Restoration of an ORIginal ANSETT Pioneer MC 9 amost complete !

A group of interested volunteers have banded together to fully restore an historic Ansett Pioneer MC9 Tourist coach that was located late 2003 at the back of an industrial area in Windsor NSW.

This vehicle, lying idle for over 9 years, is believed to be the last MC9 in Australia suitable for restoration.Restoration commenced in early 2004 with completion hopefully towards the end of 2005.

A formidable team led by Mike & Matt has already given well over 300 man-hours to this restoration with many other people keen to assist this great project. New members with expertise from all fields are always welcome.

Photos courtesy of Hawkesbury Gazette.


   
       
    coach interior restoration team member Mathew captains cockpit    
   

So as to capture the past era and yet provide modern facilities for the present day, an integral part of the interior refurbishment, will be the standard of excellence, new innovations, grandeur and comfort, all to be integrated using a tasteful combination of old and new. Seating will be reduced to provide more leg room

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    first start top up lots of hard work! - want to help? how we found it    
   
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When fully restored, this vehicle will operate specialist tours as requested with a highlight being a trip around Australia so that families may once again experience the standards of travel of a by gone era. At the end of its operational life it is proposed to donate this vehicle to a suitable Canberra Museum

   
       
    Team members Arron & Warrick courtesy step washroom    
   

Projects of this nature are only made possible through the support of companies; organisations and individuals who so generously donate their time and much needed equipment to ensure these ventures become a reality.

Nostalgic gratefully acknowledges and places on record the support we have received from the following …..

   
       
             
             
   
PO Box 1170, Chatswood NSW 2067 Phone 9966 9920 Fax 9966 9921 web www.nostalgic.com.au
Co-ordinator Mike Mobile 0412 555 777 email nostalgic@optusnet.com.au