Daimler Freeline
The Daimler Freeline was an underfloor-engined bus chassis built by Daimler between 1951 and 1964. It was a very poor seller in the UK market for an underfloor-engined bus and coach chassis, but became a substantial export success.
| Daimler Freeline | |
|---|---|
Preserved Auckland Transport Board Daimler Freeline | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
| Production | 1951–1964 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 or 2 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Daimler D650H 10.5-litre Gardner 6HLW Gardner 5HLW |
| Transmission | Daimler/Self-Changing Gears 4 or 5 speed preselector Daimatic/Self-Changing Gears 4-speed direct-acting epicyclic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 30ft (home) 33ft & 36ft options for export markets |
It was the first of only three Daimler PSV models to have a name, as well as an alphanumeric identity. The others were the Daimler Fleetline and the Daimler Roadliner.
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