Park Royal Coachworks was formed out of the liquidation of Hall Lewis and was the forerunner of Park Royal Vehicles (see the History section).
This single decker seemingly has bodywork
by Park Royal Coachworks (see below) and dates circa 1930.
Destined for the Hastings area, and at the time of the photograph,
shortly to be delivered to the Timpsons company that operated in the area until
the 30's.
More information has come to light. This bus is thought to be VC 6112, a Maudslay ML7A (chassis number 4799) recorded with B32 body by Hall Lewis but was probably under construction at the time Park Royal was formed in April 1930, hence the writing "Body Built by Park Royal Coachworks" on the window.
New to Maudslay in May 1930 as a demonstrator it then transferred to Bircher, Ibstock, Leicestershire in February 1932.
The ML7 chassis could take a saloon, coach or double-decker. It had a large and no doubt powerful and thirsty engine.
Photo kindly supplied by James Type.
Does anyone know more about this vehicle?