P39
1952 Tiger PS2/13A Reg. EHL 336 Chassis No. 515268 Engine: Leyland O.600 9.8 Ltr 125hp DieselGearbox: Leyland 4 speed manual Body: 1952 Roe 37-seat S/D Coach (Ash frame with steel panelling) This vehicle was a very late half-cab vehicle delivered to West Riding at a time when underfloor designs were becoming more popular. It is additionally unusual in being to 30 ft long by 8 ft wide dimensions. The bus served with West Riding until the late 1960's when it was withdrawn from service. During its second life in preservation, it has passed through many hands before being purchased by current owner two years ago.
Entered by Mr. R. Burdett of Long Eaton.
P26
1969 Panther PSUR/1A Reg. ENU 93 H Chassis No. L24371 Engine: Leyland O.680 11.1 Ltr 180hp DieselGearbox: Leyland 4 speed semiautomatic Body: 1969 Northern Counties 49-seat S/D Bus (Steel frame with aluminium panelling) Chesterfield Corporation bought 10 Leyland Panthers which entered service in September 1969 and this vehicle is one of that batch. The vehicle continued in service with Chesterfield Corporation until 1980 when it was transferred to the training fleet. Little is known of the history of the vehicle between the sale by Chesterfield Corporation in 1989 and its purchase for preservation in 2005. The bodywork has only required minor attention before it was repainted into Chesterfield Corporation livery.
Entered by Mr. L. Roddis of Chesterfield, Derbys.
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