1. ARA475
Silver Service of Rowsley ARA475, the famous and rare 1935-vintage AEC Q with Willowbrook body (left). It stands next to a Harrington-bodied AEC Reliance (149UMP) and a Duple-bodied Bedford VAS (549EAC).
Photo taken 1968, Rowsley depot, Derbyshire

2. BAL707
East Midland D7, BAL707, a Leyland TD4 dating from 1935 with a Willowbrook L27/28R body fitted in 1949 seen at Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station in Doncaster. It originally carried a Leyland L27/26R body of the early metal framed design.
Photo taken Friday 19 April 1957, Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster

3. JU6301
Browns Blue, Markfield, Bedford JU6301, new in 1935 with Willowbrook C25F body shown here on a Yeates trade card.
Photo taken c.1935

4. JU7225
Browns Blue, Markfield JU7225, a Dennis Lancet new in October 1935 with Willowbrook C31F body. Ex Hipwells, Ibstock in 1946, scrapped in 1957.
Photo taken May 1950, outside Browns Blue Garage, Ibstock

5. CRR678
East Midland N78, CRR678, was a Leyland TS7 new as E78 in 1937 with an ECW DP31R body. It is seen here at Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster carrying the Willowbrook B35R body fitted in 1948 when it was renumbered.
Photo taken Friday 19 April 1957, Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster

6. RC4613
Trent AEC Regal 712, RC4613, with a 1937 Willowbrook B35F body. Withdrawn in 1953 and sold to Prefect, Liverpool later.
Photo taken Tuesday 28 June 1949, Trent Parking ground Uttoxeter New Road, Derby

7. RC4617
Trent 716, RC4617, an AEC Regal from 1937 with Willowbrook B35F body, rebodied by Willowbrook in 1950 and withdrawn 1958.
Photo taken Monday 22 August 1949, Trent parking ground, Uttoxeter New Road, Derby

8. RC4625
FWN807, a AEC Regal III with Willowbrook B34F body, built in 1949 for South Wales (fleet number 113) and sold to W.C.French in 1961 and RC4625, an AEC Regent with post-war Willowbrook L55R body, ex-Trent new in 1937.
Photo taken Saturday 21 March 1964, Seaway Car Park, Southend

9. RC4635
Trent AEC Regent 1344, RC4635, was new in 1937 with a Weymann H30/26F body. It was rebodied with a Willowbrook L27/28R body in 1949 and is seen here in Derby Bus Station.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 September 1959, Derby Bus Station

10. RC4641
Two vehicles in the W.C.French fleet, RC4641, 1937 AEC Regent with post-war Willowbrook L55R body, ex-Trent, and DNO271B based on a Ford Thames Trader lorry chassis
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1964, Seaway Car Park, Southend

11. RC4644
RC4644, W.C.French, an AEC Regent with post-war Willowbrook L55R body, ex-Trent new in 1937
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Seaway Car Park, Southend

12. RC4644
W.C.French HUO545, an AEC Regal with Weymann B45F body new in 1948 to Devon General and withdrawn by them in 1959 and to its left, 1937 AEC Regent RC4644 with post-war Willowbrook L55R body, ex-Trent in 1960
Photo taken Saturday 21 March 1964, Seaway Car Park, Southend

13. RC4644
An earlier shot of contractor W & C French 1236, RC4644, looking very shiny compared with the photos taken in 1964/5. RC4644 was new in 1937 with a Weymann H28/26F body as Trent 1038 who had it rebodied by Willowbrook L55R post-war.
Photo taken early 1960s, Victoria Station, Southend

14. JA7717
North Western 401, JA7717, seen here in Parker Street, Manchester was the second of sixty-four Bristol K5Gs new in 1938/9 with ECW L23/24R bodies. It was, along with the others rebodied in 1951 by Willowbrook with the L27/26R body seen here.
Photo taken Sunday 19 January 1958, Parker Street, Manchester

15. JA7787
North Western 415, JA7787, awaiting departure at Glossop (Norfolk Arms Hotel) during the late 1950's. It was a Bristol K5G, new in 1938 with fleet number 887 and an ECW body but in 1951 it was rebodied by Willowbrook and renumbered.
Photo taken late 1950's, Glossop (Norfolk Arms Hotel)

16. JA7795
Two North Western Road Car Company buses from different eras, 423, JA7795, a Bristol K5G with Willowbrook L27/28R body, delivered new in 1938 as Fleet No 895 originally with an ECW body but was rebodied in 1951/2. It was not withdrawn until 1965.
Photo taken c. 1961, Mersey Square, Stockport

17. RC5998
Trent 1050, RC5998, a Daimler new in 1938 rebodied by Willowbrook in 1946.
Photo taken Thursday 30 June 1949, Derby Bus Park, next to Bus Station

18. AJA152
Preserved North Western 432, AJA152, a 1939 Bristol K5G with Willowbrook body.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 2008, Manchester Museum of Transport

19. AJA152
North Western bought this Bristol K6G in 1939. 432, AJA152, originally carried ECW bodywork but following the second world war it was rebodied in 1951 by Willowbrook to give a further 15 years of service, finally being withdrawn in 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2011, Peak Park Presrved Bus Gathering Rowsley Station

20. BAJ846
Teesside Railless Traction Board BAJ846, a Leyland Tiger TS8 converted to a tower wagon. New in 1939 with a Willowbrook body and numbered 25.
Photo taken January 1968, South Bank, Middlesbrough

21. GNU184
Naylor, Alfreton GNU184, an Albion with Willowbrook C39F body, new in February 1939.
Photo taken 1951

22. GNU750
Former Tailby & George (Blue Bus) of Willington GNU750, a Daimler COG5/40 with Willowbrook C35F body, new in 1939.
Photo taken Sunday 5 May 1968, Somewhere on the A23 !

23. JA7723
Worth, Enstone JA7723 was a Bristol K5G dating from 1939 which had been rebodied in 1951 with this Willowbrook L27/26R body when it was with the North Western Road Car Company in Stockport and is seen leaving Gloucester Green Bus Station in Oxford.
Photo taken Saturday 11 March 1961, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford

24. RC7927
Preserved ex-Trent 417, RC7927, a BMMO SON with a Willowbrook B34F body fitted in 1950 was seen at Harrogate at the conclusion of the Trans Pennine Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 5 August 1979, Harrogate

25. RC7927
Preserved Trent 417, RC7927, a BMMO SON with a Willowbrook B34F body fitted in 1950, seen operating a shuttle service between Alfreton and the Crich Transport Extraveganza.
Photo taken August 1979, Alfreton bus station

26. BJA133
North Western 14, BJA133, was a Guy Arab II fitted with a Strachan L27/28R body when new in 1943. It was rebodied in 1950 with the Willowbrook L27/26R body it is seen with here at Manchester (L.M.S.).
Photo taken Saturday 24 May 1958, Manchester (L.M.S.)

27. JDH275
Walsall 211, JDH275, was a Guy Arab II of 1945, originally with a utility Park Royal H30/26R body and numbered 41. In 1953 it was rebodied with a Willowbrook H30/26R body and renumbered 211. Note the traditional and economical method of engine cooling.
Photo taken 1966, Walsall bus station

28. BJA425
Preserved North Western 270, BJA425, a 1946 Bristol L5G with Willowbrook body
Photo taken Saturday 17 May 2008, Manchester Museum of Transport

29. RC8997
Trent 731, RC8997, an AEC Regal with Willowbrook B34F body new in 1946. Sold in October 1960 to Jarvis, Wellington, scrapped in September 1962.
Photo taken Monday 4 July 1949, Derby Bus Station bus park

30. GPT60
Venture of Consett 127, GPT60, a Willowbrook bodied Daimler CVD6

31. RC9652
Trent RC9652, an AEC Regent from 1947 with Willowbrook H30/26R body. Was withdrawn in 1960, passed to Office Cleaning Services London WC1 and by September 1964 to Cooke London, Breaker.
Photo taken October 1951, Derby Bus Station parking ground

32. RC9658
Trent AEC Regal 752, RC9658, was new in 1947 with a Willowbrook B35F body, being the first of a batch of forty-three delivered in 1947/8. In 1958 it was one of twenty rebuilt and converted to FDP39F and renumbered 301 as seen here at Manchester (L.M.S.) on the service from Nottingham.
Photo taken Saturday 11 October 1958, Manchester LMS Station

33. RC9671
Trent 304, RC9671, was one of twenty AEC Regals with Willowbrook B35F bodies dating from 1947 which were rebuilt by Willowbrook to FDP39F in 1958. It is seen here at Derby Bus Station.
Photo taken Thursday 1 October 1959, Derby Bus Station

34. RC9672
New in 1947 with Willowbrook B35F body, Trent 766, RC9672, was an early post-war AEC Regal and is laying over outside Manchester (L.M.S.) before returning to Nottingham despite the destination display. In 1958 twenty from the batch of forty-three were converted to FDP39F.
Photo taken Monday 18 May 1959, Manchester LMS Station

35. RC9680
Express Motors, Rhostryfan, RC9680, an AEC Regal 0662 with Willowbrook FDP39F body. New to Trent in 1947 with Willowbrook B35F body and numbered 774, Willowbrook lengthened it to 30ft and rebuilt it in this form in 1958, becoming no. 308. Acquired by Express Motors in 1962.
Photo taken Summer 1965, Castle Square, Caernarvonshire

36. ACH640
Trent 1150, ACH640, an AEC Regent II with Willowbrook H56R body, new in 1948
Photo taken Friday 26 August 1960, Nottingham

37. DVH114
Willowbrook advertising sent to the Trent Company circa 1949/50 when Derek worked in the Works Office.
Photo taken c.1949

38. GYG205
Rossie Motors Daimler CVD6 GYG205 with Willowbrook DP35F body, new in 1948, is seen at the Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station in Doncaster.
Photo taken Wednesday 31 July 1957, Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster

