These buses are thought to be dual door, 31 seater New Zealand Motor Bodies (NZMB) 'Steelbilt' bodies built between 1945 and 1948. The photographer is unknown, but the image was likely taken on behalf of Omnibus Manager Reg Crutchley.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1945 to 1948

This image from the Manawatu Times depicts a Leyland OPS3/1 nine or ten seater bus with New Zealand Motor Bodies (NZMB) B37D body. The bodywork has been rebuilt in this example, with rubberised windows and sliding vents, replacing the original win...

Creator:      'The Times', Palmerston North
Date:          1958