Seaburn Historic Vehicle Display Entrants, August 2007 vehicle photo index year make and model exhibitor history identity (if available) Atkinson Alpha with North-East Bus Gardner 6HLW engine 1 WBR 248 1964 Preservation Trust of The vehicle was new to the commission of Sunderland Corporation; it and Marshall 48-seat passed to NEBPT for preservation, and is in regular use. Sunderland single-deck body. with North -East Bus SCN This Tyne and Wear standard Leyland Atlantean entered service based at 2 1978 Alexander 86-seat Preservation Trust of South Shields, and passed to South Shields Busways after deregulation in 268S double-deck bodywork. Sunderland 1986. It is preserved in the livery of South Shields Busways. North-East Bus RCU FE30AGR with Alexander This was one of the last Tyne and Wear PTE standards, built to dual-door 3 1977 Preservation Trust of 838S 83-seat double-deck configuration and later converted. Sunderland body.

OXC Colin Ellenden of 4 1973 Saab 96 V4 None given. 488M South Shields Seddon chassis with AEC Philip Thornes of This is an unusual combination of chassis, engine and bodywork preserved 5 VHO 200 1959 engine, with Harrington Selby by a current operator of PCV's. Wayfarer IV coachwork. This vehi cle began life with a Duple coach body; the current one is more Albion Valkyrie CX13 recent and was transferred from a 1950 coach in 1957. It originally worked chassis with Burlingham HS Transport 6 DYG 53 1940 for South Yorkshire Motors in Pontefract. It entered preservation in 1969; 33-seat half-cab coach Collection of Leeds it has been rallied since then but for a period during which the body body. framework was renovated. It performs reliably on long-distance runs and achieves 40 mph and 12 to 14 mpg. AEC Regent III based Paul Pearson of 7 CU 5705 1951 Merryweather pump New to South Shields Fire Brigade. Chester-le-Street escape vehicle Austin K8 with 14 seater Keith Kitching of The coach was originally owned by Scott's Greys and was restored by the 8 RHN 548 1952 Plaxton Venturer coach late Dick Sillito in the 80's. It was an exhibit in the 1952 Comm ercial Motor Scarborough body. Show. John Ward of First registered March 1938 in Bradford, when new at a price of £195. 9 CKU 136 1938 Austin Ten Cambridge Bought by present owner in 1996. The car covers about 1000 miles per Gateshead year. It has a 10 hp side-valve engine, and a top speed of 55 mph. JW Purvis of 10 RSL 438 1952 Beford OLBC tanker The vehicle was rebuilt as a tanker over a period of 5 years. It is of a type Houghton-le-Spring the owner drove in the late fifties and sixties. G274 Mike Downie of 11 1989 BMW 635 CSi Highline Last year of 6-Series 13-year production. 166,000 miles, original Royal GSM Consett Blue Metallic with White Leather and in everyday use.

12 JNP 590C 1965 Albion Nimbus Alan Dixon of Stanley The current owners are solely responsible for this bus which spent its working life on the Channel Island of Guernsey. New to Tyne and Wear PTE in 1981; it passed to Busways in 1986. It Leyland Atlantean AN68 Treble-one worked first at City Busways from Byker then most of its time at Slatyford 13 EJR 111W 1981 with Alexander double- Preservation Group of on fastline services . It had brief spells on Magicbus and at Sunderland and deck body. Newcastle upon Tyne ended up at Stagecoach Transit from where it was bought by the Treble- one Group in 2004. This is its first season of rallies. Rolls Royce Silver Cloud Grahame McDonald of 14 GSL 964 1962 A previous owner was the Duke of Rutland. This was the very last Rolls- III four-door saloon. Sunderland Royce produced in 1962. Midland R ed (BMMO) S15 Roger Burdett of Long This in -house produced bus was used by Midland Red on long -distance 15 5056 HA 1962 stage-carriage work, and for coach relief at week-ends. The model was single-deck bus Eaton also tried by Northern General but the idea was not pursued. ADN Morris Oxford four -door Eddie and Marian 16 1964 None given. 761B saloon Hartley of Skelton John Shaw of 17 UFJ 292 1957 Guy Arab IV 6LW Massey New to Exeter city, it was bought by Shaw Bros in 1971. It was sold to Spennymoor United when company sold out.

