Illustrated History for PRN79K


Chassis: VRL/LH/155 Body: ECW 19854 Series 2 Engine: Leyland O680 Configuration: CH42/18CT
Status: Scrapped     Last Reported: 10/2009

Last updated : January 25th 2020 (brought up-to-date)

4/2009 Hardwick, Carlton (dealer for scrap). Finally scrapped, 10/2009
4/2009 - 4/2009 Les Scott, Southport (preservationist for spares)
5/1999 - 4/2009 Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust (for further preservation)
3/1998 - 5/1999 Cherry & Forrest, Bootle (for further preservation). Derelict, by 5/99
c3/1997 - 3/1998 Ashley Wakelin, Nuneaton (for preservation)
2/1982 - ?/1997 Cleanacres, Andoversford (non-PCV). Used on trade stand at Stoneleigh Royal Show, 7/93
10/1977 - 2/1982 Duvet Supply Company, London W4 (non-PCV). Converted into a hospitality vehicle, ??/7?
7/1977 - 10/1977
Margo, Streatham
4/1974 - 7/1977 National Travel (North West) Ltd. 79
?/1972 - 4/1974 Standerwick 79. Only VRL delivered new in NBC white coach livery
PRN79K almost completely scrapped in 2009
Photo : Paul Emery
PRN79K under tow for scrapping

Photo : Geoff Meek

PRN79K under tow for scrapping

Photo : Geoff Meek

PRN79K in preservation

Photo : Ian Simpson

PRN79K with Cleanacres

Photo : Dave Mant

PRN79K in National white coach livery

Photo : BVRES Collection

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