Illustrated History for JWV272W

Reregistered HSV673, JWV272W


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2886 Body: ECW Engine: Leyland O680 - Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F, H43/33F
Status: Independent     Last Reported: 12/2024

Last updated : December 15th 2024 (brought up-to-date)

8/2024 - current
Portsmouth City Coaches, Emsworth (for further preservation)
7/2020 - 8/2024
Dan Shears, Winkleigh (for preservation)
2/2020 - 7/2020
Seaford & District, Seaford
1/2011 - 2/2020 Nostalgiabus (School Bus Company), Kingston Bagpuize. Altered to H43/33F, ?/201?
2/2009 - 1/2011 Phil Blair, Southampton (for preservation)
9/2007 - 2/2009 Shoreline Coaches, Bournemouth
8/2006 - 9/2007 Woottens Luxury Travel, Chesham W47. Extensively restored and repainted in NBC green livery, 12/2006. Reregistered JWV272W, c5/2007
7/2000 - 8/2006 Taylor, Aylesbury. Reregistered HSV673, by 11/2004
4/2000 - 7/2000 Stephenson, Rochford (dealer)
1/1986 - 4/2000 Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company Ltd. 272. Re-engined with the Gardner 6LXB from TPN100S, 6/1993. Repainted in Jade green and cream livery, by 9/1996. Withdrawn 7/1999. Reinstated, 9/1999. Withdrawn 2/2000
4/1981 - 1/1986 Southdown Motor Services Ltd. 272
JWV272W in 2019
Photo : David Grimstone
JWV272W with Woottens

Photo : Eamonn Kentell

JWV272W with Taylor

Photo : Adam Floyd

JWV272W in Brighton & Hove "jade" livery

Photo : Modelstone Bus Club

JWV272W in Brighton & Hove livery

Photo : Dave Beardmore

JWV272W in NBC green livery

Photo : Busspotter




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