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A beautifully restored 1950 Daimler CVD6 Double-Decker Bus.

LNN 353 is a 1950 low bridge Duple bodied Daimler CVD6 which entered service with W Gash & Sons of Elston near Newark in August 1950 as DD (Double-Decker) 7.

Originally ordered by Nottingham coach operator Skills, DD7 had registration mark LTO 30 reserved for it but it was subsequently registered LNN 353. It was driven in service, mainly on school duties and private hires from 1969 until its December 1977 withdrawal; the bus having travelled almost 600,000 miles in 27 years.

Seen at the East Midlands Vintage Car Club meet this summer.

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Uploaded on September 17, 2023
Taken on July 23, 2023