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ARA ,CTB,New Plymouth and WCT MAN CWI request Photos

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Hi guys,
Just wondering if there 3 things wanted in my listed 1st is ARA 1690 what happen to 1690??, I see other SL202's in in ARA (NZBus) were in serviced in Auckland i know that 1690 was parts in Swanson in Auckland and anyone has photos of 1690 before was taken off the road.
Also my list i looking forward who has a whole set of ARA SL202's from 1689 to 1757 in ARA Colors,and Christchurch CTB from 612 to 670 (670 was sold to Gobus 50)Wellington WTC from 141 to 170 and last and least New Plymouth City Councils no 1 to 11 i'm doing this for New Zealand MAN SL202's website which i don't know when launch yet from these SL202's starting to get rear obsoleted like the sisters of Mercedes Benz 0303,0305's,MAN 16.200,SL200's,SL202's,22.240's,SG230 and SG240's etc from year 1986 to 1990
I have done all the all excel table now up to you guys provide some nice photos for me so see these MAN buses website coming soon and every photo will taken credit to the owner and i will put your name on list here for example of CTB 612 and 670 in 1991 which credit to Ferrymead Park Trust i don't mind if if they are in B & W or color photos all photos will be greatful thanks your time

you send the photos to at davideharrisnz2@yahoo.co.nz or dharris1@clear.net.nz and please subject MAN SL202's photos

Thanks guys
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I am looking for photos of Auckland Man SL202 #1740 if anyone has some...
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Hi There,

You can find 1740 out at TAVERNER BUSES South Auckland.

1690 was at Swanson for parts and then it was scrapped from there.
1690 Was originally a Wiri Depot Bus and was the only one with the racing car steering wheel in it.
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Mercman wrote:Hi There,

You can find 1740 out at TAVERNER BUSES South Auckland.
Yup, been there.... That's why I am looking for older photos of it..... :)
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the ARA MAN Sl202s number 1689-1729 were actully built by coachwork int at their Takanini plant in AUCKLAND not Palmerston North.
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