18 RUE 479F 1968 Rover 2000 auto W Ibbetson of Stanley The vehicle has covered 119 000 miles and gone through six owners since new. Stuart MacDonald of This car won the "Champion of Champions" award at Glamis Castle, 19 KUA 11 1948 Riley RMA Bishop Auckland Scotland, in 2006. It was acquired by the present owner in 2007. C Watson of 20 GSV 432 1956 Rover P4 90 None given. Newbiggin by the Sea The vehicle was acquired in p oor condition by the present owner in 1992, Richard Wallace of 21 GAN 833J 1971 Morris Minor - GPO van with many GPO fittings lacking. It has taken five years to restore to as Sunderland near GPO-spec as possible. It has been winner at numerous shows since 1999. M and A Sidney of 22 XBR 644V 1980 Morris Marina van Bought new 1980, sold 2000 and repurchased for restoration 2004. Has Washington recently won several prizes. Dave Wray of Spent first 39 years of life in south west Wales. Brought to north east in 23 CTH 752C 1965 Morris Minor Newcastle upon Tyne 2004 and fully restored, as a rolling restoration, over next 2 years. Ron Taylor of 24 SDE 982 1954 Riley RME None given. Newcastle-upon-Tyne UCU WH Hayes of 25 1982 Bedford 250 CF None given. 491Y Thornaby GWA DW Hayes of 26 1970 Ford Transit None given. 841J Thornaby DW Hayes of 27 CYY 427C 1965 Bedford RL 4 x 4 None given. Thornaby Neil Tonks of The Mayflower's engine, introduced in 1949, is 1.247 litre side valve unit 28 NXB 390 1953 Triumph Mayflower with alloy head. The gearbox and rear axle are the same as the Standard Middlesborough Vanguard. WNL Supplied new to Economic Bus Services of Whitburn where it spent its 259A ( AEC Reliance with Plaxton Robin Hawdon of entire service life, and was driven by my uncle. Sold to a Tyneside Jazz 29 1962 band where the original registration was unfortunately sold. Then ex8031 Highway B55F Bodywork Gainsborough purchased by Alan and John Purvis of Seaburn for preservation. Purchased PT) by the present owners in 2006 after having been laid up for ten years Janet Ross of Chester - 30 KKX 981L 1972 Opel Manta None given. le-Street Kevin Ainsley of 31 390 BXP 1961 Ford Consul mk 2 None given. Spennymoor BTW Steven Ainsley of 32 1964 Vauxhall Victor FB None given. 323B Spennymoor Austin 10/9 tourer wit h PG Wilson of 33 FS 5646 1932 First registered in Edinburgh to a doctor. Restored by the current owner Dickey seat Newcastle upon Tyne between 1970 and 1975. Bob Buyers of 34 FL 6176 1927 Morris Oxford 3/4 coupé None given. Newcastle upon Tyne YGR Denis Camsey of 35 1978 Triumph Dolomite The vehicle has been in the possession of the current owner for three 197R Sunderland years. It is now up for sale! South Shields Pres Daimler CCG6 with Roe Group (c/o Gary The bus appeared in the 1964 Earls Court Motor Show. It is a hybrid of 36 LCU 112 1964 Daimler chassis and Guy driveline with Gardner engine. It has appeared in double-deck body. Sinclair) of South a Tesco advert. Shields with Plaxton South Shields Pres single-deck body in the Group (c/o Gary This bus made an appearance at the 1994 Bus and Coach Show. It was 37 L749 VNL 1994 new to South Shields Busways in Economic livery. It attended Showbus in livery of South Shields Sinclair) of South 2006 as well as several other rallies. It is about to go into preservation. Corporation Transport. Shields GNC John Smith of South The vehicle was bought in 1996, stripped and then rebuilt, resprayed to 38 1974 Ford Granada mk 1 coupé 129N Shields zebran red. Garry Lennon of 39 OAT 536V 1979 Leyland Leopard coach. None given. Houghton-le-Spring M Burke of West 40 RGF 231P 1976 Bristol LHS The vehicle was new to Epsom Coaches. It was acquired by the current Auckland owner in 2003. Bristol LHS6L with Aycliffe Bus This bus was new to Southern Vectis for service on the Isle of Wight. It NDL was acquired by United in 1977 for use on experimental Flexibus services 41 1969 Marshall single-deck bus Preservation Society 769G in the Ripon area. Then in 1981 it was used in Newton Aycliffe on the body. of Newton Aycliffe Newtonian 79 town service, before the Road Ranger minibus era. GHO Janet Ross of Chester - 42 1972 Volkswagen None given. 462K le-Street S Johnston of 43 VVK 53G 1969 Austin Morris JU250 Ex RN shore patrol bus, used by naval provost. Darlington Gifford Transport New in 1975 to Edinburgh Corporation Transport as a 49 seat coach. GSX Bedford YRT with Converted after a year to a 53 seat bus. Sold on after only 7 years in 44 1975 Group (c/o Robert 121N Alexander Y-type body. service. Purchased in 2002 for preservation and restored to Lothian Region Carlyle) of Dalkeith Transport's madder and white bus livery. Alan Ellis of Newcastle 45 LBY 807D 1966 Hilman Super Minx None given. upon Tyne Alan Hutchinson of 46 VTY 37 1963 Morris Mini Pickup None given. Bishop Auckland

