Bristol Commercial Vehicles Enthusiasts

Last updated : April 20th 2008 (OEF74K updated)

Bristols Available for Purchase

April 2008 ***Price reduced***

Jason Lupton has had this ex-Hartlepool RELL 74 (OEF74K) since withdrawal soon after Stagecoach took over the operation. It needs plenty of work but the Leyland O680 engine has been rebuilt and it is in an unusual allover advert for a local electrical superstore. It is recommended that the buyer tows it away as it hasn't been on the road for a long time. Jason is looking for £600 for it - if you are interested please contact Jason at jason_lupton2002@yahoo.co.uk

January 2008

Here's a rare opportunity to acquire what is believed to have been the very last chassis out of the Bristol factory (this may not be strictly true, but it was certainly amongst the last). The vehicle in question is former Ipswich B21 (B115LDX) which has been used almost daily for the past 18 months on school runs by Galloway of Mendlesham. Bodily it is in very good condition, but there is some chassis corrosion and the TL11 engine is near the end of its life. Galloway are open to offers on the vehicle, perhaps in the region of £1000 - if you are genuinely interested in finding this unusual bus a good home please contact John Miles

January 2008

Former Bristol Omnibus 5065 (MOU739R) has been withdrawn by Black & White Motorways and is now for sale. It is said to be in excellent condition except that it has blown its engine and is stored indoors. They want £1000 for it and if you are interested then please contact evebailey@ntlworld.com

October 2007

This is an opportunity to acquire a rare (unique in the UK) pre-production Leyland 510-engined VR, former Southdown 583 (GNJ583N). It is currently in the safe hands of Neil Halliday, but it needs to find a good home where it can receive the care and attention it deserves. Neil will part with it for £850 - please call him on 07720 387244 or email nhys05554@blueyonder.co.uk

September 2007

This extraordinary survivor in the US has not been reported for 28 years, but has now appeared for sale in Ballard, Washington state. It is former Midland General 505 (445SNU) and you can view the advert here

July 2007

Tony Brown is having a clear-out of saloons, due to a change of direction and has all of the following available:

Registration Model Original Owner Condition
253KTA MW6G Royal Blue No MoT, but roadworthy
617DDV MW6G Royal Blue 12-month MoT
HFM561D MW6G Crosville No MoT
YBD201 MW5G United Counties Requires restoration
N/A MW6G N/A Spares only
271KTA SUL4A Western National Complete - requires engine change (supplied)

Offers are welcome on all of these. Contact 07776 324039 to discuss. These will only be sold if the right price has been offered and to the right person - no timewasters - visits will not be allowed until discussions have taken place, subject to approval.

August 2006

Focus Coaches of Preston have former Hants & Dorset dual-purpose RELL6G (UEL564J) for sale. It runs well and will cruise at 55mph. The seats and interior are straight and just need a good clean, although the bodywork does need some attention. Although the owner, Darren Critchley, is an enthusiast he requests no time wasters please - if you are interested please contact Darren at info@focuscoaches.co.uk 

April 2005 (Now sold)

A rather special VR is former Northampton Alexander-bodied PBD40R which is in excellent running order and is fully kitted out as a playbus. This is a ready-to-run project just waiting to go. This VR has been lovingly cared for over the past five years and if you have a need for a playbus give Jessica Christie-Miller a call on 0208 968 0818 (home) or 07957 639015 (mobile) or email her husband James at james.christiemiller@ricochet.co.uk

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