Eastern National SD3064, UVX1S, Bristol VR / ECW. New in 1977, this vehicle carried the first Essex S registration issued. Remained with EN upon the July 1990 Thamesway split but unfortunately it was later burnt out.
3064 was a Series 3 VR. In the bakcground is a Series 2 VR.

Photo taken by Eric Thompson, Saturday 26 August 1978, Southend Garage