Illustrated History for GEL681V


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2204 Body: ECW 24099 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Non-PCV     Last Reported: 2/2026

Last updated : June 22nd 2026 (brought up-to-date)

c1/2012 - current The Bus Cafe, Croydon (non-PCV). Partially converted for use as an immobile cafe. Being broken up on site, 2/2026
8/2011 - ?/2012 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. (Damory Coaches)
4/1983 - 8/2011 Wilts & Dorset Bus Company Ltd. 3431. Renumbered 4431, by 9/1994. Refurbished, by 5/1998. Withdrawn 10/2008. Used by Marchwood, Totton, 10/2008 to 3/2009. Painted allover blue for City College, Southampton contract. Not used and moved to Isle of Wight for storage, 5/2010. Used on Isle of Wight Festival shuttles, 6/2010
2/1980 - 4/1983 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. 3431
GEL681V in 2017

Photo : Terry Torch

GEL681V in 2010
Photo : Russ Meddings
GEL681V in 1999

Photo : Colin Parker

GEL681V in 1980
Photo : Dave Mant

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