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SA bus now in the uk
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 4:58 pm
by Bobreoc
Afternoon all.
I have a 71 bay that came to the uk last year, it's a great bus really original and solid, I know it's a long shot but was wondering if anyone knew the bus and has any history on it.... I'll attach a picture below
Thank you
Re: SA bus now in the uk
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:07 pm
by Bobreoc
Re: SA bus now in the uk
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:08 pm
by Bobreoc
Re: SA bus now in the uk
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:56 pm
by jolas
Crikey Moses, that Deluxe was parked in my yard for a few weeks two or three rears ago
I think the orignal owner was a pastor in Somerset West, then it was bought by a chap I know who buys and sells old Mercs. He needed a place to store it as his rental agreement in Stellenbosch was up. I have no idea who he sold it to.
It was a runner at the time, but only just. It had a wierd built on oil cooler of sorts and another fan mounted inside the engine bay. If I remember correctly, there was'nt a single panel that was'nt dented or scratched. I think the old pastor was'nt a great driver
I'll try find more details ....
Re: SA bus now in the uk
Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:48 pm
by Bobreoc
jolas wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:56 pm
Crikey Moses, that Deluxe was parked in my yard for a few weeks two or three rears ago
I think the orignal owner was a pastor in Somerset West, then it was bought by a chap I know who buys and sells old Mercs. He needed a place to store it as his rental agreement in Stellenbosch was up. I have no idea who he sold it to.
It was a runner at the time, but only just. It had a wierd built on oil cooler of sorts and another fan mounted inside the engine bay. If I remember correctly, there was'nt a single panel that was'nt dented or scratched. I think the old pastor was'nt a great driver
I'll try find more details ....
What are the chances!
Thanks for the information that's amazing! Yes it wasent much of a runner when I picked it up... Just needed a few little things and it's running lovely now.
Yes it has an external oil cooler as well.... It's great to know some of the history of the bus, I absolutely love the bus and the body work is knocked and dented but it will be staying that way as it kind of tells a story.
If you were to get any more information or even old pictures? That would be amazing.
Thank you
Re: SA bus now in the uk
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 8:08 pm
by 2l 16valve
awesome to see story like this.
Re: SA bus now in the uk
Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 6:40 pm
by jolas
Bobreoc wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:48 pm
jolas wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:56 pm
Crikey Moses, that Deluxe was parked in my yard for a few weeks two or three rears ago
I think the orignal owner was a pastor in Somerset West, then it was bought by a chap I know who buys and sells old Mercs. He needed a place to store it as his rental agreement in Stellenbosch was up. I have no idea who he sold it to.
It was a runner at the time, but only just. It had a wierd built on oil cooler of sorts and another fan mounted inside the engine bay. If I remember correctly, there was'nt a single panel that was'nt dented or scratched. I think the old pastor was'nt a great driver
I'll try find more details ....
What are the chances!
Thanks for the information that's amazing! Yes it wasent much of a runner when I picked it up... Just needed a few little things and it's running lovely now.
Yes it has an external oil cooler as well.... It's great to know some of the history of the bus, I absolutely love the bus and the body work is knocked and dented but it will be staying that way as it kind of tells a story.
If you were to get any more information or even old pictures? That would be amazing.
Thank you
Hi Rob, check your PM for details of a previous owner, he will email you pics, story, etc
Re: SA bus now in the uk
Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 11:47 am
by Bobreoc
jolas wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2017 6:40 pm
Bobreoc wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2017 9:48 pm
jolas wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:56 pm
Crikey Moses, that Deluxe was parked in my yard for a few weeks two or three rears ago
I think the orignal owner was a pastor in Somerset West, then it was bought by a chap I know who buys and sells old Mercs. He needed a place to store it as his rental agreement in Stellenbosch was up. I have no idea who he sold it to.
It was a runner at the time, but only just. It had a wierd built on oil cooler of sorts and another fan mounted inside the engine bay. If I remember correctly, there was'nt a single panel that was'nt dented or scratched. I think the old pastor was'nt a great driver
I'll try find more details ....
What are the chances!
Thanks for the information that's amazing! Yes it wasent much of a runner when I picked it up... Just needed a few little things and it's running lovely now.
Yes it has an external oil cooler as well.... It's great to know some of the history of the bus, I absolutely love the bus and the body work is knocked and dented but it will be staying that way as it kind of tells a story.
If you were to get any more information or even old pictures? That would be amazing.
Thank you
Hi Rob, check your PM for details of a previous owner, he will email you pics, story, etc
Hey, thanks again for you help... I have emailed him and just waiting to hear back.
Can't wait to see what he has
