Express Coach Builders
_-_Express_bodied_Irisbus_EuroRider.jpg) Goode's Coaches Irisbus Eurorider in Wagga Wagga in November 2009 | |
| Industry | Bus manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | Early 1970s |
| Founder | John Bishop - Geoff Christian |
| Headquarters | Macksville |
| Website | www.expresscoachbuilders.com |
Express Coach Builders is an Australian bus bodybuilder in Macksville.
History
Express Coach Builders was originally formed as Nambucca River Engineering in 1971.[1] It primarily built custom bodies on mid-sized chassis, initially Leylands and later Hinos, Mercedes, Isuzus, Kamaz although it did body full sized 40foot chassis in both bus and coach configuration.[2]
After being placed in receivership in 1995 it was restructured and renamed Express Coach Builders.[3] In October 2007 the 500th body was completed.[4]
References
- ↑ "Mixed Fortunes at Nambucca" Australian Bus Panorama 11/1 August 1995 page 17
- ↑ "Buses in Nambucca Heads and Macksville" Fleetline May 1993 page 85
- ↑ Introduction Express Coach Builders
- ↑ Production Milestone of 500th Vehicle Express Coach Builders
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