Illustrated History for UFX858S


Chassis: VRT/SL3/969 Body: ECW 22391 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: CO43/31F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 7/2026

Last updated : July 8th 2026 (brought up-to-date)

3/2006 - current Mills, Hursthouse, Cook & Holtby, Ringwood (for preservation). Restored in NBC red livery, 12/2007
5/1998 - 3/2006 Newbus (Westbrook Travel), Newport. Roof removed, 3/2001. Southern Vectis green and cream open-top livery, by 11/2001. Withdrawn (operator ceased), 9/2003. Repainted allover white for resale, 9/2003. Leased to Seaview Services, Sandown, by 11/2003. Seaview Services fleetnames, by 9/2004
4/1979 - 5/1998 Southern Vectis Omnibus Company Ltd. 708. Renumbered 506, 1/1984. Six of the Best livery, 5/1987. Big Dipper livery, 3/1992. Body refurbished and repainted in green and mushroom livery, 1/1997. Withdrawn 5/1998
10/1977 - 4/1979 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. 3377
   
UFX858S in 2008

Photo : Peter Cook

UFX858S in 2004

Photo : Gav Rowney

UFX858S in 2002

Photo : Chris Stewart

UFX858S in 2000

Photo : Gav Rowney

UFX858S in 1997

Photo : Steve Clements

UFX858S in 1991

Photo : BVRES Collection

UFX858S in Six of the Best livery
UFX858S in green and white DP livery
Photo : Steve White 
UFX858S in 1979
Photo : Robert Smith  

   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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