AHU803 - technical info

Bristol 'J'

Manufacturer Bristol Tramways and Carriage Co.
Vehicle type: Originally JJW; J5G from 1947
Chassis No: J.134
Registration No: AHU803
Date of first registration: April 1934
Fleet no: 749
2355 (from February 1947, when new Gardner 5LW diesel engine fitted)
Body manufacturer: Bristol Tramways and Carriage Co.
Body No:  
Body type: C26F (what does this code mean?)

Modified to seat 34

Second body date: October 1941
New body type: B35R Bristol Tramways and Carriage Co. (by June 1947)
Original operator: Bristol Tramways and Carriage Co.
Withdrawn: May 1958
Subsequent use: Equipment carrier May 1958 to December 1958
Subsequent owners: J Miller (dealer), Pensford, Bristol, December 1958
Nailsworth Boys' Club, Rockness Hill, Nailsworth, Glos.  September 1959.
Bristol Vintage Bus Group, June 1978
Details: Started life as a coach in the dark blue, white and black livery. During the Second World War the white areas were painted grey and white wing markings were added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

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