Plaxton Panorama Elite

Plaxton Panorama Elite
Panorama Elite II bodywork on an AEC Reliance chassis.
Overview
ManufacturerPlaxton
Production1968 - 1975
Body and chassis
Doors1
Floor typeStep entrance
Chassis
  • Leyland Leopard
  • Leyland Panther
  • AEC Reliance
  • Bedford VAL
  • Bedford VAM
  • Bedford Y series
  • Volvo B58
  • Bristol RE
  • Bristol LH
  • Ford R-Series
  • Seddon Pennine IV and VI
  • Mercedes-Benz O302
  • Daimler Roadliner

The Plaxton Panorama Elite[a] was a bodywork of a coach. It was built from 1968 to 1975. It was built by Plaxton of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.

Plaxton also made a wide-doorway model called the Plaxton Elite Express.[1]

From 1969 to 1974, the model was improved, it had new front headlights and a small side window was replaced with a bigger window. It was called the Elite II.[b]

From 1970 to 1975, the model was improved, it had new front headlights, new brake lights, new bumper and a new interior. It was called the Elite III.[c]

In 1975, It was replaced by the Plaxton Supreme.

Chassis

The Elite body was built on the following chassis:

Notes

  1. ↑ The Plaxton Panaroma Elite and Plaxton Elite Express were both commonly called the Plaxton Elite.
  2. ↑ The Plaxton Panaroma Elite and Plaxton Elite Express were both commonly called the Plaxton Elite.
  3. ↑ The Plaxton Panaroma Elite and Plaxton Elite Express were both commonly called the Plaxton Elite.

References

  1. ↑ Devoy, David (2014). Ayrshire Buses. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-4185-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  2. ↑ Berry, Howard (2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  3. ↑ Berry, Howard (2019). Leyland's Big Cat Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-8703-2. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  4. ↑ Berry, Howard (2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  5. ↑ Street, Mike (2019). Buses and Coaches in South East Wales in the 1970s. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9007-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  6. ↑ Berry, Howard (2018). AEC Single-Deckers. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7673-9. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  7. ↑ Machin, Tim (2023). Coach Styles 1950s–1990s. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-3981-0851-6. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  8. ↑ Hymans, Michael (2016). British Coaching: Chassis Manufacturers, Coachbuilders and Operators. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-6181-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  9. ↑ Berry, Howard (2021). Volvo Buses and Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7609-8. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  10. ↑ Berry, Howard (2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3.
  11. ↑ Appleton, Robert (2020). Bristol RE Buses and Coaches. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9586-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  12. ↑ Berry, Howard (2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  13. ↑ Street, Mike (2019). Buses and Coaches in South East Wales in the 1970s. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9007-0. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  14. ↑ Devoy, David (15 October 2017). Dumfries & Galloway Independents. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-6436-1. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  15. ↑ Berry, Howard (15 March 2024). Plaxton: The Panorama and Panorama Elite Years. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-7930-3. Retrieved 21 December 2024.

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