Illustrated History for TFN985T

Reregistered TIL8158


Chassis: VRT/SL3/1560 Body: Willowbrook 77691 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Dealer     Last Reported: 7/2007

Last updated : August 3rd 2007 (brought up-to-date)

c5/2007 - current PVS, Carlton (dealer)
10/2005 - ?/2007 Bristol VR Enthusiasts' Society, Lightwater (for further preservation)
8/2005 - 10/2005 Terry Partridge, Saltash (for further preservation)
6/2005 - 8/2005 Kelvin & Josh Mann, Godalming (for preservation)
11/2000 - 6/2005 Brijan Coaches (Bri-Jan), Bishops Waltham 58. Reregistered TIL8158, 2/2001. Solent Blue Line livery, by 7/2001
2/2000 - 11/2000 Simon Munden, Bristol (dealer)
3/1998 - 2/2000 The Original London Sightseeing Tour Ltd. (Arriva Presenting London) BW85
12/1997 - 3/1998 The Original Sightseeing Tour Ltd. (The Original London Sightseeing Tour) BW85
4/1994 - 12/1997 London Coaches Ltd. BW85. Remained closed-top
10/1993 - 4/1994 South Coast Buses Ltd. 7985
8/1978 - 10/1993 East Kent Road Car Company Ltd. 7985. Withdrawn 10/93

Photo : Josh Mann

Photo : N Clark

Photo : Mark Pitman

Photo : BVRES Collection

Photo : Ian Hardie

 

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