SCT '61 Photo Index: Plaxton

SCT '61 Photo Index
Plaxton

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1. KW7604 ... Preserved Bradford Education Committee KW7604 is a Leyland TA4 Badger with a Plaxton B20F body which was new in 1930. (Sun 5/5/68, A23, South of Crawley)

2. LMG734 ... Ironside, Toop & Davis (t/a Bere Regis & District), Dorchester LMG734, seen here in Poole, was a Leyland TS8 with a Plaxton C32F body which had been acquired in March 1946 from Valliant, London W.5. (Sun 14/9/58, Poole)

3. CTF438 ... Seen in Victoria Coach Station is CTF438, a Leyland TS8, which had originally been Lancashire United Transport, Atherton number 157, the last of nine new in May 1938, with Roe B32F bodies. (Sat 2/6/62, London Victoria Coach Station)

4. JLG991 ... Tillingbourne Valley operated JLG991 a Plaxton FC30F bodied Bedford OB new in 1946 to Altrincham Coachways. It was acquired from Holder, London S.E.8 in November 1955 and is seen in Onslow Street Bus Station in Guildford on the Peaslake service. (Sat 14/6/58, Onslow Street Bus Station, Guildford)

5. BCB96 ... BCB96, a Bedford OB built in 1947/8 with full front Plaxton bodywork. (August 1973, near Brae, Shetland)

6. DPY335 ... John Smith of Thirsk have owned this Plaxton bodied Leyland Tiger PS1/1, DPY335, for sixty two years having bought it new in 1947 (Sun 14/10/07, Nelson Street, Otley)

7. DPY335 ... This Plaxton bodied Leyland Tiger PS1, DPY335, has been with John Smith of Thirsk from new and is now 65 years old being new in 1947. This view shows the sleek lines of the D series bodywork, a frontal view of this coach is also on the site. (Sat 13/10/12, Pudsey)

8. EDY44 ... Empress of Hastings EDY44, a Bedford OB with Plaxton body which was less common in the South of England on OB chassis. Photographed on Hastings Seafront with a fine selection of chalkboards advertising available tours, one of my very first colour photos. (Sun 28/8/66, Marine Parade, Hastings)

9. EX6148 ... Farrans' EX6148 is a real rarity, a Bedford OB with a full front Plaxton body. It would presumably have entered service with a Great Yarmouth operator about 1947. (Sat 20/2/65, Reed Hall, Colchester)

10. FGD102 ... Clark, Dumfries FGD102 was a Foden PVSC6 with a Plaxton C33F body which was new in October 1947 to Campbell, Aberdeen (part of the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society) and is seen here in Dumfries. (Tue 5/6/62, Whitesands, Dumfries)

11. HOA541 ... Shurrock Brill HOA541 was a Commer Commando with a Plaxton C30F body acquired in 1955 and sold in 1959. It had been new in August 1947 to Ilsley, Birmingham. (Wed 20/8/58, Gloucester Green, Oxford)

12. HTE459 ... Seen in Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station in Doncaster is HTE459, a Daimler CVD6 with a Plaxton C33F body which had been new in July 1947 to Robinson, Great Harwood. In November 1948 it passed to Leon, Finningley, with whom it is seen here, as number 15. (Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster)

13. JTB262 ... New in 1947 to Cornish, Denton JTB262 was acquired by Tillingbourne Valley in January 1956 and is seen in Guildford (Farnham Road) Bus Station on the service to Farley Green. It was a Plaxton FC30F bodied Bedford OB. (Sat 14/6/58, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford)

14. KDH801 ... Brook Bros, Castle Gresley, Bedford OB KDH801, new in 1947 to Boults Walsall with a Plaxton C29F body. Withdrawn in March 1955. (July 1950, opposite Brooks Garage, Castle Gresley)

15. LUB741 ... A.E.C. O962 Regal III LUB741 was new to Wallace Arnold, Leeds with a Burlingham C33F body, and in January 1954 was fitted with the 1952 Plaxton Venturer FC35F (8'0" wide) body removed from NUA 751, a Leyland PS2/3 which had been new in 1950 with a Burlingham FC33F body before itself being rebodied with the later Plaxton body. (Tue 12/6/62, Bridge of Weir)

16. SMF339 ... A Plaxton Highway FB39F body was fitted to Maudslay Marathon III SMF339 when it was rebodied in April 1958 for Tappin, Wallingford. It is seen at Tappin's garage at Wallingford. When new in September 1947, SMF339 had a WestNor C33F body. (Sun 17/4/66, Wallingford)

17. BCF802 ... Beeston's, Hadleigh BCF802, an Austin CXB new to Beeston's in December 1948 with a Plaxton C29F body. (Sun 17/9/17, Showbus, Castle Donington)

18. CAG39 ... Seen outside Boswell Park Bus Station, Ayr is Dodds, Troon CAG39 which was a Bristol L6G new in January 1948 with a Burlingham C31F body. In 1958 it was rebuilt with a full front by Plaxton and the seating increased to become FC33F. (Tue 11/8/64, Boswell Park, Ayr)

19. CAG802 ... Dodds, Troon CAG802, a Foden PVSC6 seen here at Dodd's garage, was new in July 1948 with a Plaxton C33F body. It was rebuilt with a Plaxton full front in 1958 to become FC33F, and was broken up in 1963. (Mon 17/6/63, Dodd's garage, Troon)

20. EAJ679 ... EAJ679 is a Bedford OB with Plaxton C29F bodywork. This vehicle was new to Howard of Whitby in Feb 1948, and is one of only two known Plaxton bodied OB's to survive. (Sun 31/7/11, Marine Parade, Worthing)

21. EF8617 ... New to Richardson, West Hartlepool in December 1948, EF8617 was a Commer Q4 with a Plaxton C30F body which passed to Saltburn Motor Services, number 22, in June 1956. (c.1956/7/8)

22. FCJ780 ... FCJ780 seen at Gilwell Park was a Bedford OB with a Plaxton C29F body which had been new to Morgan (Wye Valley), Hereford in May 1948. (Sat 20/6/64, Gilwell Park)

23. HSM839 ... Clark, Dumfries ran this Plaxton C33F bodied Foden PVSC6. New in May 1948 and registered HSM839 it is seen in Dumfries. (Tue 5/6/62, Whitesands, Dumfries)

24. HUP140 ... Lockey, St. Helen Auckland HUP140 was a Plaxton C33F bodied Crossley SD42/7 new in December 1948 and carries Lockey's all-over black livery. It was withdrawn by December 1961 and was still on the premises, in a derelict condition, in February 1965. (Sat 1/8/59, Peel Street, Bishop Auckland)

25. KHA352 ... A rare photograph of the all-over stone livery applied to the re-bodied Midland Red coach cruise vehicles for the 1962 season. Seen loading passengers in Digbeth Coach Station is CL2 Scottish Coach Cruise Coach 3352, KHA352. (Mon 4/6/62, Digbeth Coach Station, Birmingham)

26. KTU333 ... A Trade Card of Saleaway Touring Co. Plaxtons bodied Commer Avenger, KTU333, exhibited at Earls Court in October 1948. (1949)

27. MPE296 ... MPE296 was a Plaxton C29F bodied Austin CXB dating from June 1948 and was seen in Onslow Street Bus Station in Guildford with Tillingbourne Valley, Gomshall who acquired it from Graves, Redhill, its original operator. (Sat 23/5/59, Onslow Street Bus Station, Guildford)

28. BCF802 ... Beeston of Hadleigh BCF802, a 1949 Plaxton C29F bodied Austin CXB at the 1971 St. Leger Rally in Doncaster. The coach is believed to be still owned by Beestons but is in need of restoration (June 1971, Doncaster)

29. EF8927 ... EF8927, an A.E.C. 9621A Regal III with Browns Blue, Markfield, seen at Ascot races, had been acquired in November 1959 from Bee-Line, West Hartlepool. When new to Bee-Line Roadways, West Hartlepool in 1949 it had a Duple C33F body and was rebodied in December 1955 with this Plaxton Venturer III FC33F body. (Sat 21/7/62, Ascot)

30. EKU810 ... Tillingbourne Valley, Chilworth ran this Austin K3, EKU810, with Plaxton C30F body. New to Castle, Holmfirth 12 in March 1949 and withdrawn in May 1952 it had been acquired by Tillingbourne by January 1955. (Sat 4/10/58, Onslow Street Bus Station, Guildford)

31. EKU810 ... New to Castle, Holmfirth as number 12 in March 1949, EKU810, which was an Austin CXB with a Plaxton K3 C30F body, is seen here in Onslow Street Bus Station in Guildford, with Tillingbourne Valley, Chilworth and was acquired from Castle in January 1955. (Mon 31/8/59, Onslow Street Bus Station, Guildford)

32. EVD580 ... An interesting Leyland Tiger PS1 with Plaxton 33 seat body from May 1949, EVD580 in the livery of Bee Line, Hartlepool taken at the 25th anniversary of the opening on the British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland, a quality museum not to be missed (Sun 18/5/08, British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland)

33. EVD580 ... Rear view of Leyland Tiger PS1 with Plaxton 33 seat body, EVD580, in the livery of Bee Line, Hartlepool. (Sun 18/5/08, British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland)

34. FAW334 ... FAW334 is a C33F Plaxton MB1 bodied Crossley SD42/7 and was new to Albert Davies Transport of Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury on 25/3/49. (Sun 3/5/09, Llandudno Sea Front)

35. FCO314 ... FCO314 was an Austin CXB with a Plaxton K3 C29F body new in September 1949 to Born, Northlew. It is seen here at a rally with Hickmott's Tours.

36. FCO314 ... FCO314, an Austin K4/CXB with Plaxton C29F body, new in 1949 to N.C. Born of Northlew, Devon. (early 1974, WETC, Winkleigh, Devon)

37. FO5727 ... A busy scene at the coach station at Cheltenham with Commer Avenger FO5727 with Plaxton C33F body of Matthews, Churchdown dating from 1949 centre stage. (Sat 5/9/64, Cheltenham)

38. FRY757 ... FRY757 was a Commer Q4 with a Plaxton K3 C30F body new in January 1949 to Strachan, Doune. It is seen here with Peace, Kirkwall. (Great Western Road, Kirkwall, Orkney)

39. GUS293 ... Stevenson, Uttoxeter 25, GUS293, seen at the Uttoxeter garage, was a Daimler CVD6SD with a Plaxton C33F body which had been new in 1949 to Northern Roadways, Glasgow. (Sun 10/5/64, Stevenson's Garage, Spath)

40. HWX40 ... HWX40 was a Daimler CVD6SD with a Plaxton C33F body new in April 1949 to Kitchin, Pudsey . It is seen here at Elland Road, Leeds when with O'Neill, Spennymoor. (Sat 2/1/65, Elland Road, Leeds)

41. HWX40 ... A rear view of HWX40 which was a Daimler CVD6SD with a Plaxton C33F body new in April 1949 to Kitchin, Pudsey. It is seen here at Elland Road, Leeds when with O'Neill, Spennymoor. (Sat 2/1/65, Elland Road, Leeds)

42. LPT208 ... LPT208, an AEC Regal III with Plaxton C33F body of O.K. (Emmerson) seen in the garage yard at Bishop Auckland. It was new to Tyman, Stanley in 1949 and was acquired in January 1963 from Featherstone, High Etherley. (Sun 25/7/65, Bishop Auckland)

43. MUA864 ... Ledgard MUA864, one of four Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton C33F bodies new in 1949/50. (Sat 30/8/58, opposite Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds)

44. MUA864 ... Samuel Ledgard coach MUA864 parked outside a Ledgard depot with another unidentified coach parked behind it. The twin horns mounted in front of the entrance door suggest that there would be no difficulty hearing it coming! MUA864 was one of four Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton C33F bodies new in 1949/50. (1950s, Ledgard Otley Depot)

45. MUA864 ... Samuel Ledgard MUA864, a Foden PVSC (6LW) with Plaxton M2 C33F body, one of four new to Ledgard in 1949 (with a further two coming the following year). (Whitsuntide 1966, Hebble's Walnut Street depot, Halifax)

46. MUA865 ... Ledgard MUA865, one of two Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton FC33F bodies new in 1949 (Sat 5/4/58, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds)

47. MUA865 ... Sorry about this ! Former Samuel Ledgard MUA865, a Foden PVSC (6LW) with Plaxton M2 FC33F body, new to Ledgard in 1949. Withdrawn in 1966 it is seen here being scrapped at the premises of Jackson's of Bradford. (December 1966, Jackson's scrapyard, off Gordon Street, Bradford)

48. MUA866 ... Samuel Ledgard MUA866 was a Foden PVSC6 with a Plaxton FC33F body of 1949. (1962, Calverley Lane, Intake, Leeds)

49. OEV411 ... Eastern National 217, OEV411, was a Seddon Mark 4 with Plaxton B31F body new as City Coach Company, Brentwood S4 in August 1949. (Sat 14/2/59, Ingrave Road, Brentwood)

50. ... An official Plaxton photograph of the Commer Avenger with a Plaxton Avenger body introduced for the 1951 season, hence the "FWP1951", ready to be exhibited at the 1950 Commercial Motor Show. (1950)

51. BKS351 ... Anderson, Bonchester Bridge, operated BKS351, a Commer Avenger I built in 1950 with Plaxton C33F bodywork. (June 1970, Bonchester Bridge)

52. DES332 ... DES332 was a Plaxton C33F bodied AEC Regal III new in May 1950. (Tue 29/7/69, Atholl Raod, Pitlochry)

53. DHL130 ... Leyland CPO1 Comet DHL130 was new to Cooper, Wakefield with a Plaxton C33F body in August 1950. It is seen here with Thornes, Bubwith in Westgate, Leeds. (Sat 26/7/58, Westgate, Leeds)

54. DJL82 ... DJL82 was a Commer Avenger with a Plaxton Q1 C33F body new to Rose, Holbeach St. John in May 1950. It was still with him when photographed at Gilwell Park. (Sat 20/6/64, Gilwell Park)

55. DJL82 ... A rear view of DJL82 a Commer Avenger with a Plaxton Q1 C33F body new to Rose, Holbeach St. John in May 1950. It was still with him when photographed at Gilwell Park. (Sat 20/6/64, Gilwell Park)

56. ECT748 ... McKechnie & Cole (Cream Bus Service), Stamford 6, ECT748, a Plaxton C33F bodied Commer Avenger new in March 1950 and seen here in Bishops Road Bus Station in Peterborough still displays the name of W.H. Patch in the destination glass. (Sat 24/1/59, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough)

57. EDY44 ... Seen on Horse Guards Avenue in London was Phillips (Empress), Hastings EDY44, a Plaxton C29F bodied Bedford OB new in 1950. (Sat 13/2/65, Horse Guards Avenue, London Whitehall)

58. EDY44 ... A rear view of Phillips (Empress), Hastings EDY44, a Plaxton C29F bodied Bedford OB new in 1950. (Sat 13/2/65, Horse Guards Avenue, London Whitehall)

59. ETL221 ... Bedford OB ETL221, a 1950 Plaxton 29 seater coach with 28HP petrol engine. (Llanon, Ceredigion, West Wales)

60. ETL221 ... Preserved former Blankley, Colsterworth ETL221, seen at a Rally in Weymouth, was a Bedford OB with a Plaxton C29F body new in June 1950. (Sun 1/7/79, Weymouth)

61. GAY590 ... Seen at Victoria Coach Station displaying a Royal Tiger badge is Leyland PS1/1, GAY590, with a Plaxton Consort IV FC35F body which had been fitted in June 1959. In service with N. & S., Kibworth, to whom it had been new in June 1950 with a Burlingham C33F body, it was on hire to United Counties. (Wed 9/8/61, London Victoria Coach Station)

62. GFW496 ... Cheadle, Cheshire based R. Bullock (Transport) Ltd. had two fine Foden PVSC6 coaches. GFW496 was new in 1950 with a Lincs Trailer HDC20/23C body, but was rebodied by Plaxton in February 1956 (FC37F) and was acquired from Fieldsend of Salford. (Sun 14/3/71, Depot, Cheadle)

63. GFW496 ... Bullock, Cheadle GFW496, a 1950 Foden PVSC6 rebodied by Plaxton FC37F in 1956. (Tue 8/8/17, Bullocks Garage)

64. J7007 ... Pioneer, St. Helier J7007 was a Commer 23A Avenger with a Plaxton C35F body which had been new as GHR555 in January 1950 to Hillman, Westbury. (Sun 27/5/73, Gloucester Street, St. Helier, Jersey)

65. J7007 ... New in 1950 to Hillman, Westbury as GHR555, this Commer 23A Avenger with a Plaxton Q1 C35F body was acquired by Pioneer, St. Helier in December 1958 and carried fleet number 2. (Sun 27/5/73, Albert Street, St. Helier, Jersey)

66. J7007 ... A rear view of Pioneer, St. Helier 5, J7007, a Plaxton C35F bodied Commer 23A Avenger which had been new as GHR555 to Hillman, Westbury in January 1950. (Sun 27/5/73, Albert Street, St Helier)

67. JAX354 ... Plaxton Highway FB39F bodywork was used to rebody JAX354, a 1950 Leyland PS2/3, in October 1957 for Hill, Tredegar. It is seen here with Davies, Pencader with fleet number 59. (Wed 4/8/71, Pencader)

68. JDG967 ... Seen at Baker (dealer), Farnham is JDG967 a Leyland PS2/3 new to Febry, Chipping Sodbury in March 1950 with a Plaxton FC33F body. (Sat 1/11/69, Bordon)

69. JWU937 ... JWU937, a Leyland Tiger PS1/1 with Plaxton C33F body, new in 1950 to Charles Wood of Brighouse. (early 1974, WETC, Winkleigh, Devon)

70. JWU937 ... A rear view of JWU937, a Leyland Tiger PS1/1 with Plaxton C33F body, new in 1950 to Charles Wood of Brighouse, and latterly with Thomas Bros. of Llangadog. (early 1974, WETC, Winkleigh, Devon)

71. JWW484 ... JWW484 was new to W.R. & P. Bingley, Kinsley in May 1950 and was a Maudslay Marathon III with a Plaxton FC33F body. (Mon 14/5/62, S Hughes dealer, Gomersall)

72. JWY448 ... JWY448, new to Pemberton, Upton in August 1950, was acquired by Hunter, Tantobie in March 1953 and the Leyland PS1/1 Tiger with Plaxton M1 style FC35F body is seen at Hunter's Garage at Tantobie. (Fri 4/8/67, Tantobie)

73. JWY448 ... Second shot of JWY448, new to Pemberton, Upton in August 1950, was acquired by Hunter, Tantobie in March 1953 and the Leyland PS1/1 Tiger with Plaxton M1 style FC35F body is seen at Hunter's Garage at Tantobie. (Fri 4/8/67, Tantobie)

74. KAO72 ... KAO72 was a Leyland Comet CPO1 built in 1950 with Plaxton bodywork. (September 1973, Martindale's Depot off Durham Road, Ferryhill.)

