• Leyland Daf has won its largest order to date
2nd February 1989, Page 15
2nd February 1989
Page 15
Page 15, 2nd February 1989
— • Leyland Daf has won its largest order to date
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for the Comet truck which was developed for Third World markets, The Crown Agents have ordered 223 chassis and spare parts, worth about ,26 million. The Comets are destined for Tanzania, where they will he fitted with truck and bus bodies at Leyland Daf's Dar es Salaam factory. Some will be exported complete with Edbro tipping gear.
Leyland Daf says that around 2,000 Comets have now been sold. "Our success with the Comet has proven our approach with a dedicated vehicle," says the company.
The latest order will bring the number of Comets operating in Tanzania to 400, making that country the biggest customer for the vehicle.