SMS 120P was one of 12 Daimler Fleetlines delivered to Alexander (Midland) in 1976. It was based initially at Milngavie, but moved to Perth in 1977. It was transferred to Alexander (Northern) as NRF18 in Spring 1977 and then to Alexander (Fife) as FRF80 (later 720) in 1987. It moved again to Highland Omnibuses (numbered D920) in 1988. It was acquired for preservation in 1997 and has since undergone a thorough restoration returning it to as new condition as MRF120.
It is a good example of a Scottish Bus Group double decker from the 1960s and 70s. Alexander (Midland) ran 170 Fleetlines new between 1967 and 1980, the majority with this type of body.
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- Registration
- SMS 120P
- Chassis type
- Daimler Fleetline CRG6LXB
- Chassis number
- 67476
- Body type and seating
- Alexander AD H44/31F
- Body number
- AD14/1972/12
- Date new
- July 1976
- Original operator
- W. Alexander & Sons (Midland) Ltd. (MRF120)