seats:56

CC rating:12,000cc

Fuel Type:Diesel

Assembly Type:NZ Assembled/Built

Country of Origin:Sweden

Gross Vehicle Mass:24,600kg

Tare Weight:14,090kg

Axles:3

Wheelbase:6,680

Front Axle Group Rating:7,100

Rear Axle Group Rating:17,500

2004 MAN 17.223 | CRT224

 

North Shore Depot | Diana Drive

North Shore | Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=crt224

Snapped at 10.05am heading north on SH1 on a charter run.

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 2010 FACTORY BUILT

Model: KINGLONG

Submodel: XMQ6996K

VIN: LA6R1ESE48B220001

Plate: HHF949

Engine No: 21805483

Seats: 43

Plates History:

HHF949 - March 13, 2014

FDD296 - January 12, 2010

2008 Scania K270 | EJW450

 

Cambridge Factory | New Lynn

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=ejw450

Snapped on a charter northbound on SH1 (Johnston St. ).

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 2002 VOLVO

Model: B12

Colour: Silver

Second Colour: Black

VIN: YV3R2A3122A011088

Plate: H2O15

Engine No: D12A-267758A

Seats: 51

Plates History:

H2O15 - March 28, 2014

2RT1ME - April 29, 2003

AZN462 - November 13, 2002

 

2004 MAN 17.223 | CER429

 

Titirangi Rd | New Lynn

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=cer429

NZBus | 2017 BCI CITIRIDER | KSA891

 

Location | Roskill Depot | Mount Roskill

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=KSA891

Snapped on Marine Parade in Napier on 14 October 2013, a web-sourced view of one of the two US school buses that had been converted for a Napier City Council initiated Art Deco tourist service – this one named Belle - which began in April 2013 but canned in May 2014, the last services operating on Sunday, 4 May 2014.

Napier Mayor Bill Dalton said at the time that lower than forecast passenger numbers combined with high maintenance costs meant the service was not a viable venture for the council to continue operating.

 

DECO CITY BUSES TO BE DISCONTINUED

Napier City Council Media Release

At a Council meeting last week Napier City Council passed a resolution to discontinue the Deco City Discoverer bus service and put the buses up for tender.

The two customised Art Deco-style buses, Veronica and Belle, will complete their last circuit of Marine Parade, Ahuriri and Westshore, on Sunday, 4 May 2014.

Napier Mayor Bill Dalton says while the feedback from patrons has been positive, lower than forecast passenger numbers combined with high maintenance costs mean the service is not a viable venture for Council to continue to operate.

“The school holidays will provide an opportunity for people to take a ride on the Deco buses if they haven’t done so already,” Mr Dalton says.

“There are lots of interesting things to see and do enroute the buses and the commentary provided on-board gives patrons a great overview of the history of Napier and Ahuriri.”

The buses will be put up for tender late May 2014.

 

NAPIER MAY SELL 'ART DECO' BUSES

22 March 2014

Napier City Council is considering selling its Deco City Discoverer buses after only a year in operation.

The buses began operating last year.

It bought two old American school buses in 2012 for $800,000 and a further $200,000 was spent converting them to art deco style. More money was then needed to fix several mechanical problems.

The buses began operating in April last year and have since struggled for patronage.

A report to the council's Finance Committee is recommending they be put up for tender.

Council chief executive Wayne Jack said the buses have also been unreliable, with higher than expected maintenance costs, and the council has lost about $200,000 due to lack of patronage.

"They have been very popular for charters and use in weddings so I think (for) a private operator there is an opportunity there. But using it on a daily basis really hasn't worked." - RNZ News

 

CARJAM DETAILS:

Make: 1996 FACTORY BUILT

Model: BUS THOMAS

Colour: White

Second Colour: Black

Submodel: 1T88U

VIN: 1T88U3B24S1134609

Plate: GSR622

Engine No: 46629113

Chassis: 1T88U3B24S1134609

Vehicle Type: Bus

Seats: 30

CC rating: 5,900cc

Fuel Type: Diesel

Assembly Type: Imported Built-Up

Country of Origin: USA

Gross Vehicle Mass: 15,513kg

Tare Weight: 9,750kg

Axles: 2

Wheelbase: 5,850

Front Axle Group Rating: 5,987

Rear Axle Group Rating: 9,525

Photos

Theftabilty: 1 in 95,000

Estimated Current Odometer: 71,800 Km

Last Odometer Reading: 28,091 Km on 14 August 2014

Odometer Reliable?