75. KAO72 ... KAO72, a Leyland CPO1 Comet with a Plaxton C33F body was new to Mandale, Greystoke in May 1950. (Greystoke)

76. KHA346 ... B.M.M.O., Smethwick 3346, KHA346, seen at Heathrow Airport, was a B.M.M.O. CL2 which had, in April 1962, been rebuilt from a C2 and fitted with a Plaxton Embassy C26C body replacing the previous Duple body carried from new in May 1950. (Sat 12/4/69, London Heathrow Airport)

77. KON893 ... McLennan, Spittalfield KON893 was a Seddon Mark IV with a Plaxton M1/50 C28F body which had been new in August 1950 to Taylor, Henwick Mill, Worcester, passing to Kyles of Bute Bus Company sometime in 1957 and then to McLennan in May 1963. It is seen here at Spittalfield after its withdrawal which had taken place in May 1964, and after it had been repainted overall dark blue. (Wed 29/7/70, Spittalfield)

78. L3076 ... Salem Ali Abdo, Crater, Aden L3076, a Plaxton L3 FC30F bodied Bedford OB. (c.1960/2, Aden)

79. L3077 ... Salem Ali Abdo, Crater, Aden L3077, a Plaxton L3 FC30F bodied Bedford OB. (c.1960/2, Aden)

80. MAU31 ... This Leyland PS2/3, MAU31, with a Plaxton Consort IV FC37F body, was number 31 in the fleet of Skill, Nottingham, and is seen in Victoria Coach Station. (Sat 20/5/61, London Victoria Coach Station)

81. MHY1 ... MHY1, an AEC Regal III with Plaxton C33F body new in March 1950 currently being restored. It was new to Westbury Luxury Coaches, Bristol. (Sun 7/4/13, Stanton Wick, Somerset)

82. MHY1 ... MHY1 in original condition, an AEC Regal III with Plaxton C33F body new in March 1950 (this a picture of a photo on display on the vehicle being restored)

83. MHY1 ... Green, Thorney MHY1, was an A.E.C. 9621A Regal III with a Plaxton C33F body acquired from Stevens, King's Delph in January 1957. It is seen here at Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough. MHY1 has been preserved. (Sat 24/1/59, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough)

84. MTO32 ... Seen at Victoria Coach Station is Skill, Nottingham MTO32 which was a Leyland PS2/3 rebodied in 1959 with a Plaxton Consort IV FC37F body. (Sat 20/5/61, London Victoria Coach Station)

85. NMA1 ... Plaxton Crusader C43C bodywork was carried by Leyland PSU1/11 Royal Tiger NMA1 seen here with Banfield, London S.E.13. It had been exhibited at the 1950 Commercial Motor Show before delivery to Altrincham Coachways. It passed to Bailey, Salford in 2/52 and to Banfield in 2/55. (Sat 20/6/64, near London Victoria Coach Station)

86. NMA1 ... Banfield Coaches NMA1, a Leyland PSU1/11 Royal Tiger with Plaxton Crusader C43C bodywork. (Sat 7/9/63, Kursaal Car Park, Southend)

87. NPT166 ... Morley, Whittlesea NPT166, a Bedford SB, seen here at Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough, had a Plaxton C35F body and had been acquired from Barker, Annfield Plain in May 1954. (Sat 24/1/59, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough)

88. ONW2 ... Seen in Saville Street, Leeds is Ledgard's ONW2, a Foden PVFE6 with Plaxton Envoy FC39F body which had been exhibited at the 1950 Commercial Motor Show (Sat 8/6/57, Saville Street, Leeds)

89. ONW2 ... Ledgard ONW2, a Foden PVFE6 with Plaxton Envoy FC39F body, new in 1950, had been repainted into the pale blue coach livery by the time this shot was taken at Scarborough. (Sun 18/4/65, Scarborough)

90. YWM75 ... Seen at Wembley Stadium was YWM75, a Leyland PS2/3 with a Plaxton Embassy II FC35F body belonging to Lawrenson, Bootle. It had been new to Fieldsend, Salford in April 1950 as EBA 266 with a Harrington C33F body. After being involved in a serious accident it was rebuilt to FC35F and re-registered FRJ 610 in 1953. In late 1963 it was fitted with the Plaxton body and again re-registered for Lawrenson, entering service in January 1964. (Sat 1/5/65, Wembley Stadium)

91. 367CKA ... Topping, Liverpool 367CKA seen at Cheltenham Coach Station. A helpful passenger has left a case for the driver to load into the boot! It is to be hoped that the driver checked before driving off in this rear engined Foden PVRF6 fitted with a Plaxton C41F body. New as an experimental chassis for Foden in 1951 it was bodied for Topping in 1958. (Sat 11/8/62, Cheltenham Coach Station)

92. 367CKA ... Seen leaving the Coach Station in Cheltenham is 367CKA, a Foden PVRF6 with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body of Toppings Super Coaches Ltd., Liverpool. (Sat 20/7/63, Cheltenham Coach Station)

93. BTS946 ... Peace of Kirkwall, Orkney, BTS946 a Bedford SB built in 1951 with Plaxton Venturer C34F bodywork. Peace had bought this from fellow Kirkwall operator Nicolson in November 1963. (August 1973, Peace's Garage, Burnmouth Road, Kirkwall, Orkney)

94. EFV736 ... Jackson, Blackpool EFV736 was a Plaxton Venturer C41C bodied Leyland PSU1/15 Royal Tiger new in 1951 (Sat 6/9/58, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds)

95. ERJ880 ... New to Fieldsend, Salford in May 1951 ERJ880 was a Leyland PS1 with a Plaxton Envoy FC33F body. It is seen here with Baldwin & Barlow, Tow Law at Wolsingham School. (Thu 21/5/64, Wolsingham School)

96. FCT320 ... McKechnie & Cole (Cream Bus Service), Stamford 2, FCT320, a Plaxton C33F bodied Commer Avenger new in May 1951 and seen here in Bishops Road Bus Station in Peterborough still displays the name of W.H. Patch in the destination glass. (Sat 24/1/59, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough)

97. FVD832 ... Seen in the coach park at Wembley Stadium is FVD832, a Plaxton Envoy FC35F bodied Leyland PS1/1 new in February 1951 to Park, Hamilton. In May 1955 it moved to Jackson, Blackpool followed by a move to LEA, Coventry and in December 1958 it moved to Clarke, Pailton, with whom it is seen. (Sat 11/4/59, Wembley Stadium)

98. GBU633 ... GBU633 was an Austin K4 CXD with a Plaxton Envoy C16F body (2 + 1 seating) new to Harrison, Oldham in April 1951 but seen here at the side of Gillingham Street garage with Twigg, London S.E.19 (Sun 28/6/64, Guildhouse Street, London Victoria)

99. GBU633 ... A rear view of GBU633 which was an Austin K4 CXD with a Plaxton Envoy C16F body (2 + 1 seating) new to Harrison, Oldham in April 1951. It is seen here at the side of Gillingham Street garage with Twigg, London S.E.19 (Sun 28/6/64, Guildhouse Street, London Victoria)

100. J24879 ... J24879, seen here with Mascot Motors, St. Helier and numbered 19, was a Commer Avenger with a Plaxton Avenger C35F body which had been new, as C33F, in May 1951 to Croker, Salford as JP9048. (Mon 6/6/66, Esplanade, St Helier)

101. JGD670 ... Canham, Whittlesey JGD670 was a Bedford SB with a Plaxton Venturer C35F body new in 1951 to Northern Roadways, Glasgow and acquired in November 1963. (Sun 20/9/64, Whittlesey)

102. KWW542 ... Yorkshire Woollen District, Dewsbury 769, KWW542, was a Leyland PSU1/15 Royal Tiger with a Plaxton Venturer C41C body which had been new in July 1951 to Kitchin, Pudsey. (Sat 3/1/59, Bridge Street, Leeds)

103. LRH658 ... LRH658 was a Plaxton Crusader FC37F bodied Leyland PS1 new in January 1951 to Gillie, Danby & Kay, Hull who traded as Bluebird Coaches. It was one of five such coaches purchased by them (LRH 657/8, LRH 909-911). (c.1951)

104. MXB810 ... Starting life in November 1951 with a Harrington C41C body in the fleet of George Ewer (Grey Green), London N.16, this Leyland PSU1/15 Royal Tiger, MXB810, was rebodied in 1964 with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body and is seen in Blackpool with Wood (Seagull Coaches), Blackpool. (1972, Blackpool)

105. NMA1 ... NMA1, a Leyland Royal Tiger with Plaxton C41C body, new in 1951, and CRJ537, a 1947 Leyland Tiger PS1 rebodied in 1954 with a Burlingham FC35F body, both operated by Banfields on hire to Wimpey. (Sun 28/3/65, Seaway Car Park, Southend)

106. OLG855 ... A rear view showing the engine compartment of OLG855. This was a Foden PVRF6 with a Plaxton C41C body which had been new in September 1951 to the Foden Motor Works Band and was still in use as their means of transport when photographed somewhere in London. (Sat 15/10/66)

107. OLG855 ... To go with John Kaye's picture of the business end of OLG855 the Foden PVRF6 with Plaxton C41C body new in September 1951 to the Foden Motor Works Band. This coach was stored after withdrawal in 1979 and eventually passed into preservation and appeared at the Warminster bus running day in October 2011. (Sun 9/10/11, Central Car Park, Warminster)

108. OLG855 ... Rear view of the Foden's Motor Works Band coach OLG855, new in September 1951, a Foden PVR6 with Plaxton C41C body. (2013, Showbus, Long Marston)

109. OUB418 ... Hylton & Dawson OUB418 was acquired from Hobson, Sheffield in July 1959. This A.E.C. 9821E Regal IV with a Plaxton Venturer C41C body had been new to Heaps Tours of Leeds in May 1951. (Sat 9/2/63, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester)

110. AEK431 ... This is a view outside the Tregony garage of Lidgey's Coaches, it shows the rear of AEK431, a Bedford SB with Plaxton C35F bpdy. (Tregony)

111. BYJ904 ... New to Dickson, Dundee in July 1952 as BYJ904 this Plaxton Venturer C14F bodied Austin K8/CVC had been re-registered to DV60 by Watson, Torquay. It is seen in St. George's Drive near Victoria Coach Station with an unknown operator. (Sat 1/5/65, St. George's Drive, near London Victoria Coach Station)

112. EJR791 ... OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, EJR791, a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/15 built in 1952 and rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body in 1966. (Sun 12/4/81, Lockey's Garage, St. Helen Auckland)

113. EJR791 ... EJR791, seen here at Seaton Delaval, had been new in 1952 to Hunter, Seaton Delaval as number 19 with a Burlingham Seagull C41C body, The Leyland PSU1/15 Royal Tiger was rebodied in 1966 with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body and was renumbered 27 still with Hunter. (1972, Westbourne Terrace, Seaton Delaval)

114. FJN500 ... Bullock, Cheadle operated FJN500, a 1952 Foden PVRG6 with Plaxton C37C body delivered new to Victoria Coaches, Leigh-on-Sea. (Sat 28/2/59, Ardwick Green, Manchester)

115. FNL32 ... Ord of Alnwick operated FNL32, a Commer Avenger built in 1952 with Plaxton Envoy bodywork. (June 1970, Alnwick)

116. HBU267 ... Clements, Skelmersdale HBU267, a Plaxton Venturer C41C bodied Leyland PSU1/15 Royal Tiger carried the somewhat rarer 'bulbous' version of the body. (Sat 13/5/61, Wembley Stadium)

117. HJF60 ... HJF60 an A.E.C. 9821E Regal IV with a Plaxton Venturer C41C, seen at Ascot, was new to Provincial, Leicester, numbered R7, in April 1952. (Sat 23/6/62, Ascot)

118. LAO889 ... Moffat, Cleator Moor LAO889 was a bit of a celebrity by the 1970s - a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/15 with Plaxton Panorama C41F body of April 1963 on a recycled chassis new at the operator in June 1952. It originally carried a Burlingham C37C body. (Sun 10/1/71, Cleator Moor Yard, Cumberland)

119. LDF296 ... LDF296 was a Sentinel SLC6 with a Plaxton Venturer C41C body which had been new in April 1952 to Warner, Tewksbury. (Sun 23/5/65, Wolverhampton)

120. LRM221 ... LRM221 was a Commer Avenger with a Plaxton Avenger C33F body new to Weightman, Keswick in February 1952. It is seen at Gilweel Park with Fullman, Derby. (Sat 20/6/64, Gilwell Park)

121. NKH46 ... In the early post war years Plaxton were very much a small time player with a strong northern client base. This Leyland Royal Tiger of 1952, NKH46, carries a Plaxton Venturer body with styling not disimilar to contemporary Burlingham designs. (August 1981, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray)

122. NKH46 ... NKH46, a preserved Leyland Royal Tiger of 1952 with a Plaxton Venturer body. (Sat 31/3/12, Kent Showground, Detling)

123. NKH46 ... A rear view of preserved former Bluebird of Hull NKH46, a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/15 with Plaxton Venturer C41C body, new in 1952. (Sun 31/7/83, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum)

124. NYA377 ... Boddy, Bridlington was a leading exponent of rebodying/rechassising vehicles and NYA377, a Leyland PSU1/15 Royal Tiger, started life with a Plaxton C41C body with Binding & Payne, Clevedon. Boddy had it rebodied with a Plaxton C43F body in 1962 and it is seen in this guise at Saville Street, Leeds. (Sat 25/8/62, Saville Street, Leeds)

125. NYC328 ... Western National 3797, NYC328, was a Plaxton Venturer C33F bodied Bedford SB new in January 1952 to Quantock Hauliers, Bagborough who were acquired by Western National in February 1952. (Sat 28/6/58, near London Victoria Coach Station)

126. PKE871 ... Seen at Wembley Stadium is PKE871 a Commer Avenger with a Plaxton Venturer C31F body new to Harris, Sevenoaks in July 1952 but with North Dorset Coaches when photographed. (Sat 13/3/65, Wembley Stadium)

127. RHN548 ... Scotts Greys of Darlington were the original owners of this restored Austin K8 with 14 seat Plaxton bodywork. Dating from 1952, RHN548, was one of only 25 chassis completed and sold. It is now preserved. (1995, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray)

128. RHN548 ... Scotts Grey 1, RHN548, is the Plaxton FC14F bodied Austin K8CVC dating from 1952. (Sun 6/10/19, Flower of May Holiday Park, Scarborough)

129. RPG950 ... P. & M. Coach Line, Ipswich 49, RPG950, was an A.E.C. 9821E Regal IV with a Plaxton Venturer C41C body which had been new in April 1952 to Warner, Milford and which P & M acquired in June 1956. (Sat 21/7/62, Ascot)

130. CSN695 ... Knight, London S.E.12 CSN695 was a Bedford SB with a Plaxton Venturer II C35F body. (Sat 3/7/65, Gilwell Park)

131. HCX213 ... Hanson, Huddersfield 331, HCX213, was a Bedford SB new in November 1953 with a Plaxton Venturer II C35F body. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

132. HCX214 ... With Wembley Stadium in the background Hanson, Huddersfield 332, HCX214, was an AEC 9822E Regal IV with a Plaxton Venturer II C41C body new in November 1953. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

133. HD9675 ... Boughton, London E.11 HD9675 was an A.E.C. 9822S Regal IV with a Plaxton Venturer II C41C which had been new in January 1953 to Broadhead, Dewsbury, passing to Cream Coaches, London E.8 in November 1953 and thence to Boughton. (January 1966)

134. J19649 ... Holiday Tours, St. Helier 6, J19649, was a Bedford SB with a Plaxton Venturer C37F body and is seen passing the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier. (Wed 23/5/73, outside Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier)

135. J19649 ... Seen at their garage at Wheatlands, St. Peter is Holiday Tours, St. Helier 6, J19649, a Bedford SB with a Plaxton Venturer C37F body which was new in March 1953 to Lacey, London E.6 as GHM259. (Sun 27/5/73, Wheatlands, St. Peter, Jersey)

136. JPY985 ... This Plaxton bodied Commer Avenger, JPY985, was new in 1953 to Heather Coaches of Robin Hoods Bay who sold their stage service to United the same year. The coaching side continued under a number of owners until 1968. (Sun 27/3/05, Kirkby Stephen Rally)

137. JVN34 ... Park Coachways, West Vale near Halifax JVN34, a Bedford SB with Plaxton Venturer C35F body, new in 1953 to Howard, Whitby and acquired by Park in 1959. (mid 1960s, Park Coachways Brow Bridge Garage, West Vale, near Halifax)

138. LCE800 ... A poor shot of Mansfield, Burling & Welsh (Burwell & District) LCE800, which was a Daimler D650HS Freeline with a Plaxton Venturer II C41C body new in May 1953, seen here in Burwell. (Sun 11/9/66, Burwell)

139. LUY486 ... A rear view of LUY486, which was a Bedford SB with a Plaxton Venturer II C37F body, new in May 1953 to Broadway Coaches Ltd., High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire. (Sat 5/9/64, Cheltenham Bus Station)

140. MDD689 ... Three Bedford coaches at Lulworth Cove, Dorset, from left to right Swanage Coaches JJT878, an SBG with Duple Super Vega C41F body, new in 1956, Richmond Coaches, Epsom 715DPD, an SB3 with Yeates Europa C41F body, new in 1957 and Marchant, Cheltenham MDD689, an SB with Plaxton Venturer II C37F body, new in 1953. (Summer 1964, Lulworth Cove, Dorset)

141. NXP506 ... Preserved NXP506, a Bedford SB with Plaxton Venturer II C33F body, new in 1953 to Halley, Sauchie. (September 1998, Scottish Bus Museum, Lathalmond)

142. OAL714 ... Barton, Chilwell 711, OAL714, new in May 1953, was a Barton BTS1 with a Plaxton Venturer II FC37F body which was seen at the Barton garage at Chilwell. The chassis was that from Barton 536, JRR916, a Leyland PS1/1 new in 1948, which had been rebuilt. (Sun 15/8/65, Barton Garage, Chilwell)

143. OAL717 ... Barton, Chilwell 714, OAL717, was a Barton BTS/1 with a Leyland E181 engine, and a Plaxton Venturer II FC37F body, being new in April 1953, it had been re-constructed from Barton 535, JRR915. (Sun 25/8/63, Chilwell Garage)

144. PTE49 ... Seen in Victoria Coach Station ready to leave on the journey to Brighton in the British Coach Rally is PTE49, an A.E.C. 9822S Regal IV with a Plaxton Venturer II C41C body belonging to Warburton, Tottington which was new in April 1953. (Sat 18/4/59, London Victoria Coach Station)

145. RAL40 ... Barton 725, RAL40, a Barton BTS1 from around 1953 with Plaxton C37F bodywork. (June 1969, Barton's Chilwell Depot)

146. RMB240 ... Among the interesting assortment operated by Bassett Coachways of Tittensor, Staffordshire was RMB240, a Plaxton C41C bodied AEC Regal Mk.IV new in 1953. It was purchased from Leese of Barlaston. (Fri 1/6/79, Depot, Tittensor)

147. YRF871 ... YRF871, Stevenson, Uttoxeter 26, was a Bedford SB with a Plaxton C37F body new in June 1953. (Sun 10/5/64, Stevenson's Garage, Spath)

148. 7050ED ... 7050ED was a 1954 Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body in 2/64 for Mather, Warrington. It is seen here when with Arnold, Grays. (Sat 25/9/71, Montague Place, London Russell Square)

149. CDX839 ... P. & M. Coach Line, Ipswich CDX839 was a Bedford SBG new in May 1954 with a Plaxton Venturer II C33F body. (Sat 1/11/58, Tower Ramparts, Ipswich)

150. CU6951 ... CU6951 started life in 1954 with a Strachan C41C body in the fleet of Hall, South Shields. The Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub was rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body in 1965 and is seen here at Northfleet with Horlock, Northfleet. (Sat 13/5/72, Northfleet)

151. GPR577 ... GPR577, a Plaxton Venturer II C38F bodied Bedford SBG seen at Ascot races was number 53 in the fleet of P.& M. Coach Line, Ipswich but had been new to Sheasby, Corfe Castle in June 1954, being acquired by P. & M. in May 1958. (Sat 21/7/62, Ascot)

152. HBA513 ... Seen at Constitution Hill, London is HBA513, a Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub which was new to Harding, Birkenhead in 1954 with a Duple C41C body. It was rebodied in 1964 with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body whilst still with Harding and is seen with D'Oyley of London N.17. (Sun 23/7/72, Constitution Hill, London)

153. KKW489 ... O.K. Motor Services, Bishop Auckland KKW489 was a Plaxton Venturer C41C bodied A.E.C. Reliance, new to O.K. in 1954, seen in Midland Road, Kings Cross. (Sat 24/1/59, Midland Road, London Kings Cross)

154. KVN150 ... Holloway Civil Engineering Northern Ltd were using KVN150 as staff transport. This was a Bedford SBG built in 1954 with Plaxton Venturer II bodywork. (February 1973, Middlesbrough)

155. NDG951 ... Ironside, Toop & Davis (t/a Bere Regis & District), Dorchester NDG951, an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer II C41C body, seen here at Ascot, had been new in June 1954 to Marchant, Cheltenham and was acquired from him in 1959. (Sat 18/7/59, Ascot)

156. NWF287 ... Howells & Withers, Pontllanfraith 31, NWF287, which had been new in July 1954 to Boddy, Bridlington, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer II C41C body. (Thu 8/6/67, Pontllanfraith)

157. NWW802 ... Howells & Withers, Pontllanfraith 26, NWW802, was an A.E.C. 9822S Regal IV with a Plaxton Venturer II C41C body, which had been new in November 1954 to Kitchin, Pudsey from whom It had been acquired in February 1958. (Thu 8/6/67, Pontllanfraith)

158. OLX3 ... New to Red Line Continental, London W 10 in March 1954, OLX3, an AEC 9822E Regal IV originally carried a Windover Queensway C27C body. It was rebodied in 1960, still with Red Line, with a Plaxton Panorama C27F body and is seen here with Payne, Croydon. (1972)

159. PLB64 ... Passing the Wembley Arena as it arrives to park for a match at Wembley Stadium is PLB64, a Dennis Lancet UF (LU2) with a Plaxton Venturer III C32C body. (Sat 24/4/65, Wembley Arena)

160. PNW482 ... PNW482, a Plaxton C41C bodied AEC Regal IV new to Wallace Arnold, is seen at Cheltenham operating for Wessex Coaches, Bristol. (Sat 20/7/63, Cheltenham Coach Station)

161. PVO624 ... PVO624 was a Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub with a Burlingham Seagull C41C body new as East Midland C24 in July 1954. It was acquired by Silcox, Pembroke Dock and numbered 20 in 1964 and was rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama II C43F body in February 1967. (Fri 3/7/70, Serpentine Road, Tenby)

162. RAL40 ... Barton, Chilwell 725, RAL40, was a Barton BTS/1 with a Plaxton Venturer II FC37F body seen at the Chilwell Garage. It was fitted with a Leyland O/600 engine and had been re-constructed in February 1954 from Barton 499, JAL 616, a Leyland PS1/1 which had been new in October 1947 with a Brush DP39F body. (Sun 25/8/63, Chilwell Garage)

163. RWE231 ... New in 1954 as Sheffield United 231 with a Duple C41C body, RWE231 was rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body in March 1963 for Eddie Brown, Helperby. (Sat 16/5/64, Castle Street, Leeds)

164. SMB880 ... R. Bullock (Transport) Ltd. of Cheadle, Cheshire operated this rare Seddon Mk 11R SMB880. It carried Plaxton C41C coachwork, and was new in 1954, having come from Kinsley, Tattenhall in March 1969. (Sun 14/3/71, Depot, Cheadle)

165. UHA190 ... Seen at Weston-super-Mare is Withers, Pontllanfraith UHA190 which was a B.M.M.O. CL3 with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body which was 32' 7½" long. The Plaxton body replaced the original Willowbrook body in 1962 and it was one of sixteen rebodied for Midland Red at the time, this one being Midland Red number 4190. (Tue 27/7/71, Weston-super-Mare)

