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 The 2001 SHOWBUS rally greeted entries with a line up of Bristol VRs. Local operator Emblings is a keen VR operator and this impressive line up of four examples helped to complete the line up. Note the first in line is a 14' 6" model, rather than the standard 13' 8" ECW body. The others were new to Devon General/Western National and passed to other Stagecoach companies when the minibuses invaded the West Country. The three here are likely to have gone to Ribble. | ||||||||
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In 2003 the actual buses expected from local company Emblings changed a bit at the last
minute, but the line up of three very tidy Bristol VRs and a Willowbrook rebodied
Leyland Leopard (ex Oxford) was impressive as the fleet is well cared for.
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The three 2003 VRs in close up. Behind and to the left is Stagecoach East's open top
Bristol Lodekka FLF now repainted in the new Stagecoach livery after appearing
at last year's SHOWBUS in the Golden Jubilee version. | |
|  Emblings impressive fleet of Bristol VRs comes from a variety of sources. Leading this SHOWBUS line up is an unsual high bridge version, LHG438T, originally Ribble 1439. Alongside is former Colchester 66 (NNO66P) an Atlantean with highbridge ECW bodywork, giving it a similar appearance to the Ribble VR. The display earnt Emblings the coveted "Premier Operator Award" at EFE SHOWBUS International 2004. | | |
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