Australian Autobus

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Australian Autobus
Industry Bus manufacturing
Founded1993
FounderKevin Johnson
Athol McKinnon
Defunct2006
Headquarters

Australian Autobus was an Australian bus manufacturer based in Slacks Creek, Brisbane.

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History

Australian Autobus was founded by Kevin Johnson and Athol McKinnon. It built in excess of 300 bus and coach bodies on both its own chassis as well as those of other manufacturers. [1]

Australian Autobus ceased trading in 2006. [2]

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