HJ Williams of The vehicle was purchased new from Barry Williams' Wolviston Road 47 A334 EAJ 1983 Triumph Acclaim L saloon Billingham Garage, Billingham, and owned by the same family for 24 years. This bus was one of fifty AEC -Park Royal front entrance Routemasters that were new to the Northern General Transport Company, fitted with Leyland 0.600 engines. It was originally registered RCN 699 and worked from AEC/Park Royal Ken Rodham of Consett garage. On withdrawal by Northern, it passed to Stevenson's of 48 PCN 762 1964 Routemaster Washington Uttoxeter, then to Stagecoach for use on Magicbus routes in Glasgow, reregistered as EDS 508B, and by then powered by an AEC engine. On withdrawal by Stagecoach, the bus passed to the Go-Ahead Northern Bus Enthusiasts' Association, in the care of staff at Percy Main garage. It was eventually acquired by the late Chris Moyes OBE for continued preservation and given registration mark PCN 762. This bus was the first Leyland -engined Bristol RE to be delivered to a non - Bristol RESL6L with Phil Logie of North Tilling operator. It was sold by Busways in 1977 for service with a 49 ECU 201E 1967 Eastern Coachworks body Shields succession of further operators before reacquisition 1988. It has been preserved since 1998. Alan Hutchinson of 50 VTY 37 1963 Morris Mini Pickup None given. Evenwood Bedford YRQ with Plaxton Peter Elliott of Bishop The coach was new to National Travel South East. Then it worked for 51 321 YHN 1973 Meff an of Kirriemuir from 1985, before becoming a motor home in 1986. It Panorama coach body. Auckland has been totally refurbished by the current owner. This Routemaster entered service as Trans port RML2551 in 1966, AEC/Park Royal Steve Griffin of initially on route 6, and after refurbishment on route 12. Refurbishment 52 JJD 551D 1966 was of both interior and of the driveline, when a Cummins engine replaced Routemaster R2RH Newcastle upon Tyne the AEC original. The current owner intends to preserve it with its route 12 branding. Bob Luke of 53 HFO 226L 1973 MGB Roadster The vehicle's engine has been overhauled and a new suspension has been Houghton-le-Spring fitted. Ian Tunnicliffe of This car has been preserved since 1984. It has won many awards since 54 KXO 381 1949 MG TC Sunderland then. Richard and Margaret 55 FUP 969C 1965 Humber Sceptre mk 1 Williams of None given. Northallerton

Stephen Foster The vehicle's history began with Transport and into its (Autumn Leaf metamorphosis into MTL and Arriva. It was sold and stored from about 56 CKB 166X 1982 Leyland National Mark 2 Preservation) of 2000. Thence it worked with Gilmoss Training. Darlington

Daimler Fleetline CRL6 500 Group of 57 JDC 544L 1972 with Northern Counties This last-surviving Teesside 'standard' was acquired for preservation in Billingham 1989. It has covered over 1 200 000 miles! H43/27D body Dennis Loline (Gardner 6LW engine) with 500 Group of This bus was an exhibit at the Earls Court Motor Show when new. It was 58 JDC 599 1959 taken out of service in 1972 and sold to a Scottish operator. It was Northern Counties Billingham rescued from scrap and rebuilt to emerge on the rally scene in 1998. double-deck body. Promotion Buses c/o AEC/Park Royal 59 JJD 546D 1966 Redby Bus and Coach The vehicle was acquired in 2006 and since then has been refurbished to Routemaster. original 1966 condition for private hire work. of Sunderland

