Illustrated History for HPN79D


Chassis: FLF6G 231146 Body: ECW 15478 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6L? Configuration: H38/32F, H10/16F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 6/2024

Last updated : June 25th 2024 (brought up-to-date)

3/2016 - current Unknown owner in the U.K. (for further preservation). Noted at Winkleigh, 6/2024
2/2006 - 3/2016
Chris Brown, Worthen (for further preservation)
11/2003 - 2/2006 Andy Horrocks, Brockton (for further preservation)
11/1996 - 11/2003 Peter Burton, Brighton (for preservation)
8/1981 - 11/1996 Top Deck Travel, Horsell Common. Named "Freckle". Moved to Earls Court, 1/1996
12/1977 - 8/1981 Thames Valley & Aldershot (Alder Valley) 679. National red livery
1/1969 - 12/1977 Southdown Motor Services Ltd. 2079. National green livery, 10/1972
6/1966 - 1/1969 Brighton, Hove & District 79. Delivered in red and cream livery


HPN79D in 2024
Photo : Dan Shears
HPN79D in 1998

Photo : Rob Sly

Photo : Frans Angevaare

Photo : W H Photographic

Photo : Dale Tringham

Photo : Dale Tringham

   If you can correct or enhance the history of the vehicle or claim copyright on an unclaimed photo on this page please email rob@robsly.com and I will be only too happy to incorporate your comments.  

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