Corgi OM45115 MCW Metrobus Mk1 d/deck bus "Greater Manchester Transport"

• Fleet No: 5001
• Registration No: GBU 1V
• Route: 264
• Destination: "Old Trafford - Stretford - Sale"
• Note: This model does not include the lower terminus destination blind.

This item has a limited edition certificate included.

In the late 70s and early 80s, G.M.T. took 220 MCW Metrobuses (5001-5190) and a further batch with Northern Countries bodywork. Ten of these vehicles (5001-5010) were sold at de-regulation on 26th October 1986 - five of which including 5001 to London Transport. After running in London for 12 years and eventually ending with Arriva The Shires, 5001 was purchased for preservation in November 1999 by the Selnec Preservation Society. Fully restored to its 1979 as new G.M.T. livery, it is kept at the Societys premises in Leigh, Gt. Manchester from where it operates on selected, organized Road Runs, Rallies and Shows in the North of England.