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neil-yaj396
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« on: 12 March, 2022, 11:22:25 AM »

I have received the following picture and enquiry. Sent to Jack for VL too, but in the meantime;

Hi
 
This is a somewhat left field and needle in haystack enquiry...!
 
I am researching charabanc operators from the 1920's on the Isle of Wight. A company on the Island, Messrs Pink Bros of Totland owned and operated a 3 axle Lancia charabanc during the twenties and despite having a few photos of the machine (which was incredibly stylish for the era), we dont have a registration.
 
Long shot, but would you be able to assist in trying to identify this rarity? Is there a database of such vehicles maybe - or if you could suggest someone who has some knowledge of these vehicles who may be able to assist, I would be really grateful.
 
A photograph is attached in the slim hope the vehicle can be identified.
 
Many thanks for your time. Appreciate any assistance available
 
Kind regards
John Haines
 
mailto:johnith99@aol.com


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« Reply #1 on: 12 March, 2022, 12:41:54 PM »

You have probably already tried steve@shalfleet.net
(holden family web). Richard
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« Reply #2 on: 12 March, 2022, 07:29:44 PM »

Fascinating. I wonder if it was a local adaptation or a special order chassis from Lancia. The Omicron triple decker is the only 3 axle Lancia bus I can think of and I seem to recall they were a special order.
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« Reply #3 on: 13 March, 2022, 12:10:12 PM »

You have probably already tried steve@shalfleet.net
(holden family web). Richard

Hi Richard, this is an enquiry from a group outside the club. What is the background of Shalfleet?
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« Reply #4 on: 13 March, 2022, 12:39:04 PM »

This was from my 'Old Buses' LMC forum thread June 2013.
http://holdenweb.shalfleet.net/pink_bros.htm
The photo in question appeared on this website and I did include it in the thread. Hope the website still works and interested to hear more about it. Richard
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