Promotion Buses c/o GYE MCW Metrobus open-top This vehicle served with Sight-Seeing until 2005. It has 60 1979 Redby Bus and Coach been repainted in traditional London Transport style for use on private hire 533W double-decker. of Sunderland work. Daimler 2.5 -litre V8 Tony Burrough of 61 LPX 283D 1966 None given. saloon. Corbridge KGM This vehicle was only recently acquired by the present owner in 2006. It 62 1975 Vauxhall Viva E coupé. C Phillips of Hartlepool 250P has a 1.8 litre engine in replacement for its original one of 1.256 litres. LDW 63 1968 Vauxhall Viva HB C Phillips of Hartlepool Acquired by the current owner in 2004 from Poole, Dorset. 552F 64 OCK 53H 1980 Mercedes 190 R Phillips of Hartlepool None given. Bill and Ena GSH Triumph 2000 mk 2 65 1975 Hutchinson of Bishop The car has been in the possession of the current owner for 21 years. 600N saloon Auckland 66 BAS 967 1955 Wolseley 4/44 T Cook of Ferryhill None given. AEC/Park Royal David Slater of 67 EUP 405B 1964 New to Northern General; one of only 50 built for use outside London; Routemaster. Newcastle upon Tyne used for medium-distance services until preserved in 1980 Leyland Atlantean David Slater of The bus was new to Newcastle Corporation and worked until 1977. 68 221 JVK 1961 PDR1/1 with Alexander Newcastle upon Tyne Restored by Jimmy Storey. double-deck body. The bus was new to United in the summer of 1947, with fleet number BLO 202. It was allocated to subsidiary company Bell's Services of Westerhope, Bristol L5G with Eastern David Slater of Newcastle carrying the standard red and cream livery. Next, in 1951, it 69 HHN 202 1947 Coachworks single-deck was returned to the main United fleet as BG 216. In 1959, the bus was Newcastle upon Tyne bus body. transferred from United to subsidiary company Durham District Services, with whom it ran in green and cream livery, numbered DB 216. It was sold for preservation in 1968. DJ & E Croucher of The current owner is the fifth of a vehicle which has covered 50000 miles 70 BTY 221B 1964 Singer Gazelle mk V only. Paintwork redone from scratch. Some welding and rechroming was Cramlington needed. S Ramsey of Bought for £50 in good order and restored in 1984. Sold, and repurchased 71 MMR 12G 1968 Lambretta Scooter SX200 Sunderland 15 years later. Restored again 2004.

S Ramsey of This is a six year restoration project, undertaken since 2000 from a poor 72 HVK 61C 1965 Jaguar 4.2 Roadster Sunderland state. John Eden of 73 0SK 887 1959 Ford Consul Saloon Since purchase in 2003 on-going restoration as parts become available. Houghton Le Spring Philip Eden of 74 CSJ 570 1962 Ford Consul Convertible All work done by previous owner - leaving the challenge of keeping it in Houighton Le Spring that shape! PWM Philip Eden of Acquired by the current owner in 2004. The engine and gearbo x has been 75 1971 Ford Capri 1.3 L replaced. It has had a full restoration of the body, new wings, wheel 848J Houighton Le Spring arches, sills, door posts and a full respray. Andrew Chadwick of Originating in the West Midlands, this vehicle passed through owners in 76 CEA 89N 1974 Austin Morris J4 Van Bromsgrove and Oxfordshire before heading to the North East in 1995, Wellfield being purchased by the current owner that year. Chris and Anne Jarvis 77 OFF 407L 1972 MGB Roadster of Newcastle upon This vehicle has undergone a full nut and bolt restoration in the last year. Tyne The first owner kept the vehicle for twenty -one years. It fell into neglect 78 MAS 402 1961 Rover 80 (P4) G Cooper of Redcar after that. It was restored by the third owner, and has been owned by the present (fourth) owner since April, 2003.

