Karosa LC 735


Karosa LC 735 is a long-distance coach produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic from 1983 to 1991. It was succeeded by Karosa LC 736 in 1991.

Construction features

The Karosa LC 735 is a model of Karosa 700 series. The LC 735 is a modified version of the inter city bus models C 734 and C 735. The body is semi-self-supporting with frame and the engine with manual gearbox behind the rear axle. Only the rear axle is powered. The front axle is independent, while the rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are two doors.
The front doors are hinged, while the rear doors are single and usually serve only as an emergency exit. Comfortable adjustable leather seats are provided for passengers, distributed in 2 + 2 across a central aisle. The seats are raised from the aisle height to provide a luggage compartment below, between the axles. The luggage compartment has a volume of 5 m³. Above the seats are fitted mesh shelves for passenger hand luggage. Near the front door is often placed a folding seat for a tour guide. The driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

In the year 1983 started serial production, which continued until 1991.
Currently, number of Karosa LC 735 buses is decreasing, due to high age of buses.

Historical vehicles

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