Fleet number: P220
Registration: ZJ 5960
Year: 1951
Chassis: Leyland OPS3
Body: CIE
Engine: Leyland .600
Gearbox: Manual (crash)
W/d: 1965 to Aer Lingus/1971
Status: Restored
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.
See our YouTube channel for a short video of P220 filmed in April 2009. |
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P220 in 1965 as '149' at Dublin Airport |
P220 in its Aer Lingus confuguration showing the rear entrance. It took a huge amount of time and effort to undo this modification. |
P220 before restoration. (Near side) |
P220 before restoration. (Front) |
P259 donated its rear section for P220. |
P220 before engine installation. |
P220 during restoration. Note : curved side panels. The Bodywork was done by John Wheatley. |
P220 offside during restoration. |
P220 with bodywork completed just before painting. |
Ger Grant putting the finishing touches on P220. Ger was responsible for the interior trim, electrics and painting of P220. |
P220 completed in Dublin City. |
Out and about again (March 2009). |
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