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Does anyone know anything about the old bus at sand sound.

It was used by the remarkable Albert Bowie as his ad-hoc conservatory/reading room. Last time I saw it, it was in an almost totally derelict state. Very sad.

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Does anyone know anything about the old bus at sand sound.

It was used by the remarkable Albert Bowie as his ad-hoc conservatory/reading room. Last time I saw it, it was in an almost totally derelict state. Very sad.

must have been very tough getting it down there.

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A 1964 Bedford 'Harrington Legionaire' bus was used in the italian job with the reg 'ALR 453B'!

 

:? what was this guy going on about???

 

I emailed the guy to refer him to Gordon Jamieson's book Shetland Buses in the 20th Century . I can't lay my hands on my own copy so I can't confirm it is in there. I wasn't aware of the Italian Job connecction but here is a link

 

http://imcdb.org/vehicle_6521-Bedford-VAL-14-Harrington-Legionnaire-1964.html

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Does anyone know anything about the old bus at sand sound.

 

Yes, the bus was used by Albert Bowie, It was used by the remarkable Albert Bowie as his ad-hoc conservatory/reading room. Last time I saw it, it was in an almost totally derelict state. Very sad.

 

the bus used to be owned by John Watt and his father, it was one of many of there Bedford OB's.

 

I will try to find out some other information on the bus. from Gordon Jamieson's book, and drivers.

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:shock: ALR 453B :shock: This was the reg that was used by the person writting the letter on shetland news looking for the bus....'ALR 453B'....type it into google and press SEARCH!

 

Harrington bodied ALR 453B attained fame in the 'Italian Job' as a car transporter!

 

LOOK AT :shock: THE GOOGLE IMAGES!!!

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