Australian Autobus
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Australian Autobus was an Australian bus manufacturer based in Underwood, Queensland.
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CDC Melbourne Australian Autobus bodied Volvo B7R in December 2023 | |
| Industry | Bus manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Kevin Johnson Athol McKinnon |
| Defunct | February 2006 |
| Headquarters | , Australia |
| Website | www.autobus.com.au |
History
Australian Autobus was founded in by Kevin Johnson and Athol McKinnon in Salisbury.[1] Its first delivery was on a Mercedes-Benz OH1418 chassis for Ogden's.[2][3] It built in excess of 300 bus and coach bodies on both its own chassis as well as those of other manufacturers.[4][5]
Australian Autobus ceased trading after being placed in voluntary administration in February 2006.[6][7]
