East Lancs European

The East Lancs European was a step entrance single-decker bus body that was built on the Scania L113CRL chassis by East Lancashire Coachbuilders during 1995 and 1996.

East Lancs European
Arriva Northumbria Scania L113CRL bodied European at Middlesbrough bus station in 2009
Overview
Manufacturer	East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Production	1995–1996
Body and chassis
Doors	1 door
Floor type	Step entrance
Chassis	Scania L113CRL
Powertrain
Engine	Scania
Dimensions
Length	11950mm
Width	2500mm
Height	3000mm
Chronology
Predecessor	East Lancs MaxCi
Successor	East Lancs Flyte

A step-entrance design, it was similar in appearance to the low-floor MaxCi on the N113CRL, but had a straight window line as opposed to a stepped/sloped one.

History

Rear of Arriva North East Scania L113CRL bodied European in Newcastle in May 2009

A total of 79 Europeans were built, of which besides five that were purchased by Yorkshire Traction,^[1] 59 were purchased by companies owned by the British Bus group.^[2][3] These companies were Luton & District (taking 27),^[4] Northumbria Motor Services (20), Midland Fox (14), Clydeside 2000 (eight)^[5][6] and Derby City Transport (five).

The European was superseded in late 1996 by the Flyte.