Illustrated History for GEL683V


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2206 Body: ECW 24101 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Scrapped     Last Reported: 9/2010

Last updated : June 24th 2026 (brought up-to-date)

9/2010 WS Metals, Henstridge (dealer for scrap). Chassis returned to Laurence Burt for further stripping for parts
4/2005 - 9/2010 Laurence Burt, Shaftesbury (preservationist for spares)
5/2000 - 4/2005 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. (Damory Coaches) 5068. Withdrawn following an accident with a Wilts & District Optare Spectra, 1/2005
4/1983 - 5/2000 Wilts & Dorset Bus Company Ltd. 3433. Renumbered 4433, 4/1993. Extensively refurbished, by 5/1999
2/1980 - 4/1983 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. 3433
  
GEL683V in 2010

Photo : John Hembry

GEL683V in 2002
Photo : Dave Beardmore
GEL683V in 1990

Photo : Peter Relf

 GEL683V in NBC red livery
Photo : BVRES Collection
   

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