Yesteryear Collection - Haig Whisky Advertising: Express

The forth release was in the livery of the Express Omnibus Company for 'Haig' Whisky.
This model advertises one of the better known brands of Scotch Whisky and was the first non London Genreal red Omnibus in the series and also the only non red bus in the "Made in England" models.
The dark brown and cream Express Omnibus Company's livery became the standard 1986 issue with a total production of 119.800 models.

Livery: (Labels)
Front Destination Boards:
'STRAND' in red with 'ALDWYCH' over 'BUSHEY PARK, WALDERGRAVE RD. RICHMOND RD. HAMMERSMITH BDY (misspelt) KNIGHTSBRIDGE, HYDE PARK CORNER, PICCODILY' (misspelt) etc. all in black print on cream background.
'DON'T BE VAGUE ASK FOR' in black with 'HAIG' in cream within black outline on red background on each side of destination.
Stairway Advertising Panel:
'HORLICKS THE ORIGINAL MALTED MILK', 'OXO', 'CEREBOS' and 'Picadilly Circus' all on a diagonal label in white, red and blue.
Side Upper Panels:
'HAIG' in red, outlined in blue with 'DON'T BE VAGUE ASK FOR' and 'WHISKY AT IT'S BEST' in black on both sides.
Side Lower Panels: (Tampo)
'EXPRESS' in gold on both sides.

Variations/Rarities: The dark brown of the body was pretty consistent but the plastic of the upper deck can be off white or light or dark cream.
The wheels can be light or dark red.
There were no rare variations.

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
D: HAIG
Issue	Year of Release	Colour	Upper Body/Stairs	Seats & Safety Bars	Radiator Shell	Wheels	Baseplate	Rarity	Box
1	1986	Dark brown body, glossy black chassis	Off white	Dark brown	Silver	Dark red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		J
2		Dark brown body, glossy black chassis	Light cream	Dark brown	Silver	Dark red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		J
3		Dark brown body, glossy black chassis	Light cream	Dark brown	Silver	Light red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	D	J
4		Dark brown body, glossy black chassis	Light cream	Mid brown	Silver	Light red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	D	J
5		Dark brown body, glossy black chassis	Light cream	Mid brown	Silver	Dark red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		J
6		Dark brown body, glossy black chassis	Dark cream	Dark brown	Silver	Dark red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		J
7		Dark brown body, glossy black chassis	Dark cream	Dark brown	Silver	Light red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	D	J
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: J - Red 'Made in England' with clear panel