Illustrated History for THW740


Chassis: LD6B 104016 Body: ECW 7234 Series 2 Engine: Bristol AVW Configuration: H33/25RD
Status: Scrapped     Last Reported: 1/1985

Last updated : December 1st 2020 (brought up-to-date)

by 12/1984
Wigley, Carlton (dealer for scrap)
by 6/1980 - ?/1984
John Dawson Motors Ltd. (Upwey Service Station), Weymouth (non-PCV)
3/1974 - ?/19??
Vogue Motors, Weymouth (non-PCV). Converted for use as a mobile publicity/hospitality vehicle
3/1972 - 3/1974
Green, Weymouth (dealer)
5/1957 - 3/1972
Bristol Omnibus Company Ltd. L8250
3/1955 - 5/1957
Bristol Tramways & Carriage Company Ltd. L8250








THW740 being scrapped at Wigley
Photo : Jeremy Dickinson
THW740 in 1985
Photo : Harry Pope
THW740 with Vogue Motors
Photo : Jeff Lloyd Collection
THW740 in 1974
Photo : Garry Mears
THW740 in 1958
Photo : John Boylett

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