Iveco 49-10/Phoenix (1990): G565YTR/H289DDL [288-289]

Technical & History Briefing
Chassis: Iveco 49-10				Body: Phoenix
Registration Mark	Fleet No.	Type	Chassis Number	Body Number	Date New	Date Withdrawn
	Other Owners
G565YTR	[288]	B11F previously B6F B23F	2501333	1170	05/1990	08/2001
	05/1990: Phoenix Ltd, Fareham 10/1990: Southern Vectis [288] 06/2002: used as Staff Transfer vehicle [288] 02/2003: used as Tree Lopper Support vehicle [288] 03/2005: C. Lewis & J. Coleman (West Wight Bus Pres. Group), IW (for preservation) 02/2007: J. Watts, IW (for preservation)
H289DDL Scrapped	[289]	B8F previously B23F	2501368	1171	10/1990	08/2001
	04/2002: used as Driver Training vehicle [289] 08/2005: Solent Blue Line (Ancillary Fleet) - disused by 10/2006) 01/2007: sold for scrap (dealer unknown)

Detailed History

A pair of Iveco 49-10 minibuses with Phoenix bodywork were purchased during 1990, H289DDL [289] was purchased brand new whilst G565YTR [288] was an ex-demonstrator and was acquired second-hand. They both entered service in the "Medinalinx" livery of sunburst red, monarch red and white in October 1990.

They were repainted into Mushroom and Dark Green livery in:
June 1995: G565YTR [288] [per Jeff Lyons]
September 1995: H289DDL [289] [per Jeff Lyons]

They were withdrawn from service on:
8 August 2001: G565YTR [288] [per Gavin Rowney]
9 August 2001: H289DDL [289] [per Gavin Rowney]

Subsequent History

G565YTR [288]:

By 2 June 2002 it had been re-licensed until November 2002. Vinyls had also been applied to the windows advertising travel tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival (in June 2002). [per Gavin Rowney]
By August 2002 it had been converted to B6F. It was subsequently reseated to B11F and was used for staff transfer duties between Ryde Depot and Ryde Bus Station. [per Gavin Rowney]
By 13 August 2002 it had "PRIVATE" vinyls applied at the top of the windscreen. [per Gavin Rowney]
By 6 December 2002 it had a Wayfarer ticket machine installed for Training purposes. [per Gavin Rowney]
By 14 February 2003 it was being used as a Tree Lopper Support vehicle, being fitted with "Highway Maintenance" signs and orange lights. [per Mark Morgan-Huws via. Gavin Rowney]
On 10 October 2004 it was noted "For Sale £800 + VAT" at the SVOC 75th Anniversary Event at Ryde Depot.
In March 2005 it was sold to C. Lewis & J. Coleman (West Wight Bus Preservation Group), Isle of Wight, for preservation. [per Chris Lewis]
In February 2007 it was sold to J. Watts, Isle of Wight, for preservation. [per Chris Lewis]

H289DDL [289]:

By 13 April 2002 it was in use as a Driver Training Vehicle. [per Gavin Rowney]
It had been down-seated to B8F with two rows of seats being moved closer to the driver on the nearside and facing seats with a table on the offside. DRIVER TRAINING vinyls were applied at the top of the windscreen. [per Paul Budden]
By 13 August 2002 it had "PRIVATE" vinyls applied at the top of the windscreen. [per Gavin Rowney]
By 6 December 2002 it had a Wayfarer ticket machine installed for Training purposes. [per Gavin Rowney]
During September 2004 it was fitted out for use as a Ticket Office at East Cowes for the Bestival event at Robin Hill over the weekend of 11-12 September. [per Gavin Rowney / Mark Morgan-Huws]
By 11 August 2005 it was transferred to Solent Blue Line for use as an ancillary vehicle with their roadside team as a publicity vehicle. [per Marc Morgan Huws / Phil Stockley]
By 29 October 2006 it was noted disused. [per Anthony Poulton]
On 18 January 2007 it was sold for scrapping. [per Phil Stockley]

Photo Selection

An offside-front view of G565YTR [288] in Mushroom and Dark Green livery at Ryde Depot on 13 February 2001.
[photo copyright of Mike Ginger]

An offside-rear view of G565YTR [288] in Mushroom and Dark Green livery at Ryde Bus Station on 13 February 2001.
[photo copyright of Mike Ginger]

A nearside-front view of G565YTR [288] after withdrawal and transfer to the service fleet as a Tree Lopper Support vehicle in Mushroom & Dark Green livery at Ryde Depot during the Southern Vectis 75th Anniversary Event on 10 October 2004.
[photo copyright of Mike Ginger]

An offside-front view of H289DDL [289] in the original "Medinalinx" Red & White livery at Yarmouth Bus Station during April 1992.
[photo copyright of Malcolm Audsley]

An offside-front view of H289DDL [289] in Mushroom and Dark Green livery at Niton on 13 April 2000.
[photo copyright of Gavin Rowney]

An offside-front view of H289DDL [289] still in Mushroom and Dark Green livery in use as a Driver Training Vehicle at Ryde Bus Station on 28 June 2002.
[photo copyright of Mike Ginger]

A nearside-front view of H289DDL [289] still in Mushroom and Dark Green livery in use as an Operational Training Vehicle at Newport Bus Station on 13 January 2003.
[photo copyright of Mike Ginger]

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