Imported with Damage:

Water/Fire Damage:

Statutory Write-off:

NZ First Registration: 14 February 2013

Registered previously in: USA

First Overseas Registration: 5 July 1996

 

1997 MERCEDES-BENZ 0405G | DKJ696

 

Great North Rd | Pt Chevalier

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=dkj696

2017 BCI CITIRIDER | KSA 887

 

I used my old camera while my phone was broken, so images are not sharp :)

 

Roskill Depot | Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=KSA887

2009 Scania K270 | EUJ376

 

I used my old camera while my phone was broken, so images are not sharp :)

 

Wyndham St | Auckland Central

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=euj376

2017 BCI CITIRIDER | KSA886

 

I used my old camera while my phone was broken, so images are not sharp :)

 

Hetana St | New Lynn

Auckland | New Zealand

 

Info | carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=ksa886

Carjam Report

  

Year:2003

Make:VOLVO

Model:FH12

Colour:White

Second Colour:Red

Submodel:460 8X4

Body Style:Flat Deck Truck

VIN: YV5A4CEG43D124536

Plate: BPU741

Engine No: D12-350997-D1A

Vehicle Type:Goods Van/Truck/Utility

Body Style:Flat Deck Truck

Seats:2

CC rating:12,000cc

Fuel Type:Diesel

Assembly Type:Imported Built-Up

Country of Origin:Australia

Gross Vehicle Mass:33,000kg

Tare Weight:11,180kg

Maximum Rated Towed Mass:

27,000kgbraked trailer

Axles:4

Wheelbase:5,500

Front Axle Group Rating:12,000

Rear Axle Group Rating:21,000

Quite a good looking car in silver with the vinyl roof. CarJam says this was imported in 1983, probably from the UK.

Christchurch, New Zealand

The 1992 MAN 10.180 in AOA Tiger Tea livery - similar to that once sported by Dunedin trolleybus No. 10 - snapped during a visit to Dunedin (reckoned to be in January 2003) standing outside the then Citibus Newton Ltd. depot, a bus which now, according to Carjam, is a motor caravan.

Dunedin trolleybus No. 10 in Foxton:

www.flickr.com/photos/51227209@N03/6007597901

 

No. 10 now preserved at the Otago Settlers Museum:

upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/65/Dunedin_Troll...

 

Year: 1992

Make: MAN

Model: 10-180 HOCL

Colour: Blue

Second Colour: Yellow

Body Style: Self Propelled Caravan

Plate: RQ743

Engine No: 19467205557371

Chassis: 7520069

Vehicle Type: Goods Van/Truck/Utility

Seats: 9

CC rating: 6,870cc

Fuel Type: Diesel

Assembly Type: Unknown

Country of Origin: Germany

Gross Vehicle Mass: 10,500kg

Tare Weight: 6,740kg

Axle Type: 2-Axle

Axles: 2

Wheelbase: 4,200

Front Axle Group Rating: 4,000

Rear Axle Group Rating: 6,800

Vehicle Equipment Class: NB

Industry Class: PRIVATE

Plates History:

DZG304 - 20 June 2007

RQ743 - 29 October 1992

 

Model - MAN 10.180 HOCL

Operator - Passenger Transport

Fleet Number - 304

Registration Number – RQ743, DZG304

Year - c19/04/2011

Chassis Maker - MAN (Salzgitter).

Chassis / VIN Number - 7520069

Body Builder Designline (Tinwald)

Seating - B35D

www.businfo.nz/index.php?R=12328&OP=2

  

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