39. HTX445
Caerphilly U.D.C. 45, HTX445, one of four Willowbrook L27/26R bodied Guy Arab IIIs new in 1948.
Photo taken Thursday 16 August 1962, Caerphilly

40. JPT551
Venture bought sixty Daimler CVD6 buses with Willowbrook B35F bodies between 1946 and 1948. JPT551, number 163, was one of the last ten to be delivered and had by the time of this photograph been fitted with a folding door and modified cab for one man operation.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 May 1964, Venture garage, Consett

41. VVO737
Barton 737, VVO737, was a Leyland Tiger PS1 given a Willowbrook double deck body in 1957. Barton were one of the last major operators to provide a parcels service as exemplified by the sign on the radiator
Photo taken Thursday 27 April 1972, Huntington Street Nottingham

42. WAL782
Like a number of companies in the fifties, Barton rebuilt a number of Leyland Tigers some of which received double deck bodies by Willowbrook. Seen at the 2011 Kirkby Stephen rally is Barton 782, WAL782, which was new to Barton in 1948 as a saloon. It was rebuilt in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 24 April 2011, Brough

43. ECX791
Huddersfield Corporation 91, ECX791, was a Daimler CVG6 with a Willowbrook B34R body new in 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 14 July 1957, Upperhead Row Bus Station, Huddersfield

44. FBC664
Ex-Leicester City Daimler CVD6 81, FBC664, with Willowbrook H60R body, new in 1949, seen here with contractor Taylor Woodrow
Photo taken Sunday 28 June 1964, Lowestoft

45. FFU860
Preserved LRCC 860, FFU860, 1949 AEC Regal III / Willowbrook body. It was ordered by Enterprise, Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire, but delivered after Road Car had acquired the company. It operated for a short while in Enterprise's red/cream livery then repainted in green.
Photo taken Sunday 20 April 2003, Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society open day

46. FFU860
Preserved Lincolnshire 860, FFU860, an AEC Regal III with Willowbrook DP35F body, new in April 1949. It was ordered by Enterprise, Scunthorpe, but delivered after Road Car had acquired the company. It operated for a short while in Enterprise's red/cream livery then repainted in green. It was restored to Enterprise livery in 1998.
Photo taken Sunday 27 May 2012, Newark Showground

47. FWN807
FWN807, a AEC Regal III with Willowbrook B34F body, built in 1949 for South Wales (fleet number 113) and sold to W.C.French in 1961 and RC4625, an AEC Regent with post-war Willowbrook L55R body, ex-Trent new in 1937.
Photo taken Saturday 21 March 1964, Seaway Car Park, Southend

48. FWN820
New in 1949 to South Wales as 820, FWN820, this AEC Regal III with Willowbrook B34F body passed to Llynfi, Maesteg 83 in February 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Maesteg

49. NJO703
City of Oxford 703, NJO703, a preserved AEC Regal III from 1949 with Willowbrook DP32F body
Photo taken c.1975, Southend Bus Rally

50. NJO707
City of Oxford 707, NJO707, was an A.E.C. 9621A Regal with a Willowbrook DP32F body seen at Gloucester Green Bus Station in Oxford.
Photo taken Saturday 11 March 1961, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford

51. VVO735
Barton Transport 735, VVO735, a 1949 Leyland Tiger PS1, originally fitted with a Duple coach body and numbered 560, KAL380, but rebodied in 1957 with a Willowbrook L31/30R body and renumbered and registered as shown. Following is Barton 1061, FVO61D, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Panorama C51F body new 1966.
Photo taken early 1970, Somewhere between Loughborough and Melton Mowbray

52. BCP828
Hebble 19, BCP828, a Willowbrook DP33F bodied Leyland PS2/3 is seen in leafy surroundings at Stonegate Road Circus, Leeds. It had been numbered 41 when new in 1950 and became 19 in June 1957, being further renumbered to 184 in June 1958 and to 133 in August 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 6 July 1957, Stonegate Road Circus, Leeds

53. BCP829
Great Yarmouth 17, BCP829, was a Leyland PS2/3 with Willowbrook B33F body new in 1950 which was acquired from Hebble in September 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 11 October 1964, Caister Road Depot Great Yarmouth

54. BCP829
Leyland PS2 BCP829 is being used here by Wallasey Welfare Department. It appears to have been modified for one man operation while still in PSV use and has later been modified somewhat at the rear, possibly in connection with fitting a wheel chair lift.
Photo taken Wallasey

55. BCP829
A busy day at Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester sees Hebble 185, BCP829, departing on the X12 service to Bradford. This was a Willowbrook DP33F bodied Leyland PS2/3 new in 1950 as number 42, becoming 20 in June 1957, 185 in June 1958 and finally 134 in August 1960. After withdrawal in February 1962 it passed to Great Yarmouth as number 17 entering service in October. It passed in May 1965 to Wallasey Corporation Welfare Department and was rebuilt to B17FL.
Photo taken Monday 18 May 1959, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester

56. BCP830
Seen at the Walnut Street garage in Halifax is Hebble 186, BCP830, the last of six Willowbrook DP33F bodied Leyland PS2/3s new in 1950. Originally numbered 43 it was renumbered 21 in June 1957, 186 in June 1958 and was repainted into the bus livery in 1958. It was again renumbered to 135 in August 1960 and was withdrawn in February 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 4 January 1959, Walnut Street Garage, Halifax

57. BRC302
Trent 102, BRC302, an AEC Regal III with Crossley gearbox and Willowbrook DP33F body new in 1950 seen outside Manchester (L.M.S.) having duplicated the service car from Nottingham.
Photo taken Saturday 24 May 1958, Manchester LMS Station

58. CHL771
West Riding 341, CHL771, was a Daimler CVD6 with Willowbrook B35F body delivered to J Bullock and Sons in 1950 just four months before the takeover by West Riding.
Photo taken 1965, Leeds Central Bus Station

59. CHL772
West Riding Autos 342, CHL772, was one of two Daimler CVD6's with Willowbrook B35F body bought by Bullock & Sons in 1950. It was the last bus to be registered by them, just four months before they were taken over by West Riding. Like its sister (341) it had bus seating, but 342 maintained this coach livery.
Photo taken 1966, Leeds Central Bus Station

60. CHL772
West Riding Autos 342, CHL772, was one of two Daimler CVD6's with Willowbrook B35F body bought by Bullock & Sons in 1950
Photo taken c.1969, Hollins Hill, Baildon

61. GAY171
Stevenson of Uttoxeter 21, GAY171, a 1950 Leyland Tiger PS1 with Willowbrook body originally in the fleet of Leicester independent Alen of Mountsorrel.
Photo taken 1976, Uttoxeter

62. JUE351
Stratford Blue 53, JUE351, a Leyland PS2/3 with a Willowbrook DP34F body of 1950. It was rebodied by Northern Counties as a double-decker (35) in 1963
Photo taken 1962, Stratford-upon-Avon

63. OJO725
A rear view of City of Oxford 725, OJO725, an A.E.C. 9621A Regal III, one of nine new in 1950 with Willowbrook B32F bodies seen at Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 11 March 1961, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford

64. BJX675
Hebble 47, BJX675, a Willowbrook B43F bodied Leyland Royal Tiger seen here in Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford. It was the first of six similar buses new in 1951.
Photo taken Sunday 13 May 1956, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford

65. BJX676
Hebble 148, BJX676, seen leaving Burnley Cattle Market Bus Station was a Leyland PSU1/11 Royal Tiger with a Willowbrook B43F body new in 1951. Passengers will change on to a double-deck AEC Regent at Halifax to continue their journey to Leeds.
Photo taken Sunday 14 September 1958, Burnley Cattle Market Bus Station

66. KDF982
Black & White 131, KDF982, seen at Victoria Coach Station was a Willowbrook C33C bodied Leyland PSU1/11 Royal Tiger new in 1951.
Photo taken Monday 22 May 1961, London Victoria Coach Station

67. KDF982
Black & White 131 and 135, KDF982 and KDF986 awaiting the next departure from Cheltenham Coach Station. The coach station is virtually empty, waiting for the arrivals from all parts of the country for passengers to change coaches for onward travel.
Photo taken Saturday 5 September 1964, Cheltenham Coach Station

68. LXV213
Birch Bros K213, LXV213 a Guy Arab III with Willowbrook FH27/26F body, new in 1951.
Photo taken May 1960, Kings Cross

69. LXV215
LXV215 was the last of six Guy Arab IIIs with Willowbrook FH27/26F bodies delivered in 1951. Numbered K215 it was named 'Prince Eugene' and is seen in Bedford on the 203 service to London.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1960, De Parys Avenue, Bedford

70. LXV222
Birch Brothers K222, LXV222, seen at Bedford was a Willowbrook FH27/26F bodied Leyland PS1/4 new in 1951 and named 'Oudenarde'. After withdrawal it passed in June 1960 to Dale, Manchester.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1960, De Parys Avenue, Bedford

71. CJX71
Hebble 270, CJX71, one of four 1952 Willowbrook L27/28R bodied AEC Regent IIIs, new as number 70, seen at Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford.
Photo taken Sunday 23 March 1958, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford

72. DRC217
With a Willowbrook H32/28R body on a Sunbeam F4 chassis, Derby 217, DRC217, dating from 1952 was seen in the town centre.
Photo taken Friday 2 October 1959, Derby Town Centre

73. FDB512
Seen in Eccles on a short working on the service to Levenshulme is North Western 512, FDB512, one of two Willowbrook B44R bodied Atkinson Alpha chassis delivered in 1952 and entering service in 1953 after being exhibited at the 1952 Commercial Motor Show.
Photo taken Saturday 10 January 1959, Eccles

74. LDD770
Seen at Airdrie Cross is Baxter 100, LDD770, a Leyland PSU1/11 Royal Tiger with Willowbrook B44F body which had been new to Bevan Bros., Cinderford in January 1952 and which passed to Baxter in February 1953 as number 60, being renumbered in 1954. It was withdrawn in July 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 9 April 1960, Airdrie Cross

