Tax disc for Duncan MacLennan's bus (DST 358)

A tax disc for the 14 seat Austin bus (DST 358) which Duncan MacLennan (Senior) operated on his service from Shieldaig to Strathcarron - a service on which Mr. MacLennan held the contract to carry the Royal Mail. In 1948 he bought the Austin which had a body equipped with large rear doors to accommodate the mail and general goods. Four months road tax for 4 pounds 8 shillings (£4.40). Note the seating capacity is quoted on beneath the price.