Illustrated History for GGM431D (VRL Prototype)

Chassis: VRX-1 Body: ECW Engine: Gardner 6LX Configuration: H45/35F
Status: Scrapped     Last Reported: 3/1991

Last updated : August 7th 2024 (brought up-to-date)

3/1991  PVS, Carlton (dealer for scrap)
11/1990 - 3/1991
 Jones, Rotherham. Not used in service
11/1989 - 11/1990
 Northern Bus Company, North Anston 545. Not used in service
12/1986 - 11/1989
 Carter, Colchester. Not used in service
9/1973 - 12/1986
 Osborne & Sons, Tollesbury 29
9/1973 - 9/1973Ensign, Grays (dealer)
9/1973 - 9/1973Norths, Sherburn in Elmet (dealer)
5/1970 - 9/1973Bristol Omnibus Company C5000. To service 9/1970. Withdrawn 9/1973
6/1966 - 5/1970Bristol Commercial Vehicles. Prototype Bristol VRT. Exhibited at 1966 Commercial Motor Show. Loaned to Central S.M.T. Company Ltd. BN331, 1/1967 to ?/1970
GGM431D in 1991
Photo : Laurence Knight 		GGM431D in 1980
Photo : Stephen Dowle 		GGM431D in 1974
Photo : Terry Walker
GGM431D in 1972
Photo : Mike Walker		GGM431D with Central S.M.T.
Photo : Tim Roberts

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