Corgi 1/76 AEC Q Double Deck Birmingham Corporation (OM45711)

Built by AEC by it's Southall works, the first Q-Type double decker made its apperance in October 1932. Designed by John Rackman, the Q-Type is remembered as one of the most remarkably advanced bus designs of its era. Only twenty three double deck Q's were built, with the majority being bodied by Metro Cammell at a price tag of 1,225. AHX 63 was the prototype AEC Q and was delivered to Birmingham in 1933 although still owned by AEC and retaining the AEC bullseye. It worked as a demonstrator until 1934 and was not puchased by Birmingham until 1935.