75. ODE401
Silcox, Pembroke Dock 24 a Bristol K6G ODE401 dating from 1952 was fitted, when new, with a secondhand body from a Birmingham trolleybus but was rebodied in 1961/2 with a 1948 Willowbrook L27/28R body ex Trent 42 (RC4630) and is seen in the garage yard.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1962, Pembroke Dock

76. PRA387
Blue Bus Services of Willington, PRA387, one of their fleet of rare Daimler CD650s fitted with Willowbrook bodies, built in 1952. To the right is Stevensons of Uttoxeter, 10 (HLW203), being ex-London Transport RT203.
Photo taken 1968, Burton-on-Trent

77. SFC609
A rear view of City of Oxford 609, SFC609, one of four Willowbrook C37C bodied A.E.C. 9821S Regal IVs new in 1952 seen at Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 22 July 1961, Victoria Coach Station

78. SFC610
City of Oxford 610, SFC610, one of four Willowbrook C37C bodied A.E.C. 9821S Regal IVs new in 1952 seen at Wembley Stadium. They were fitted with red steering wheels to indicate their 8'0" width to the staff.
Photo taken Saturday 13 May 1961, Wembley Stadium

79. SFC610
City of Oxford 610, SFC610, still exists in the care of the Oxford Bus Museum, one of four Willowbrook C37C bodied A.E.C. 9821S Regal IVs new in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 2 May 2009, Oxford Bus Museum

80. SFC731
City of Oxford 731, SFC731, an A.E.C. 9821S Regal IV with a Willowbrook B42F body new in 1952 seen at Reading Station.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Reading Station

81. SFC735
City of Oxford 735, SFC735, was an A.E.C. 9821S Regal IV with a Willowbrook B42F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 March 1961, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford

82. DRC224
Preserved ex-Derby 224, DRC224, a Sunbeam F4 with Willowbrook H32/28R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 10 September 2006, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft

83. DRC224
Preserved ex-Derby 224, DRC224, a Sunbeam F4 with Willowbrook H32/28R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 19 September 2010, Carlton Colville

84. DRC230
Derby 230, DRC230, a Sunbeam F4 with Willowbrook H32/28R body, new in 1953, seen here a few weeks after the system was abandoned on 9th September 1967.
Photo taken late 1967, Derby, Ascot Drive depot

85. ECH212
Seen at Manchester (L.M.S.) is Trent 212, ECH212, a Willowbrook C37C bodied Leyland Royal Tiger, one of six new in 1953, which having worked the X1 service from Nottingham was continuing to Blackpool.
Photo taken Saturday 31 May 1958, Manchester LMS Station

86. EHE947
Yorkshire Traction 1000, EHE947, was a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/13 with Willowbrook B42F body new in 1953.
Photo taken 1965, Barnsley

87. NUO685
Devon General (Grey Cars) TCR685, NUO685, was an AEC 9822S Regal IV with a Willowbrook C41F body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, near London Victoria Coach Station

88. NUO690
Devon General (Grey Cars) TCR690, NUO690. was an AEC 9822S Regal IV with a Willowbrook C41F body new in 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, near London Victoria Coach Station

89. RDH990
Walsall 350, RDH990, the unique 3-axle Sunbeam S7 with Willowbrook H62D body, new in 1953.
Photo taken March 1966, Bloxwich, Walsall

90. SRB424
Blue Bus Services (Tailby & George) were famous for operating four of the rare Daimler CD650's, each with a Willowbrook lowbridge body, PRA387/8 new in 1951 and SRB424/5 new in 1953 with fleet numbers DR13-16 respectively. SRB424, dating from 1953, makes a speedy departure from an eerily quiet Derby bus station.
Photo taken 1966, Derby bus station

91. ORR140
West Bridgford Urban District Council ran a small fleet mainly on joint services with nieghbouring Nottingham. From the 1930s, only AEC chassis were bought. 21, ORR140, is a 1954 AEC Regent III with lowbridge Willowbrook bodywork.
Photo taken 1995, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum

92. PAT412
East Yorkshire 620, PAT412, a 1954 Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2T with Willowbrook C39R body seen at Newark on the London to Leeds service alongside a West Yorkshire CUG class coach.
Photo taken Friday 19 April 1957, Newark

93. TDH904
Walsall 854, TDH904, a Sunbeam F4A with Willowbrook H70R body, new in 1954. Note the wooden chock under the front offside wheel.
Photo taken April 1966, Walsall Bus Station

94. TDH905
Walsall 855, TDH905, a Sunbeam F4A with Willowbrook H36/34RD body, built in 1954.
Photo taken 1967, Walsall bus station

95. TDH905
Walsall 855, TDH905, was a Sunbeam F4A with Willowbrook H36/34RD body of 1954. Next to it is WMPTE (Birmingham) 591, JOJ591, a Guy Arab IV with MCCW H30/24R of 1951.
Photo taken 1970, Walsall Bus Station

96. TDH909
Walsall 859, TDH909, a Sunbeam F4A with Willowbrook H70R body, new in 1954.
Photo taken June 1967, Blakenhall, Walsall

97. UHA198
Midland Red 4198, UHA198, a C3 class with 37 seat Willowbrook body, new in 1954
Photo taken c. 1955, Victoria Coach Station

98. UHA228
Midland Red 4228, UHA228, was one of sixty-three Willowbrook C37C bodied B.M.M.O. C3s new in 1954. Sixteen of them were rebodied with Plaxton C36F bodies in 1962 after the chassis had been extended and were reclassisfied to C3Ls.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester

99. 687FVD
Carmichael, Glenboig ran 687FVD a Leyland L1 Leopard with Willowbrook B45F body which was seen in Coatbridge
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Coatbridge

100. PAD181
Seen in Newbury, whilst heading for Cheltenham, is Black & White, Cheltenham 181, PAD181, a Guy Arab LUF which had a Willowbrook C37C body and was new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 25 October 1958, The Wharf, Newbury

101. PAD187
Black & White 187, PAD187, was a Guy Arab LUF with a Willowbrook C37C body of 1955. It was the last of a batch of twelve and withdrawn in 1967.
Photo taken 1965, Hinckley

102. SAL55
The unique Willowbrook C41F bodied AEC Monocoach, registered SAL55, was bought new by Morley, Edwinstowe and is seen here at the garage.
Photo taken Thursday 11 April 1963, Edwinstowe

103. TDH912
Walsall was known for its more eccentric designs (e.g. running both the shortest and longest Daimler Fleetlines). Here we see trolleybus 862, TDH912, a Sunbeam F4A built in 1955 with a distinctive Willowbrook body.
Photo taken Saturday 10 June 2006, Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

104. TDH912
A second view of Walsall 862, TDH912, showing its sleek lines and fully enclosed rear platform.
Photo taken Saturday 10 June 2006, Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

105. WJO739
City of Oxford 739, WJO739 was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Willowbrook B43F body, one of six, WJO736-741, new in 1955. A further three, WJO742-744, were diverted to become Potteries S5624-6 in the livery of Wells Motor Services.
Photo taken Sunday 23 May 1971, City Of Oxford Garage

106. WVT330
Potteries MT L510, WVT330, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1955 with Willowbrook L27/28R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Hanley bus station

107. FCN714
Northern General 1714, FCN714, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1956 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1970, Marlborough Crescent, Newcastle

108. KTL780
Delaine, Bourne 45, KTL780, a 1956 Leyland PD2/20 with Willowbrook H35/28RD body, preserved by the operator is seen here at a rally at Hillingdon, Middlesex.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Hillingdon, Middlesex

109. SAD189
Black and White coaches 189, SAD189, and 191, SAD191, a pair of Guy Arab LUFs with Willowbrook C37C bodies, new in 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Victoria Coach Station

110. SDF203
Black & White Motorways 203, SDF203, an AEC Reliance with Willowbrook body built in 1956.
Photo taken 1966, Hinckley

111. SDU711
Samuel Ledgard SDU711, a Daimler CVG6 with Willowbrook H37/29RD body. New in 1956, it started life as a Daimler demonstrator before joining the Samuel Ledgard fleet in 1960.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds

112. TNX456
Willowbrook H35/28RD bodywork was carried by TNX456, a Leyland PD2/12 which was Stratford Blue 22 and one of three new in 1956 seen in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Photo taken Saturday 18 October 1958, Stratford-upon-Avon

113. TPT113
TPT113 was one of the third batch of Atkinson BPL745H buses bought by Venture. Like the others this had a Willowbrook body, B45F in this case, and caried fleet number 182, being new in 1956.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 May 1964, Consett Bus Station

114. VKH34
East Yorkshire 634, VKH34, was an AEC Regent V with Willowbrook H30/26RD 'Beverley Bar' bodywork. Numerically the first of a batch of 15 which were delivered in November 1956, it was on of the final pair to be withdrawn and sold in April 1972.
Photo taken c.1969, Hull, Ferensway Coach Station

115. VKH37
East Yorkshire 645 and 637, VKH45 and VKH37, both AEC Regent Vs with Willowbrook H30/26RD "Beverley Bar" body of 1956.
Photo taken 1971, Hull

116. VKH44
East Yorkshire 644, VKH44, a 1956 AEC Regent V with Willowbrook body - the famous Beverly Bar roof is clearly seen. Alongside is 777, CKH777C, a 1965 AEC Renown with front entrance Park Royal body while the roof contour is not as pronounced as on 644 there is still a distinct inward taper to the upper deck
Photo taken 1993, Trans Pennine Rally Halifax

117. VKH45
Seen in Saville Street, Leeds is East Yorkshire 645, VKH45, one of fifteen with Beverley Bar style H30/26RD body by Willowbrook on AEC Regent V chassis new in 1956.
Photo taken Friday 4 April 1958, Saville Street, Leeds

118. XDH68
Walsall 868, XDH68, was one of the 1956 batch of Willowbrook-bodied Sunbeam F4A's.
Photo taken 1970, Walsall Bus Station

