THE GALLERY

Southern
England

SOUTHDOWN
Coaches

Page 1

Southdown index

Southern England

Southdown Leyland Leopard Harrington 2706CD

Southdown 1706 conjours up the image of the typical Southdown touring coach, seen the length and breadth of the country back in the sixties. Many of these coaches - though not this one - were mere 28 seaters, their 2 plus 1 seating reflecting the overall luxury of the tours. Locally built Harrington coachwork adorned early L-class Leopard chassis, but the two tone green and cream livery announced it was 'Southdown'. 1706 (2706CD) is almost fully restored and is seen here at the 1999 North Weald Rally in typical summer weather!

Southdown Leyland Leopard Harrington 2726CD

Southdown 1726's graceful lines are set off against the dome of the American Air Museum at EFE SHOWBUS International 2002.

The same coach is seen earlier in the year at Southsea.

Southdown Leyland Leopard Harrington 2703CD

Also at Southsea was 1703 (2703CD) in the all green livery.

EFE Showbus 1999: an evocative grouping of former Southdown vehicles, including two of the classic Northern Counties bodied Queen Mary PD3s. They are flanked by Willowbrook Leopard 199 and, nearest the camera, Southdown classic: Brighton built Harrington bodied touring coach 1706.

Southern
England

SOUTHDOWN
Coaches

Page 1

Southdown index

Southern England