Corgi OM45707 AEC Q side engine, front ent. d/deck bus in Centenary packaging "Cardiff"

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Built by AEC at its Southall works, the first Q-type double decker made its appearence in October 1932.Designed by John Rackham, the Q-type is remembered as one of the most remarkable advanced bus designs of its era. Only twentythree Q's were built, with the majority being bodied by Metro-Cammell and at a price tag of -ú1,225. Sales were extremely dissapointing-so what went wrong? Was the bus industry of the time lacking in vision, was its engine accessibility or the fact that London transport opted for the STL-type? Nevertheless, this innovative vehicle is a true icon of the industry and visually pointed the way that was to be followed almost 25 years later.

KG 7750, Fleet No.30 (Chassis No.761023) was delivered to cardiff in 1936 and was the last two axled Q Type double decker. It was fitted with bodywork by English Electric.