119. XDH71
Walsall trolleybus 871, XDH71, a Willowbrook-bodied Sunbeam F4A, passes 131, ODH 89, a full-front Park Royal-bodied Leyland PD2/1 of 1951.
Photo taken 1967, Walsall centre

120. XDH72
Walsall 872, XDH72, was the highest numbered trolleybus in the Walsall fleet, their last new trolley to enter service (14 October 1956) and the last trolleybus of all to operate on the streets of Walsall. This photograph, taken on a hot and sunny day - everything that could open was open - shows 872 in Bloxwich High Street whilst operating a 30 Circular; it has come from Walsall via Leamore and will return via Blakenhall.
Photo taken c.1969, Bloxwich High Street

121. 203BEH
Potteries MT L679, 203BEH, a Leyland PD2/20 built in 1957 with Willowbrook L27/28R bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Stoke on Trent

122. 725AEH
Potteries MT SN725, 725AEH, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1957 with Willowbrook DP44F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Burslem

123. 727AEH
Potteries MT SN727, 727AEH, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1957 with Willowbrook DP44F bodywork. Climbing out of Hanley bus station with a good load and heading for Ball Green via Milton and Norton on route 42.
Photo taken June 1969, Hanley

124. GCN45
Northern General 1745, GCN45, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1957 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, Durham Bus Station

125. GCN49
Northern General 1749, GCN49, was a Willowbrook DP41F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub seen at Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds

126. OCY682
Taylor Woodrow OCY682, an AEC Regent V MD3RV built in 1957 with Willowbrook H32/28R bodywork.
Photo taken November 1970, Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station

127. SDF195
Black & White 195, SDF195, seen at Ascot was a Willowbrook C37C bodied AEC MU3RV Reliance new in 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot

128. SDF196
SDF196 a Willowbrook C37C bodied AEC Reliance, new in 1957, carried fleet number 196 in the Black & White fleet.
Photo taken Saturday 10 September 1960, London Victoria Coach Station

129. VKH49
East Yorkshire Motor Services 649, VKH49, AEC Regent V with lowbridge Willowbrook bodywork dates from 1957
Photo taken c. April 1971, Hull Central Bus Park

130. VKH50
East Yorkshire 650, VKH50, a Willowbrook L31/28R bodied AEC Regent V, one of two new in 1957, waits in Selby Market Place.
Photo taken Sunday 6 April 1958, Selby Market Place

131. VKH50
East Yorkshire 650, VKH50, an AEC Regent V with lowbridge Willowbrook bodywork new in 1957.
Photo taken 1971, Hull

132. VPT549
Seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station in Newcastle, Venture 186 registered VPT549 carried Willowbrook B45F bodywork on its Atkinson BPL745H chassis new in 1957 and was one of the last six Atkinsons bought by Venture.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 May 1964, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station in Newcastle

133. VPT552
Venture, Consett 189, VPT552, was an Atkinson BPL745H with Willowbrook B45F body (having been reseated from DP41F) new in 1957, seen here in Stanley.
Photo taken Friday 4 August 1967, Stanley

134. VTX44
This 1957 Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2, VTX44, with Willowbrook DP41F body was operated by John, Coity trading as Coity Motors and is seen at Bridgend.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Bridgend

135. VUP667
Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, VUP667, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1957 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, Bishop Auckland Market Place

136. WAL782
Preserved Barton 782, WAL782, a Leyland Tiger PS1 single deck chassis rebuilt with a Willowbrook L61RD body in 1957
Photo taken Sunday 2 April 2006, Wisley Aerodrome

137. 164BUP
Venture Transport 200, 164BUP, was an Albion Aberdonian with Willowbrook B45F bodywork, formerly an unregistered demonstrator dating from 1958. It entered service in January 1959 and was Venture's first bus to have a three-track number blind, somewhat superfluous for a company whose highest numbered service during its independent existence was 88. It was allocated to Blackhill depot and I well remember it coming through our village displaying 500 instead of 005.
Photo taken c.1968, Stanhope, Market Place

138. 164BUP
Dixon & Nice Ltd (contractor) operated 164BUP, an Albion Aberdonian MR11 built in 1958 with Willowbrook B45F bodywork. When new, this had been 200 in the fleet of Venture, Consett.
Photo taken May 1972, Hartlepool

139. 762CVT
Potteries Motor Traction C8762, 762CVT, was an AEC Reliance with Willowbrook Viking C41F bodywork of 1958.
Photo taken 1965, York Road, Leeds

140. 763CVT
Willowbrook Viking C41F bodywork on an AEC Reliance chassis formed Potteries C8763, new in 1958, and registered 763CVT seen on private hire duties at Victoria Coach station.
Photo taken Monday 22 May 1961, London Victoria Coach Station

141. LDB752
North Western 752, LDB752, an AEC Reliance AH470 2MU3RA built in 1958/9 with Willowbrook DP43F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Macclesfield

142. LDB774
North Western Road Car Company 774, LDB774, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 with Willowbrook DP41F body.
Photo taken Saturday 2 May 1959, Coliseum Bus Station, Blackpool

143. LRC452
Trent 1052, LRC452, a Leyland PD3/4 with Willowbrook H73R body, new in 1958
Photo taken Friday 26 August 1960, Nottingham

144. LRC454
Trent 1054, LRC454, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Willowbrook body. The bus dates from 1958 and is seen at the 2000 Halifax Piece Hall Rally.
Photo taken 2000, Halifax

145. LRC454
Trent only bought one batch of Leyland Titan PD3s prior to switching to rear engined chassis. 1054, LRC454, is a 1958 Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Willowbrook bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2011, Peak Park Preserved Bus Gathering Rowsley

146. TBC164
Preserved Leicester City 164, TBC164, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 with Willowbrook H41/33R body, new in 1958. It was withdrawn from service in 1974.
Photo taken Sunday 3 October 1982, Leicester

147. UWO688
West Mon 13, UWO688, was a Leyland PD2/38 with Willowbrook B31F body, new in 1958 to replace an ageing Leyland Bull. It was fitted with sprag gear to enable it to operate on the Bargoed Hill route, along with Foden HWO590, and was later rebodied as a double decker.
Photo taken Friday 17 August 1962, Bargoed

148. VKV99
McGill's ex-demonstrator VKV99, a Daimler CVG6LX-30 with Willowbrook H41/33R bodywork. New in April 1958, it saw service with a number of operators until acquired by McGill in March 1961 with whom it remained until November 1978.
Photo taken early 1970s, McGill's Depot, Muriel Street, Barrhead

149. XDV851
Devon General (Grey Cars) TCR851, XDV851, a Willowbrook C41F bodied AEC MU3RV Reliance new in 1958 seen at Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, London Victoria Coach Station

150. XDV852
Grey Cars XDV852, an AEC Reliance with Willowbrook C41F body, new in 1958
Photo taken c. 1957, Torquay

151. XTA839
Two variations on the small single decker theme. Preserved Devon General XTA839, SN839, is a 1958 Albion Nimbus NS3AN with Willowbrook B31F bodywork, whilst preserved East Kent EFN568 is a 1950 Dennis Falcon P3 with Dennis B29F bodywork. Both are seen here at the 2003 Worthing Rally.
Photo taken July 2003, Worthing Bus Rally

152. XTA839
Preserved Devon General XTA839, SN839, a 1958 Albion Nimbus NS3AN with Willowbrook B31F bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2005, Watercress Line Rally, Alton

153. XTA843
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, XTA843, an Albion Nimbus NS3N of 1958 with Willowbrook B31F bodywork
Photo taken August 1972, Yuill's Hartlepool depot

154. XUP399
1958 Albion Aberdonian MR11N, XUP399, with Willowbrook DP41F body was number 197 in the Venture, Consett fleet and was seen in Newcastle at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station with a Northern General Willowbrook bodied Leyland Tiger Cub behind.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 May 1964, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station in Newcastle

155. XUP399
1958 Albion Aberdonian MR11N XUP399 with Willowbrook DP41F body was number 197 in the Venture, Consett fleet and was seen in Newcastle at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 4 August 1967, Newcastle, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station.

156. 550CPT
Venture 207, 550CPT, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1958/9 with Willowbrook Viking C41F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1969, Marlborough Crescent, Newcastle

157. 550CPT
550CPT was a one off in the Venture, Consett fleet, carried fleet number 207, and was a Willowbrook Viking C41F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub new in 1958/9 seen at Consett along with Northern General Routemasters.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett

158. 601EPT
208, 601EPT, new in 1959 carried the last Willowbrook body supplied to Venture. B45F bodywork was carried by the Leyland Tiger Cub which was seen at Consett.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 May 1964, Consett

159. 601EPT
208, 601EPT new in 1959 carried the last Willowbrook body supplied to Venture. B45F bodywork was carried by the Leyland Tiger Cub which was seen at the Garage. The enthusiast is checking an adjacent bus for the Willowbrook body number which used to be stamped in the frame of the emergency exit. To the right is one of the second batch of Atkinsons at Consett Garage.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 May 1964, Consett

160. 629ANN
Morley, Edwinstowe ran 629ANN, a Willowbrook Viking C41F bodied AEC MU3RV Reliance seen here at the garage.
Photo taken Thursday 11 April 1963, Edwinstowe

161. 890ADV
Grey Cars 890, 890ADV, an AEC Reliance with 41 seat Willowbrook "Viking" coach body, new in 1959
Photo taken Sunday 2 January 2011, Winchester

162. JCN445
Northern General 1845, JCN445, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1959 with Willowbrook C37F bodywork. Painted in bus livery and working the long route X1 Middlesbrough to Newcastle Worswick Street where the coach seating would be appreciated.
Photo taken December 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough

163. JCN454
Northern General 1854, JCN454, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1959 with Willowbrook C37F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1968, Sunderland Park Lane depot

164. KJX754
Hebble 654, KJX754, an AEC Reliance with Willowbrook DP43F body, new in 1959 (originally numbered 190).
Photo taken late 1970/early 1971, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford

