> This is a long shot, but am hopeful you may be able to either assist me with
> my research or put me in a direction where I can obtain the answer.
>
> I am currently writing a book about the creation of a major International
> Coach Tour operator named "Contiki Holidays". I started the Company in 1962.
> The first vehicle I purchased was a 12-seat Commer minibus. I purchased it
> from Rootes Motors which I think had a showroom near Earls Court in London.
> I assume it was a van that Rootes converted to a minibus. What I need to
> ascertain is what was the approximate price I would have paid for the
> vehicle. I seem to recall it was around 500 pounds but need to have this
> verified ,that this was around the price for such a vehicle in 1962.
>
> Any help that you may be able to give would be most appreciated.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> John Anderson.
> jdanderson@ihug.co.nz
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