PartyBus – Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB

Double-deck advertising bus operated by PartyBus seen at Praça da Figueira, Lisboa, in June 2013. This double-deck bus adapted for mobile events and advertising purposes is a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB first registered in 1969. It is the former 841 of Carris, included in a series of 50 units, 801–850, placed in service in 1967–1970. It was retired from regular service in 1992. It has a body locally built by the operator and could originally accommodate 79 passengers (H45/34F). Equipped with the Gardner 6LXB engine. In 2013, PartyBus, based in Lisboa, provides various means for mobile events and advertising. Here, we see this Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB in downtown Lisboa, part of a traveling educational campaign. The "Cat Dog Bus – Animal Health on Wheels" campaign takes place in June and July and promotes a better understanding of hygiene and health care for dogs and cats, with a team of veterinarians on board sharing information and offering practical examples.

As a point of interest, the designation Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB denotes a commercial vehicle (C, "Commercial") with the Gardner (G) six-cylinder (6) engine of the LX type, in the B evolution (LXB), mounted at the rear (R, "Rear"). The horizontal version was distinguished with the letter H, 6HLXB. ●

Autocarro publicitário de dois pisos operado pela PartyBus visto na Praça da Figueira, Lisboa, em Junho de 2013. Este autocarro de dois pisos adaptado para eventos móveis e funções publicitárias é um Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB registado em 1969. É o ex-841 da Carris, incluído numa série de 50 unidades, 801–850, colocada em serviço em 1967–1970. É retirado do serviço regular em 1992. Tem uma carroçaria construída localmente pelo operador e podia originalmente acomodar 79 passageiros (H45/34F). Equipado com o motor Gardner 6LXB. Em 2013, a PartyBus, baseada em Lisboa, disponibiliza diversos meios para eventos e publicidade móvel. Aqui, vemos este Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB na baixa de Lisboa, integrado numa campanha educativa itinerante. A campanha "Cat Dog Bus – Saúde Animal sobre Rodas" tem lugar em Junho e Julho e promove uma melhor compreensão dos cuidados de higiene e saúde de cães e gatos, com uma equipa de veterinários a bordo a partilhar informação e a oferecer exemplos práticos. As a point of interest, the designation Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB denotes a commercial vehicle (C, "Commercial") with the Gardner (G) six-cylinder (6) engine of the LX type, in the B evolution (LXB), mounted at the rear (R, "Rear"). The horizontal version was distinguished with the letter H, 6HLXB.

Como nota de interesse, a designação Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB denota um veículo comercial (C, "Commercial") com o motor Gardner (G) de seis cilindros (6) do tipo LX, na evolução B (LXB), montado à retaguarda (R, "Rear"). A versão horizontal era diferenciada com a letra H, 6HLXB. ●

PartyBus

PartyBus, based in Lisboa, provides various means for mobile events and advertising. In 2026, the interesting fleet includes single-deck and double-deck buses, vans, and a Hummer limousine with seating for 16 guests. ●

The Fleetline

Fleet Number

Registration

Year

Built

N/A

Double-deck advertising bus

LA-57-79

1969

Daimler/Carris

#63051

1968

Also in the Fleet—The Routemaster!

Where Did the Cat Dog Bus Go?

Fleetline Memories

As a kid, I didn't like Daimler Fleetline buses at all. Accustomed to the visceral sway of the AEC Regent and Regal buses over the cobblestones and slopes of Lisbon's streets, these creatures seemed too soft—and too slow. Even when, on route 8, between Martim Moniz and Moscavide, after passing Areeiro, they could stretch their legs and run. Unlike the impressive roar of the Regent and Regal buses, the Fleetline seemed to purr. But they had at least one redeeming feature—on cold winter nights, the rear seats, the five seats next to the engine, were always a guarantee of a pleasantly warm journey. Only later, in the eighties, did I understand, in the pages of English magazines, the virtuosity of these creatures, their remarkable Gardner engine—their historical importance. And from then on I rode in them as much as I could, until their retirement from service in the nineties. Penance served, just in time. ●

Em miúdo, não gostava nada dos autocarros Daimler Fleetline. Habituado à visceralidade dos AEC Regent e Regal sobre o empedrado e declives das ruas de Lisboa, estas criaturas pareciam-me demasiado macias—e muito lentas. Mesmo quando, na carreira 8, entre o Martim Moniz e Moscavide, depois de passarem pelo Areeiro, podiam esticar as pernas e correr. Ao contrário do impressionante rugido dos autocarros Regent e Regal, os Fleetline pareciam ronronar. Mas tinham pelo menos uma característica redentora—nas noites frias de inverno, os assentos à retaguarda, os cinco lugares junto ao motor, eram sempre a garantia de uma viagem agradavelmente quentinha. Só mais tarde, nos anos oitenta, compreendi, nas páginas de revistas inglesas, o virtuosismo destas criaturas, do seu notável motor Gardner—da sua importância histórica. E a partir daí andei nelas o máximo que pude, até à sua retirada de serviço nos anos noventa. Penitência feita, mesmo a tempo. ●

References

Wikipedia | "Carris"

Wikipedia | "Daimler Company"

Wikipedia | "Daimler Fleetline"

AROnline | "Buses : Daimler and Leyland Fleetline 1960 to 1980" Mike Humble

Wikipedia | "L. Gardner and Sons"

AROnline | "Best of British : Gardner 6LX diesel engine" Mike Humble

Câmara Municipal de Cascais | "CAT DOG BUS em Cascais | Rastreios a cães e gatos nos Jardins do Casino Estoril | Dias 23 e 24 de julho"

Wikipedia | "Lisboa"

Wikipedia | "Double-decker bus"

1 mm → 0.039 inch

1 g → 0.035 oz