Vehicle restoration behind the scenes

1961 luxury touring coach, number 1722 (2722CD)

1722 was delivered new in 1961 to Southdown Motor Services, Sussex, for use on their luxury tours and excursions.

The chassis is a Leyland Leopard L2 with bodywork by Harrington of Hove to their Cavalier style. Originally fitted with 28 sumptuous reclining seats, the coach was a later rebuilt to seat 41 for use on general coaching duties. We have since increased the pitch by reseating the vehicle back to 37