166. UHA207 ... In the summer of 1962 my parents took us for a holiday in North Devon. A short bus ride from our caravan camp was Ilfracombe and it was here that I was able to photograph this Midland Red CL3 in its 'one year only' light stone livery. No 4207, UHA207, was parked on the quay at Ilfracombe whilst on one of the Company's luxury Coach Cruises. (Tue 12/6/62, Ilfracombe)

167. UHA231 ... Parked on Epsom Downs for the Derby, UHA231, of Leonard, London S.E.24, was a B.M.M.O. CL3 with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body acquired from Midland Red. (Wed 5/6/74, Epsom Downs)

168. ... An unidentified Hebble Commer Avenger III with Plaxton Venturer III C35F body, new to Ripponden & District in 1955 or 1956, and whose coach operations and fleet were taken over in 1957. (Bluebell Hotel, Kettlewell)

169. 149LRF ... Potteries MT C815, 149LRF, an AEC Reliance MU3RV of 1955 with Plaxton C43F bodywork. (November 1968, Hassell Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station)

170. 149LRF ... Potteries acquired 149LRF and 911RRE with the business of Rowbotham, Harriseahead in 1959 and numbered them C815, a Plaxton Venturer C43F bodied AEC Reliance from 1955 and C816, a Plaxton Consort C43F bodied Dennis Lancet UF from 1957. They were visiting Blackpool when photographed. (Sun 29/3/64, Blackpool)

171. 7309WU ... 7309WU was new to Wild of Barnoldswick but is carrying fleetnames for Gaunt's Tours, but that operator is unknown to me and was not necessarily in Oldham. 7309WU has a centre-entrance body, which is not obvious but can be discerned on close examination. (late 1972/early 1973, off Coronation Street, Oldham)

172. CEC963 ... McKechnie & Cole (Cream Bus Service), Stamford 17, CEC963, was a Plaxton Venturer III C36F bodied Bedford SBG new in March 1955 to Mallinson, Windermere. It was acquired in January 1958 and later passed to Barton, Chilwell as number 894 before being withdrawn in 1964 after which it passed to Padley, Anwick as a non-P.S.V. In 1965. (Sat 24/1/59, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough)

173. HB8582 ... HB8582 was a Commer Avenger III with a Plaxton Venturer III C41F body new to Morlais, Merthyr in December 1955. It is seen here with Leith, Sennybridge at his garage. (Wed 4/8/71, Sennybridge)

174. HHE200 ... Yorkshire Traction 137, HHE200, was a Plaxton Venturer III C41F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub new in April 1955 and acquired from Roberts, Barnsley in August 1962. (Sun 3/1/65, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

175. KVH344 ... Hanson, Huddesfield 346, KVH344, was an AEC MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C41C body new in December 1955 and is seen at Wembley. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

176. KVH345 ... Seen at Wembley Stadium is Hanson, Huddersfield 345, KVH345, an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C41C body new in December 1955. (Sat 9/5/59, Wembley Stadium)

177. KVH353 ... Bottomley, Huddersfield KVH353 was an AEC MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C41C body new in December 1955. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

178. LVA271 ... Reliance, Newbury 84, LVA271, was an A.E.C.MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C41C body acquired from Taylor, Meppershall in February 1963. (Sun 27/3/66, Reliance Garage, Newbury)

179. ROH7 ... Welshways Tours Menai Bridge (Anglesey) ROH7, a Commer TS3 with Plaxton C41F body. (May 1968, Menai Bridge Village, Anglesey)

180. SVO44 ... Barton 743, SVO44, was a Plaxton Venturer III DP45F bodied AEC Reliance new in June 1955, seen at Huntingdon Street Bus Station. (Sat 27/3/65, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

181. SVO44 ... A rear view of SVO44, Barton 743, a Plaxton Venturer III DP45F bodied AEC Reliance new in June 1955 seen at Huntingdon Street Bus Station. (Sat 27/3/65, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

182. SVO547 ... Barton 748, SVO547, was an AEC Reliance MU3RV with Plaxton C41F bodywork dating from 1955. It subsequently operated for Beeston’s of Hadleigh during which time it was hired to Eastern Counties to help alleviate a vehicle shortage in 1973/4. It is seen parked opposite Ilkeston garage. (1969, Manor Road, Ilkeston)

183. SVO547 ... Barton, Chilwell 748, SVO547, an AEC Reliance MU3RV with Plaxton Venturer III C41F body, new in 1955. (1972, Barton Ilkeston Depot)

184. SVO548 ... Seen at Wembley Stadium is Middleton, Rugeley SVO548, an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C41F body, which had been new to Barton, Chilwell in June 1955, as number 749 and as C38FT, being converted to C41F in May 1958. (Sat 1/6/74, Wembley Stadium)

185. UDE111 ... UDE111, Silcox, Pembroke Dock 29, had been acquired from Morrison, Tenby in December 1958. It was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C39C body which had been new to Morrison in May 1955. (Fri 3/7/70, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock)

186. VLG769 ... This was June 1965 when VLG769, a Plaxton bodied Commer, was owned by Brierley & Allman. Can anyone tell us its history ? (June 1965, close to Mersey Square, Stockport)

187. VTB320 ... Brown's Blue, Markfield VTB320, acquired from Helliwell, Nelson in September 1959, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C41C body dating from March 1955. (Sat 9/2/63, Western Boulevard, Leicester)

188. 697DHN ... Seen in Darlington is Scott's Greys 697DHN, an A.E.C. MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Consort C41F body new in October 1956, after being exhibited at the 1956 Commercial Motor Show. (Thu 3/8/67, Darlington)

189. FYS689 ... Seen in Blackpool is Wood, Mirfield 33, FYS689, a Leyland RT3/1 Worldmaster which had been new as Glasgow LS18 with a Weymann B44F body in 1956. It was acquired by Wood in July 1965 and rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F body in January 1972. (Sun 4/8/74, Blackpool)

190. FYS689 ... Tower Coaches of Cleckheaton FYS689, a Leyland Worldmaster RT3/1 rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F body in 1972 by its previous owner Wood's of Mirfield. (1983, Halifax Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield)

191. J29125 ... Seen outside the Pomme d'Or Hotel is J29125, Mascot Motors, St. Helier 6, a Bedford SBG with a Plaxton Venturer III C41F body new in March 1956. (Mon 6/6/66, Esplanade, St Helier)

192. KHV372 ... J29125 was a Bedford SBG with a Plaxton Venturer III C41F body new to Lacey, London E6 in February 1956 registered KHV372. It is seen here outside the bus station in St. Helier when with Mascot, St. Helier. (Thu 24/5/73, St. Helier Weighbridge)

193. ODK137 ... Ellen Smith’s first Leyland Worldmaster, ODK137, was on an RT3/1 bus chassis in January 1956 and carried a Plaxton Venturer III C41C body. (1956, Scarborough)

194. ODK137 ... Seen at Wembley with its second Plaxton body, a 1968 Panorama I C41F, is Ellen Smith’s 1956 Leyland Worldmaster ODK137, an RT3/1 model. (Sat 13/5/78, Wembley Stadium, London)

195. PWX333 ... Hebble, Halifax 42, PWX333, seen at Wembley Stadium, was a Commer Avenger III with a Plaxton Venturer III C35F body which had been new to Ripponden & District in January 1956. (Sat 9/5/59, Wembley Stadium)

196. ULJ800 ... ULJ800 was an A.E.C. Reliance with a Plaxton Consort C41C body which had been new in October 1956 to Excelsior, Bournemouth after being exhibited at the 1956 Commercial Motor Show bearing a Crossley Badge in order to gain additional stand space. It is seen here as Reliance, Newbury 99 at their garage. (Sun 6/9/70, Newbury)

197. URR864 ... Barton, Chilwell 764, URR864, an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C41F body new in April 1956 is seen at Hampton Court Station coach park. (Sat 20/4/63, Hampton Court Station Coach Park)

198. URR865 ... Beestons URR865, AEC Reliance / Plaxton C41F. Ex Barton 765, new to them in 1956. (September 1974, Crown Street, Ipswich)

199. URR869 ... Barton, Chilwell 769, URR869, seen at Ascot Race Course, with an interesting destination display, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Venturer III C41F body, new in June 1956. (Sat 20/7/63, Ascot Race Course)

200. UZU426 ... UZU426 was a Bedford SB built ca 1956 with Plaxton Venturer III bodywork with an unidentified operator. (July 1975, Kilkenny)

201. YUG100 ... Wallace Arnold YUG100 was a Leyland Tiger Cub with an unusual Plaxton C37C (later C41C) body. It was exhibited at the 1956 Commercial Motor Show , not entering service with WA until 1957. (1965, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

202. 2620U ... Wallace Arnold 2620U was an AEC Regal IV (when all other AECs were Reliances) with Plaxton centre-entrance C41C body. (Thu 1/4/65, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

203. 697DHN ... Scott's Greys 697DHN, an A E C Reliance MU3RA built in 1957 with Plaxton Consort C41F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

204. 697DHN ... Seen in Scarborough was Scott's Greys 697DHN, an A.E.C. MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Consort C41F body, the front end of which had been modified by the time of this photograph. (Sun 18/4/65, Scarborough)

205. 833HVO ... 833HVO belonging to Lander, Rainworth was a newly bodied four year old Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster RT3/2 chassis fitted with Plaxton Panorama C41F body. It is seen here at Victoria Coach Station about to depart on the British Coach Rally to Brighton. (Sat 22/4/61, London Victoria Coach Station)

206. 833HVO ... Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 833HVO had a 1957 RT3/2 chassis and was bodied by Plaxton in 1961 with a Panorama C41F body for Lander, Rainworth who entered it in the Seventh British Coach Rally. It is seen here arriving on Madeira Drive at Brighton. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

207. 911RRE ... Potteries, Stoke C816, 911RRE, was a Dennis LU2 Lancet UF with a Plaxton Consort C43F body new in June 1957 to Rowbotham, Harriseahead and was acquired, with the business, in January 1959. (Sun 23/8/64, Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station)

208. DEK41 ... Alexander Midland, Falkirk MNL19, DEK41, seen in the garage at Cumbernauld, was an Albion MR11L Aberdonian with a Plaxton C40F body combining the Consort style of windows with the Venturer grille (p.98 "Plaxtons - The Great British Coach Builders" - ISBN 903839 69 5), which had been acquired with the business of Carmichael, Glenboig in August 1966. (Sat 1/8/70, Cumbernauld Garage)

209. FPV320 ... P. & M., Ipswich 51, FPV320, new in June 1957, was a Bedford SB3 with a Plaxton Consort C41F body seen here at Ascot races. (Sat 19/6/65, Ascot Racecourse)

210. KPR665 ... KPR665, new to Herrison Hospital, Dorchester in May 1957, was an Austin 5K/CFE/3 with a Plaxton B40F body. It is seen here in the Seaway car park in Southend with a subsequent owner, Canvey Island Sea Anglers Club. (Sun 17/9/67, Seaway Car Park, Southend)

211. LJR425 ... With green light for home village, Hunter of Seaton Delaval 23, LJR425 leaves Whitley Bay town centre on the stage service from North Shields. The AEC Reliance MU3RV carries Plaxton Consort C41F body, its new date June 1957 is as amended in news sheet 808. (Sat 2/8/75, Whitley Road, Whitley Bay)

212. LJR425 ... Hunter, Seaton Delaval 23, LJR425, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Consort C41F body, new in May 1957. (Northumberland Square, North Shields)

213. LJR893 ... LJR893, new in July 1957 to Wansbeck, Ashington, was a Commer Avenger IV fitted with a Plaxton bus body. The B43F body had the side windows divided by polished metal strips as on the coaches of the period whereas the Highway body, the first of which was delivered the same month, had the more familiar method of glazing. (Station Road, Ashington)

214. MCX386 ... Hanson, Huddersfield 348, MCX386, was a Bedford SBG with a Plaxton Consort C41F body new in April 1957 and is seen at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

215. MFV37 ... Butterworth, Blackpool MFV37 was a Commer Avenger IV with a Plaxton Consort C41F body new to him in June 1957. It is seen in Blackpool outside his garage. (Sun 6/8/67, Blackpool)

216. OVD947 ... Acquired in August 1966 from Carmichael (Highland), Glenboig, Alexander Midland, Falkirk MNL20, OVD947, was an Albion MR11 Aberdonian with a Plaxton Consort C41F body, new to Carmichael in June 1957 which was seen in Glasgow. (Sun 2/8/70, Killermont Street, Glasgow)

217. OVD947 ... Was going to dismiss this poor print with "tramlines" across the picture, but it might be of interest; John Carmichael of Glenboig was taken over by Alexander Midland in November 1966 who placed these two vehicles in its fleet. 382HVD was a Leyland Leopard with Willowbrook B45F body built 1964 (MPE88) and OVD947, an Albion MR11 with Plaxton C41F body from 1957 (MNL20) at Cumbernauld Garage. (1968, Alexander (Midland) garage, Cumbernauld)

218. SWY531 ... Christchurch Scouts, Gloucester SWY531 was a Bedford SBG with a Plaxton Consort C41F body seen in Station Road, Chingford on its way to the Cub & Scout Jamboree at Gilwell Park, Epping Forest. (Sat 7/7/73, Station Road, Chingford)

219. TAO397 ... Taking part in the National Coach Rally at Blackpool is Caven, Radcliffe TAO397, an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F body. (Sun 18/4/71, Blackpool)

220. TGJ484 ... Halifax Joint Omnibus Committee 259, TGJ484, a 1957 AEC MU3RV Reliance which was acquired from Timpson, Catford with a Burlingham Seagull C41F body in June 1966 as number 260. It was renumbered to 259 in October 1967 and rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama I C43F body in July 1968 and is seen leaving Wembley after the Rugby League Cup Final. (Sat 15/5/71, Wembley Staduim)

221. TWR842 ... Tyne Valley, Acomb, TWR842, a Bedford SBG built in 1957 with Plaxton Consort C41F bodywork. This had been new to Hargreaves of Morley. (April 1972, Depot, Acomb)

222. VEL111 ... Maitland, Lymington (Hampshire Motorways) VEL111 was a Bedford SB3 with Plaxton Consort C41F body new in 1957. It is seen here on Ebury Bridge awaiting the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally. (Sat 18/4/59, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station)

223. VUP889 ... VUP889 was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton DP41F body new as General, Chester-le-Street number 26 in April 1957. The body had the side windows divided by polished metal strips as on the coaches of the period. The first Highway body with the more familiar method of glazing followed in July 1957.

224. WPT136 ... Alexander Northern NAC8, WPT136, was a Plaxton Consort C41C bodied AEC Reliance new in 1957 to Shaw Bros., Byers Green. It passed to Burnett, Mintlaw in May 1962 and to Alexander Northern in January 1967 on the acquisition of the Burnett business. (Sat 1/8/70, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

225. WUP327 ... O.K. Motor Services of Bishop Auckland were instrumental in the design of the Plaxton Highway body and WUP327 carried the first example, a B45F body on an AEC Reliance chassis, entering service in July 1957. (OK depot Bishop Auckland)

226. WUP327 ... WUP327 was an AEC Reliance MU3RV with a Plaxton B45F body which was new to OK Motor Services in July 1957. (c.1968, rear of OK's Bishop Auckland depot)

227. WUP327 ... WUP327 of the O.K. Motor Service (Emmerson), Bishop Auckland fleet is seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place. It was a Plaxton B45F bodied A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance new in July 1957. (Sat 1/8/59, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

228. XPT845 ... The interior of Plaxton Highway B45F bodied A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance XPT845, which was new in 1957, having been exhibited at the 1957 Scottish Commercial Motor Show, is seen here at the Bishop Auckland garage of its owner, O.K. Motor Services. (Thu 31/7/69, OK depot Bishop Auckland)

229. XPT845 ... OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, XPT845, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1957 with Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork. (April 1972, Bishop Auckland depot)

230. XUP507 ... Longstaffs of Mirfield, XUP507, was a Plaxton B45F bodied Albion Aberdonian, one of two delivered to Armstrongs of Ebchester in 1957. (1969, Dewsbury)

231. XUP507 ... Albion Aberdonian XUP507 with Plaxton Highway body, seen here with Longstaff of Mirfield, was new to Armstrong, Ebchester. (Thu 17/8/67, Longcauseway, Dewsbury)

232. XUP507 ... Longstaff's of Mirfield XUP507, an Albion Aberdonian MR11L with Plaxton Highway B45F body, new in 1957 to Armstrong's of Ebchester and acquired in 1967.

233. 222BMB ... JD Peace, Kirkwall, Orkney, 222BMB, a Bedford SB8 built in 1958 with Plaxton C41F bodywork. (August 1973, Peace's garage in Kirkwall, Orkney)

234. 298FPK ... Seen at Wembley Stadium was 298FPK, a Plaxton Consort II C41F bodied Dennis LU5 Lancet, number 25 in the fleet of Cooke, Stoughton. (Sat 18/4/59, Wembley)

235. 298FPK ... Cooke, Stoughton 25, 298FPK, was a Dennis LU5 Lancet UF with a Plaxton Consort II C41F body, new in May 1958. (Sat 25/8/62, Nutley, Sussex)

236. 3285WB ... Sheffield United operated the very first Plaxton Panorama bodied coaches and 285, 3285WB, seen here in Waterdale, Doncaster was an AEC MU3RV Reliance with C41F body, new in February 1958, from the first delivery. It was one of six new that year between January and May (285-290, 3285-3290WB). (Sun 30/7/67, Waterdale, Doncaster)

237. 3286WB ... From an official Plaxton photograph, a view of Sheffield United Tours, Sheffield 286, 3286WB, an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance which had the first Panorama body. (late 1957/early 1958)

238. 399UP ... OK Motor Services of Bishop Auckland 399UP, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway body. (Sat 3/4/71, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

239. 453AUP ... 453AUP a 1958 AEC Reliance 2MU3RV/Plaxton B45F originally Wilkinsons, Sedgefield 53. (Sat 24/5/80, Rainhill, Merseyside)

240. 533APT ... Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, 533APT, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork. (May 1972, Quarrington Hill Garage)

241. 551BAU ... Skill, Nottingham 51, 551BAU, was a Commer Avenger IV with a Plaxton Consort II C41F body, which had been new in June 1958. (Sun 12/7/64)

242. 639APT ... Anderson, Whitburn ran 639APT as his number 5 in the Economic fleet and the Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with Plaxton Highway B45F body new in 1958 is seen here in Sunderland. (Tue 19/5/64, Fawcett Street, Sunderland)

243. 639APT ... Anderson, Whitburn ran 639APT as his number 5 in the Economic fleet and the Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with Plaxton Highway B45F, body new in 1958, is seen here in Sunderland. (Sat 5/8/67, Park Lane Terminus, Sunderland)

244. 639APT ... Anderson, Whitburn 5 was 639APT, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 with a Plaxton Highway B45F body new to the operator in November 1958. (Wed 6/8/69, outside the depot, Whitburn Bents Road, Seaburn)

245. 6666U ... Brocksbank, Bramley (Leeds) 6666U was a Karrier BFD3023 D98A new in January 1958 with a Plaxton C14F body seen here in one of the the carparks/coachparks off Portland Street in Manchester, the Cafe Major being in Major Street which runs parallel to Portland Street. (Sat 25/10/58, off Portland Street, Manchester)

246. 6666U ... OSK831 is a 1958 Karrier BFD which started life as 6666U and was later registered BVH157A. It is a Karrier BFD3023 D98A new in January 1958 with a Plaxton C14F body. (Sun 5/4/15, Brough)

247. 6666U ... Karrier BFD3023 with Plaxton C14F body, BVH157A. New as 6666U in 1958 to Brocksbank, Leeds it is seen here at the Dunbar rally around 1985. It now carries the registration OSK831. (1985, Dunbar, East Lothian)

248. 74TML ... Seen on an excursion to Ascot races, Wesley, Stoke Goldington 74TML was a Commer Avenger IV with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body which had been new in 1958 to Gatehouse Coaches, London N.7. (Sat 19/6/65, Ascot Racecourse)

249. 74TML ... Seen here in Southend is Wesley, Stoke Goldington 74TML, a Commer Avenger IV with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body which had been new in 1958 to Gatehouse Coaches, London N.7. (Sat 7/9/63, Seaway Car Park, Southend)

250. 8324U ... Wallace Arnold 8324U resting at Southend Airport. Wallace Arnold ran a large fleet of the splendid AEC Reliances, a large proportion including this one of 1958 being of C41C layout. (Mon 29/7/63, Southend Airport)

251. 8329U ... A J Eunson, Virkie, Shetland 8329U, an AEC Reliance MU3RA from 1958 with Plaxton Consort C41C bodywork. (August 1973, Lerwick, Shetland)

252. 8332U ... Wallace Arnold are now subsumed into Shearings .... serving as a reminder of more halcyon days is 8332U, a 1958 AEC Reliance with 41 seat coachwork. (Sun 14/10/07, Bolton Abbey Station)

253. 8332U ... Preserved Wallace Arnold 8332U, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton C41C bodywork new in 1958. (Sat 25/6/11, Kelsall)

254. 8332U ... 8332U & VUB396H show the two liveries of Wallace Arnold's. The former with the traditional more well known (and probably most liked) cream colours and VUB396H in the two-tone grey which was adopted for a period in the 60s and 70s. (Sat 28/5/16, Main Street, Goldsborough, North Yorkshire)

255. 8337U ... Wallace Arnold 8337U was an AEC Reliance with Plaxton C41C bodywork of 1958. (1966, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

256. DJP646 ... Smith, Wigan DJP646 was a Bedford D4LZ3 with Plaxton C24F body new in May 1958 and is seen on Ebury Bridge awaiting the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally. (Sat 18/4/59, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station)

257. EEF942 ... Cunningham, Paisley EEF942 was a Bedford SB8 with a Plaxton Consort II C41F body and had been new to Bee-Line, West Hartlepool in January 1958. (Wed 19/6/63, Cunningham's Yard, Underwood Road, Paisley)

258. HCN551 ... Armstrong, Westerhope HCN551 was a Bedford D4LZ1 with a Plaxton Consort C29F body which had been new to J Thirlwell & Sons, Gateshead, in June 1958 and came to Armstrong via Bell, Stamfordham in January 1968. (Sun 27/7/69, Coach park by amusement park, Whitburn Road, Seaburn)

259. HCN551 ... HCN551 was a Bedford D4LZ1 with Plaxton C29F bodywork which had been new to Thirlwell, Gateshead in 1958, passing to Bell’s of Stamfordham in February 1965. (1969, Wentworth Car Park, Hexham)

260. JCN764 ... Thirlwell's Coaches, Swalwell, 20, JCN764, a Bedford VAS built ca 1958 with Plaxton Consort C29F bodywork. (July 1970, Prissick School Base (Marton Road), Middlesbrough.)

