Volvo B10C

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Volvo B10C
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo
Production 1988-91
Body and chassis
Doors 1
Floor type Step entrance
Powertrain
Engine Volvo THD102KD

The Volvo B10C was a coach chassis manufactured by Volvo between 1988 and 1991. It was developed as a 3-axle version of the Volvo B10M specifically for the Australian market and came with a raked front. [1] It sold in small numbers with purchasers including the Australian Army, Bus Australia and Peninsula Bus Lines. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Vehicle Update" Australian Bus Panorama issue 4/4 January 1989
  2. "B10C chassis discontinued" Australian Bus Panorama issue 7/8 May 1992 page 17
  3. Ventura Group Australian Bus Fleet Lists