Leyland OPS3 P220

Preserved Leyland P220 out for a short spin on a sunny spring evening, although a city bus, the rural setting really suits it.

P220 was delivered in March 1951 and was one of 55 delivered during 1951 and 1952. In May 1965 it was sold to Aer Lingus and was converted for use as ramp transport at Dublin airport. During its time there, it became known as 149. In 1971 it was bought for preservation. It lay idle for a number of years and fell into disrepair. When restoration began, modifications from its Aer Lingus days had to be removed such as the covered cab and rear entrance.

Once completed, P220 was back to being a City P in two tone green livery. Since its restoration, 220 has appeared in a number of films including 'A Love Divided', 'Agnes Browne' and 'A Man of No Importance'.

220's last run was during the April 1st rally in 2001. After some work was completed it was out again in March 2009.

Full Restoration : http://tec-ireland.fotopic.net/c1546853.html

More info : http://tec-ireland.fotopic.net/

"Preserving the past, in the present, for the future"

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[Bevoin1970]

I think you have made a very classy looking video in beautiful surroundings, nice bus too. Well done you.

[tecmovie]

Thanks for comment, this vieod is our first in HD, hopefully more in due course. The bus has not been on the road since 2002.

[obieonekanobe]

this is just lovely....

[irishvintagescene]

Thanks for sharing your videos. very interesting to see

[jack253]

An old bus and the irish Country side. nice feature

[robertdoyle1975]

She is a beatiful bus.

[kazimann]

Nice!