261. LSD603 ... A Melville, Kirriemuir had acquired LSD603 from DC Tudhope, Hurlford in May 1963 and ran it for about ten years. (Mon 28/7/69, Edinburgh (rear of Waverley Bridge?))

262. NBW407 ... Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork was fitted to NBW407, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance of Chiltern Queens, Woodcote new in August 1958 and seen here in Reading on the route to Didcot. (Sat 31/8/63, Blagrave Street, Reading)

263. NVH604 ... Hanson, Huddersfield 352, NVH604, seen at Wembley Stadium was a Bedford SB3 with a Plaxton Consort II C41F body new in June 1958. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

264. RKU220 ... New to Brian Gillard, Normanton in October 1958, RKU220 was an A.E.C. 6821A Regal III with a Plaxton Highway FB39F body. It passed to Rhind, Wakefield in September 1960 and to Ward, Robin Hood, with whom it is seen here, at an unrecorded date and then to Deiniolen Motors Deiniolen, in January 1964. This shot was taken in Wakefield by the side of the Bus Station and it is still carrying Rhind's fleetname. (Fri 30/8/63, Wakefield Bus Station)

265. SDK442 ... Ellen Smith of Rochdale, SDK442, Leyland Worldmaster RT3/2 built in 1958 and rebodied as seen here with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F body in 1970. (July 1978, Redcar Racecourse)

266. SDK442 ... New in March 1958 to Ellen Smith, Rochdale with a Plaxton Consort II C41C body, SDK442, a Leyland RT3/2 Worldmaster was rebodied in 1970 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F body and is seen here at Blackpool. (Sun 8/4/73, Blackpool)

267. SPY387 ... Saltburn MS 22, SPY387, a Bedford SB3 from 1958 with Plaxton C41F bodywork. (September 1971, Saltburn MS Guisborough Garage)

268. UWX921 ... J Leask & Son, Lerwick, Shetland, UWX921, a Bedford SB3 built in 1958 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. (August 1973, Esplanade, Lerwick, Shetland)

269. UYG31 ... Another photo of a coach parked on the Princess Street coach station in Blackpool. UYG31 is a Commer Avenger 1V with Plaxton Consort C41F body. (Sat 26/6/71, Princess Street Coach Station, Blackpool)

270. UYW68 ... UYW68 was one of two Dennis LU4 Lancets new to Glenton, London S.E.14 in March 1958 and had a Plaxton Consort II C32F body. It passed to Liss & District, Grayshott t/a Grayshott Coaches in October 1964 and was reseated to C37F by April 1965. It is seen here at the garage in Grayshott. The different position of the front corner pillars between the two years construction can be seen with WLK71, built in 1959, having wider screens. UYW69 joined UYW68 in November 1966 having been with Williamson, Billingshurst since January 1965. (Sun 2/5/65, Grayshott)

271. VRM836 ... Bee-Line, VRM836 Commer Avenger IV built in 1958 with Plaxton Consort II bodywork, formwrly Ernie Hartness, Penrith, and still in their livery. (September 1971, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough)

272. VWW949 ... W.R & Bingley were a coaching company in Kinsley, South Yorkshire, and were also a partner in the United Services stage carriage operation from Wakefield to Hemsworth and Doncaster. During the summer months, their coaches were regularly on hire to Wallace Arnold for day excursion work. VWW949 was then typical of their coaching fleet, being a Bedford SB3 with a Plaxton Consort C41F body dating from 1958. (1965, Wallace Arnold Depot, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

273. WWX478 ... Departing from Barnsley Bus Station for Thurnscoe is WWX478, number 19 in the fleet of Pepper, Thurnscoe. It was an Albion MR11L Aberdonian with a Plaxton Highway B45F body new to him in December 1958. (Sat 9/5/59, Barnsley Bus Station)

274. XUP692 ... Sayer of Ipswich XUP692, an Albion Aberdonian / Plaxton Consort II C41F, now preserved, one of five such vehicles new to Gardiner, Spennymoor in January 1958. (September 1972, Great Yarmouth Coach Park)

275. XUP769 ... Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, XUP769 (B24), an AEC Reliance MU3RV with Plaxton bus bodywork new in January 1958. (November 1972, Hemlington building site, Middlesbrough)

276. YAL202 ... Seen arriving at Wembley Stadium is YAL202, a Karrier BF3023 with a Plaxton C14F body new in February 1958 to Sherwood Coaches, Worksop. (Wembley Stadium)

277. YPT156 ... O.K., Bishop Auckland YPT156, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway B41F body acquired in May 1966 from Davies, Tredegar. (Thu 3/8/67, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

278. YPT341 ... Summerson (The Eden), West Auckland YPT341, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 with Plaxton Highway B45F body, new in 1958. (February 1972, Summerson's Depot, West Auckland)

279. YPT341 ... Summerson Bros (The Eden) YPT341, a Plaxton Highway B45F bodied Leyland Tiger Cub new in 1958 is flanked by two Weymann bodied Leyland Royal Tigers acquired from Rhondda in this shot at the garage at West Auckland. (Thu 21/5/64, The Eden Garage, Staindrop Road, West Auckland)

280. 104HPH ... 104HPH was one of a batch of five Bedford SB1 with Plaxton bodies which had been new to Cooke's Coaches (Stoughton) Ltd, Stoughton, Surrey, in March 1959. (Sat 1/11/69, EJ Baker dealership, Bordon)

281. 1200UA ... Gladwin Tours, Middlesbrough, 1200UA, a Bedford SB1 built ca 1959 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. New to Austin of Leeds, Gladwin's livery trying hard to look like a strawberry "Mivvi". (July 1975, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, near The Exchange)

282. 129DPT ... OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 129DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA from 1959 with Plaxton C41F bodywork. (January 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

283. 129DPT ... This AEC Reliance was new to Howe of Spennymoor in 1959 and carries Plaxton C41F bodywork. It passed to OK Motor Srvices when Howe were taken over. (1992, Sheffield Rally)

284. 129DPT ... Preserved OK Motor Services 129DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA from 1959 with Plaxton C41F bodywork. It was new to Howe of Spennymoor in 1959 and passed to OK when Howe were taken over. (Sun 19/7/15, Anstey Park, Alton)

285. 129DPT ... OK, Bishop Auckland sent many coaches to Whitley Bay on 7 July 1973 and 129DPT represented subsidiary E Howe (OK Motor Services) of Spennymoor, which retained own licences. The late afternoon sun bounces from the shining AEC Reliance 2MU3RA, carrying early Plaxton Panorama C41F body new in May 1959. (Sat 7/7/73, Brierdene Car Park, Whitley Bay)

286. 129DPT ... Howe of Spennymoor 129DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA from 1959 with Plaxton C41F bodywork. (October 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle)

287. 294JTN ... Greensitt & Barratt 35, 294JTN, a Bedford SB built ca 1959 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. This building company would soon become just Barratt and rather more well known. (April 1972, Marton building site, Middlesbrough)

288. 345BUP ... Howells & Withers, Pontllanfraith 35, 345BUP, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body, had been new in January 1959 to Gardiner, Spennymoor, from whom it was acquired in February 1961. (Thu 8/6/67, Pontllanfraith)

289. 346BUP ... 346BUP was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with an early Plaxton Panorama C41F body which was new in January 1959 to Gardiner, Spennymoor. It passed to General, Chester-le-Street in September 1960 and to Mansfield, Welch & Burling (t/a Burwell & District), Burwell, with whom it is seen here at Ascot, in April 1961. (Sat 23/6/62, Ascot)

290. 412FKL ... Seen in London was A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance 412FKL with Pemberton & Lord (Wraycliffe Coaches), Folkestone. New in July 1959 as Maidstone & District CO412, when it carried a Harrington Wayfarer V C41F body, it was acquired by Pemberton & Lord in July 1971 and was rebodied in late 1973 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C45F body and carried fleet number 1. (Sat 30/3/74, Coach Park near Upper Ground, London Waterloo)

291. 4401NX ... Trevor Jones & Sons, Llanidloes, 4401NX, a Bedford SB1 built in 1959 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. This had been new to Lloyds of Nuneaton and 19 years later was still providing service on a school run. (July 1978, Garage, Llanidloes)

292. 56DUP ... United Automobile 2004, 56DUP, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway body, new to and taken over from Wilkinson's of Sedgefield. (Sat 3/4/71, High Street/Bridge End, Willington)

293. 626FPT ... Economic 6, 626FPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1959 with Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork. (April 1968, Park Lane Terminus, Sunderland)

294. 6300WE ... Sheffield United Tours, Sheffield 300, 6300WE, was an AEC 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body and had been new in May 1959. (Sun 21/5/67, Charlotte Road Garage, Sheffield)

295. 6301WE ... Sheffield United, Sheffield 301, 6301WE, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton (Sun 19/4/59, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

296. 654BUP ... Dearneways, Thurnscoe, 52 654BUP, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1959 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (October 1978, Scunthorpe)

297. 700JTF ... DC Jones & Sons, Ruabon, 700JTF, a Bedford SB built ca 1959 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork, new in June 1959 to Fraser, Accrington. (July 1978, Garage at Ruabon)

298. 7945ML ... For the 1959 season Plaxton revolutionised coach body design by introducing its long-windowed Panorama design for underfloor-engined chassis. Plaxton coach bodies for front-engined chassis retained traditional pillar spacings, as did some early centre-entrance bodies on underfloor-engined chassis for Wallace Arnold. These took the Embassy name. 7945ML, an A.E.C. Reliance new to London based operator Frames Tours was therefore something of an oddity being, to all intents and purposes, a Panorama body with Embassy pillar spacing and top slider ventilation. (Tue 18/3/75, Barham, Kent)

299. 805DAL ... Another variation on the Plaxton Consort IV grille ! 805DAL, a Bedford SB1 started life with a C41F body and a Bedford 300 cu. in. diesel engine in July 1959 with Moxon, Oldcotes. (Mon 27/5/85, Silverstone)

300. 901BUP ... Baddeley, Holmfirth 68, 901BUP, was a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body which was new in January 1959 to Shaw Brothers, Byers Green. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

301. 9191NW ... Saltburn Motor Services 57, 9191NW, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1959 with Plaxton Consort C41C bodywork. (April 1972, Saltburn MS Saltburn Garage)

302. 9196NW ... Wallace Arnold (Feather Brothers) AEC Reliance/Plaxton 9196NW new in 1959. (Sat 14/9/63, near to the Guildhall, Portsmouth)

303. 9203NW ... Baddeley Bros. 102, 9203NW, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Plaxton Panorama C41F body, new to Wallace Arnold in 1959, acquired by Baddeley's in 1969, and withdrawn in 1974. (1973, Holmfirth)

304. 9209NW ... Wallace Arnold Tours 9209NW was an AEC Reliance with Plaxton C41F body of 1959. (1965, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

305. 920HVT ... Seen in Shrewsbury was Boulton, Cardington 920HVT. This was a Bedford SB3 with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body which had been new in July 1959 to Thomson, Trentham, but which was acquired in February 1965 from Corvedale, (early 1971, Barker Street Bus Station, Shrewsbury)

306. 959CPT ... Summerson (The Eden), West Auckland 959CPT, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 with Duple Midland B45F body, new in 1959. (February 1972, Summerson's Depot, West Auckland)

307. 999FPG ... 999FPG of Comfy, Farnham was a Bedford D4LZ2 with a Plaxton Consort C25F body seen on Ebury Bridge awaiting the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally. (Sat 18/4/59, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station)

308. 999JPF ... Comfy Coaches, Farnham 999JPF was a Bedford SB3 with Plaxton Consort IV C37F bodywork seen on Ebury Bridge awaiting the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally. (Sat 18/4/59, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station)

309. DHD200 ... Naylor, Leeds DHD200 was an AEC 2MU3RV Reliance which had started life with Yorkshire Woollen District in 1959 with a Park Royal B43F body. (Sat 13/5/72, Wembley Stadium)

310. DHD200 ... DHD200 was originally one of 22 AEC Reliance 2MU3RV with Park Royal B43F bodies which had been new to Yorkshire Woollen District in 1959. (Sat 17/5/69, Wembley Stadium)

311. DSX462 ... A rear view of a Plaxton Consort IV bodied Bedford SB1 with Todd, South Shields. I took the shot in Midland Road next to St. Pancras Station because of the unusual address! DSX462 had been new in August 1959 to Gibb, Whitburn. (Wed 9/8/61, Midland Road, London St. Pancras)

312. GEF277 ... Bee-Line, West Hartlepool entered GEF277 in the British Coach Rally. Seen here in Sutherland Street prior to taking up its position at the start line in Victoria Coach Station it was a Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodied Bedford SB1. The Rally Marshall seems not to be enjoying the weather. (Sat 18/4/59, Sutherland Street, London)

313. KJX751 ... Hebble 10, KJX751, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton C41F body, new in 1959, seen here while on hire to Wallace Arnold (1965, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

314. KJX751 ... Hebble 10, KJX751, was a 2MU3RV AEC Reliance with Plaxton C41F bodywork which had been one of a pair new in May 1959. (Sat 17/5/69, Wembley Stadium)

315. KJX752 ... In between two unidentified coaches is Hebble 11, KJX752, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV with Plaxton Panorama C41F body, new in 1959 as 44, but renumbered 11 in 1962, then 511 in 1970.

316. MTK283 ... Ironside, Toop & Davis (Bere Regis), Dorchester MTK283 was a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body, new in March 1959. (Sat 15/6/68, Yeovil Bus Station)

317. MTK327 ... MTK327 in the fleet of Ironside, Toop & Davis (t/a Bere Regis & District), Dorchester was a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body new in April 1959 and was seen in Coventry alongside one of the Plaxton Panorama bodied coaches in the fleet. (Sun 10/5/64, Coventry)

318. NCF111 ... Goldsmith, Sicklemere NCF111 was a Bedford SB3 with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body new in June 1959, which was seen at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 27/4/63, Wembley Stadium)

319. OVH978 ... Hanson, Huddersfield 353, OVH978, an April 1959 Ford 570E with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body has just arrived at the Coliseum Bus Station in Blackpool. (Sat 22/8/64, Coliseum Bus Station, Blackpool)

320. PCX130 ... Bottomley, Huddersfield PCX130 was a Ford Thames 570E with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body new in 1959 and is seen at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

321. PCX131 ... Bottomley, Huddersfield PCX131 was one of two Ford 570Es with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodies new in 1959 and was seen at Twickenham. (Sat 16/3/63, Craneford Way, London Twickenham)

322. PFR727 ... PFR727 is a Karrier BFD3023 with Plaxton C14F body new to Abbott, Blackpool in early 1959, seen leaving the POPS rally. (Sun 22/5/16, Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent)

323. RKU221 ... Laycock's RKU221, was an A.E.C. 6821A Regal III new in April 1959 with a Plaxton Highway FB39F body to Albert Eric Gillard, Normanton. In September 1960 it passed to Rhind, Wakefield and in August 1962 it became Laycock, Barnoldswick 66. (Mon 15/4/63, Blackpool)

324. TIP327 ... Suir Valley Services, Fiddown, Eire, TIP327, an Albion Aberdonian with Plaxton Highway bodywork. (July 1975, Waterford)

325. UPY176 ... Saltburn MS 23, UPY176, a Bedford SB1 from 1959 with Plaxton C41F bodywork. (September 1970, Dundas Street, Saltburn)

326. UPY176 ... Cleveland Transit 336, UPY176, a Bedford SB1 built in 1959 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. The whole weighing just over 5 tons. (December 1974, Marton Road / Exchange Bus Station, Middlesbrough)

327. URY999 ... URY999, a Plaxton Panorama bodied A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton was in the fleet of Straw, Leicester. (Sun 19/4/59, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

328. UVE101 ... To add to recent excellent Burwell & District photographs, here is UVE101 at the Little Eversden terminus awaiting return leg of route 3 to Drummer Street Bus Station, Cambridge. It was a rare combination of late Daimler Freeline D650H/S and early Plaxton Panorama C41F body which served purely the Burwell company for just over fifteen years from June 1959. (Sat 15/4/72, Little Eversden, Cambridgeshire)

329. UVE101 ... New in June 1959, this Burwell and District Daimler Freeline D650H/S reg no. UVE101 was taken from the front nearside seat of an ENOC Bristol K on service 105 from Colchester to Walton in August 1959. (Fri 7/8/59, at the junction with The Street, Weeley, Essex)

330. UVE101 ... UVE101, a Daimler D650HS Freeline in the fleet of Mansfield, Burling & Welsh (Burwell & District), Burwell, had a Plaxton Panorama C41F body and was new in June 1959. (Sun 5/9/71, High Street, Burwell)

331. VOR153 ... Seen at the Regents Park car park was VOR153 a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Plaxton Consort III C29F body new to Glider & Blue, Bishops Waltham in June 1959 and seen here in its last year with them. (Mon 30/8/71, Regents Park, London)

332. WLB422 ... Camden Coaches, Edgware WLB422 was a Bedford SB8 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork waiting on Ebury Bridge for the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally. (Sat 18/4/59, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station)

333. WLK71 ... WLK71 seen here with Liss & District, Grayshott t/a Grayshott Coaches, was one of three Dennis LU4 Lancets with Plaxton Consort IV C32F bodies new to Glenton, London S.E.14 in March 1959, passing to Liss & District in October 1964, being reseated to C41F. (Sun 2/5/65, Headley Road, Grayshott)

334. WLK71 ... Glenton, London S.E.14 entered WLK71, a Dennis LU Lancet with a Plaxton Consort IV body in the British Coach Rally and it is seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton. (Sun 19/4/59, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

335. WLO692 ... New to Banfield, S.E.15 in May 1959 with a Burlingham Seagull VII C41F body, WLO692, a Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub, was rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F body in 1972 and is seen with Thomas, West Ewell at Wembley with the twin towers in the background. (Sat 14/4/73, Wembley Stadium)

336. WTM629 ... Seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton is WTM629, a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body entered in the British Coach Rally by Diadem, Luton. (Sun 19/4/59, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

337. WVE200 ... C & H Coaches, Fleetwood, WVE200 Karrier (D98A?) built ca.1959 with Plaxton Consort III C14F bodywork. This had been new to Safford, Little Gransden. The 14 seat version of the Consort III makes an interesting comparison with the 20 seat version for the Bedford J2. (July 1973, Bridlington)

338. XNA11 ... Hulleys of Baslow 14 XNA11 is a Plaxton "Consort" bodied Bedford SB3, new in January 1959 to Finglands of Manchester, passing in May 1961 to Florence of Morecambe before eventually coming to Hulleys. (Thu 10/3/77, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield)

339. XNB315 ... XNB315 a Bedford SB3 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F body new in March 1959 to Finglands, Rusholme, Manchester. (Thu 1/6/61, St Georges Field Coach Park, York)

340. XWR195 ... Seen on a busy Summer weekend in one of the bus & coach parks in Blackpool, is XWR195, a Plaxton bodied Albion Aberdonian belonging to L. Braithwaite & Son of Sedburgh, Yorkshire, who traded as "Kestrel Hawk". (Sat 19/6/71, Blackpool)

341. 1249PT ... Armstrong, Westerhope 1249PT was a Bedford SB1 with Plaxton Conway B44F bodywork which had been acquired from Armstrong's Motor Services Ltd, Ebchester in December 1968 and passed to Hoyle (dealer), Wombwell for scrap in May 1973.. (Sun 27/7/69, Coach park by amusement park, Whitburn Road, Seaburn)

342. 133FUP ... Simmons, Great Gonerby who used the fleetname "Reliance" acquired, from General, Chester-le-Street, 133FUP, an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Highway DP41F body which had been new in June 1960. It is seen in the bus station at Grantham. (Mon 30/3/64, Grantham Bus Station)

343. 133FUP ... This view shows the styling of the rear end as fitted with a luggage boot to 133FUP, an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Highway DP41F body which had been new in June 1960. Simmons, Great Gonerby who used the fleetname "Reliance" acquired it from General, Chester-le-Street. It is seen in the bus station at Grantham. (Mon 30/3/64, Grantham Bus Station)

344. 201AOU ... Ezra Laycock, Barnoldswick 78, 201AOU, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Plaxton Highway DP43F body. (Skipton Bus Station)

345. 2677WW ... 2677WW, a Karrier BF3023 with a Plaxton Consort III C14F body seen in an official photograph at Scarborough, whilst carrying the incorrect registration 2677NW, before delivery to Parkinson, Heckmondwike in May 1960. (May 1960, Scarborough)

346. 2677WW ... A rear view of 2677WW, a Karrier BF3023 with a Plaxton Consort III C14F body seen in an official photograph in Scarborough before delivery to Parkinson, Heckmondwike in May 1960 and carrying the incorrect registration 2677NW. (May 1960, Scarborough)

347. 272GUP ... Stanhope Motor Services 272GUP was a Bedford SB8 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. In later years this coach found its way to Ellis Coaches of Llangefni on the Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Mon). (c.1969, Stanhope Market Place)

348. 3012WW ... Connor & Graham, Easington, 3012WW Bedford SB1 built in 1960 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. This had been new to Longstaff of Mirfield. Taken at the company stand in Hull before heading to the interestingly named village of Sunk Island. (March 1975, Baker Street, Hull)

349. 3313W ... Sheffield United 313, 3313W, was a rarity for the operator in being a Ford 570E with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body. (Sun 20/10/63, Coventry)

350. 333KTU ... Cottrell, Mitcheldean acquired 333KTU, an AEC 2MU3RA Reliance with Plaxton Panorama C41F body, from Jackson, Altrincham in June 1964. New to Jackson in March 1960, it is seen here at Cheltenham Coach Station. (Sat 15/7/72, Cheltenham Coach Station)

351. 362ALU ... 362ALU, a rare surviving example of a C14F Plaxton Embassy bodied Karrier BFD3023 mini-coach, appeared at the Trans Lancs rally in 2016 after being off the road for 34 years. (Sun 4/9/16, Heaton Park, Manchester)

352. 466FUP ... Baddeley Bros., Holmfirth 101, 466FUP, a Bedford SB1 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F body, new in 1960 to Rennison's of Hartburn, acquired by Baddeley's in 1969 and sold in 1972. (Crowedge)

353. 466YMG ... Since the photograph of this in original condition, taken by John Boylett, appeared, I have been reminded that this A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance 466YMG, saw further life in a new incarnation and it is seen here in Blackpool with Holmeswood, Rufford, having been new in 1960 to Valliant, London W.5 with a Duple Midland Donington C40F body. (Mon 5/8/74, Blackpool)

354. 4688WW ... Butter and Managh, Childs Ercall 4688WW, a Bedford SB1 new in 1960 with a Plaxton Consort IV 'C' type C41F body, had been acquired in May 1969 from Rowe, Cudworth. (early 1971, Wellington?)