165. NRC154
Paton Brothers, Renfrew bought no fewer than six of these 1959 ex-Trent Leyland Tiger Cub PSUc1/2s with Willowbrook B41F bodies in 1968. NRC156/4 are seen at the company's Tower Garage in Ferry Road, Renfrew with IZZI's ice cream factory in the background.
Photo taken early 1970s, Ferry Road, Renfrew

166. NRC157
Paton Bros NRC157, a Leyland PSUC1/2 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork which was new to Trent as their 355 in May 1959. It was acquired by Paton in August 1968 entering service the following month. It wasn't used after December 1975 but was licensed until April 1976. Soon after it passed to a dealer.
Photo taken early 1970s, Paton's Depot, Tower Garage, Ferry Road, Renfrew

167. NRC159
New to Trent in 1959 as their 159, NRC15,9 this Leyland Tiger Cub carried a Willowbrook dual purpose body. It is seen in service with Paisley area independent Paton of Renfrew in 1971
Photo taken Tuesday 26 October 1971, Renfrew Ferry

168. WXR50
Birch Brothers K50, WXR50, was the first of three Willowbrook Viking C41F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cubs new in 1959 and is seen here in Bedford loading for the 203M service to London.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1960, De Parys Avenue, Bedford

169. WXR52
The third of Birch Brothers 1959 Willowbrook Viking C41F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cubs was K52, WXR52, which was caught in Bedford on the 203M Motorway service to London.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1960, De Parys Avenue, Bedford

170. 497ALH
New to London Transport in 1960 as RW3, 497ALH passed to Chesterfield in 1963 as number 20. It was a Willowbrook B42D bodied AEC Reliance and is seen at the garage.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 1965, Chesterfield Garage, Sheffield Road

171. 702PRA
Blue Bus Services of Willington 702PRA was a Daimler CVG6 with a distinctive Willowbrook lowbridge body.
Photo taken 1966, Derby bus station

172. 984HFC
A rear view of City of Oxford H984, 984HFC, an A.E.C. MD3RV Regent V with a Willowbrook H37/26F body new in 1960 seen at Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 11 March 1961, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford

173. LDB796
Preserved North Western 796, LDB796, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 with Willowbrook DP43F body, new in 1960
Photo taken Saturday 17 May 2008, Manchester Museum of Transport

174. LDB796
North Western 796, LDB796, a 1960 Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 with Willowbrook dual purpose 43 seat body. North Western's smart and unusual dual purpose livery is carried
Photo taken Sunday 29 May 2011, Morecambe

175. LDB796
With the last of the winter snow visible on the Pennines, North Western 796, LDB796, a 1960 Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 with Willowbrook dual purpose 43 seat bodywork speeds through Kirkby Stephen while attending the 2010 Kirkby Stephen Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 4 April 2010, Kirkby Stephen

176. MN44
Inside Peel depot, former Stratford Blue/Midland Red Willowbrook H41/32F bodied Leyland PD3A/1 of 1963 MN44 (formerly 668HNX, Stratford Blue number 1) keeps company with PSUC1/2 Willowbrook 9, 3680MN, of 1961. The saloon still exists in preservation, currently unrestored at Jurby Transport Museum.
Photo taken Thursday 28 June 1979, Peel Depot, Isle of Man

177. WJU407
Dunning, Great Ayton, WJU407, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1960 with Willowbrook Viscount C41F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Great Ayton

178. WVA453
WVA453 was one of a pair of AEC Reliance 2MU3RAs with Willowbrook B45F bodywork which had been new to Irvine (Golden Eagle Coaches) of Salsburgh in May 1960 and were acquired by OK Motor Services in March 1965.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, North Bondgate

179. 3680MN
Inside Peel depot, former Stratford Blue/Midland Red Willowbrook H41/32F bodied Leyland PD3A/1 of 1963 MN44 (formerly 668HNX, Stratford Blue number 1) keeps company with PSUC1/2 Willowbrook 9, 3680MN, of 1961. The saloon still exists in preservation, currently unrestored at Jurby Transport Museum.
Photo taken Thursday 28 June 1979, Peel Depot, Isle of Man

180. 3682MN
Isle of Man Road Services 56, 3682MN, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1961 with Willowbrook B43F bodywork. When new it had DP41F seating.
Photo taken July 1976, Douglas Bus Station

181. RGR38
Sunderland 38, RGR38, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Willowbrook B41D bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Sunderland

182. VCH163
Lough Swilly, Letterkenny, 120 VCH163, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 built in 1961 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1979, Letterkenny Depot

183. VCH830
Stokes of Carstairs, VCH830, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 built in 1961 with Willowbrook B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1977, Carstairs

184. VPM730
Gale, Haslemere VPM730 was a Bedford J2SZ7 with a Willowbrook Compact C19F body new in 1961 which is seen at Wembley Stadium.
Photo taken Saturday 12 May 1962, Wembley Stadium

185. 377FGB
With the transfer of MacBrayne's services to Highland Omnibuses, in 1971 Highland acquired former MacBrayne 76, 377FGB, a Bedford VAS1 with Willowbrook B30F bodywork which had been new in May 1962.
Photo taken September 1971, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye

186. 5895YG
Pennine Motor Services of Gargrave 5895YG, Leyland Leopard L2 with Willowbrook body, new in 1962.
Photo taken January 1972, Skipton

187. 618BBO
36 foot vehicles made their appearance in the Western Welsh fleet in the form of Willowbrook bodied Leyland PSU3/2R buses and 618, 618BBO, delivered in 1962 is seen in Cardiff bus station
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Cardiff bus station

188. 7335UP
Stan Lake, Ipswich, 7335UP, Leyland Leopard / Willowbrook B53F. Originally Sunderland and District, new to them in July 1962.
Photo taken 1982, Ipswich

189. 773PRL
Grenville Motors of Troon operated 773PRL, a Bedford SB5 with Willowbrook B42F bodywork, which had been new to Oxford of Falmouth (one of the operators on the Falmouth-Penryn circular service) in December 1962. It was acquired from Hocking of Penryn in 1968. Between 1967 and 1973 Grenville gradually acquired all the former operators on this service which became Grenville's most frequent, operating every twenty minutes on weekdays and every forty minutes on Sundays.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Portreath Beach

190. 82CYV
St Kevin's Bus Service, Glendalough, Eire, ZNI456, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1962 with Willowbrook B51F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1975, Glendalough, Eire

191. 84CYV
Birch Bros K84, 84CYV, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Willowbrook DP51F body new in 1962 seen in Midland Road adjacent to St. Pancras Station. It was rebodied by Plaxton, as DP49F, in 1969.
Photo taken Sunday 13 October 1963, Midland Road adjacent to St. Pancras Station, London

192. 858GNM
H. & C., Garston operated this Willowbrook B65F bodied AEC Reliance, 858GNM, new in June 1962, which was caught the following month at Gilwell Park, Epping on a Scout & Cub weekend jamboree.
Photo taken Saturday 7 July 1962, Gilwell Park, Epping

193. 930UVT
Potteries MT SN930, 930UVT, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1962 with Willowbrook B54F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Newcastle under Lyme garage

194. 960HTT
Grey Cars/Devon General 960, 960HTT, an AEC Reliance with Willowbrook Viscount C41F body, new in 1962, built to 7ft 6ins width
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Teignmouth

195. 960HTT
Preserved Devon General TCR960, 960HTT, an AEC Reliance with Willowbrook C41F body on display at the Heathfield Depot of Grey Cars on the occaision of their centenary open day
Photo taken Saturday 27 April 2013, Grey Cars Heathfield depot

196. 9732AT
East Yorkshire Willowbrook DP47F bodied Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard new in 1962 was 732 , 9732AT, and is seen at Victoria Coach Station with vehicles from Maidstone & District, North Western and Midland Red.
Photo taken Sunday 28 July 1963, London Victoria Coach Station

197. HCU54
Northern General 2254, HCU54, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R built in 1962 with Willowbrook B53F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1973, Chester-le-Street

198. RCP131
Hebble 100 and 101, RCP131 and 132, AEC Reliance with Willowbrook B53F of September 1962 delivery. Forlorn and unloved outside the Walnut Street depot, these were the first 36 footers in the district and were barely nine years old when the photograph was taken.
Photo taken early 1971, Halifax, Walnut Street depot

199. WVH230
Yorkshire Traction 389, WVH230, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1962 with Willowbrook B54F bodywork. This had been new as 101 with County Motors of Lepton.
Photo taken July 1974, Barnsley

200. XHE230
Yorkshire Traction 343, XHE230, a 1962 Leopard with Willowbrook body, the first 36' Leopard bought by Tracky.
Photo taken c.1977, Wombwell Depot

201. XHE231
Yorkshire Traction 1231, XHE231, a Leyland Leopard with Willowbrook C47F body, new in 1962 and alongside North Western 149, AJA149B, another Leyland Leopard but this time an Alexander C49F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Victoria Coach Station

202. 115GAX
Stonier of Golden Hill was one of the Potteries independents who survived into the 1970s. 115GAX was 1963 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Willowbrook bodywork that originated in the fleet of Jones of Aberbeeg. It was numbered 9 in the Stonier fleet.
Photo taken Saturday 15 October 1977, Stoke on Trent

203. 134CMR
Swindon 134, 134CMR, featured in an AEC publicity photograph and seemed to continue to like attention, being sold after withdrawal for use as a caravan, the owner keeping the Swindon livery which it retained to the end. It was an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with a Willowbrook B41D body and is seen here in March 1978 far from home in Greenfield, near Oldham, with a GMT Standard in the background.
Photo taken Sunday 26 March 1978, Greenfield, near Oldham

204. 400RRR
Hulley of Baslow 19, 400RRR, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R built in 1963 with Willowbrook B53F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1981, Baslow

205. 409LRR
East Midland L409, 409RRR, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R built in 1963 with Willowbrook B53F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Sheffield

