Definitely not a BX --

oilman · Post by **oilman** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:05 pm

-- but maybe of interest to Doc

Visited one of my customers today who was retiring from the coach business, and whilst there had a nose about, as you do,and parked at the back of his yard was an AEC Sabre. A very short run model as i understand,fitted with V8 engine same as fitted to Mandator tractor units of that era.
The customer told me that it was a real flying machine but prone to blowing up engines! There is a spare engine with it.
Sorry no pictures as camera in car not in tanker!

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:07 pm

Not coach in question but some web shots of an AEC Sabre. Might this be a consolation project if 132 doesn't make it, Doc?

AEC Sabre V8

Way2go · Post by **Way2go** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:09 pm

Looking again at the location, maybe it is the same coach as they are both based in Kent?

toddao · Post by **toddao** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:42 pm

Great looking coach - I particularly like that pic of it parked at Deal in Kent - never been there but it looks like a good seaside place

Post by **docchevron** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:55 am

Ooh, that V8 is a beast!
But alas yes, the cranks are more fragile than Ming China..

Good thought W2G, but if 132 faikls to come off, then I'll just do the Bristol instead!
The V8 might have a boat load more power but a Gardner engine lasts 4EVAH.