355. 531GUP ... Armstrong, Ebchester 531GUP, seen in Consett Bus Station, was a Leyland PSUC1/1T Tiger Cub with a Plaxton Highway B45F body, new in April 1960. (Wed 20/5/64, Consett Bus Station)

356. 53JPT ... Primrose Coaches (Graham), Winlaton Mill, 53JPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1960 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (June 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

357. 53JPT ... Seen in Morecambe is 53JPT an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with an early Plaxton Panorama C41F body of Bisset, Ryton (Primrose Coaches) which had been new in June 1960 to Graham Bros, Winlaton Mill. Bisset and Graham Bros traded jointly as Primrose Coaches in earlier days. (Sat 8/8/70, Morecambe)

358. 5421CR ... Bexleyheath Transport Co 5421CR was a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Plaxton Consort III C29F body originally new to Easson, Southampton in May 1960. It is seen at the garage at Bexleyheath.. (Bexleyheath)

359. 550FUP ... OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 550FUP, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1960 with Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork. (November 1970, Depot, Bishop Auckland)

360. 5625UB ... Wallace Arnold Tours maintained a number of vehicles in the livery of Feather Bros and to us southerners their use seemed to be in-discriminately mixed with vehicles in fleet livery. 5625UB, a Plaxton bodied AEC 'Reliance' with centre-entrance 'Embassy' style body so typical of the fleet at that time was seen on tour at Eastbourne's Central Coach Station (Sun 10/10/65, Susans Road Central Coach Station, Eastbourne)

361. 5627UB ... Feather Bros (Wallace Arnold), Bradford, 5627UB, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1960 with Plaxton Consort C41C bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racescourse)

362. 5631UB ... Bob's Buses, Thornaby, 22 5631UB, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1960 with Plaxton Consort C41C bodywork. (July 1971, Thornaby Place, Thornaby on Tees)

363. 5641UB ... These Wallace Arnold Plaxton C41C coaches dated from 1960/1 and were the workhorses of the fleet, operating long-distance tours and excursions throughout the 1960s. Indeed, one of the class, 9907UG, actually made a famous Leeds to Moscow run to ascertain the possibilities of "educational" tours in 1961. 9913UG, 5647UB and 5641UB were a Reliance/Leopard/Reliance respectively. (1965, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

364. 6303WJ ... “Yorkshire Woollen District” 451, 6303WJ, seen in Dewsbury Bus Station, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C40F body, which had been new to Sheffield United Tours in March 1960 as fleet number 303. (Wed 12/8/70, Dewsbury Bus Station)

365. 6307WJ ... 6307WJ was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C40F body, new to Sheffield United Tours in February 1960, and seen in one of the coach parks at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 25/5/63, Wembley Stadium)

366. 6308WJ ... A rear view of the second styling of the Plaxton Panorama body seen here at Victoria Coach Station on Sheffield United 308, 6308WJ, which was a C40F body on an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance built in March 1960. This shows how the kick up in the side window was used to match the level of the existing style of rear window. (Sun 10/11/63, London Victoria Coach Station)

367. 6308WJ ... Seen in Victoria Coach Station is Sheffield United Tours 308, 6308WJ, which was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C40F body, new in February 1960. (Sun 10/11/63, London Victoria Coach Station)

368. 6309WJ ... Sheffield United Tours, Sheffield 309, 6309WJ, was an AEC 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C40F body and had been new in March 1960. (Sun 21/5/67, Charlotte Road Garage, Sheffield)

369. 6311WJ ... Sheffield United Tours, Sheffield 311, 6311WJ, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C40F body was seen in Chesterfield with the bus station in the background. (Sun 14/8/66, outside Chesterfield Bus Station)

370. 7418AR ... 7418AR, seen as it approaches one of the parking areas at Wembley Stadium, was a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body. (Sat 5/6/76, Wembley Stadium)

371. 825MTE ... Central Coaches (Voy), Newton Aycliffe, 825MTE, a Bedford SB1 built in 1960 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

372. 826MTE ... Maddren, Billingham, 826MTE, a Bedford SB1 built in 1960 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. (September 1973, Middlesbrough)

373. 875FUP ... OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 875FUP, a Bedford SB built ca 1960 with Plaxton Conway bodywork. (November 1970, rear of OK's Bishop Auckland depot)

374. 9208NW ... Wallace Arnold 5640UB and 9208NW were both Plaxton bodied AEC Reliances of 1960 and 1959 respectively. (Wed 9/6/65, The Calls, Leeds)

375. FJM2 ... Moor-Dale group, Newcastle, FJM2 a Bedford SB with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. (July 1974)

376. FJP501 ... Seen at Smith's garage in Wigan is FJP501, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance, with its second Plaxton body. Originally carrying a Plaxton Panorama C36F body when new in 1960, it was rebodied in 1973 with this Panorama Elite III C45F body with non-standard side trim. (Sat 16/4/77, Smith’s Garage, Gower Street, Wigan)

377. FJP501 ... Smith, Wigan 25, FJP501, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body new in March 1960 and was seen here at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 8/5/71, Wembley Stadium)

378. HEF511 ... New to Bee-Line, West Hartlepool in January 1960, HEF511 was a Plaxton 'Conway IV' DP44F bodied Bedford SB1 and is seen here at Wembley Stadium whilst with Creasey, Harold Hill. The Conway was an unofficial description of the body with a Consort front end on a Highway body. (Sat 21/3/70, Wembley Stadium)

379. HEF511 ... A rear view of HEF511, a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton 'Conway IV' DP44F body new in January 1960. New to Bee-Line, West Hartlepool it is seen here in Cheltenham with Pulham, Bourton-on-the-Water. (Sat 20/7/63, Cheltenham)

380. HEF753 ... Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, LHE506, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1957 with Burlingham Seagull C41F bodywork. This had been new as Yorkshire Traction 1078 (September 1970, Haverton Hill off Clarence Street nearly opposite junction with Hope Street)

381. HEF753 ... Bee-Line West Hartlepool HEF753 made an appearance at the 1960 British Coach Rally at Brighton where it is seen here on Madeira Drive. This was one of eight Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodied coaches new in 1960 to Bee-Line based on a Bedford SB1 chassis modified to the design of their Chief Engineer and referred to by Plaxton as the 'C type'. (Sat 23/4/60, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

382. J19649 ... Holiday Tours, St. Helier J3256 and J19649 are seen at their garage at Wheatlands, St. Peter. (Sun 27/5/73, Wheatlands, St. Peter, Jersey)

383. JEF325 ... A rear view of JEF325, a Bedford SB1 'C type' with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body new to Bee-Line, West Hartlepool in May 1960, but seen here outside the Tollesbury garage of Osborne's whilst with County Coaches, Brentwood on an enthusiasts tour of operators. (Sun 14/2/65, Garage, New Road, Tollesbury)

384. MCB551 ... Ribblesdale, Blackburn 61, MCB551, an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body, new in May 1960, was seen in Academy Street, Inverness. (Fri 30/7/65, Academy Street, Inverness)

385. SHE924 ... Jones (t/a Priory Motor Services), Oakengates SHE924 was a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Consort IV 'C' type C41F body which had been new to Fell (t/a Globe Coaches), Barnsley in May 1960. Jones acquired it in July 1964 and it is seen here in Victoria Street, Wellington. (early 1971, Victoria Street, Wellington)

386. SHE924 ... WER633, a 1960 Bedford SB3 with Duple C41F bodywork, originally with Harris of Cambridge, and SHE924, a 1960 Bedford SB1 with Plaxton C41F bodywork originally Fell of Barnsley. (Wed 22/8/73, Menai Bridge Station)

387. SHL917 ... West Riding 917, SHL917, a 1960 AEC Reliance with 41 seat Plaxton bodywork, now owned by Lincolnshire operator Pride of the Wolds. (Sun 5/8/07, Harrogate)

388. SHL917 ... Seen undergoing restoration at the former West Yorkshire Transport Museum in Ludlam Street, Bradford is West Riding 917, SHL917, a Plaxton bodied AEC Reliance dating from 1960. The coach is currently in service with Lincolnshire operator Pride of the Wolds. (1990, Ludlam Street Depot, Bradford)

389. TNL326 ... Tyne Valley, Acomb, TNL326, a Bedford SB1 built in 1960 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (April 1972, Acomb, near Hexham)

390. URP493 ... Basford, Greens Norton URP493 was an Albion MR11 Aberdonian with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body which had been new in 1960. It is seen here in Victoria Coach Station on hire to United Counties. (Sat 5/6/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

391. VGV473 ... Morley, West Row VGV473, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C18F body at King’s Cross Coach Station, Pentonville Road. (Sat 28/9/63, Pentonville Road Coach Station, London Kings Cross)

392. WAJ112 ... Plaxton Consort IV bodywork seeing out its last days in the yard of Doune Motors, Doune, Stirlingshire. It was WAJ112, an Albion Nimbus with Plaxton Consort IV C29C body, new to Watson of Huntington, York in 1960. (Fri 22/8/86, Doune Motors yard, Doune, Stirlingshire)

393. WVA3 ... Ord of Alnwick, WVA3, a Bedford SB1 built in 1960 with Plaxton Consort IV C41F bodywork. (June 1970, Alnwick Bus Station)

394. YDG1 ... On a sunny day (probably in 1974) in Locking Road Coach Park, Weston-super-Mare, we have Frank Applegates (of Newport, Gloucestershire) first coach YDG1, a 1960 AEC Reliance/Plaxton Consort IV C41C which he acquired from Brian Beavis of Bussage in June 1969. It is still carries Beavis' livery. (Summer 1974, Locking Road Coach Park, Weston-super-Mare)

395. 102AUL ... Brewer, Cobham 102AUL is seen operating London Transport route 265 from Kingston to Copt Gilders. It was a Ford 570E with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body, new to Brewer in February 1961. (Sun 12/12/65, Gilders Road, Chessington)

396. 1318WA ... 1318WA was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance and was number 318 in the fleet of Sheffield United Tours. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

397. 1322WA ... Sheffield United Tours 322, 1322WA, a 1961 AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork in the South Yorkshire Transport Museum at Rotherham. (Sun 9/9/18, South Yorkshire Transport Museum, Aldwarke, Rotherham)

398. 136AWJ ... Sheffield United 326, 136AWJ, new in October 1961, was an AEC 4MU3RA Reliance with Plaxton Panorama C44F body with the low backed seats favoured by the operator to give improved visibility for the passengers. (Sat 8/8/70, Morecambe)

399. 1410PT ... OK Motor Services 1410PT, a Bedford SB1 built in 1961 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (July 1970, rear of OK garage in Bishop Auckland)

400. 1411PT ... 1411PT was one of a pair of Bedford SB1s with Plaxton C41F bodies bought by OK Motor Services in January 1961. After withdrawal in November 1972 both this and sister coach 1410PT passed to Greensitt & Barrett (builders) of Blaydon-on-Tyne. It is pictured on a gloomy day on the parking area adjacent to the depot in Bishop Auckland. (c.1968, rear of OK's Bishop Auckland depot)

401. 14PKR ... 14PKR is a Karrier BFD with Plaxton C14F body new in July 1961 to Davis, Sevenoaks, seen here tucked away awaiting restoration. (Thu 20/2/14, Huddersfield)

402. 2350WA ... F Cope (Cope's Motors), Heanor, 2350WA, was a Bedford SB3 with Plaxton C41F bodywork which had been acquired from its original operator, FN Littlewood, Rotherham, in November 1967. (Sat 5/7/69, Gilwell Park, Chingford)

403. 2589PT ... Shaw Bros, Byers Green, 2589PT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1961 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (March 1972, Byers Green)

404. 271STF ... Parish's MS, Morda, Oswestry, 271STF, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Plaxton Highway DP41F bodywork. (July 1978, Oswestry)

405. 272STF ... Parish's Motor Services, Morda, Oswestry, 272STF, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Plaxton Highway DP41F bodywork. (July 1978, High Street, Llanfyllin)

406. 277STF ... 277STF, an AEC 2MU3RV Reliance with Plaxton Highway DP41F body was new in 1961 to Lancashire United as number 87. In this shot at Valley Road Coach Park, Scarborough the current operator, Piper, Scarborough seemed unsure about the livery. (Thu 3/8/72, Valley Road Coach Park, Scarborough)

407. 3092MM ... 3092MM was a Ford 570E with a Plaxton Embassy C37F body entered in the Seventh British Coach Rally by Whitefriars, Wembley. It is seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

408. 319HVO ... Gash, Newark B15, 319HVO, was a Bedford SB1 which had a Plaxton Embassy C41F body, was new in March 1961 and which is seen behind Gash's garage. (Sun 13/8/67, Gash's Garage, Bowbridge Road, Newark)

409. 335BWB ... Dating from 1961, Plaxton C41F coachwork was carried by 335, 335BWB, this Ford Thames 570E of Sheffield United Tours seen at the garage at Charlotte Road. (Sat 26/10/63, Charlotte Road Garage, Sheffield)

410. 3508WY ... 3508WY of Chambers, London W.12. is seen operating London Transport route 52 from Ladbroke Grove Station to The Plough according to the exquisite destination display. It was a Ford 570E with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body, which had been new in May 1961 to Pepper, Thurnscoe, whose fleet number 22 it still displays. (Sun 12/12/65, Kilburn Lane, Kensal Green)

411. 3673PT ... Gillett Brothers, Quarrington Hill, 3673PT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (March 1972, Quarrington Hill Garage)

412. 386DD ... Marsh's Coaches, Wincanton, 386DD,a Bedford J2SZ2 built in 1961 with Plaxton Consort III C18F bodywork. (October 1983, Wincanton)

413. 482TTD ... 482TTD was a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body entered in the Seventh British Coach Rally by Tatlock, Whitefield, and is named Edith II. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

414. 5050PT ... OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 5050PT, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (November 1970, OK Depot, North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland)

415. 6242UM ... 6242UM, of Taylor, London S.E.1. , was an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Embassy C41C body which, when new in June 1961, had been hired by Wallace Arnold from Stanley Hughes (Dealer), Gomersal. It was in Kitchin livery when new, was licensed to Wallace Arnold (Devon) and operated in Devon. (Mon 27/5/74, Byward Street, London)

416. 646ACE ... 646ACE was a Bedford SB5 new in November 1961 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body and was number 42 in the fleet of Harvey, Cambridge. It was seen at Ascot races displaying the "Progressive" fleetname of the associated Harris, Cambridge. (Sat 21/7/62, Ascot)

417. 647ACE ... Harvey, Cambridge 43, 647ACE, seen at Ascot Race Course, was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body, new in November 1961. (Sat 20/7/63, Ascot Race Course)

418. 6517NC ... 6517NC of Calvert, Eston (t/a Calvert Tours, Teesside) was a Plaxton C41F bodied Ford 570E. (Sat 6/2/71, Depot)

419. 6565WX ... Beavis, Bussage 6565WX was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body seen, taking part in the Seventh British Coach Rally on Madeira Drive, Brighton. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

420. 6910WD ... W E Berriman, Langtoft, 6910WD, a Commer Avenger IV built in 1961/2 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. New to Court of Fillongley, this had been acquired from Howard's Tours of Whitby. (August 1972, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

421. 7069YG ... Park Coachways of West Vale near Halifax 7069YG, a Bedford SB5 with Plaxton Embassy C41F body, new to A. & J.R. Davison of Brighouse in 1961. (Thu 11/3/71, Park Coachways' Garage, Brow Bridge, West Vale near Halifax)

422. 7272PT ... Weardale Motor Services, Frosterley 7272PT was a Plaxton B47F bodied Leyland L2T Leopard new in 1961. It is seen here passing through Stanhope, the home of associated company Stanhope Motor Services. (Thu 3/8/67, Front Street, Stanhope)

423. 7272PT ... Barnard Castle Coaches (Burrell) 7272PT, a Leyland Leopard L1 built in 1961 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. (November 1976, Darlington)

424. 757DGA ... Towler, Brandon 757DGA, seen at Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds, was a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body which had been new to McQuatter, Nitshill in May 1961, and which passed to Towler in October 1965. (Sat 5/4/69, Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds)

425. 77BLT ... Entry number 4 in the Seventh British Coach Rally was 77BLT, a Dennis LU5 Lancet from Glenton Tours, London S.E.14 which had a Plaxton Panorama C32F body. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

426. 797ETC ... Monks, Leigh 797ETC was a Bedford SB3 with a Plaxton Consort II C41F body entered in the Seventh British Coach Rally and seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

427. 79BLT ... Seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton is Glenton Tours, London S.E.14 A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance, 79BLT, with a Plaxton Embassy C32C body which was entered in the Seventh British Coach Rally. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

428. 90TTD ... Entered in the Seventh British Coach Rally by Warburton, Tottington, 90TTD, seen on Madeira Drive, Brighton, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

429. 951COU ... Banstead Coaches 951COU a Bedford SB3 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body, was seen at Brighton taking part in the 1963 British Coach Rally. (Sun 21/4/63, Brighton)

430. 952COU ... Banstead Coaches 952COU, a Bedford SB3 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body, was seen at Brighton during the 1963 British Coach Rally. (Sun 21/4/63, Brighton)

431. 98KTG ... Brewer, Caerau 98KTG was an AEC 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body new in May 1961 and is seen here at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

432. 9910UG ... Former Wallace Arnold AEC Reliance/Plaxton 9910UG, seen here with Eagle Coaches of Kenny Hill, Mildenhall, Suffolk. (1973, Kenny Hill, Mildenhall)

433. 9912UG ... Wallace Arnold AEC Relaince/Plaxton 9912UG new in 1961. (Fri 2/7/65, A1, Anglo-Scottish Border)

434. CT19 ... Contravel, Tadley CT19, which carried the registration from new, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a 1961 Plaxton Panorama C41F body and is seen in Bedford Square, London. (Sun 31/1/65, Bedford Square, London)

435. HEK959 ... HEK959 was one of a batch of ten 2MU3RA AEC Reliance with Plaxton C41F bodies new in July 1961 to Smiths Tours, Wigan. (Sat 19/4/69, Wembley Stadium)

436. HEK962 ... HEK962 is an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA was new to Smiths of Wigan in 1961 when it had a 41 seat Plaxton body. In 1974 it was rebodied by Plaxton with this Elite body seating 45. It now carries the livery of Butterfield of Skipton. (Sun 9/9/12, Otley)

437. HEK962 ... HEK962, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance, originally had a Plaxton Panorama C41F body when new to Smith's in July 1961 and was rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C45F body with non-standard side trim in 1974. (Sat 16/4/77, Smith’s Garage, Gower Street, Wigan)

438. HJP161 ... Smith, Wigan HJP161, seen at Blackpool, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body new in August 1961. (Mon 15/4/63, Blackpool)

439. JHF851 ... Thomas, West Ewell JHF851, seen here at Wembley Stadium, was a Bedford SB8 new in 1961, the chassis of which had been acquired from Cox, Wallasey before being rebodied with the Plaxton Embassy IV body in 1965. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

440. NCB915 ... NCB915 is a 1961 Plaxton C41F bodied AEC Reliance (2MU3RV 3667) of Clynnog & Trevor Motor Company of Trevor. (Tue 8/5/73, Depot, Trefor)

441. PCK199 ... Turner's Coaches, Coatham, PCK199, a Ford Thames Trader 570E built in 1961 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (November 1971, Fisherman's Square, Redcar)

