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The Brighton Coach Rally - 1956 . . .
Eastern Counties entered LS 766 (UNG 766) a newly delivered Bristol LS5G, Eastern Coach Works bodied 32 seater coach in the National Coach Rally held in Brighton in the Summer of 1956. The driver chosen to represent the Company was Cyril Harris. Here we have a selection of eight official photographs taken at the prestigious event and back home outside Head Office in Norwich, after having won the coveted 'Autobrite Challenge' and the overall Concours D'Elegance trophies".
Photo 1 - On display at Madeira Drive, Brighton
Photo 2 - On display at Madeira Drive, Brighton
Photo 3 - Proud driver, Cyril Harris receiving his prestigious trophies!
Photo 4 - Proud driver, Cyril Harris receiving his prestigious trophies!
Photo 5 - A proud Cyril Harris, his coach having won the prestigious trophies!
Photo 6 - A proud Cyril Harris, his coach having won the prestigious trophies!
Photo 7 - Back home outside 79, Thorpe Road, Norwich! A proud Cyril Harris brings home the shining silver!
Photo 8 - Back home outside 79, Thorpe Road, Norwich! An immaculate LS 766 with her coveted trophies!