YT 3738 on display in the British Commercial Vehicle Museum at Leyland in Lancashire | |
General Details | |
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Make | Leyland |
Model | Lioness |
Registration no. | YT 3738 |
Serial number | ? |
Build Year | 1927 |
Original owner | King George V |
Museum exhibit atCurrently owned by | British Commercial Vehicle Museum? |
Basic spec | |
Body style(s) | Bus |
Engine(s) | Leyland Petrol |
Transmission(s) | manual |
No. of Axles | 2 |
Drive configuration | 4x2 |
Notes | On loan to the Museum |
YT 3738 is a restored Leyland Lioness owned by Shirley Froud a collector of classic and vintage buses. This Bus was built in 1927 by Leyland Motors Ltd.
Vehicle history[]
Built in 1927 - Originally owned by King George V, sold to Jersey Motor Transport in 1938, which came under Nazi control in WW2. The bus was then returned to British mainland late 1960's.
Current ownership since 1969 - restored in 1995 and currently roadworthy and taxed.
Could be available for promotion/ film work.
Features[]
Events attended[]
Some of the events attended by this vehicle include;
- On long term loan to the British Commercial Vehicle Museum
- British Commercial Vehicle Museum Events
Gallery[]
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See also[]
- List of Leyland buses
- List of Vehicles by registration number
- Shows and Meets - list of events
- Clubs Listing
- Leyland Vehicles Club
- Historic Commercial Vehicle Society (HCVS)
- Collections - list of private collectors
- Museums List - Public and privately run museums open to the public
References / sources[]
- Photos from events listed
External links[]
- Add any directly relevant web links here please
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