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Ikarus Lux General Data
| Manufacturer | Ikarus (Budapest, Hungary) |
| Year of Production | 1971 |
| Type of bodywork/Model | Ikarus Lux |
| Nickname | Bus with tale, Cigar |
| Characterization | The period of Ikarus started on the Roads of Estonia in the 60-ies. Middle and older generations remember fervently the Ikarus LUX with the "tale" which is acknowledged for the top product of the bus construction of that time. Ikarus buses were significantly more comfortable and economical, with softer suspension and more reliable than earlier buses of USSR. |
| Speciality |
Engine is located in the projection on the back of the bus and it gives to it very unique and distinct outlook. |
| Technical indicators |
Diesel engine with 5 gears gear-box, 145 horsepower, |
History and Owners of Ikarus Lux
| 1971 |
Russia | No data. |
| 1980-ies |
Collective farm of Viru-Nigula |
Bus was mainly used for transporting people from town to work in the country, and for taking the local people on tours etc. After the engine broke down, it was put for demolition line. |
| 1990-ies |
Koit Kerem (Rakvere) |
Koit Kerem with Rein Vichmann and other friends who are interested from old technology are maintaining the bus and start to renovate it. |
| Summer 2006 |
AS SEBE |
Renovation continues. |
Renovation of Ikarus Lux
| Renovation time |
Body and cabin works in autumn 2006 - summer 2009, engine and energy system in the year 2010. |
| Working hours | Over 3000 working hours (by the beginning of 2010). |
| Goal | To restore as much as possible of the original outlook. |
| Experts | Handymen of Võru department Avo Kall (body works), Robert Kuusik and Kalvar Kungus under the supervision of Indrek Lepa. |
| After renovation | It is in plan to apply for the black heritage number plate. |
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