442. RSD860 ... Seen here at Dodd's garage is A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance RSD860 with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body which was in the Dodds, Troon fleet from May 1961 until 1973 when it passed to Healey, Cardcross. (Mon 17/6/63, Dodd's garage, Troon)

443. SHL916 ... West Riding 916, SHL916, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Embassy C41C body new in January 1961 which was seen at Headingley. (Fri 12/4/63, Headingley, Leeds)

444. THL785 ... Martindale, Ferryhill, THL785, a Bedford SB1 built in 1961 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (July 1970, Ferryhill Garage)

445. TNL326 ... Leech (Newcastle contractor) TNL326, a Bedford SB1 built in 1961 with Plaxton Embassy bodywork. Galley of Newcastle were the original operators of this coach. (July 1974, Marton building site, Middlesbrough)

446. TVH244 ... Hanson, Huddersfield 366, TVH244, was a Ford Thames 570E with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body new in 1961 and is posed with Wembley Stadium in the background. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

447. TVH650 ... Bottomley, Huddersfield TVH650 was a Ford Thames 570E with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body new in April 1961 and is seen here at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

448. UBW49 ... UBW49 was a Trojan 1509 with a Plaxton C13F body (612859) new to House, Watlington in 1961. (Sun 27/3/66, House's Garage, Watlington)

449. UBW49 ... House, Watlington UBW49 was a Trojan with a Plaxton B13F body new in September 1961 (body number 612859). (Sun 27/3/66, Watlington)

450. VHE234 ... VHE234 a Plaxton Embassy bodied Bedford SB1 of Fell (Globe Coaches), Barnsley new in May 1961 sits next to XHL847 an Embassy II bodied Bedford SB5 of Roy Cawthorne (Renown), Barugh new in March 1963 in one of the coachparks at Blackpool. (Mon 15/4/63, Blackpool)

451. WRP999 ... Rosemary Coaches WRP999, Leyland Leopard L2 / Plaxton Panorama. (June 1973, Banham Zoo)

452. YCE444 ... Regular competitor Kenzie, Shepreth entered YCE444 in the Seventh British Coach Rally. It was a Bedford SB1 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body and was seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton. (Sun 23/4/61, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

453. YDK795 ... Carr's of Silksworth YDK795, a Ford Thames Trader 570E built in 1961 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (Sun 12/4/81, opposite Weardale Motor Services garage, Frosterley)

454. YFU1 ... Cleveland Transit S341, YFU1, a Bedford SB1 built in 1961 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (October 1974, High Street/Market Square, Stokesley)

455. 1253HE ... Seen at the Coliseum Bus Station, in Blackpool, is Yorkshire Traction, Barnsley 2, 1253HE, a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body, which had been new in December 1962. (Sun 6/8/67, Coliseum Bus Station, Blackpool)

456. 200EHO ... Finchley Coaches, London N.20, 200EHO, an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body was seen on Chertsey Road at Twickenham. (Sat 27/2/65, Chertsey Road at Twickenham)

457. 277PNY ... Only two 36' Plaxton Embassy bodies were built with front entrances and both had this multi-window format. 277PNY was an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance in the fleet of Brewer, Caerau with a C51F body new in May 1962. This body pre-dates the multi-windowed one on the Bedford VAL exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show. (Tue 3/8/71)

458. 277PNY ... This well-kept Plaxton C51F bodied AEC Reliance (4MU3RA 4259) 277PNY, was operated by Brewer's Motor Services (A.E. & F.R. Brewer Ltd.) of Caerau, Glamorgan. It was new in June 1962. (Thu 10/5/73, Depot, Caerau)

459. 277PNY ... Seen with Brewer, Caerau to whom it was new in June 1962, 277PNY was an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Embassy C51F body. (Sun 11/6/67)

460. 2802DK ... 2802DK, a Bedford SB5 built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (April 1972, Fisherman's Square, Redcar)

461. 2804DK ... Mid-Wales Motorways 2804DK was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body new in 1962 to Yelloway, Rochdale. (early 1971, Newtown Garage)

462. 2804DK ... Mid Wales Motorways 320NTC, a Bedford SB1 built in 1960 with Yeates Europa C41F bodywork. New to Harrison, Morecambe, this reached Mid Wales from Golden Valley, Hereford. Next to it is 2804DK, a Plaxton bodied SB5 built in 1962 and new to Yelloway. (July 1978, Welshpool)

463. 301AYG ... Seen at the garage of Redwood, Hemyock was 301AYG, a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body which had been new in 1962 to Pyne, Harrogate. (Tue 27/7/71, Hemyock)

464. 332BWB ... Sleeping in the summer sun in its final months of service, thus able to avoid imminent NBC reorganisation and white livery is Sheffield United Tours 332, 332BWB, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA with very comfortable Plaxton Panorama C44F body new in May 1962. (Wed 13/6/73, adjacent to Pond Street Bus Station, Sheffield)

465. 336DWJ ... Sheffield United 336, 336DWJ, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1962 with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodywork. (August 1972, Westwood, Scarborough)

466. 399UP ... 399UP was an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA with Plaxton Highway body new to OK Motor Services in 1962. (1962, Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor)

467. 42CVD ... Baxters of Airdrie bought 42CVD new in 1962. It was an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Embassy C41F body at a time when most operators were buying Panorama bodies. It passed to Scottish Omnibuses when Baxters were acquired in December 1962, although Baxters livery was retained after an initial plan to repaint the fleet. (Sun 2/8/70, Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

468. 494EZ ... Ulsterbus, Belfast 594, 494EZ, was one of a pair of AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Plaxton Panorama C36F bodies new to the then Ulster Transport Authority (UTA) in May 1962. (Sat 2/8/69, Gairloch)

469. 501WLG ... Originally carrying a Windover Kingsway C39C body and registered LXM22 with Birch Brothers in 1951, the chassis was lengthened to 36’ by Les Gleave and a Plaxton Panorama C51F body fitted for Roberts, Crewe in 1962 when it was registered 501WLG. It passed to Whitehall Motorways, London N.7 in August 1963 and to Camping, Brighton in April 1964 with whom it is seen competing in the British Coach Rally at Brighton. (Sun 19/4/64, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

470. 502WLG ... Seen at the Cub & Scout Jamboree at Gilwell Park, Epping Forest with Ward, Middlestown, Wakefield, was 502WLG, a Leyland PSU1/13 Royal Tiger with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body which entered service in July 1962 with Roberts, Crewe. The chassis had originally carried a Windover Kingsway C39C body and was registered LXM 21, being new in 1951 to Birch Bros., London N.W.5. Before being fitted with the Plaxton body the chassis was lengthened to take a 36 foot long body. This was one of six such lengthened chassis rebodied for Les Gleave (dealer), Arclid. (Sat 7/7/73, Gilwell Park)

471. 537CYU ... A. Timpson & Sons 537CYU, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton C49F body new in 1962. Numerically this was the first coach to the new 36 foot length in the fleet. Photographed at Hollesley Bay Open Prison in Suffolk on a service to take people to visit the inmates. (Sat 23/3/68, Hollesley Bay Open Prison, near Woodbridge)

472. 537CYU ... Seen at Whitchurch in the original Timpson, London S.E.6 livery, whilst on an Omnibus Touring Circle visit, is 537CYU which was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body new in 1962. The trip visited Keith Coaches at Aylesbury, Todd at Whitchurch, Taylor at Bicester and Holder at Charlton-on-Otmoor. (Sun 7/4/63, Whitchurch)

473. 537CYU ... A rear view of 537CYU, an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body new to Timpson, London S.E.6 in 1962. It is seen in Whitchurch outside Todd's garage on an Omnibus Touring Circle visit. (Sun 7/4/63, Whitchurch)

474. 555AVE ... 555AVE, which had been new in March 1962 to Kenzie, Shepreth, is seen with Ebdon, Sidcup. It was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body which had been acquired in June 1975 from Everest & Shipp, Crockenhill, and was seen at Putney Bridge Station on a rail replacement service. (Sun 22/6/75, Putney Bridge Station, London)

475. 616WTE ... Lancashire United 92, 616WTE, was an A.E.C. Reliance with a Plaxton 'Conway' DP41F body seen in Hindley. The 'Conway' was an unofficial description of the Highway body when fitted with the coach style front originating on the Consort. (Sat 7/4/73, Hindley Depot)

476. 617WTE ... Lancashire United 93, 617WTE, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1962 with Plaxton Highway C41F bodywork. (October 1971, South John Street, Liverpool)

477. 62BUA ... Garnock Valley, Kilbirnie, 62BUA, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C49C bodywork. (June 1971, Girvan)

478. 63BUA ... Wallace Arnold 63BUA was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Embassy C49C body. (Sat 13/4/63, The Calls, Leeds)

479. 63BUA ... Pearson (contractor), Hetton-le-Hole 63BUA, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Embassy C49C body which had been new to Wallace Arnold, Leeds in 1962. (Wed 8/8/79, Chester-le-Street)

480. 6617HN ... GNE Motor Services, Darlington, 6617HN, a Bedford SB5 built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (September 1972, Darlington Market Place)

481. 6780DD ... Black & White 230, 6780DD, seen at Victoria Coach Station, was the fifth Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard to be built and had a Plaxton Panorama C47F body. It was new in April 1962. Black & White 223-231 had the first nine Leyland PSU3/1R chassis. (Sat 21/4/62, London Victoria Coach Station)

482. 6780DD ... A nearside shot of Black & White 230, 6780DD, seen at Victoria Coach Station. This was the fifth Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard to be built and had a Plaxton Panorama C47F body new in April 1962. (Sat 21/4/62, London Victoria Coach Station)

483. 678NTO ... Hopley's Coaches of Mount Hawke operated 678NTO, a Bedford SB5 with Plaxton C41F bodywork, which had been new in March 1962 to Waldren & Grange of Nottingham. The Bedford VAL alongside was operating the service car and seems to have a good load but I don't think the SB5 was required as a duplicate. (mid 1970s, Truro, The Green)

484. 6876SM ... Leask of Lerwick, Shetland 6876SM, a Bedford SB3 from 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (August 1973, Shetland)

485. 691PNY ... 691PNY, an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance, was new as Llynfi, Maesteg number 92 in 1962 with a standard Plaxton Panorama C51F body of the period. (Maesteg)

486. 691PNY ... Llynfi, Maesteg 92, 691PNY, seen in Southend, was an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body. (Sun 26/9/65, Seaway Car Park, Southend)

487. 706NAU ... Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork was carried by 706NAU, a Bedford SB5 which was Skill, Nottingham number 6 and which had been new in April 1962. (Sun 28/4/68, Skills Garage, St. Peter's Street, Nottingham)

488. 71BUA ... Wallace Arnold 71BUA was a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with a Plaxton C49C body from 1962. (Sun 28/3/65, Hunslet Road Workshops, Leeds)

489. 7462PT ... United AS 1062, 7462PT, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1962 with Plaxton Panorama C43F bodywork. (March 1972, southern end of West Lane, Middlesbrough)

490. 7463PT ... United AS W6, 7463PT, a Leyland Leopard L2 new in 1962 with Plaxton Panorama C43F bodywork. (July 1968, former Wilkinson Garage, Sedgefield)

491. 749BWY ... Roberts of Wingate, 749BWY, a Bedford SB5 built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy II C41F bodywork. (July 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

492. 74BUA ... Wallace Arnold 74BUA was one of their first 36 foot coaches being an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA with a Plaxton C49C body of 1962. Following withdrawal in 1969, it found its way to Duncan's of Kinlochrannoch for a brief period. (Fri 18/8/72, Kinlochrannoch)

493. 758BBE ... This Plaxton C41F bodied AEC Reliance (2MU3RA 4032) 758BBE was operated by R.W.Appleby of Conisholme, North Somercotes, Lincolnshire. (Fri 2/4/71, Appleby's Depot)

494. 7999MD ... The first Bedford VAL14 to be bodied by Plaxton, 7999MD, carried this Embassy II C44F body and it was seen on an Omnibus Society study tour. It was in the fleet of Bloomfield, London S.E.5 (Sat 30/3/63)

495. 7999MD ... 7999MD was the first Plaxton bodied Bedford VAL14 and carried this Embassy II C44F body. It was in the fleet of Bloomfield, London S.E.5 and was the only one of this style to enter passenger service. (Sat 30/3/63)

496. 8000MD ... Seen on Madeira Drive, Brighton is 8000MD a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy II C18F body new in 1962 to Bloomfield, London S.E.5 (Sun 19/4/64, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

497. 8031PT ... Preserved Economic of Whitburn 5, 8031PT, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway 55 seat body dating from 1962 (Sun 21/6/09, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire)

498. 8031PT ... Economic 5, 8031PT, an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA built in 1962 with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork, operated by the Wilson half of the Economic business and seen here parked in Sunderland outside the Binns bakery. 8031PT has been preserved. (December 1971, Park Lane Terminus, Sunderland)

499. 8031PT ... Economic, Whitburn 5, 8031PT, a 1962 AEC Reliance with a Plaxton Highway B55F body on display at the Heath Common Rally & Running Day. (Sun 21/7/13, Heath Common, Wakefield)

500. 8031PT ... A rear view of EW Wilson (Economic), Whitburn 5, 8031PT, a Plaxton Highway B55F bodied AEC Reliance 4MU3RA new to the operator in June 1962. (Wed 6/8/69, Whitburn Bents Road, Seaburn)

501. 8213PT ... Anderson, Whitburn ran 8213PT as his number 8 in the Economic fleet and the AEC 4MU3RA Reliance with Plaxton Highway B55F body new in 1962 is seen in Sunderland with 639APT behind. (Sat 5/8/67, Park Lane Terminus, Sunderland)

502. 82DLW ... Seen on a Scottish tour of the Western Highlands is 82DLW of Glenton, London S.E.14. This was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C34F body new in April 1962. (Tue 18/6/63, Union Street, Largs)

503. 84CYV ... Birch Bros K84, 84CYV, one of three Leyland PSU3/3R Leopards new in 1962 with Wilowbrook DP51F bodies. It is seen here in Midland Road, St. Pancras shortly after being rebodied with a Plaxton Derwent II DP49F body. (Sat 13/9/69, Midland Road, London St. Pancras)

504. 84CYV ... Osborne, Tollesbury, 24 84CYV, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1962 with Plaxton Derwent DP49F bodywork from 1969. (Sun 6/8/78, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate)

505. 84CYV ... Osbornes 84CYV, Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R / Plaxton DP51F (June 1972, East Street, Tollesbury)

506. 84DLW ... Seen on the forecourt of the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, with Smith, Reading, was 84DLW, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance which had been new to Glenton, London S.E.14 in April 1962 with a Plaxton Panorama C34F body, passing to Smith in March 1970. (Sat 28/7/73, Earls Court Exhibition Centre forecourt, London)

507. 872CBM ... Seen at Wembley Stadium is 872CBM a Bedford SB1 with the first Plaxton Embassy C41F body, belonging to Vauxhall Motors, Luton. (Sat 18/4/64, Wembley Stadium)

508. 878YTE ... Slack's Tours, Blackpool, 878YTE, a Commer Avenger IV built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (August 1972, Prissick School base, Marton Road, Middlebrough)

509. 9006KC ... Peascod (Crown Coachways), Liverpool 9006KC, new in June 1962, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body seen in Horse Guards Avenue in London. (Sat 7/12/63, Horse Guards Avenue, London)

510. 9085ND ... Wolsey, Stockton on Tees, 9085ND Bedford SB5 built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (July 1974, West Cliff, Whitby)

511. 91BFW ... 91BFW, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body new in April 1962 to Sheffield, Cleethorpes is seen here at Twickenham after it had passed to Edwards, Lydbrook. (Sat 17/3/73, Craneford Way, London Twickenham)

512. 9272PT ... The Eden, West Auckland, L3, 9272PT, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1962 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. New to Weardale MS of Frosterley and enjoying the sun at West Auckland Green before running to Bishop Auckland. (September 1973, West Auckland Green)

513. 9272PT ... Eden L3, 9272PT, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1962 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. (September 1973, West Auckland Green)

514. 932BCE ... Seen at the North Weald Rally is 932BCE which was an A.E.C 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Highway DP47F body new in June 1962 to Mansfield, Burling & Welsh (Burwell & District), Burwell. (North Weald)

515. 932BCE ... Rule, Boxford 932BCE, an A.E.C 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Highway DP47F body which had been new in June 1962 to Mansfield, Burling & Welsh (Burwell & District), Burwell, is seen in Bury St. Edmunds. (Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds)

516. 986SRB ... This photograph of 606HTC and 986SRB at Blackpool shows the different rear end treatment of the Plaxton bodies on the Consort IV (left) and the Embassy (right). Both are Bedford SBs seating C41F. (Mon 15/4/63, Blackpool)

517. GEF281 ... GEF281 was new to Bee-Line, West Hartlepool and was acquired by Carter, Northwold in October 1962. It was a Bedford SB1 'C Type' with a Plaxton Consort IV C41F body which had been new in March 1959, one of fifteen new to Bee-Line at that time. (Sat 5/4/69, Angel Hill, Bury St.Edmunds)

518. HHD348 ... Hebble, Wakefield 14, HHD348, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body seen at Westwood, Scarborough. (Fri 17/8/73, Westwood, Scarborough)

519. HHD348 ... Hebble 443, HHD348, a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton C49F body, new in 1962 to Yorkshire Woollen District, joining Hebble in 1970. Renumbered as 14 in November 1971. (1972, Derby)

520. PBV469 ... Ribblesdale, Blackburn 38, PBV469, was an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance, new in April 1962 with a Plaxton Panorama C45F body, and was seen in a Blackpool coach park. (Thu 5/8/65, Blackpool)

521. RRN291 ... Lewington, Harold Hill RRN291, an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body is seen in Byward Street, London E.C.3. It had been new in April 1962 to Premier, Preston. (Sun 29/7/73, Byward Street, London E.C.3)

522. TCS473 ... New in February 1962, Plaxton Panorama C43F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub of Clyde Coast, Saltcoats, TCS473, was seen at the Council Depot, Craneford Way, Twickenham. (Sat 16/3/63, Craneford Way, London Twickenham)

523. TCS473 ... Clyde Coast, Saltcoats TCS473 seen leaving the Council Depot, Craneford Way, Twickenham was a Plaxton Panorama C43F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub new in February 1962. (Sat 16/3/63, Craneford Way, London Twickenham)

524. UHA233 ... Midland Red 4233, UHA233, was one of the BMMO C3 coaches lengthened and rebodied in 1962. The chassis were redesignated C3L and fitted with Plaxton Panorama C36F bodies. (Mon 5/8/63, London Euston Coach Park)

525. VBA681 ... Thomas Ireland & Sons, Lancaster, VBA681 Bedford VAS1 built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C29F bodywork. (June 1977, Ripon Racecourse)

526. VBW763 ... Way back in 1973 in Locking Road Coach Park, Weston-super-Mare I photographed Spiers, Henley-on-Thames VBW763, an early (May 1962) 36 ft AEC Reliance/Plaxton Panorama C51F parked next to Mason's of Darlaston Bedford VAM5/Duple Viceroy C45F MDH307E. The Panorama is wearing its 11 years well. (1973, Locking Road Coach Park, Weston-super-Mare)

527. VBW763 ... Seen at Wembley, on hire to Windsorian Coaches, is VBW763 of Spiers, Henley which was an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body new in 1962. (Sat 14/4/73, Wembley)

528. VDB962 ... Seen in Victoria Coach Station is VDB962, a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body, which had been new in December 1962 as North Western, Stockport 962. (Sun 29/3/70, London Victoria Coach Station)

529. VDB963 ... Although passing from North Western, Stockport 963 to Crosville, Chester CLL918 in January 1972, VDB963, seen at Victoria Coach Station, was still in North Western livery and carrying fleet number 963. (Mon 3/4/72, London Victoria Coach Station)

530. VDB963 ... A nearside view of Crosville, Chester CLL918. Although passing from North Western, Stockport 963 to Crosville, Chester CLL918 in January 1972, VDB963, seen at Victoria Coach Station, was still in North Western livery and carrying fleet number 963. (Mon 3/4/72, London Victoria Coach Station)

531. VTY360 ... Hunter, Seaton Delaval, 26, VTY360, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built 1962 with Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork. Working the route to North Shields via Whitley Bay. (mid 1960s?, Seaton Delaval)

532. VVH189 ... Hanson, Huddersfield 371, VVH189, was a Ford Thames 570E with Plaxton Embassy C41F body new in April 1962 and is seen at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

533. VVH191 ... Hanson, Huddersfield 372, VVH191, a Ford Thames 570E with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body new in April 1962 is seen here at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 12/5/62, Wembley Stadium)

534. WHL837 ... Central Garage (t/a Glenway), Ripponden WHL837, a Commer Avenger IV with Plaxton Embassy C41F body, supplied new by dealer Comberhill Motors of Wakefield in August 1962. (Summer 1970, Shibden Hall Road, Halifax)

535. WHL985 ... Originally 985, West Riding 131, WHL985, the Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show is seen at Belle Isle Depot Wakefield after arrival back from a Wulfrunian Society outing to the Dinting Railway Centre. (Mar 1972, Belle Isle Depot, Wakefield)

536. WHL985 ... Seen in Leeds Central Bus Station is West Riding 985, WHL985, which was a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent B53F body new in 1962 and which had been exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show at Earls Court. (Mon 31/7/67, Leeds Central Bus Station)

537. WHL986 ... Seen in Wakefield Bus Station is West Riding 132, WHL986, Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent B53F body which had been new as number 986 in 1962. (Tue 18/4/72, Wakefield Bus Station)

