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AEC versus Leyland
I've been very interested in buses and trucks since I was about 10 years old. Eventually gathered around me a select band of friends, and travelled all over the UK checking out all manner of interesting vehicles. When a schoolboy, I was a real supporter of AEC whereas my mates all preferred Leyland. I just liked the quieter more civilised AEC engines, compared with the noisier rougher Leyland engines. So when I was ready to leave school, what did I do? Served an apprenticeship at Leyland!
What a sad and almost unbelievable end to a fine company, stuffed up by politicians and a lack of investment.
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