VER 262L was one of a pair of AEC Reliance coaches purchased by Premier Travel in September of 1972, the other being VER 261L. Both vehicles were used on stage carriage servies in and around Cambridge. Whilst at Premier it carried fleet number 232.
In August of 1981, it was purchased by Percival's Motors (Oxford) Ltd, and was joined by sister vehicle in March of the following year. Both vehicles were used on private hire & contract work, as well as stage work - which included service 39 Cambridge - Oxford, a service which was operated jointly by Percival's and Premier Travel.
In November of 1987, the coach found further service at Tourex Ltd, Oxford, mainly used on school contracts. It was withdrawn from service in November 1998 - a total of 26 years PSV work.
It was then purchased by the present owner, Neil Tidbury, who has currently loaned it to the Oxford Bus Museum.
| Chassis Make | A.E.C. ltd., Southall |
| Chassis Type | Reliance |
| Chassis number | 6U3ZR21968 |
| Engine number | AH691-6ABX-2845 |
| Gearbox | ZF 6-80 6-speed synchromesh |
| Clutch | AEC single plate |
| Brakes | Clayton Dewandre air brakes |
| Rear axle | Rockwell |
| Body Manufacturer | W Alexander, Falkirk |
| Type | C53F |
| Body number | 31AY/871/2 |
| Overall size | 12m x 3m x 2.5m |
| Unladen weight | 7260kgs |
Many kind thanks to Neil Tidbury & the Oxford Bus Museum for their help in the gathering of this infomation. To aid with the preservation of this vehicle, all profits from the Premier Travel Trust online shop are donated towards the running of 232. If you would like to contribute personally, please contact the museum:
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