538. WHL987 ... Standing in bright sunshine was West Riding 987, WHL987, a Leyland PSU3/3R with Plaxton B53F bodywork; it had been new in December 1962. (1969, Central Bus Station, Leeds)

539. YAW656 ... Seen at Ascot races on hire to G.H. Yeomans was YAW656, a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body, new in February 1962 in the Corvedale, Ludlow fleet. (Sat 21/7/62, Ascot)

540. 103GAA ... Bedford SB5 103GAA with Plaxton 'Embassy' C41F body, seen in poor condition in a yard at North Baddesley in 2011. (Sun 2/1/11, North Baddesley)

541. 105EUA ... Wallace Arnold 105EUA, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with Plaxton Embassy C49C body, seen at William Street Coach Park on the RCA Fylingdales contract. (Wed 19/4/72, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

542. 108EUA ... Wallace Arnold 108EUA, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963 with Plaxton Embassy C49C bodywork. Part of the RCA contract fleet used during the construction of Fylingdales early warning complex. (July 1972, West Cliff, Whitby)

543. 109EUA ... Wallace Arnold Leyland Leopard/ Plaxton 109EUA of 1963 on a half day excursion to Ripon and Fountains Abbey. (Wed 9/10/63, Ripon Bus Station Park)

544. 109EUA ... Wallace Arnold 109EUA, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with Plaxton Embassy C49C body, seen at William Street Coach Park on the RCA Fylingdales contract. (Wed 19/4/72, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

545. 113EUA ... Wallace Arnold, Leeds 113EUA, seen in William Street coach park in Scarborough, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Embassy C49C body which had been new in 1963. (Thu 16/8/73, William Street Coach Park. Scarborough)

546. 117EUA ... Feather Brothers (a Wallace Arnold subsidiary) were allocated 117EUA from the 1963 intake of AEC Reliances with Plaxton C49C coachwork. (1966, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

547. 121FCH ... Seen at Regents Park, London was Trent 1, 121FCH, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT with Plaxton Panorama C49F body new in 1963. (Mon 30/8/71, Regents Park)

548. 122EUA ... Wallace Arnold, Leeds 122EUA, seen in the entrance road to the Coach Station in Cheltenham, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Embassy C49C body new in 1963. (Sat 7/8/71, Cheltenham Coach Station)

549. 122EUA ... Hutchinson Bros of Husthwaite 122EUA, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT from 1963 with Plaxton Embassy C49C bodywork. (May 1974, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

550. 123FCH ... West Wales 71 123FCH, 56 GTH600E and 70 122FCH lined up at Tycroes depot in September 1977. (Sat 3/9/77, West Wales Depot, Tycroes)

551. 132FUA ... Wallace Arnold Bedford VAL/Plaxton 132FUA of 1963. (Autumn 1963, Wallace Arnold Donisthorpe Street (rented from LCT) Depot, Hunslet, Leeds)

552. 1347LG ... 1347LG a 1963 Bedford VAL14/Plaxton C52F new to Abbott of Timperley (Wed 27/8/75, Llanfairfechan, Gwynedd)

553. 1462TF ... A rear view of a Plaxton Panorama C49F body on a Bedford VAL14 new in 1963 is provided by 1462TF of Monks, Leigh seen here in Blackpool. (Mon 15/4/63, Blackpool)

554. 15BRV ... Byng, Portsmouth 15BRV, seen at Wembley Stadium, was an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body, new in 1963. (Sat 13/3/65, Wembley Stadium)

555. 160FYV ... United AS 1000, 160FYV, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1963 with Plaxton C16F bodywork. (August 1974, Teesside Airport Terminal)

556. 160FYV ... Timpsons, Catford 160FYV, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton C16F new in 1963. Known in the fleet as Tonibell - the name of a local ice cream company. (Sat 31/7/65, Rushey Green Depot, Catford)

557. 172DUG ... Wilson, Helmsley, 172DUG, a Bedford SB5 built 1963 with Plaxton Embassy II (?) C41F bodywork. (May 1972, Helmsley)

558. 257GRR ... 257GRR started life with East Midland, Chesterfield carrying a Burlingham Seagull 70 C37F body. The Leyland L2T Leopard was rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C37F body in 1971 and is seen with Doig, Glasgow outside the London Waterloo coachpark. (Sat 13/5/72, Coral Street, London Waterloo)

559. 262PRR ... East Midland C62, 262PRR, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (June 1973, Redcar Racecourse)

560. 263PRR ... East Midland C263, 263PRR, was an AEC Reliance 2U3RA with a Plaxton Panorama C44F bodywork new in April 1963. (Sat 31/5/69, London Victoria Coach Station)

561. 344EWJ ... Sheffield United Tours 344, 344EWJ, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C48F bodywork. (July 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

562. 3565UP ... Wilkinson, Sedgefield 65, 3565UP, seen arriving at a coach park in Blackpool, was a Leyland L2 with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body, new in January 1963. (Mon 15/4/63, Pleasure Beach Coach Park, Bond Street, Blackpool)

563. 3731UP ... Seen with Ebdon, Sidcup at Putney Bridge Station on a rail replacement service is 3731UP, a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy II C41F body. This had been new as Sunderland District 331 in January 1963. (Sun 22/6/75, Putney Bridge Station)

564. 433TAL ... Barton, Chilwell 973, 433TAL, seen in Derby Bus Station, was a Bedford VAL14 with a Plaxton Val C52F body which has lost the upper and lower parts of the grille surround. (Sun 1/9/63, Derby Bus Station)

565. 498HGG ... Weir's Tours, Glasgow G14, 498HGG, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (June 1971, Girvan)

566. 5188RU ... This Bedford VAL14, 5188RU, has a Plaxton Panorama 52 seat body. It was new to Excelsior of Bournmouth in 1963 and is now in the fleet of Johnson Brothers of Hodthorpe. (Sun 20/9/09, Meadowhall, Sheffield)

567. 522CER ... A composite shot of Moody's "garage" in Rose Street Northfleet with 522CER, a Plaxton bodied Bedford J2 which went with the family to Scotland in 1977 and is, I understand, now in preservation. (1968, Rose Street, Northfleet)

568. 545GVD ... Duggins, Newcastle under Lyme, 1 545GVD, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Derwent B53F bodywork. (May 1968, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme)

569. 5466UP ... United Automobile 4001, 5466UP, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R with Plaxton Highway B55F body, new to Wilkinson's of Sedgefield (66) in 1963, passing to United (initially as W1) on the takeover of the compmany. (United (former Wilkinson's) depot, Sedgefield)

570. 5466UP ... United Auto's W9, 5466UP, was a Leyland PSU3/1R with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork, which United had acquired when they bought the old-established firm of Wilkinson's of Sedgefield in February 1967. When new in May 1963 it was Wilkinson's first bus built to the 'new' maximum length of 36' and was numbered 66 in their fleet. In the United re-numbering exercise of January 1969 it received the number 4001. (c.1968, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

571. 5545UP ... OKMS 5545UP, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. (November 1970, North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland)

572. 5545UP ... Trimdon Motor Services 5545UP, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Plaxton Highway B47F body, new to Scurr's of Stillington in 1963. After TMS it passed to OK Motor Services. (July 1969, Ferryhill Bus Station)

573. 5545UP ... Trimdon MS 5545UP, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. (April 1968, High Street, Stockton)

574. 6301UP ... Gillett, Quarrington Hill's 6301UP, a 1963 A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Highway B55F body. (Wed 31/7/68, Upper Church Street, Hartlepool)

575. 6301UP ... Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, 6301UP, an A E C Reliance 4MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork. (August 1974, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

576. 6301UP ... Gillett Bros., Quarrington Hill 6301UP, an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA with Plaxton Highway B55F body, new in 1963. (July 1969, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

577. 6301UP ... Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, ran this A E C Reliance 4MU3RA with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork. Registered 6301UP, it was new in 1963. (April 1968, Hartlepool Bus Station)

578. 645HMJ ... Slattery, Carshalton 645HMJ, a Ford 570E with a Plaxton Embassy II C41F body seen whilst operating London Transport route 234 (Sun 12/12/65)

579. 6461UP ... Gillett Brothers, Quarrington Hill, 6461UP, an A E C Reliance 4MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork. (late 1960s, Front Street, Quarrington Hill)

580. 652GVA ... 652GVA, Colchester 55, caught on camera whilst on a flying visit to the town in 1971, a Plaxton bodied AEC Reliance new to Irvine of Salsburgh in 1963. (Fri 23/7/71, High Street/Cowdray Crescent, Colchester)

581. 6545FN ... Caroline Seagull, Great Yarmouth, 6545FN, A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1963 and rebodied C49F by Plaxton in 1974. New as East Kent 6545 with Park Royal C49F bodywork. At the time of the photograph seating capacity was 53. (October 1982, Great Yarmouth)

582. 6MPT ... Stevenson, Spath, 18, 6MPT, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963 with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork. (April 1979, Burton Bus Station)

583. 7284LG ... Georgeson & Moore, Scalloway, Shetland, 7284LG, a Ford Thames Trader 570E built in 1963 with Plaxton Embassy II C41F bodywork. This had been new to Roberts, Crewe. (August 1973, Esplanade, Lerwick, Shetland)

584. 8031PT ... A rear view of Economic 5 a 1963 AEC Reliance with Plaxton bodywork. At some point in its career, this bus was re-registered as WNL 259A as carried here but its original number 8031PT is usually displayed when attending rallies. The small sliding ventilator in the emergency door is noteworthy. (Sun 21/7/13, Heath Common, Wakefield)

585. 8087TE ... Seen at the Platt Bridge garage is Lancashire United, Atherton 143, 8087TE, the first of a pair of A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliances with Plaxton Highway B50F bodies new in June 1963. (Sat 7/4/73, Platt Bridge Garage)

586. 821YEH ... United AS 1168, 821YEH, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. This had been new to the Michelin Tyre Co but United acquired it from Ribble, where it had been numbered 1060. (July 1976, College Square, Stokesley)

587. 822YEH ... This is the second of a pair of Leyland L2T Leopards with Plaxton Panorama C28F bodies new to Michelin Tyre Co. Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent in January 1963, both of which passed to Ribble, Preston in November 1963. Ribble reseated both to C41F and 1061, 822YEH, is seen in Morecambe. After withdrawal in 1975/6 both passed to United, Darlington in July 1976 as 1168/9. (Sat 8/8/70, Morecambe)

588. 8844UN ... Mid-Wales Motorways 8844UN, acquired from its original operator Meredith & Jesson of Cefn Mawr in August 1969, was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy III C41F body new in 1963 which is seen at their Newtown garage. (early 1971, Newtown Garage)

589. 8844UN ... Mid Wales Motorways 8844UN, a Bedford SB3 built in 1963 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (July 1978, Newtown Garage)

590. 88EYY ... 88EYY was one of four AEC 2U3RA Reliances with Plaxton Panorama C36F bodies new to Glenton, S.E.14 in 1963. It was withdrawn in 1968 and passed to Green Bus, Rugeley with a new Plaxton body. (Sat 25/5/63, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria)

591. 88EYY ... New to Glenton, London S.E.14 in 1963 with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body, 88EYY was rebodied in July 1968 with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body for Green Bus, Rugeley. After rebodying this AEC 2U3RA Reliance carried registration PRE296F for about three weeks before reverting to 88EYY. (Sat 13/3/71, Wembley Stadium)

592. 971SRR ... Barton 971, 971SRR, a Plaxton C52F bodied Bedford VAL14 new in 1963 is seen alongside GWW41 on the parking ground in Mount Street opposite the bus station. (Sat 27/3/65, Mount Street, Nottingham)

593. AMC351A ... New to Frames, London WC2 in May 1963, AMC351A, a Plaxton Embassy II C41F bodied Bedford SB8 passed to Reliance, Newbury where it was seen at the garage. (Sun 6/9/70, Newbury)

594. BML870A ... BML870A new in May 1963 to Conway Hunt, Ottershaw with Plaxton Val C52F body operating London Transport route 285 (Kingston - London Airport Central). More than twenty routes were operated by hired coaches at this time due to a staff overtime ban. (Thu 17/2/66)

595. BMX296A ... Bedford VAL14 BMX296A new in June 1963 with Plaxton Val C52F body with Shaw & Kilburn (dealer) seen at Victoria Coach Station. It passed after demonstration work to Hume, Hockley. (Sun 28/7/63, London Victoria Coach Station)

596. HCU963 ... Seen leaving the bus station in Darlington is Hall Bros., South Shields HCU963, a Plaxton Panorama C51F bodied Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard new in June 1963. (Tue 19/5/64, Darlington Bus Station)

597. HFT264 ... Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, HFT264, a Bedford SB5 built in 1963 with Plaxton Embassy II C41F bodywork. New as Wakefield Motors 264, a Northern General subsidiary. (December 1970, Haverton Hill, Billingham)

598. JHD830 ... Hebble 29, FJX171E, a Plaxton bodied AEC Reliance, and 17, JHD830, a Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard, once operated by Yorkshire Woollen District, and both are on Yorkshire Pool services which used Barnsley as an interchange. (June 1972, off Eldon Street, Barnsley)

599. JHD830 ... Southern Hire Coaches, Eire, JHD830, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork (unladen weight 8 tons 6 hundredweight 1 quarter). (July 1975, Kilkenny Castle)

600. MAN615 ... Tours (Isle of Man) 9, MAN615, Bedford VAL14 built in 1963/4 with Plaxton Val C52F bodywork. (July 1976, Viking Aparthotel, Ramsey, Isle of Man)

601. NEF424 ... NEF424, a Bedford SB5 built in 1963 with Plaxton Embassy II C41F bodywork. (July 1971, Linthorpe Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough)

602. NEF424 ... Richardsons of West Hartlepool NEF424, Bedford SB / Plaxton C41F, new in April 1963. (June 1964, Wortley Hall, near Sheffield)

603. PCN10 ... Northern General 2610, PCN10, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (May 1972, Stokesley Market Square)

604. PCN11 ... Northern General 5002, PCN11, an AEC Reliance built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (August 1975, Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

605. PCN13 ... Northern General 2613, PCN13, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (August 1972, Guisborough)

606. RJX872 ... Hebble, Halifax 19, RJX872, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C47F body and is seen at the Coliseum Bus Station in Blackpool. (Sun 16/4/72, Coliseum Bus Station, Blackpool)

607. RJX872 ... Hebble RJX872, a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton C47F body, new as fleet number 72 in 1963, renumbered as 572 in 1970 and as 19 in November 1971. Seen here in the rough parking ground in Barnsley, adjacent to the bus station, which was often used as an overflow area. (June 1972, Barnsley)

608. TRN731 ... Ingleby, Acomb (York), operated TRN731, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (February 1979, Stokesley Market Square)

609. TRN741 ... United AS 1161, TRN741, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (September 1976, Bondgate, Bishop Auckland)

610. TRN743 ... Eynon's, Trimsaran TRN743 a 1963 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT/Plaxton C49F originally Ribble 743. (Fri 10/7/81, Carmarthen)

611. TRN753 ... Ribble MS, 753, TRN753, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963/4 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (July 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

612. UFX567 ... Toop, Dorchester - better known by their fleetname of Bere Regis Motor Services - had two of these Plaxton Panorama bodied AEC Reliances delivered in 1963. UFX567 with C51F coachwork is seen at the coach park at London, Waterloo. (Sun 13/10/63, London Waterloo Coach Park)

613. WHL988 ... West Riding 134, WHL988, a 1963 Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R with Plaxton bodywork.This bus was originally 988 and was renumbered in the late 1960s. (1976, Station Road, Selby)

614. WHL989 ... West Riding 989, WHL989, a Leyland PSU3/1 with Plaxton Derwent B53F body, new in 1963. (Mon 9/8/65, in front of the Quarry Hill Flats, outside Leeds Central Bus Station)

615. WHL989 ... West Riding 989, WHL989, was a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R with a Plaxton B53F body dating from 1963. (1966, Austhorpe, Leeds)

616. WHL991 ... West Riding, Wakefield 991, WHL991, seen in Wakefield Bus Station was a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent B53F body, new in June 1963. (Sat 24/8/63, Wakefield Bus Station)

617. XFY675 ... XFY675, seen leaving one of the coach parks at Wembley Stadium, was an Albion VT21L with a Plaxton Embassy II C41F body, new in 1963 to Lawrenson, Bootle, but belonging to Blundell, Southport at the time of the photograph. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

618. XFY675 ... Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, XFY675, an Albion Victor VT21L built in 1963 with Plaxton Embassy II C41F bodywork, the combination weighing just short of 6 tons. This was new to Lawrenson of Bootle. (June 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

619. XHL847 ... VHE234 a Plaxton Embassy bodied Bedford SB1 of Fell (Globe Coaches), Barnsley new in May 1961 sits next to XHL847 an Embassy II bodied Bedford SB5 of Roy Cawthorne (Renown), Barugh new in March 1963 in one of the coachparks at Blackpool. (Mon 15/4/63, Blackpool)

620. XSA620 ... Burnett, Mintlaw 7, XSA620, a 1963 AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with a Plaxton Highway B47F body at Kirkby Stephen Station during the Cumbria Easter Rally. (Sat 20/4/19, Kirkby Stephen Station)

621. 204HUM ... Wallace Arnold 204HUM was a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton body to the standard WA centre-entrance specification, built in 1964. (Tue 11/5/65, The Calls, Leeds)

622. 209HUM ... 209HUM of Wallace Arnold, a Plaxton Embassy C49C bodied Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard at King’s Cross Coach Station, Pentonville Road. (Sat 11/4/64, Pentonville Road Coach Station, London Kings Cross)

623. 212HUM ... Wallace Arnold 212HUM, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy C49C bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

624. 217HUM ... Eynon's, Trimsaran 4991VT a 1964 AEC Reliance 2U3RA with Duple C49F body originally PMT C991 and 217HUM a 1964 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Plaxton C49C body originally with Wallace Arnold (Fri 10/7/81, Trimsaran, Eynon's depot)

625. 217HUM ... 217HUM was a direct sale by Wallace Arnold to Independent Coachways of Horsforth in April 1974. It retained its livery and as such was on a sub-hire arrangement for the summer season back to WA, when they required additional vehicles. Pictured here at Chester Zoo on an excursion from Pudsey and Leeds. (Mon 15/4/74, Chester Zoo Coach Park)

626. 217HUM ... From left to right are West Wales TRN758, 68 TRN748 and 67 217HUM. The former pair are ex Ribble 758 and 748, and the latter ex Wallace Arnold via Independant of Horsforth. (Sat 3/9/77, West Wales Depot Tycroes)

627. 225HUM ... JD Peace, Kirkwall, Orkney, 225HUM, a Bedford VAL14 from 1964 with Plaxton C49F bodywork. (August 1973, Peace's Garage, Burnmouth Road, Kirkwall, Orkney)

628. 254MUP ... Cramlington Royals JJB (Juvenile Jazz Band) 254MUP, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (October 1982, Market Avenue, Norwich)

629. 261PRR ... East Midland, Chesterfield C261, 261PRR, the first of two Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopards with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodies, new in April 1964. (Sat 18/7/64, Ascot Racecourse)

630. 277HLC ... New to Global Tours, London W.1 in April 1964 with a Duple Northern Continental C44F body, 277HLC was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance which passed to Boddy, Bridlington who had it rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C51F body in March 1976. (Wed 25/8/76, Bridlington)

631. 277HLC ... Boddy's Motors, Bridlington, 277HLC, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1964 with Plaxton Panorama Elite III C51F bodywork from 1976. (July 1979, Westwood, Scarborough)

632. 295MUP ... OK Motor Services 295MUP, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (July 1976, High Street, Stokesley)

633. 310WRR ... Seen at their garage in Newark is Gash, Newark 310WRR which was a Leyland L2T Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body. (Sun 17/5/70, Gash's Garage, Bowbridge Road, Newark)

634. 4068DH ... New to Pearson, Walsall in 1964, 4068DH was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy III C41F body and was acquired by Ashley, Dawley in January 1966. (early 1971, Queen Street, Wellington)

635. 4595DW ... 4595DW, seen at Hyde Park Corner, was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy II C33F body which had been new to Shamrock, Newport in March 1964 but which is seen here with Darch & Willcox (Comfy-Lux), Martock. (Mon 3/4/72, London Hyde Park Corner)

636. 469MPT ... United AS 2005, 469MPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1964 with Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork. (July 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough)

637. 480DUF ... Southdown 1180, 480DUF, was a Plaxton Panorama C35F bodied Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R new in February 1964. (Sat 18/4/64, London Victoria Coach Station)

638. 537NHO ... Richmond, Epsom (t/a Epsom Coaches) 537NHO was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body new in November 1964. (Sat 27/2/65, Chertsey Road at Twickenham)

639. 549GXX ... 549GXX was the first of four A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliances with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodies put into service by Timpson, London S.E.6. in February 1964.

