Illustrated History for VDV117S

Reregistered 69788


Chassis: VRT/SL3/1060 Body: ECW 22760 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Non-PCV     Last Reported: 6/2024

Last updated : July 1st 2024 (brought up-to-date)

9/2021 - current
Charlie Burns, Nuneaton (as a caravan). Acquired in semi converted state and completed. For sale, 6/2024
c11/2014 - 9/2021Andy O'Sullivan, Nuneaton (non-PCV). Undergoing conversion for use as a mobile home, 5/2020
6/2009 - ?/2014 Simon Munden, Bristol (dealer)
3/2009 - 6/2009 Terence le Maitre, Castel, Guernsey (dealer)
9/2007 - 3/2009 Universal Limos, St Martins, Guernsey. Reregistered 69788 locally
c8/2005 - 9/2007 Tees Valley Luxury Coaches, Middlesbrough. Yellow school bus livery, by 5/2006
by 9/2003 - ?/2005 Stephenson, Easingwold. Fleet livery, by 5/2005
c7/2003 - ?/2003 Continental Coaches, Eston
6/2003 - ?/2003 ?, ? (dealer)
3/1999 - 6/2003 First Western National Buses Ltd. 1117. Withdrawn 6/2003
1/1983 - 3/1999 Western National Ltd. 1117
1/1978 - 1/1983 Western National Omnibus Company Ltd. 1117. Delivered in black overall advert for John Hill Electrical








VDV117S in 2023
Photo : Red State
VDV117S in 2017
Photo : Andy O'Sullivan
VDV117S in 2008
Photo : John Hammond
VDV117S in 2005

Photo : Bristol Passenger

VDV117S in 2003

Photo : Martin Brigham

VDV117S in 2000

Photo : Ian Kirby

VDV117S in 1993

Photo : Ian Hardie

VDV117S in 1987

Photo : Terry Partridge

VDV117S in NBC green livery

Photo : Kelvin Amos

VDV117S in John Hill advertising livery

Photo : Peter Horrex Collection

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