| The L-series of Low Level passenger chassis was introduced in 1924 and incorporated advanced features such as electric lighting & starting. Type letters changed to ML (Medium Low); ML2 and ML4 (later named the Montrose) were bonneted types. ML3 (Masta) was a forward-control side type. An improved ML3 with longer wheelbase was the ML5. The 4-cyl engine, gearbox & axles were by Maudslay. The ML6 of 1928 was a 6-cyl version, renamed Meteor in the 1930s. Two chassis designed for double-deck bodywork were the ML7 Majestic (1929) and 6-wheel ML7 Magna (1931). By 1937 the ML5 was renamed Marathon, available with optional Gardner oil engine. |
London General Country Services UU4820, 1929 Maudslay ML3B/Vickers B32R, ex-GWR 1593. One of nine secondhand Maudslays acquired by LGCS but not given fleet numbers. Sold in May 1936. (David Simpson collection) |
A. Green (Coaches) Ltd of Walthamstow VX6272, 1930 Maudslay ML3 (chassis 4861) photographed at Gravesend on May 10th 1952. (David Simpson) |
Hirst & Sweeting Ltd of Sheffield WJ2685, 1931 Maudslay ML6 photographed in July 1952. (David Simpson collection) |
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