Plaxton Panorama Elite
The Plaxton Panorama Elite was a bodywork of a coach. It was built from 1968 to 1975. It was built by Plaxton of Scarborough, Yorkshire, England.
| Plaxton Panorama Elite | |
|---|---|
 Panorama Elite II bodywork on an AEC Reliance chassis. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Plaxton |
| Production | 1968 - 1975 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | |
Plaxton also made a wide-doorway model called the Plaxton Elite Express.
From 1969 to 1974, the model was improved, It had very small changes. It was called Mark 2
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 Mark 3
In 1975, It was replaced by the Plaxton Supreme.
Chassis
The Elite was built on a number of different chassis, including:
- Leyland Leopard
- Panther
- Daimler Roadliner
- AEC Reliance
- Bedford Y series, VAL and VAM
- Volvo B58
- Bristol RE and LH
- Ford R-Series
- Seddon Pennine IV and VI
- Mercedes-Benz O302
Gallery
Leyland Leopard with Plaxton Elite Express bodywork (Mark 1)
Plaxton Plaxton Panorama Elite rear, Mark 1/2 (left); Mark 3 (right)]]
AEC Reliance with Plaxton Elite Express bodywork (Mark 3)
AEC Reliance with Plaxton Elite Express bodywork rear (Mark 3)
3-axle Bedford VAL with Plaxton Elite Express bodywork (Mark 3)
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Plaxton Panorama Elite Media
A Bedford VAL Panorama replica of the one used in The Beatles 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour
The Panorama body, which preceded the Panorama Elite, had flat side windows
A Bristol LH with Panorama Elite body; above the windscreen is the destination box mounted in a Bristol dome
Panorama Elite III on Bristol LH6L chassis, 7'6" wide, with Bristol dome
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References
Other websites
Media related to Plaxton Panorama Elite at Wikimedia Commons