Unitrans RTL1014

Unitrans RTL1014 is an ex-London Transport double-decker bus once operated in regular service by Unitrans in Davis, California. RTL1014 is to be the only double-decker bus in the Unitrans fleet to retain its original "pre-select" manual transmission (the other, RT742, is scheduled to have a new engine and transmission installed in 2008). RT1014 is the only double-decker bus in the Unitrans fleet to retain its original engine, and upon its retirement was the oldest operating example of this model bus (an RTL) in regular revenue service anywhere in the world. It is also one of the first two original double-decker buses purchased by Unitrans at the start of service in 1968. RTL1014 was retired from service on December 14, 2007 due to stricter state-mandated emissions standards going into effect in January 2008.
Unitrans RTL1014 is currently for sale by the University for $25,000 (item 166059 at the UC Davis Bargain Barn website).
Technical specifications
Manufacturer (chassis): Leyland Motors Ltd
Manufacturer (coachwork): Park Royal Vehicles
Model (chassis): Leyland Titan PD 2/1 RTL
Model (coachwork): Park Royal RT8
Date built: 1950
Engine: Leyland 9.8 liter diesel with air operated Wilson preselector gearbox
Length: 27 feet, 6 inches
Width: 7 feet, 6 inches
Seating capacity: 56 (26 downstairs, 30 upstairs)
Original operator: London Transport
Original fleet number: RTL1014
Original license plate number: KYY 712
Date acquired by Unitrans: September, 1967
Current status: Unitrans Fleet - Retired

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