The superb 1/43 Hachette 1957 Berliet TLR 10R recovery & service bus, operated by "Atris" in France c.1957.

These vehicles were sent out to vehicles in need of assistance or recovery, but also had the capacity to carry passengers.

The back of the bus opens to reveal 6 spare bus tyres.

The bus has a plastic body & diecast metal base, & measures just under 7" (175mm) in length.

Although it doesn't say on the model or packaging, I'm pretty certain that this model is made by IXO for Hachette.

It is presented in a vac-form shell & plain card box, & is new, mint & boxed.