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1953 ECO2/1R Comet 90 Reg. RWE 101 Chassis No. 534113 7
Engine: Leyland O.350 5.8 Ltr 90 hp Diesel Gearbox: Leyland 4 speed manual RWE 101 was first registered by Sheffield Corporation Transport and used as a recovery vehicle but also to carry temporary bus and tram stops for the large football matches held at the Bramall Lane and Hillsborough grounds in the city. It also used to visit Leyland on many occasions to collect and return engines for reconditioning. The Comet passed to South Yorkshire Transport , who replaced original body with one built by their apprentices in 1985. The vehicle then passed to the First Group who put it on permanent display at Sheffield Bus Museum. The present owners purchased the vehicle in 2000, gradually restoring it whilst maintaining it in roadworthy condition.
Entered by Mr. T. Ellin of Sheffield.
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