A Glasgow Corporation 1960 Leyland PD3/2
1984: Following its withdrawal by Morris Bros of Swansea, L405 was purchased for preservation and driven from Wales to Essex to prepare for the long rebuild process. The body being of simple metal frame and alloy panel construction (not a winning combination) had suffered extensively form the metal moth eaters.
| March 1983 | Acquired | Oct 2005 | Off to Showbus | |
| Pre 2000 | Lower Deck Repairs! | Mar 2006 | Work starts on the Roof | |
| 2001 | Front Panels Go Back | May 2006 | Paint stripping and a turnaround | |
| 2003 | Front Panels Are Back | Nov 2006 | 2nd MOT | |
| May 2004 | Physical extraction from Canvey. | Dec 2006 | Cleaning Underneath | |
| July 2004 | Moved to Grays for mechanical repairs. | Sept 2007 | 3rd Mot Preps | |
| Aug 2004 | New Front Springs | Jan 2008 | Removing the Radiator | |
| Oct 2004 | New Rear Springs | May 2008 | .. and putting it back | |
| Mar 2005 | New Tyres | July 2008 | 3rd MOT | |
| May 2005 (Pt 1) | MOT and return to Canvey | Sept 2008 | Fuel Pump Repairs & Rally trips | |
| May 2005 (Pt 2) | Safely back at CPTM |
Material Copyright © 2007 Ross Stewart