The Leyland Royal Tiger was a rear-engined

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chassis manufactured by Leyland between 1982 and 1987. It was intended to counter the offerings of foreign competitors such as the

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bodied DAF,

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and

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touring coaches, but was not particularly successful, with only between 160 and 170 built. The majority (around 60%) were built as integral vehicles by Leyland themselves, in which case they were named Leyland Royal Tiger Doyen. Earlier examples were built at Leyland's

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subsidiary in

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. Production later moved to

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. The remainder of the underframes were given

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bodywork. The Royal Tiger was fitted with Leyland's TL11 engine or in some cases the

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L10. Following the takeover of Leyland by

, the Royal Tiger ceased production in 1987. National Travel East operated the largest number of Royal Tigers with eleven whilst their successor, Ridings Travel, operated the largest number of Doyens, taking eight in 1988.West Riding Doyens
Only a few Royal Tigers have survived, including E50TYG at the

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References

*Millar, Alan (1992) ''Bus & Coach Recognition''

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