206. 5185HA
I was fortunate to be working for Midland Red at Digbeth Coach Station in the early 1960s and so was on hand to photograph anything new that turned up. The acquisition of new DP single deckers from an outside supplier was quite an event and hadn't happened for 10 years at that time. Seen here is LS18A 5185, 5185HA, just after delivery from Central Works, following a quality inspection, and ready to enter service the following day. The LS18As had Leyland PSU3/4R running units with Willowbrook 48 seat dual-purpose bodywork.
Photo taken Friday 31 May 1963

207. 534HVA
Gold Line Coaches (Caskie) of Bowmore 534HVA, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1963 with Willowbrook B43F bodywork. This had been new to Hutchison of Overtown and was continuing to find work on Islay.
Photo taken August 1974, Bowmore

208. 669HNX
Billown Lime Quarries, Ballasalla, Isle of Man, owned MN44, a Leyland Titan PD3A/1 from 1963 with Willowbrook H41/32F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1985, Castletown, Isle of Man

209. 700DTH
Lough Swilly 88, 700DTH, was an AEC Renown 3B2RA with Willowbrook H39/32F new 12/63 to West Wales, Tycroes and bought by Lough Swilly in 1968. It was withdrawn by 12/76 and sold for scrap 3/78. Double deckers featured for many years on their Buncrana-Derry route.
Photo taken 1968, Pennyburn depot (part of their old railway works), Derry

210. 9DER
Taken in the last week of operation at Burwell & District, this view shows the office/house as well as Daimler Fleetline 9DER. The BP sign on the wall is a clue that a filling station is masked by the bus. 9DER was new in August 1963 with a Willowbrook H42/31F body.
Photo taken 1979, Burwell

211. SCP562
New to Hebble in 1963 as their 102, SCP562, was this Willowbrook bodied Leyland Leopard. It passed to Yorkshire Woollen in 1971 when Hebble were wound up. It is seen in its new colours as YWD 159.
Photo taken Thursday 24 August 1972, Dewsbury

212. SCP565
Hebble 685, SCP565, Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R with Willowbrook B53F body, one of a batch of four new in July 1963, originally numbered 105.
Photo taken early 1971, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford

213. VDB928
Two North Western single deckers for the price of one in this 1966 photograph. 679, KDB679, a Leyland PSUC1/1T with Weymann body passes 928, VDB928, a AEC Reliance with Willowbrook body in Macclesfield in 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 13 September 1966, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield

214. VDB938
North Western 938, VDB938, an AEC Reliance AH590 2U3RA built in 1963 with Willowbrook DP51F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Bradford

215. 274UVO
East Midland C274, 274UVO, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1964 with Willowbrook DP49F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1972, Redcar Racecourse

216. 505RUO
Devon General 505, 505RUO, an AEC Regent V 2D3RA with Willowbrook H39/30F body, one of a batch of 8 built in 1964.

217. 507RUO
Former Devon General 507, 507RUO, an AEC Regent V originally with Willowbrook H39/30F body, new in March 1964. It was converted to open-top by Devon General.
Photo taken Sunday 11 July 2004, Kemble airfield

218. 6480HA
Willowbrook B52F bodywork was carried by Midland Red S17 number 5480, 6480HA, new in 1964 which was seen in Nuneaton.
Photo taken Sunday 13 October 1974, Nuneaton

219. 670HNX
MAN10M, a Leyland Titan PD3A/1 built in 1964 with Willowbrook bodywork.
Photo taken July 1985, Douglas railway station

220. 7156ET
Primrose Valley Coaches of Filey 7156ET, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1964 with Willowbrook B45F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, Primrose Valley depot near Filey

221. 9773RH
East Yorkshire 773, 9773RH, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1964 with Willowbrook DP47F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1973, Westwood, Scarborough

222. AJX269B
Calderdale 269, AJX269B seen at Lee Wood Road/Heptonstall Road about to descend to Hebden Bridge, was a Willowbrook DP43F bodied Leyland L2 Leopard new in 1964.
Photo taken Monday 17 April 1972

223. AJX269B
Halifax J.O.C. 269, AJX269B, a Leyland Leopard L2 with Willowbrook DP43F body, new in 1964.
Photo taken Summer 1969, Paddock Lane, Shibden, Halifax

224. AMR135B
Swindon 135, AMR135B, unlike sister 134, survived to receive Thamesdown livery and is seen at the depot in company with 141, JMW541F, an unusual Pennine-bodied Leyland Leopard.
Photo taken Thamesdown Depot

225. APA46B
Barton 1141, APA46B, was acquired in 1969 from Safeguard, Guildford and was a Willowbrook B53F bodied AEC 2U3RA Reliance new in January 1964. It is seen at Barton's Ilkeston garage.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 1971, Ilkeston

226. AYS736B
Western SMT acquired a number of Bedford VAS1 with Willowbrook and Duple bodywork when they took over some of the MacBrayne fleet in 1969. One such was AYS736B, a 1964 example with Willowbrook B28F body
Photo taken August 1973, Rothsay Isle of Bute

227. AYS737B
Highland Omnibuses CD56, AYS737B, was a Bedford VAS1 with Willowbrook B28F bodywork which had been new in June 1964 to David MacBrayne as their 191. Acquired by Highland in 1971, it was withdrawn in 1973.
Photo taken c.1971, Fort William

228. CGA586B
Highland Omnibuses BA18, CGA586B, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA with Willowbrook B53F bodywork, new in July 1964 to David MacBrayne as their 198. It was acquired by Highland in 1970 and withdrawn by them in 1978.
Photo taken c. 1973, Fort William Pier

229. BHA402C
Midland Red D9 5402, BHA402C, with Willowbrook H40/32RD body is seen in Leicester.
Photo taken Sunday 13 October 1974, Leicester

230. BHA619C
Midland Red 5619, BHA619C seen operating a Town Service in Shrewsbrury was a B.M.M.O. S17 with Willowbrook B52F body.
Photo taken Friday 6 August 1971, Shrewsbury

231. CHE297C
Yorkshire Traction 386, CHE297C, a 1965 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Willowbrook bodywork in dual purpose livery. At some point this bus had a modified front dash fitted. When delivered the bus was 1297 in the YTC fleet.
Photo taken Sunday 9 September 2007, Meadowhall Sheffield

232. DEB484C
Burwell & District DEB484C was a Daimler CRG6LX with Willowbrook H44/32F bodywork which was new in November 1965.
Photo taken c.1978, Cambridge, Drummer Street Bus Station

233. DNY994C
DNY994C was a Willowbrook DP41F bodied Tiger Cub PSUC1/12 new in 1965 to John, Coity trading as Coity Motors and is seen leaving Bridgend.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Bridgend

234. ECH236C
Seen at Victoria Coach Station, Trent 236, ECH236C, was a Willowbrook DP49F bodied Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard about to operate a Motorway service to Nottingham.
Photo taken Friday 31 March 1972, Victoria Coach Station, London

235. ECH246C
ECH246C, Trent 246, was a Willowbrook DP51F bodied Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard new in 1965, seen here in Derby Bus Station.
Photo taken Sunday 4 September 1966, Derby Bus Station

236. FGW498C
Former AEC demonstrator FGW498C was acquired by Gelligaer in 1967 and was photographed in a special livery for the Prince of Wales Investiture in 1969. It carried fleet number 35 and was a Willowbrook B53F bodied AEC Swift new in 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 1969

237. FUP272C
Barton 1129, FUP272C, was a shrewd 1969 acquisition from Stanhope Motor Services. New in 1965, the Willowbrook DP49F bodied AEC 2U3RA Reliance was still in its former owner’s livery when photographed in Morecambe a year after acquisition.
Photo taken Saturday 8 August 1970, Morecambe

238. LPT337C
The Eden (Summerson Bros) always kept their vehicles in immaculate condition inside and out. The low winter sun catches LPT337C, L1, a Leyland Leopard L1 with Willowbrook B45F bodywork, as it is prepared in readiness for its next duty. It was new to The Eden in October 1965.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Eden Garage, Staindrop Road, West Auckland

239. DFC625D
City of Oxford 625, DFC625D, an A.E.C. MP2R Swift with a Willowbrook B53F body seen turning from Buckingham Palace Road into Semley Place as it approaches Victoria Coach Station in London. Eight of these entered service in 1966.
Photo taken Monday 31 May 1971, approaching Victoria Coach Station, London

240. DTL489D
Delaine of Bourne bought their first rear engined chassis in 1966. This was 60, DTL489D, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/2 with Willowbrook body.
Photo taken Sunday 20 September 2009, Sheffield Meadowhall Rally

241. FEW1D
Whippet Coaches of Hilton operated FEW1D, a Leyland PDR1/2 with Willowbrook H44/34F bodywork which was new in January 1966.
Photo taken c.1969, Cambridge, Drummer Street Bus Station

242. GDK325D
New to Rochdale in 1966 as their 25, GDK325D, this AEC Reliance had a 45 seat Willowbrook body. It is seen wearing PTE livery and numbered 6025 in central Rochdale.
Photo taken Wednesday 25 June 1975, Rochdale

243. GEE418D
Grimsby and Cleethorpes 35, GEE418D, a 1966 Daimler Fleetline with Willowbrook single-deck bodywork
Photo taken September 2005, Sheffield

244. GUE1D
Isle of Man Road Services bought a number of Leyland Titan PD3s from Midland Red in 1972 who had in turn acquired them from Stratford Blue when that company was wound up. Among them was the former Stratford Blue 7, GUE1D, a 1966 Leyland Titan PD3A/1 with Willowbrook bodywork. In the Isle of Man it was re-registered MN2670 and given the fleet number 70.
Photo taken August 1986, Jurby Aerodrome, Isle of Man

245. HGA981D
Former Highland Omnibuses CD69, HGA981D, by now in the ownership of the Sutherland Transport & Trading Company, a Bedford VAS1 with Willowbrook B24FM bodywork, sits astride the railway tracks at Lairg whilst the driver loads mailbags off the mid-morning train from Inverness into the mail compartment at the back.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Lairg Railway Station

