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1950 Bristol L5G |
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SPECIFICATION Currently on loan from from Rexquote Heritage Services of Taunton Deane this Bristol halfcab is very popular amongst the enthusiast community. Registration: KFM 767 Make: Bristol Type: L5G Single deck bus 35 seats Year: Built 1949 put on the road in March 1950 Body: Eastern Coach Works, Lowestoft. Ash wooden frame and aluminium panels, with rubber window surrounds. Weight: 6 tons 15 cwt. Fleet No: SLG118 Engine: 7 litre heavy oil (diesel). 5 cylinder Gearbox: Constant mesh - 5 speed and reverse “Crash change” Brakes: Triple vacuum brake servo rod pull hand brake to rear Springs: Multi-leaf, shock absorbers to rear Wheels: Steel rim, tyres 900 x 20 cross ply originally, now on radials Electrics: 24 volt dynamo Top Speed: 47mph MPG: 17 approx. Colours: Originally Crosville colours of green and ivory |
AND HISTORY 1950/1966: First owned by Crosville Motor Services of Chester. Operated mostly in North Wales. Mileage: probably in excess of 1.5 million. 1966/1970: Converted to a towing vehicle by Crosville 1970 Sold to a dealer, Martins of Middlewich. 1970: Bought by Tony Kershaw 1980: Now owned by Rexquote Heritage Services along with 4 of it’s brothers used on their Heritage routes around Weston Supermare. Presently on loan to Cumbria Classic Coaches.
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