Illustrated History for 297JHK


Chassis: LD5G 130076 Body: ECW 8578 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 5LW Configuration: H33/27F
Status: Exported     Last Reported: 3/2026

Last updated : March 6th 2026 (brought up-to-date)

5/2016 - current Justin Nilson, Oakland, California, U.S.A.
by 9/2009 - 5/2016
Unknown owner in Sylmar, California, U.S.A.
by 12/2007 - ?/200? Mike Canepa, West Toluca Lake, California, U.S.A. (for preservation)
by 12/1985 - ?/2007 Ray Eves, Flint, Michigan, U.S.A. Derelict, by 8/2005. Restoration started, 10/2005. Painted allover red with two white stripes, 7/2006
?/19?? - ?/1985 Tony Giacalone, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.
?/1978 - ?/19?? Liberty Unlimited, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.
4/1978 - ?/1978 British Promotions, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A. (dealer)
7/1977 - 4/1978 Omnibus Promotions, London E.C.1 (dealer)
7/1976 - 7/1977 Jordan, Coltishall (dealer)
11/1973 - 7/1976 Eastern Counties Omnibus Company Ltd. LKD219
?/1956 - 11/1973 Eastern National Omnibus Company Ltd. 1515. Was the 1000th Lodekka and carried a commemorative plaque to that effect. Renumbered 2484, 8/1964
297JHK in 2006 after repaint
Photo : Ray Eves
Rear view of 297JHK after repaint in 2006
Photo : Ray Eves
Rear view of 297JHK in 2006
Photo : Ray Eves
297JHK in 2006
Photo : Ray Eves
297JHK in 2005
Photo : Ray Eves
297JHK with Liberty Unlimited
Photo : BVRES Collection
297JHK with Eastern Counties
Photo : Syd Eade
Rear view of 297JHK with Eastern Counties
Photo : Syd Eade
Photo required of 297JHK with Eastern National
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