Leyland Buses in Israel

This book is the first ever written on the subject of Leyland buses in Israel. It tells the story of the company's decades-long partnership with the state of Israel, where they were first introduced in the fifties and phased out in the late eighties. A few escaped the cutter's torch and are kept in mint condition in Egged's Heritage Center in Holon.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2021
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

This remarkable book, the first ever written on the subject of Leyland buses in Israel, delves into the captivating story of the company's enduring partnership with the state of Israel. Introduced on a grand scale in the 1950s, these iconic Leylands played a pivotal role in shaping the transportation landscape of the country for decades. However, their journey in Israel came to an end in the late 1980s, when they were phased out and eventually retired, making way for modern German bus models manufactured by Daimler Benz and MAN. While some of these buses found their way abroad, to developing countries where they continue to ply their trade today, the majority met a quiet end, being scrapped and broken up. Fortunately, a handful managed to escape the fate of the cutter's torch and are now preserved in mint condition at Egged's Heritage Center in Holon. These preserved Leylands serve as a testament to the exceptional durability and reliability that made them the most dependable buses to have ever operated in Israel. For countless Israelis who have vivid memories of these iconic vehicles traversing the streets of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, they offer a nostalgic opportunity to relive a cherished ride on the venerable Tiger. This book serves as a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable Leyland bus, a symbol of power, all-terrain capability, and enduring British engineering.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 165 x 232 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398105744