P&D Coachworks

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P&D Coachworks
Industry Bus manufacturing
Founded1990
FounderPaul & Debbie McGavin
Headquarters,
Australia
Website www.pdcoachworks.com

P&D Coachworks is an Australian bus bodybuilder in Murwillumbah.

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History

P&D Coachworks was formed in 1990 by Paul & Debbie McGavin. [1] [2] In February 1995 it completed its first coach. [3]

In 2012 it completed its 500th body.

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References

  1. About Us P&D Coachworks
  2. "Bodybuilder Listing - P&D Bodyworks" Australian Bus Panorama 9/9 June 1994 page 24
  3. "P&D's First Coach" Australian Bus Panorama 10/9 July 1995 page 23