246. HGA981D
The mid-morning train from Inverness, in the hands of a class 24 diesel, is approaching the station at Lairg, Sutherland; it conveys portions for Wick (at the front) and Thurso (at the back) which will be split at Georgemas Junction.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Lairg, Railway Station

247. JTX233D
JTX233D one of six AEC Reliances with Willowbrook B41D bodies was new in 1966 as Aberdare 33 and was outside the garage.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 1969, Aberdare UDC Garage

248. KHM8D
British European Airways 8207, KHM8D, was the last of eight A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliances with Willowrook DP49F bodies new in July 1966 for the Executive Express service. They were operated by London Transport on B.E.A.'s behalf and were allocated fleet numbers EC1- EC8 by London Transport.
Photo taken London Airport

249. LUP417D
LUP417D, a 1966 Bedford VAM5 with Willowbrook 45 seat body owned by General of Chester-le-Street about to leave Chester-le-Street bus station for Whitehill.
Photo taken 1978, Chester-le-Street

250. OWO753F
Jones of Aberbeeg 19, OWO753F, was a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with a Willowbrook B53F body dating from 1966. It was renumbered U1468 in 1974, then U3368 in 1975. Thanks to John Kaye for this information.
Photo taken May 1972, Newport

251. TTF175D
Lancashire United 211, TTF175D, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/11 built in 1966 with Willowbrook B44F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1970, Canning Place, Liverpool

252. 697HMN
Isle of Man Road Services 97, 697HMN, a 1967 Leyland Leopard PSU4/1R with Willowbrook bodywork seating 41.
Photo taken 1996, Halifax

253. FJX508E
Calderdale 108, FJX508E, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX / Willowbrook B45F, new to Halifax Corporation "A" Fleet in June 1967.
Photo taken summer of 1972, leaving the old Crossfield bus station, Halifax

254. KUF199F
Front end detail of preserved ex-Southdown 199, KUF199F, a 1967 Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R fitted with a Willowbrook B45F body, seen here at the 2003 Worthing Rally.
Photo taken July 2003, Marine Parade, Worthing

255. LUS524E
David MacBrayne 150, LUS524E, a 1967 Willowbrook DP49F bodied AEC Reliance at Craignure Ferry Terminal on the Isle of Mull circa 2006. The preserved bus was visiting the island & recreating the days prior to 1972. 150 was transferred to Highland Omnibuses in 1970 & the Mull service & excursion licences went to Highland in 1972.
Photo taken 2006, Craignure Ferry Terminal Car Park, Mull

256. NWW89E
Todmorden 9, NWW89E, a 1967 Leyland Leopard L1 with Willowbrook dual purpose body seating 43.
Photo taken 1994, Bradford

257. NWW89E
Calderdale JOC 325, NWW89E, formerly Todmorden JOC 9, a now preserved Willowbrook B45F-bodied Leyland Leopard of 1967, stands at the Acre Mills terminus, Old Town.
Photo taken August, 1971, Old Town, Hebden Bridge

258. NWW89E
Todmorden JOC 9, NWW89E, a 1967 Leyland Leopard L1 with a Willowbrook DP43F body
Photo taken Sunday 27 May 2012, Heath Common, Wakefield

259. NWW89E
About to make a trip from Todmorden to Bacup was Calderdale 325, NWW89E, ex Todmorden Corporation 9 which was a Leyland L2 Leopard with a Willowbrook B43F body.
Photo taken Monday 17 April 1972, Todmorden

260. NWW91E
Calderdale 327, NWW91E, a Leyland Leopard/Willowbrook new to Todmorden J.O.C. in 1967 as fleet no. 10
Photo taken summer of 1972, Halifax Crossfield Bus Station

261. PTX987F
Chambers PTX987F, Ford / Willowbrook.
Photo taken Saturday 10 March 1973, Colchester Bus Station

262. SWU654F
Leon of Finningley operated this 1967 Bedford VAL70 with Willowbrook body B56F. They acquired it from Wigmore of Dinnington who were keen users of the Bedford VAL. SWU654F peeps out from the gloom of Doncaster's old southern bus station prior to heading for the village of Misson.
Photo taken 1972, Doncaster

263. SWU654F
Leon Motors 80, SWU654F, a Bedford VAL70 with Willowbrook B56F bodywork, one of two purchased from Wigmore of Dinnington to whom it was new in November 1967.
Photo taken c. 1973, Leon's Depot, Finningley

264. 409LMN
Douglas Corporation 14, 409LMN, an AEC Regent V with Willowbrook H37/27F body, new in December 1968.
Photo taken 1974, Douglas, Port Soderick

265. 409LMN
409LMN, one of the last pair of AEC Regent Vs delivered to Douglas Corporation as fleet number 14, this Willowbrook-bodied bus passed to IOM National Transport when Road Services and the Corporation were merged in 1976. New in December 1968, it was withdrawn in 1982 with body failure and scrapped whereas sister 410LMN survives at Jurby.
Photo taken Friday 29 June 1979, Douglas, Isle Of Man

266. 410LMN
Douglas Corporation 15, 410LMN, an AEC Regent V with Willowbrook H37/27F body, new in December 1968.
Photo taken Douglas, Derby Castle

267. FCN546F
Northern 2546, FCN546F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/2R built in 1968 with Willowbrook DP49F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1970, Middlesbrough

268. HST49F
With a view to converting further services to OMO, Highland Omnibuses took delivery of two Ford R192s with Willowbrook B45F bodies in May 1968, to be followed by two more in the September of the same year. One of the earlier pair, T18, HST49F, is seen at Fort William Bus Station wearing a new (short-lived) version of the livery introduced that year but replaced in 1970 by peacock blue and poppy red. All four lasted until 1981.
Photo taken c.1969, Fort William Bus Station

269. OKO618G
Preserved former Maidstone and District 2816, OKO618G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with Willowbrook DP49F body, new in November 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 2004, Canvey rally

270. RAA172G
Richards Brothers have provided services in the St Davids area and Carmarthen since the nineteen forties. Seen in a withdrawn condition at the former Moylgrove depot is RAA172G, a former United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Bedford SB5 with Willowbrook bodywork.
Photo taken August 1992, Moylgrove

271. RNR8G
Two Bedfords in the Richards Brothers fleet were RNR8G a Bedford VAM70 with Willowbrook 45 seat body ex Gibson of Barlestone and OTT254G a Bedford SB5 with Plaxton coachwork originally owned by Tratherns of Yelverton. The buses are seen at the former Moylgrove depot of Richards Brothers.
Photo taken August 1992, Moylgrove

272. TNY493G
Aberdare 3, TNY493G, one of a batch of six AEC Reliances, new in 1968, with Willowbrook B41D bodies seen at the garage.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 1969, Aberdare UDC Garage

273. WPT396F
Sunderland District 369, WPT369F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3E/2R built in 1967/8 with Willowbrook B53F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, SDO's Philadelphia depot, Sunderland.

274. CWT474H
Pennine Motor Services of Gargrave Leyland Leopard with 49 seat dual purpose Willowbrook bodywork, CWT474H dating from 1970.
Photo taken 1978, Malham, North Yorks

275. FPT589G
Trimdon Motor Services FPT589G, a Ford R192 built in 1969 with Willowbrook B45F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1969, Stockton High Street

276. KCP422G
Seen in the somewhat grim surroundings of the bus park at Halifax Crossfield bus station is Halifax 112, KCP422G, a corporation owned 1969 Daimler Fleetline with Willowbrook 45 seat body.
Photo taken Thursday 12 April 1973, Halifax

277. MFA703G
Preserved Burton Corporation 103, MFA703G, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LW built in 1969 with Willowbrook B44F bodywork.
Photo taken Monday 21 April 2003, Coors Bass Museum, Burton on Trent

278. MFA703G
Burton joined the trend to saloons in the late sixties when they bought Daimler Fleetline SRG6LW chassis, although later deliveries would revert to double deckers. Single deck Fleetline 103, MFA703G, carries Willowbrook bodywork and dates from 1969.
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2011, Peak Park Preserved Bus Gathering Rowsley

279. PKG533H
Cardiff 533, PKG533H, a Daimler Fleetine with Willowbrook H44/30D body, one of a batch of 25 delivered in late 1969.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Cardiff

280. PKG550H
Cardiff Daimler Fleetine 550, PKG550H, with Willowbrook H44/30D body, one of a batch of 25 delivered in late 1969, about 10 of which were used to replace the final Cardiff trolleybuses.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Cardiff

281. RHE449G
Yorkshire Tracton 749, RHE449G, a 1969 Willowbrook H44/31F bodied Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 on the long Leeds-Wakefield-Barnsley-Sheffield service 67. The bus, one of four diverted from Devon General is being followed out of Wakefield Bus Station by sister vehicle 750 both still in Devon General livery.
Photo taken 1969, Wakefield Bus Station

282. RHE450G
In 1969 Yorkshire Traction received a quartet of Willowbrook bodied Leyland Atlanteans that were part of an order for Devon General. They were delivered in Devon General livery and placed in service in that condition by Yorkshire Traction. 750, RHE450G, leaves Leeds on the long distance Wakefield - Barnsley- Sheffield service some months after entering service.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1969, St Peters Street Leeds

283. RHE450G
Yorkshire Traction 750, RHE450G, a 1969 Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 with Willowbrook body. This was one of batch of 4 such buses that were diverted from a Devon General order and delivered in Devon General colours.
Photo taken Monday 15 October 1979, Barnsley

284. RHE450G
Yorkshire Traction 750, RHE450G, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 built in 1969 with Willowbrook H44/31F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Bradford

285. RHE450G
Yorkshire Traction 750, RHE450G, was one of four Leyland PDR1A/1s with Willowbrook H44/31F bodies which had been diverted from Devon General in March 1969. They had been intended to be Devon General 542-5, OTT542-5G and ran initially in Devon General livery before being repainted in 1970/1 into Yorkshire Traction livery.
Photo taken Tuesday 15 April 1969, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford

