Illustrated History for UFM53F


Chassis: RELL3/381 Body: ECW 16792 Series 2
Engine: Gardner 6HLX - 6HLXB
Configuration: DP50F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 7/2024

Last updated : July 14th 2024 (brought up-to-date)

7/2024 - current
Shaun Kinsella, Braintree (for further preservation)
5/2021 - 7/2024
Jay Needham, Colchester (for further preservation)
11/2016 - 5/2021
Chris Sampson, Colchester (for further preservation)
11/2014 - 11/2016
Fred Lawrance & Chris Sampson, Colchester (for further preservation)
by 10/2006 - 11/2014
Paul Ashman, Romford (for further preservation). Extensive restoration completed at Stondon Massey, c9/2007. Fitted with a Gardner 6HLXB engine, ??/??
c5/2005 - ?/2006
Mark Biddle (Blue Triangle), Rainham (for further preservation)
by 1/2003 - ?/2005
Tony Brown, Rushden (for further preservation)
1/1997 - ?/200?
Terry Hussey, Basingstoke (for preservation)
4/1982 - 1/1997
Liverpool (Granby) Community Transport (non-PCV). Kept at Pall Mall, Liverpool
6/1968 - 4/1982
Crosville Motor Services Ltd. ERG53
UFM53F in preservation
Photo : Mark Pitman
UFM53F in 2007
Photo : Nigel Harris
UFM53F in 1988
Photo : Adrian Healey
UFM53F in NBC dual-purpose livery
Photo : Graham Senior


   If you can correct or enhance the history of the vehicle or claim copyright on an unclaimed photo on this page please email rob@robsly.com and I will be only too happy to incorporate your comments.  

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