The bus was put into service by London Transport as RM1058, an AEC Routemaster with Paul Ogilvie of example of the original production short-length vehicles. After 79 204 UXJ 1961 Park Royal 64-seat privatisation it was inherited by Go Ahead's London Central and Newcastle upon Tyne double-deck bodywork. worked from New Cross garage. It was retired into preservation in 2005.

Bristol RESL6L with This bus has had two periods of service life and two of Eastern Coachworks 43- Malcolm Hodgson of preservation. It began work for Bristol Omnibus and ran until 80 THU 354G 1969 seat front-entrance bus Appleby 1992; it was preserved until 1997; then ran for Northern Bus, bodywork. Sheffield, until again preserved from 1997. Peter Burnell of 81 SKV 407 1954 Daimler 104 saloon. None given. Sunderland AL Colquhoun of The vehicle was purchased in 1973 for the current owner's son. 82 LHS 85 1956 Morris Oxford Column gearchange converted to floor change. Semaphore signal Sunderland changed to flashers. Further work is required. ACU 304B Leyland Leopard with New to Stanhope Motor Services in 1964. Sold to The Eden and then to Stevenson's, companies which both celebrate 80 years in 83 (formerly 6 1964 Plaxton Highway single- Mark Dolan of Crook 2007. Passed to a recovery operator who wanted the registration MPT) deck bus body number. The bus was restored in 1991 and 1992. Austin A40 Somerset Gordon W Tildesley 84 FVG 763 1953 The car was originally registered in Norwich. It remained by the saloon of Whickham Norfolk Broads until purchased by the current owner in 1991. Alan Swallow of 85 EHN 176H 1970 Ford D1210 The vehicle was a snow plough at Newcastle Airport for 36 years. Gateshead Ford Transit mk I Martin Ian Davison of Believed to be one of only three remaining from this type of 86 FJM 311F 1967 Walter PSV utilabus conversion by Martin Walter on mk I Transits. A regular performer Sunderland conversion on Heartbeat! Jim Jukes of 87 PCS 571H 1970 VW Beach Buggy 2 axle rigid body Middlesbrough 1950's Daniel Jamison of 88 DAN 1 Schwimm Stingray American replica replica Middlesbrough Tony Jamison of 89 Q416 DDC 1972 Pilgrim Bulldog Roadster Not given Middlesbrough David Clark of Co Registered in Jersey in 1975. Impo rted to UK 1979. The current 90 BRG 903V 1975 MGB GT owner has completed some restoration work since acquisition in Durham 2006. Morris Oxford series II Chris Steele of The vehicle was owned by a farmer's wife in Scotland for 30 years. 91 KNL 266 1956 saloon Newcastle upon Tyne It was restored 15 years ago by a previous owner. The owner purchased the vehicle in September, 2001, for only Vauxhall Cavalier GLS Peter Barclay of 92 FTN 290W 1981 £50. It has since been recommissioned with the paint restored Sports Hatch Sunderland from bare metal, and is now used everyday as well as being presented at shows. The present owner purchased the vehicle in October 1998. Its Hillman Avenger Super John Barclay of bodywork was restored the following winter. It has a 1.248 litre 93 ACA 895L 1972 saloon Sunderland engine. It has had five owners from new and has covered 64 000 miles. Standard 10 Companion Brian Clarke of One of less than 12 left. Acquired in 2004 and completely rebuilt 94 844 HUO 1960 since then. It is now impossible to obtain parts so any failure must Estate car Sunderland be repaired! Bedford VAS with Plaxton John Leyland of 95 TCP 897 1964 None given. Supreme coach body. Bishop Auckland Gavin Hubbuck of 96 HPL 251K 1971 Ford Cortina mk III Bought for £60 ten years ago to be saved from scrap, and Blythe recovered fully in the last four years. Alan Errington of 97 8530 VX 1987 Mercedes 300SL This vehicle has been little used and well preserved - only 11000 Burnopfield miles and not one of them in the rain or on a motorway! Rover P5 (3 Litre ) Saloon Ian Mitchell of This car has only 59 000 miles on clock. It has had only two 98 NYM 410 E 1967 coloured Bordeaux Red Darlington owners: the first kept it for 39 years!

