Road vehicle; LT-type AEC double deck motor bus fleet No LT165, registration number GK5323, 1930

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Reference number	1981/517 part 0
Description	The LT-type bus first appeared in 1929. It was developed throughout the 1930s to improve passenger capacity and comfort. LT-types were a common sight on London streets during the Second World War. This bus, LT165, has been restored to its wartime condition. It has shaded lamps and white stripes painted on the front mudguards to comply with blackout regulations. The anti-splinter netting on the windows was intended to protect passengers by preventing the glass from shattering during a bomb blast.
Manufacturer	Associated Equipment Company
Dates	1930
Collection	Vehicles
Object type	Road vehicle
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Bus
Completeness	79% 79% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	4290mm14ft 0.875in
  Length	8180mm26ft 9.375in
  Width	2290mm7ft 6in

  Weight

  Attribute	Value
  Laden	11tons 19cwt
  Unladen	8tons 5cwt

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Red White Black

• Build and type

  Attribute	Value
  Deck	Double
  Type	LT-type
  Body number	12796
  Chassis number	663166
  Fleet number	LT165
  Registration number	GK5323

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Associated Equipment Company, 1930 Park Royal, 1930

• Associated companies, people and places

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