Illustrated History for JWV273W

Reregistered WJI2849, JWV273W


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2887 Body: ECW 24675 Series 2 Engine: Leyland O680 -  Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Independent     Last Reported: 8/2006

Last updated : September 2nd 2006 (brought up-to-date)

4/2000 - current Opperman (Wootten), Chesham. Reregistered WJI2849, by 12/2000. Extensively refurbished during 2002. Reregistered JWV273W, 3/2006
4/2000 - 4/2000 Stephenson, Rochford (dealer). Loaned to Ward, Alresford, 4/2000
?/1986 - 4/2000 Brighton & Hove Bus & Coach Company Ltd. 273. Re-engined with Gardner 6LXB from a Southdown VR, 11/92. Repainted in revised cream and red livery, by 12/96. Withdrawn 2/2000
4/1981 - ?/1986 Southdown Motor Services Ltd. 273

Photo : Michael Wootten

Photo : Michael Wootten

Photo : Rob Sly

Photo : Busspotter

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