This bus was constructed in 1985 for the NZRRS urban bus contract that was won by Hino with the RK176. At the time the Lynx was still under development by Leyland with deliveries commencing in 1986. A body was adapted at Leyland Bus Australia by lenghtening pillars. Because of the higher floor level on the Tiger chassis the doors had to be lowered and infill panels installed above ths doors. The waist is also higher so it does not form a continoous line with the windscreen. The body components were then shipped to Coachwork International in Auckland for assemby. This drawing shows how it would have looked in NZRRS colours

This photo shows a standard Lynx for comparison

The bus as constructed. The door panels are as on the standard Lynx and break up the waist line detracting from the appearance of the bus. Photographer unknown.

At the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. After the games the bus was sold to Newmans for use on Hamilton City services where it ahs remained for the last 16 years. Photographer Paul Williams.

June 2004. Photographer Don Roberts.

The modified front panel fitted late in 2004. Photographer Mike Butler.