For any fans of Thatcher

[Saint in Paradise]

The armoured bus it is believed she sometimes used is up for sale.

 

 

The 18-tonne, bomb-proof vehicle was built in 1983 and is believed to have been used during the Iron Lady's tour Northern Ireland tour.

 

Current owner, military vehicle dealer Nick Mead, wants £25,000 for the bus and plans to list it on eBay.

 

"It's a unique piece of social and political history," Mr Mead said.

 

"It's still in working order and, although it's not exactly looking its best these days, someone who wanted to would be able to restore it to a

good standard pretty easily.

 

"I bought it in 2012 because it was a fascinating vehicle but it's big, ugly and it's in the way now so I'm keen to send it to a good home.

Given the American fascination with Maggie Thatcher, it may sell well over there but I'd prefer for it to stay in the UK.

 

The windows are made of 50mm thick, bullet-proof glass

 

The 60cm thick, honeycomb macrolite floor is capable of withstanding a landmine blast

 

It is powered by a 12-litre, supercharged V12 Rolls Royce diesel engine that can propel the coach to a top speed of 130km/h.

 

 

 

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/margaret-thatchers-armoured-bus-up-for-sale-31926

 

 

I was going to post this in the Motoring Forum but the other day when I posted a story about the famous cricketer Mr R.Benaud

in General Sports it was deleted and a similar thread to mine was to be found in the Lounge.

Perhaps it is time to obtain some completely new moderators?