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VEHICLE INFORMATION - C63 HOM, C64 HOM and C66 HOM C64/6 HOM SOLD 04/2008 C63 HOM SOLD 03/2008To Reduce Loading Times This Page Uses Thumbnail Images. To View An Enlarged Version Please Click On The Image And Use Your The Back Button To Return To This Page.
Vehicle Registration Number - C63 HOM / C64 HOM / C66 HOM Year Of Registration - 1986 Chassis - Leyland Type - Lynx Chassis Number - LX1011 / LX1012 / LX1014 Chassis Code - LX1126LXCTFR1 Engine - Gardner 6HLXCT Gearbox - ZF fully-automatic Body - Leyland Seating Capacity - 51
More about the Leyland Lynx .... Launched in 1986 the Lynx was to become the final full-size single deck bus to be produced by Leyland Bus. The model was developed as a successor to the Leyland National, which ceased production in 1985. The Lynx sold in much smaller numbers, even though it was effectively an evolution of the National concept.The Lynx underframe is a semi-integral design with a simple driveline from the horizontal rear engine and gearbox to a hub-reduction rear axle. Most early examples were built with either Leyland TL11 or Gardner 6HLXCT engines coupled with Leyland Hydracyclic gearboxes. Later versions were predominantly Cummins powered with ZF automatic transmission. C63\4\6 HOM were three of six early examples (C61-6 HOM) to enter service with West Midlands Travel in 1986 for evaluation. These buses started life at Wolverhampton garage in a non-standard navy / ivory colour scheme with large West Midlands logos. Around the early 1990s they ended up at Lea Hall, where they were all refurbished to standard West Midlands Lynx specification, with some having advert boxes fitted to the interior panels. These vehicles originally had Leyland Hydracyclic gearboxes, which were replaced with standard ZF Ecomat units around this time. Both C64 HOM and C65 HOM featured in various Leyland advertisements for the Lynx during the 1980s. West Midlands Travel were enthusiastic about the Lynx and a large order for 250 followed. This made West Midlands Travel the largest Lynx user and some are still in service with the company. The future of the Lynx seemed secure when Volvo purchased Leyland Bus in 1988. Volvo were enthusiastic about the product and launched the Mark 2 in 1990. The Mark 2 Lynx is identified by a protruding grille and lower front dash panel to accommodate intercoolers for Volvo-powered examples. Many in the bus industry were surprised when Volvo axed the model, which was replaced by the Volvo B10B in 1992.
Above photographs show C64 HOM as acquired and following re-paint.
C66 HOM as acquired from Oxford Bus Company and following re-paint.
C64 HOM seen here prior to entering service in 1986. Photograph © Leyland Bus
Lynx - The New Generation City Bus. Photograph © Leyland Bus
The Lynx 2 was very much part of Volvo's bus and coach range when launched in 1990. Following the purchase of Leyland Bus in 1988, Volvo identified a large European market for the model. As things turned out the Lynx was never sold in Europe and production ceased in 1992. However, a number of British customers were extremely loyal to the model and many can still be found in service. The ex-West Riding example illustrated above was still earning its keep with Arriva Yorkshire when seen operating the 446 service to Barnsley during October 2004. Photograph © Adam Smith
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