Arriva North East Originally operated as an airport transfer vehicle at Luton. Acquired 99 P130 RWR 1996 DAF SB220/ Delta (Stuart Gray) of by Arriva in 2004, allocated to Peterlee depot but transferred to Bishop Auckland Bishop Auckland depot in 2007. One of the last Delta bodies built. Ford Mercury Cougar XR -7 100 HTN 1W 1976 NM Turner of Ryton Owned since 1980 . It is in wholly original state except for the Coupe 5800cc wheels, and the mileage on the clock is on its second time round.

101 H286 OPT 1991 Volvo 940GL 4 door saloon WB Brown of Crook The vehi cle was new on registration on 2nd April, 1991. Hardy's Limousines acquired it in 1995. Barry Waterson of 102 UP 8854 unknown Morris 10/4 None given. Sunderland Howard Ellis of 103 UTU 895E 1967 MG Midget mk III None given. Northallerton

104 MCN 301P 1976 Fiat 132 Brian Hall of Stanley This is a very rare car in the UK nowadays. It was acquired by the present owner in mint condition, still unrestored. Morris Minor 1000 J Berriman of 105 UTN 510G 1970 This vehicle has had only two owners. Traveller Ferryhill

Barry Dixon of Unrestored low mileage (47,000) convertible with 3.5 litre V8 106 TUT 281R 1977 Mercedes 350SL Hebburn engine. Marris Marina coupé Tom Thompson of 107 OYW 549L 1972 The current owner has had the car for six years, and he uses it still automatic. Ashington every day. Bought the car in 2003. Has been restored to present condition. Morris Minor 1000 two David Warren of Modifications include new cylinder head to allow the use of 108 NVN 388F 1968 door saloon Washington unleaded fuel and electronic ignition. Fitted new plastic bushes to the front suspension last month. Land Rover Series III New to British Steel s(Barrow works, Cumbria) in 1978 until so ld to Malcolm Paul of 109 WRM 554S 1978 HCB/Angus L4P Fire Bowater Tissue Manufacturers, Barrow-in-Furness, in 1983. Passed Chester-le-Street to a major motor museum in early 2001 but sold in late 2001 to Appliance the current owner who is restoring it as time and money permit. Bedford CA 11 -seat Brian Clarke of 110 VSL 528 1962 None given. minibus Sunderland Bill Merkin of 111 2054 FS 1962 Jaguar mk2 Bodywork restoration 2005/6. Corbridge 112 GNY 999C 1965 Morris Oxford RL Kell of Durham The present owner has had the car for 30 years. This bus was original ly owned by Cumberland Motor Services, then Bristol vVR with Eastern 431 Group (John by Stagecoach Northwest. It was the last VR to be operated by 113 PHH 149W 1980 Coach Works double-deck Burrow) of Stagecoach Northwest. The current owner bought it for body. Workington preservation in October 2006 and repainted it in CMS Cumberland ayres red and cream. Kevin Flaherty of Nothing particularly outstanding! Renovated in 1990 and still in 114 SRE 517C 1965 Jaguar Mark 2 Saloon 3.4 Newcastle upon Tyne fairly good condition. 53 Seater Coach. Purchased in 2005, rebuilt this summer with Volvo B10M with Plaxton John Atkin of 115 801 CXK 1993 brand new front end from Plaxton's 2007 range. Fully rebuilt Premier 320 coach body. Middlesbrough (including stretch panels, etc). The engine Volvo engine has been reconditioned. Full respray and extensive artwork on exterior. AEC Regal III with coach John Smith of New to Burnham's of Worcester. Restoration begun by J Purvis, 116 CFK 340 1948 continuing by current owner on acquisition in 1992. The bus has body by Burlingham. Hexham been stored in the dry throughout its life. Leyland Leopard with The bus has been restored over a two month period in 2007. E D Heslop of 117 GAN 744J 1971 Plaxton 57-seat coach Before that it had covered 130 000 miles driven by the present Hexham owner on schools' work and trips during the years from 1985 to body. 1998. The vehicle was originally registered and used in Jersey. It later Leyland Tiger PS1 with David Robertson of moved to the mainland where it was owned by Davies in Wales. 118 JAX 354 1947 Wilkes and Meade Then it was purchased by Dunn Line who painted it into Seaton Delaval bodywork Stevensons of Utoxeter livery. Purchased by D Roberson of Astley Coaches in 2004.

Bedford TM recovery David Robertson of 119 B604 COP 1984 None given. vehicle. Seaton Delaval