Delivered new in June 1976 to Tom Parry (T/A Regina Travel) of Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales, this bus remained in service with Regina until the goodwill of the company was sold in late 1997, passing to Alpine Travel Group of Llandudno, Wales.
At this time the coach passed to Welsh preservationist Wynne Peate, who unfortunately developed health problems, forcing the reluctant sale of the coach to Steven King and the members of the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust. The reason is unknown, but the coach was later repurchased by Wynne Peate, whereupon it returned to Wales for its restoration to commence.
In February 2010, it was agreed that Bobby Graham would purchase the coach for continued preservation, albeit in another identity. In April 2010, the vehicle was brought to the Ardrossan premises of the erstwhile CLYDE COAST coach company.
Whilst awaiting admission for storage here at the GVVT, a stainless steel exhaust system was fitted and some work to the air system took place.
The coach has now been restored to represent the 1970s Silver & Blue of the old CLYDE COAST SERVICES Ltd, of Saltcoats.
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- Registration
- KFF 586P
- Chassis type
- AEC Reliance
- Chassis number
- 6U3ZR32740
- Body type and seating
- Plaxton 'Supreme' C53F
- Body number
- 7611AC009
- Date new
- June 1976
- Original operator
- Regina Travel Blaenau Ffestiniog