286. YWY514G
West Yorkshire had a number of ECW bodied RE coaches partially rebuilt by Willowbrook in the nineteen seventies ... the resultant vehicles were somewhat ugly compared to the original. CRG13, YWY514G, delivered in 1969 was a Bristol RELH6G when photographed it was wearing NBC express livery and was numbered 1022.
Photo taken August 1978, Vicar Lane bus station Leeds

287. EBJ143J
Bickers EBJ143J, Ford R192 / Willowbrook B45F, new to Bickers in September 1970.
Photo taken July 1972, Ipswich

288. LEX864H
Great Yarmouth 64, LEX864H, an AEC Swift with Willowbrook B43D body, new in June 1970.
Photo taken c.1970

289. MUP833J
J S Mowbray, South Moor, was one of the last two members of the consortium operating the Diamond Bus Service. Their 33, MUP833J, a Bedford YRQ with Willowbrook DP45F bodywork, is seen at the Millburngate terminus of the Durham service.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Durham, Millburngate

290. NET169J
Rotherham Corporation bought Daimler Fleetlines from 1967 until it became part of South Yorkshire PTE in 1974. Most of these were Roe bodied double deckers however in 1970 a trio of Willowbrook bodied Fleetline saloons entered service. The first of these 169, NET169J, is seen wearing the unusual coffee and cream PTE livery and its PTE fleet number 69.
Photo taken Tuesday 13 May 1975, Leeds bus station

291. VSN691J
Garelochhead Coach Services 94, VSN691J, a Ford R192 with Willowbrook B45F bodywork. It was new in December 1970 and is seen at Feorlin Way in the Bendarroch housing scheme, the terminus of the service from Helensburgh.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Garelochhead, Bendarroch

292. WHE352J
Preserved Yorkshire Traction 352, WHE352J, Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with Willowbrook bodywork new in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 9 September 2007, Meadowhall, Sheffield

293. DXE137J
Grenville Motors' DXE137J was a Bedford YRQ with Willowbrook B45F bodywork which was new in 1971, originally as a demonstrator, before operating for two years for Blue Bus Services (Tailby & George) of Willington. On 1 December 1973 Blue Bus sold out to Derby Corporation who numbered it 43. Grenville purchased it from Derby (by then Derby Borough Transport) in 1975. It is seen at Grenville's Camborne terminus outside the company's office in Cross Street.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Camborne, Cross Street

294. HWU817J
Pennine of Gargrave HWU817J, a 1971 Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with Willowbrook body stands in a snowy Skipton bus station.
Photo taken 1972, Skipton

295. JWR893J
Premier (Harold Wilson) of Stainforth operated JWR893J, a Ford R192 with Willowbrook DP45F bodywork which was new in May 1971. It is pictured at the depot with Yeates Pegasus bodied Bedford SB5, 568DNG, parked behind.
Photo taken c.1973, Premier Depot, East Lane, Stainforth

296. MUP694J
Valley Motors, Bishops Castle, MUP694J, a Ford R192 built in 1971 with Willowbrook B46F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1978, Barker Street Bus Station, Shrewsbury

297. OPT124J
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, OPT124J, probably a Bedford YRQ from 1971 with Willowbrook C45F coachwork.
Photo taken July 1971, College Square, Stokesley

298. TKG508J
Western Welsh 1508, TKG508J, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/2R with Willowbrook body, new in 1971.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Cardiff Bus Station

299. TKG511J
Western Welsh 1511, TKG511J, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/2R with Willowbrook body, new in 1971.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Cardiff

300. TUJ421J
Hampson, Oswestry, 27, TUJ421J, a Bedford SB5 built about 1971 with Willowbrook DP39F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1978, Oswestry

301. TUO74J
Preserved Devon General 74, TUO74J, an AEC Reliance with Willowbrook B43F body, new in 1971, arriving at the gathering.
Photo taken Sunday 1 April 2007, Cobham Bus & Coach gathering, Longcross

302. WUX658K
Richards Brothers of Moylgrove WUX658K, a 1971 Bedford YRQ with Willowbrook bodywork. The bus which was originally owned by Brown of Donnington Wood and is seen in Fishguard bound for Haverfordwest.
Photo taken August 1992, Fishguard

303. YNR506J
Astill and Jordan of Ratby near Leicester ran a service from their home village to Leicester. They bought both new and second hand vehicles - bought new in 1971 was this Ford R192, YNR506J, with locally built Willowbrook bodywork
Photo taken Saturday 13 October 1979, St Margarets bus station Leicester

304. CAX766K
West Monmouthshire 24, CAX766K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/2R with Willowbrook B53F body, new in 1972.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Cardiff Bus Station

305. DNS354L
Sutherland Transport & Trading Company's DNS354L, a Bedford VAS5 with Willowbrook B16FM bodywork has arrived from Lochinver on the west coast and waits just below the Post Office on Lairg's Main Street for the arrival of the bus from the railway station with mail, parcels (and maybe the odd passenger) from the south. Then the daily ritual will be enacted and the sleepy village of Lairg will become (briefly) a hive of activity until the buses depart and all is peaceful again.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Lairg, Post Office

306. GSK291L
Dunnet, Keiss, operated GSK291L, a Ford R192 with Willowbrook C45F bodywork which was new in November 1972.
Photo taken c.1973, High Street, Wick

307. GUT339L
Willowbrook demonstrator GUT339L was a Mercedes-Benz 0302 LHD chassis with a Willowbrook '007' C51D body which had been exhibited at the 26th International Commercial Motor Show in 1972 as C49D. It is seen here whilst demonstrating at the 13th National Coach Rally at Gynn Square in Blackpool the following year.
Photo taken Sunday 8 April 1973, Blackpool

308. GUT339L
Willowbrook demonstrators '1973' and GUT339L seen at the 13th National Coach Rally at Gynn Square in Blackpool were a Ford R192 or R1014 with an '002' Expressway body and a Mercedes-Benz 0302 with an '007' body.
Photo taken Sunday 8 April 1973, Blackpool

309. JHS228K
Paton Bros JHS228K, a Ford 1014 with Willowbrook C45F bodywork, stands in the sunshine at the depot after coming off service on the Paisley to Renfrew Ferry route. It was bought new by Patons in June 1972 and passed to Western SMT with the company in August 1979 although it was never operated by them. It eventually became a caravan and was licensed until 1994.
Photo taken c.1974, Paton's depot, Tower Garage, Ferry Road, Renfrew

310. JRT78K
Ipswich Corporation 78, JRT78K, AEC Swift / Willowbrook B40D. New 1972, withdrawn 1983.
Photo taken July 1972, Ipswich

311. MEC998K
Robinson of Appleby, MEC998K, an AEC Reliance 6U3ZR built in 1972 with Willowbrook Expressway C49F bodywork.
Photo taken November 1972, Darlington

312. PEX168K
Great Yarmouth 68, PEX168K, a 1972 AEC Swift with Willowbrook body is seen after sale to Miramire of Morley.
Photo taken c.1990, Vicar Lane, Leeds

313. PEX170K
Great Yarmouth Corporation 70, PEX170K, AEC Swift / Willowbrook, new January 1972. On Hire to Colchester Corporation with an Eastern National MW on the right.
Photo taken November 1973, Colchester Bus Station

314. UPT329K
J H Hammel of Stanley, one of the operators of the Diamond Bus Service, owned UPT329K, a Bedford YRQ with Willowbrook B47F bodywork which was new in 1972. Here it is seen climbing out of Durham on its way to Stanley.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Durham, North End

315. WUF987K
G&G of Leamington Spa, WUF987K, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 built in 1972 with Willowbrook H44/29D bodywork.
Photo taken October 1984, Moreton-in-marsh Station Yard

316.
Willowbrook demonstrator '1973' was one of three such coaches demonstrated at Gynn Square during the 13th National Coach Rally at Blackpool. All had Willowbrook '002' Expressway bodies and were one Ford R192 - C45F, and two Ford R1014 - C45F. The identity of this one is unknown.
Photo taken Sunday 8 April 1973, Blackpool

317. CUF150L
Willowbrook bodied Leyland Atlantean No 50, CUF150L, waits for it's next duty for Brighton Corporation.
Photo taken Saturday 22 April 1978, Brighton

318. JVA944L
Hutchison, Overtown JVA944L was a Bedford YRT with a Willowbrook '002' Expressway C30FT body whish was photographed whilst taking part in the 13th National Coach Rally at Blackpool.
Photo taken Sunday 8 April 1973, Blackpool

319. PPU783M
Hedingham & District PPU783M, Bedford / Willowbrook with Eastern National MW 1361, OWC610 alongside.
Photo taken October 1974

320. RGV284N
Hedingham Omnibuses Leyland Leopard L84, RGV284N, with Willowbrook B55F body, new to them in September 1974.
Photo taken Sunday 14 May 2006

321. SCF344N
Wents Bedford YRQ/Willowbrook SCF344N in the layover area of Colchester Bus Station in 1984.
Photo taken 1984, Colchester Bus Station

322. KUW533P
National Travel South East, London S.E.6 entered KUW533P in the National Coach Rally in 1976. This was a Bedford YMT with a Willowbook '008' Spacecar C49F body seen here in Blackpool.
Photo taken Saturday 10 April 1976, Blackpool

323. OYT531R
OYT531R was acquired by Thamesmead Motor Services, London S.E.16 in October 1980 from National Travel (London), becoming number 54. This was one of four A.E.C. 6U3ZL Reliances new in August 1976 to National Travel (South East) with Willowbrook C47F bodies. It was severely damaged in September 1981 in an accident and passed in the November to Paul Sykes (dealer).

324. OYT530R
National Travel South East, London S.E.6 entered OYT530R in the British Coach Rally in 1977. This was an A.E.C. 6U3ZL Reliance with a Willowbrook C47F body seen here on Madeira Drive in Brighton.
Photo taken Sunday 24 April 1977, Brighton