Vehicle restoration behind the scenes

1952 luxury touring coach, number 1828 (LUF828)

1828 was delivered new in 1952 to Southdown Motor Services, Sussex, for use on their luxury tours and excursions. The chassis is a Leyland Royal Tiger with Wayfarer 1 bodywork by Harrington of Hove.

As can be seen from the picture above, the coach is now in almost derelict condition. Fortunately, many of the original features survive and it is our firm intention to fully restore the vehicle which is now kept in covered accommodation. Further, a generous well-wisher has recently made funds available to enable some work to start. Seen below, in February 2011, is a newly fabricated stress section which supports the body pillars over the rear wheel-arch.

Seen below is sister vehicle LUF810 in late 1950s condition, giving some clue as to the finished article once 1828 is restored.