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Old 16th January 2015, 16:39
G-CPTN G-CPTN is offline  
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I believe it is mid-1940s Ford Transit bus - the rear-engined model 49-B, 50-B, 69-B or 79-B produced after 1939 (1944 to 1947):-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Tr...r-engine_model

It seems likely that this example has had replacement side-panels fitted - or, maybe, it was built as a motorhome using the Ford Transit chassis.
Other modifications would seem to include twin headlamps.

Original bodies were supplied and fitted by Union City Body Company.

http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrain...BL_buses_1.jpg
34 a 1944 Ford and 47 a 1947 Ford.

http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrain...BL/TTC_519.jpg
1944 Ford Transit signed INDUSTRIAL LOOP.

http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrain...BL_buses_4.jpg
Old Fords parked with rear engine compartment easily accessible to rob for parts.

Above photographs from:- http://www.trainweb.org/oldtimetrain...nger_buses.htm

http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~wyatt/a...rd-cox1943.jpg

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