2009 Newsletter 2 of 4

damaged items, the opportunity was also taken to ensure 143 had a
full set of matching seats in good condition.
The original intention had been to T Cut the white paintwork but
the scorch damage prompted the decision to undertake a full
repaint. Following many hours of preparatory work, 143 was resprayed
all-over white by 6060’s painter during the course of a
weekend. Gareth kindly allowed 143 to stay in the workshop over
the following week in order for me to apply the orange and brown
paint and to apply the orange and gold vinyl lining stripes together
with the original “Cardiff Clipper” vinyl lettering. Grateful thanks
to Gareth and the staff at 6060 for their assistance and interest.
Whilst awaiting transfer to Barry, 143 again came under threat
when youths entered the premises at night and drove ex Cardiff
134 around the yard and eventual through (or rather over!) the
locked gates and out on to the road severely damaging the vehicle.
A van parked next to 143 was badly damaged and CCTV images
showed how near 143 came to being hit.
143 is now safely housed in Barry Depot and will hopefully make
its first public appearance in restored Clipper livery very soon.
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A coachbuilders’ advertisement from 1931
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