Park Royal Vehicles in Abbey Road Park Royal, London NW10, was one of the leading coachbuilders of its time. It was responsible for the design and manufacture of the bodywork for multitudes of public service vehicles both in the UK and overseas. Along with its subsidiary, Charles H Roe, it became part of ACV/AEC which was later bought by the Leyland Group. My father, Alfred Hill, was the senior designer/draughtsman at Park Royal.
Unless otherwise stated, the photographs on these PRV pages are from my father's collection. Many of the vehicle pictures are accredited to Chas K Bowers & Sons of 177 The Vale, Acton, London, W3; but the majority of the photographs are not attributable.
You will find rare photographs of PRV coachworks, some vehicles and, I believe, the first photographs of the Front Entrance Routemaster.
Much detail is missing but many kind people have contacted me and advised me their knowledge about PRV and particular buses and, where possible, I have added their comments and attributed the authorship.
If anyone can advise me more detail on PRV or any of the vehicles in these pages I shall be very grateful. I am always interested in enhancing this site so please feel free to contact me.
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