640. 550GXX ... Seen at Wembley Stadium, Browne, Halewood 550GXX which was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance, new to Timpson, London S.E.6 with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body in 1964. (Sat 8/5/76, Wembley Stadium)

641. 552GXX ... Timpson, London S.E.6 552GXX was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton C49F body new in February 1964. (Sun 14/8/66)

642. 695ETH ... This Bedford VAL14, 695ETH, named Llynfi's Embassy, with a Plaxton Val C52F body was number 100 in the fleet of Llynfi, Maesteg and was taken at their garage. (Sun 11/6/67, Llynfi Garage, Maesteg)

643. 6MPT ... The Eden (Summerson Bros.), West Auckland 6MPT, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Plaxton Highway B55F body, new to Weardale Motor Services in 1964, and acquired by Summerson's in 1970. (Sat 3/4/71, The Eden Garage, Staindrop Road, West Auckland)

644. 6MPT ... Seen in Burton upon Trent is Stevensons of Uttoxeter 18, 6MPT, a 1964 Leyland Leopard with Plaxton bodywork that was originally in the fleet of Stanhope /Weardale of Stanhope in County Durham. (Sat 17/10/81, Wetmore Bus Park, Burton)

645. 6MPT ... Stanhope Motor Services, Stanhope, 6MPT, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with Plaxton B55F body seen at Wolsingham School accompanied by Pinnington’s Bedford/Duple 212UP. (Thu 21/5/64, Wolsingham School)

646. 6MPT ... Eden 6MPT, a Leyland Leopard from 1964 with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork. This bus was new to another NE Independent, Stanhope Motor Services. It has since been preserved and re-registered as ACU304B. (September 1971, Spennymoor Bus Station)

647. 7020ET ... Nicholson (of ??) 7020ET, a Bedford SB13 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (April 1973, Bridlington)

648. 8237KW ... Priory Motor Coach, North Shields, 31 8237KW, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (August 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

649. 833KUA ... Farsley Omnibus Company was acquired by Wallace Arnold in 1956 and they added 833KUA to the fleet in 1964. It was a Plaxton Highway DP51F bodied Leyland PSU3/2R Leopard, this rear view being taken at the Horsforth terminus of the route from Pudsey. (Mon 26/10/64, Long Row, Horsforth)

650. 833KUA ... Seen with Wallace Arnold subsidiary Hardwick, Snainton is 833KUA, a Leyland PSU3/2R Leopard with a Plaxton Highway DP51F body which had been new to another Wallace Arnold subsidiary, Farsley Omnibus Company, in 1964. (Wed 19/4/72, Westwood, Scarborough)

651. 856HUB ... On what may well have been one of the last Ledgard private hires, the Dalescroft Railfans Society hired Bedford SB5 Plaxton C41F 856HUB for a tour of the East Midlands engine sheds on Sunday 8 October 1967. (Sun 8/10/67, Westhouses Engine Shed, Derbyshire)

652. 858HUB ... One of six coaches hired by Ledgard, Armley from Hughes (dealer), Gomersal in 1964, 858HUB was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy III C41F body. (Sat 7/10/67, Otley Bus Station)

653. 91HLW ... 91HLW seen here taking part in the 10th British Coach Rally at Brighton was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C34C body new in March 1964 to Glenton, London S.E.14. (Sun 19/4/64, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

654. AAC21B ... Resplendent (?) in all-over red, as Midland Red 2056, is AAC21B, a Leyland L2 Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body which started life as Stratford Blue 56 and which is seen here in a congested Victoria Coach Station. (Sat 29/7/72, London Victoria Coach Station)

655. AAC21B ... Arriving at Wembley Stadium is Stratford Blue 21, AAC21B, a Leyland L2 Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama body. (Sat 13/3/65, Wembley Stadium)

656. AAC21B ... Stratford Blue 56, AAC21B, a Plaxton Panorama C41F bodied Leyland L2 Leopard was the first of two new in May 1964 and is seen at Ascot racecourse. (Sat 19/6/65, Ascot Racecourse)

657. AAD246B ... Black & White Motorways 246, AAD246B, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Plaxton Panorama C47F body, new in 1964. (late 60s, London Victoria Coach Station)

658. ABD134B ... Abbott, Great Doddington ABD134B had a Plaxton Panorama C41F body on its A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance chassis and was photographed at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 13/3/65, Wembley Stadium)

659. ACB195B ... Ribblesdale, Blackburn 34, ACB195B, seen in Hapton, between Blackburn and Burnley, was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C44F body. (Mon 17/4/72, Hapton)

660. ACU304B ... Stanhope Motor Services ACU304B, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Highway B55F body which had been new to them as 6MPT. It passed to Summerson Bros., West Auckland and then to Stevenson, Uttoxeter before entering preservation. (Charlestown Road, Halifax)

661. ACU304B ... A nearside view of Stanhope Motor Services ACU304B, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Highway B55F body which had been new to them as 6MPT. It passed to Summerson Bros., West Auckland and then to Stevenson, Uttoxeter before entering preservation. (North Bridge Leisure Centre Car Park, Halifax)

662. ACU304B ... The Eden of West Auckland bought this Leyland Leopard with Plaxton Highway body from Weardale of Fosterly in 1970. Originally registered 6MPT, the bus is now registered ACU304B and dates from 1964. (Sun 9/9/07, Meadowhall, Sheffield)

663. ACW549B ... Cleveland Transit S346 ACW549B Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork, new to Sandown Tours of Burnley. (March 1975, former SMS Depot, Saltburn)

664. AHA153B ... Dudley's Bus Station is where former Midland Red S17 AHA153B with BMMO/Plaxton B52F body could be found in June 1976. (Sat 5/6/76, Fisher Street Bus Station, Dudley)

665. ANL806B ... We Northeasterners can home it on an exile miles away, even if it means ignoring the charms of a sunny Harrington coach adjacent. ANL806B was a AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Plaxton Panorama C41F new in February 1964 as Armstrong, Westerhope 136, the first of three. (Sun 16/5/71, Humberstone Gate, Leicester)

666. ARY693B ... Provincial, Leicester B8, ARY693B, was a Bedford VAL14 with a Plaxton Panorama C52F body seen arriving at Wembley Stadium. This later became Barton 1060 when the Provincial business was acquired in May 1966. (Sat 13/3/65, Wembley Stadium)

667. AUE857B ... DeLuxe, Mancetter AUE857B was a Bedford VAL14 with a Plaxton Val C52F body new in July 1964. It was seen in Bedford Way in central London. (Sun 8/11/64, Bedford Way, Central London)

668. AUP584B ... United AS 1158, AUP584B, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1964 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork, new to Shaw Bros of Byers Green. (July 1975, Redcar Racecourse)

669. AWA124B ... AWA124B is based on a Bedford SB13 chassis, carries a Plaxton Embassy III C41F coach body and was new to Andrew, Sheffield in January 1964. (Sun 18/8/24, SVBM)

670. AWA346B ... Sheffield United 346, AWA346B, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1964 with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodywork. (August 1973, Harrogate Bus Station)

671. AWA350B ... Leaving Wembley Stadium is Sheffield United Tours 350, AWA350B, an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C44F body. (Sat 12/5/73, Wembley Stadium)

672. AWA350B ... Sheffield United Tours, Sheffield 350, AWA350B, was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C44F body new in May 1964. (February/March 1966)

673. AWJ689B ... Chesterfield Corporation 33, DNU33C, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Neepsend B42D body, new in 1965 and 16, AWJ689B, a Reliance 4U3RA with Plaxton Panorama C49F body, new to Littlewoods of Sheffield in 1964. (1973, Stonegravels Garage, Chesterfield)

674. AWR969B ... Sheard's of Halifax. On the left, EWU587C, a 1965 Bedford VAL14 with Plaxton Panorama C52F body and on the right, AWR969B, a 1964 Beford SB5 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F body. (February 1974, Gibbet Street, Halifax)

675. AWT293B ... An interior shot of a centre entrance Embassy body on an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance chassis. This view shows the type of luggage rack fitted when glazing was provided in the cant panels. It is AWT293B of Gillard, Normanton, seen at William Street coach park in Scarborough. (Sun 18/4/65, Scarborough)

676. AWT293B ... A second interior shot of AWT293B, an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Embassy C41C body new to Gillard, Normanton in 1964. (Sun 18/4/65, Scarborough)

677. AWT293B ... Gillard, Normanton bought two A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliances with Plaxton Embassy C41C bodies in 1964 and AWT293B, the second of them, is seen here reversing to park in William Street coachpark at Scarborough. (Sun 18/4/65, Scarborough)

678. AWT293B ... New to Gillard, Normanton, AWT293B, an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Embassy C41C body is seen at Wembley with Tappin, Wallingford. (Sat 1/6/74, Wembley Stadium)

679. BCO218B ... On Fridays (Redruth Market Day) Trelawney Tours (J C Pollard) of Hayle operated twice-daily between Redruth and Perranwell using a rather circuitous route. BCO218B, a Plaxton Embassy III bodied Bedford SB5, is awaiting its next departure from Redruth. This vehicle had been new in May 1964 to the Embankment Motor Company of Plymouth from whom it was acquired in 1971. (mid 1970s, Redruth Station Road)

680. BGY90B ... Redlands, Weymouth (?) BGY90B, seen in Weymouth, was a Bedford VAS2 with a Plaxton Embassy C25F body which had been new in June 1964 to the British Council, London W.1. (Sun 1/7/79, Weymouth)

681. BPR70B ... Seventeen year separate these two Bedford products, CJT185, a Bedford OB with Duple bodywork in the Gibbs and Hillyer fleet with BPR70B, a 1964 Bedford VAL with Plaxton C52F body with Blue Bird, Weymouth. (1964?, Dorset?)

682. BSA447B ... Alexander (Northern), Aberdeen NT6, BSA447B, seen at the garage in Rosehearty, was a Ford 570E with a Plaxton Embassy IV C41F body. New to Simpson, Rosehearty in November 1964, it passed to Alexander (Northern) with the Simpson business in December 1966. (Thu 30/7/70, Rosehearty Garage)

683. BUP863B ... Seen in the Market Place in Bishop Auckland is Howe (O.K. Motor Services), Spennymoor BUP863B, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Highway B47F body which was new in May 1964. (Thu 21/5/64, Market Place, Bishop Auckland)

684. BUP863B ... OK Motor Services BUP863B, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1964 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. (November 1970, North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland)

685. BUY294B ... BUY294B seen at Wembley, was an Albion VT21L with a Plaxton Embassy III C41F body with Jones, Great Malvern to whom it was new in May 1964. (Sat 13/3/65, Wembley Stadium)

686. BVJ160B ... Seen at Heathrow Airport is Wye Valley, Hereford BVJ160B, a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body which had been new in July 1964. (Sat 12/4/69, London Heathrow Airport)

687. CPT389B ... GR Anderson (Economic), Whitburn 10, CPT389B, was an AEC Reliance 2U3RA with a Plaxton Highway B55F body new in July 1964. (Wed 6/8/69, Whitburn Bents Road, Seaburn)

688. CPT5B ... Armstrong of Ebchester, CPT5B, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/11 built in 1964 with Plaxton Highway B46F bodywork. (mid 1960s, Victoria Road, Consett)

689. CPT5B ... Armstrong, Ebchester CPT5B, seen in Consett, was a Leyland PSUC1/11T Tiger Cub with a Plaxton Highway B47F body. (Fri 4/8/67, Consett)

690. CTU888B ... Seen at Taylor's Garage in Meppershall was CTU888B, a Plaxton Panorama Continental C52F bodied Bedford VAL14 new in 1964 to Jackson, Altrincham and acquired by Taylor in June 1966. (Sun 11/9/66, Meppershall)

691. CUP760B ... Bond Bros., Willington CUP760B, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway body. (Sat 3/4/71, Front Street, Lane Ends, near Hunwick)

692. CUP760B ... Bond Bros, Willington, 52 CUP760B, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1964 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. (September 1975, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

693. CWX274B ... CWX274B was a Bedford VAS1 the chassis of which had been extended so as to increase the seating capacity. The C33F body was to Plaxton's Embassy II styling and it is seen on Epsom Downs whilst with Davlen, Tonbridge. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

694. CWX274B ... A second photograph, in colour, of Davlen (t/a Meeks), East Grinstead CWX274B, seen here on Epsom Downs. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

695. DTE722B ... Dunning of Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, DTE722B, an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA built in 1964 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (April 1972, Great Ayton)

696. DTF581B ... Two Lancashire United dual purpose coaches in Bloomfield Road coachpark in Blackpool. DTF581B was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Conway DP45F body and behind is one of the Northern Counties bodied Leyland Tiger Cubs. Just creeping into the picture is a Midnight Blue Ford Zodiac Mark III Executive. (Thu 8/8/68, Bloomfield Road Coach Park, Blackpool)

697. DTF587B ... Lancashire United 157, DTF587B, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1964 with Plaxton Highway B50F bodywork. (March 1970, Canning Place, Liverpool)

698. DUP570B ... United AS 2015, DUP570B, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1964 with Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork. (April 1975, outside former Wilkinson Garage, Sedgefield)

699. DUP570B ... United Automobile 2015, DUP570B, a Leyland Leopard L2 with Plaxton Highway B45F body, new to Wilkinson's of Sedgefield in 1964. (Sat 3/4/71, High Street, Willington)

700. DUP570B ... United AS 2015, DUP570B, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1964 with Plaxton Highway B45F bodywork. New as Wilkinson 70 of Sedgefield and operating route 68 Stockton to Willington. (April 1970, High Street, Stockton)

701. DUP570B ... United AS W11, DUP570B, a Leyland Leopard L2 with Plaxton B45F bodywork, built in 1964. This was acquired from Wilkinson of Sedgefield. (July 1968, Bishopton Lane, Stockton-on-Tees)

702. DUP570B ... Seen in Stockton-on-Tees High Street is United W11, DUP570B, a Leyland L2 Leopard with a Plaxton Highway B45F body, which had been new in 1964 as Wilkinson, Sedgefield 70. (Wed 2/8/67, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

703. DWP326B ... Howard's Tours, Whitby, DWP326B, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (June 1977, White Point Garage, Whitby (now Upgang Lane))

704. EMH822B ... Dr. H.N. Heffernan started a business in West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks in 1962 using a Commer LB with a Kenex 12 seat body on two routes (1) Sevenoaks - Gravesend (Weekdays) and (2) Southfleet - Meopham (Sunday). A limited company, Thames Weald Limited, was formed in 1964 and EMH822B, a Plaxton Embassy C20F bodied Bedford J2SZ10, complete with destination box was delivered in January 1964. (Sat 19/6/65, Ascot Racecourse)

705. EMH822B ... Thames Weald EMH822B with the destination for the Bexley to Blackfen route, but operating London Transport route 89, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body. (Sun 12/12/65, Station Approach, Bexley)

706. EMP810B ... Bloomfield, London S.E.5 ran EMP810B in the Worldwide fleet and the AEC 2MU4RA Reliance with Plaxton Panorama C37F body is seen taking part in the 1965 British Coach Rally at Brighton. (Sun 25/4/65, Brighton)

707. EMP810B ... New in 1964 to Bloomfield (Worldwide), London S.E.5 with a Plaxton Panorama C37F body, EMP810B an AEC 2MU4RA Reliance was rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama I C41F body in 1967 and is seen here at Gilwell Park with James, Liverpool. (Sat 1/7/72, Gilwell Park)

708. EPL187B ... Conway Hunt, Chertsey EPL187B, seen arriving at Wembley Stadium, was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body new in November 1964. (Sat 24/4/65, Wembley Stadium)

709. EPT938B ... RSN505 was a Ford 570E with a Duple Northern Firefly C41F body new in 1962 with Barrie, Balloch. Seen here in Scarborough as a mobile home and masquerading as "RSN505" is EPT938B which was a Ford 570E with a Plaxton Embassy C41F body new in November 1964 to Trimdon Motor Services. (Thu 7/8/75, Scarborough)

710. EPT943B ... Former Trimdon Motor Services EPT943B, in service with Premier Travel, a Ford Thames Trader 570E built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy IV C41F bodywork. (1968/9, High Street, Haverhill)

711. ERE878B ... Seen in Colombo with Leylands Super Travels, Velanai West was 29Sri6734, a Bedford VAL14 with a Plaxton Val C52F body which had been new as ERE878B in February 1964 to Mills, Gornal Wood. (Fri 12/2/82, Colombo, Sri Lanka)

712. EUG890D ... Wallace Arnold from the left - RUB360 & RUB367G, Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R's with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodies, new 1969. EUG895D & EUG890D, AEC Reliance 2U3RA's with Plaxton Panorama C49C bodies, new 1966. (Wallace Arnold Depot and Coach Terminal, Gelderd Road, Leeds.)

713. HMK140B ... Thames Weald, West Kingsdown ran HMK140B, a Plaxton Embassy II C29F bodied Bedford VAS1, seen whilst operating both the B1 service Bexley Stn - Blackfen and the B2 service Welling - Blackheath. (Thu 17/2/66, Bexley Station)

714. HMK140B ... Despite not competing with any other operator the Thames Weald route did have one busy section, between Romford and Aveley, as at that time Aveley (with quite a large London overspill population) had no other direct service to Upminster and Romford. (Such a service was later, for a time, to be provided by London Country service 373, a variant on the Romford-Grays route 370.) One of the vehicles used regularly on this section was Bedford/Plaxton HMK140B, seen here in Romford. (Mercury Gardens, Romford)

715. HMK140B ... Thames Weald, West Kingsdown HMK140B showing the destination blind for the route from Welling to Blackheath was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body, but is operating London Transport route 89. (Sun 12/12/65, Nags Head Lane, Welling)

716. HMK144B ... Sapphire, London W.C.2 operated this Plaxton C39F bodied 36' AEC Reliance new in 1964. HMK144B, seen at The Strand Palace Hotel in London was in use as the 1964 Miss World coach. (Sat 7/11/64, The Strand Palace Hotel, London Exeter Street)

717. HMK144B ... HMK144B, new to Sapphire International, London W.2., was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama body seating C39F when new in November 1964, and was seen at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 24/4/65, Wembley Stadium)

718. JFT258 ... Hall Bros. H9, JFT258, had been transferred from the Taylor Bros. fleet when both companies were acquired by Barton in July 1967. New to Taylor in March 1964, it is seen in Barton livery with Hall Bros. fleetname and fleet number and was one of two Bedford SB5s with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (Wed 31/7/68, Harbour View, Roker, Sunderland)

719. KCU706 ... Tyne Valley Coaches of Acomb operated KCU706, a Bedford SB5 with Plaxton C41F bodywork which was had been to Hall Bros of South Shields in February 1964. It is seen at the Haydon Bridge terminus of the service from Hexham, having turned round by circumnavigating the village's small council estate. The driver and conductress have gone to a nearby cafe for a cuppa before returning to Hexham. (c.1973, Church Street, Haydon Bridge)

720. KHD903 ... Yorkshire Woollen District, Dewsbury KHD903, seen in Barnsley Bus Station, en-route to Birmingham, had fleet number 940 and was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body. (Sat 17/4/65, Barnsley Bus Station)

721. KHD904 ... Hebble 21, KHD904, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1964 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork, new as Yorkshire Woollen District 941. (August 1972, Westwood, Scarborough)

722. KHD905 ... Seen in William Street coach park in Scarborough is Hebble, Wakefield 22, KHD905, which was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body and which had been new as Yorkshire Woollen District, Dewsbury 942 in May 1964. (Thu 16/8/73, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

723. NGE172P ... Nationwide (Whiteford) of Lanark NGE172P. This is not quite what it appears to be as it was rebuilt from AAG651B (new to B.O.A.C., Prestwick with Harrington C51F bodywork) and was an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1964. (April 1985, Lanark)

724. OZJ133 ... Dublin Hire Coaches OZJ133 re-registered in Ireland in 1967, was a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton Embassy body, imported into Dublin by Matt Ascough. (1967/68, beside The River Liffey, Dublin)

725. PEF140 ... Bee-Line Roadways, Middlesbrough, PEF140, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (May 1970, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough)

726. PEF143 ... Milehouse Monarchs Juvenile Jazz Band, Stockton-on-Tees, used PEF143 for transport. It was a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork and had been new to Hardwick of Eston. (June 1984, Grangefield, Stockton-on-Tees)

727. PEF143 ... Bee-Line Roadways, Hartlepool, PEF143, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

728. PEF366 ... Bee-Line Roadways, Linthorpe, PEF366, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (August 1971, Fisherman's Square, Redcar)

729. PEF367 ... Bee-Line Roadways, Hartlepool, PEF367 Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

730. RCW231 ... Saltburn Motor Services 53, RCW231, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy III C41F bodywork. (September 1970, Guisborough Garage)

731. TRN748 ... From left to right are West Wales TRN758, 68 TRN748 and 67 217HUM. The former pair are ex Ribble 758 and 748, and the latter ex Wallace Arnold via Independant of Horsforth. (Sat 3/9/77, West Wales Depot Tycroes)

732. TRN758 ... Another very sad Leyland Leopard in the ownership of K S T Coach Hire, Copthorne, Surrey. This one is a Plaxton Panorama bodied example new in 1964 to Ribble as their 758, TRN758. (Gomshall Station Yard)

733. TRN758 ... From left to right are West Wales TRN758, 68 TRN748 and 67 217HUM. The former pair are ex Ribble 758 and 748, and the latter ex Wallace Arnold via Independant of Horsforth. (Sat 3/9/77, West Wales Depot Tycroes)

734. ACU301C ... Hall Bros. H11, ACU301C, seen outside Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham after the company was acquired by Barton. (Sun 28/4/68, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

735. ACU302C ... Lewington, Harold Hill ACU302C was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body, which is seen at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 9/8/80, Wembley Stadium)

736. AEF857C ... Bee-Line Roadways, Hartlepool, 8 AEF857C, a Bedford SB13 built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (December 1970, Linthorpe depot, Middlesbrough)

737. AEH141C ... Potteries C1041, AEH141C, was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body. (April/May 1966, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford)

738. AEH142C ... Potteries C1042, AEH142C, seen at Stoke, was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body, one of four new in April 1965. This had only half depth stainless steel trim under the windscreen and first side window. (Sun 20/6/71, Stoke Garage)

739. AFT640C ... Priory Motor Coach, North Shields, 33 AFT640C, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1965 with Plaxton Embassy C20F bodywork. (July 1974, College Square, Stokesley)

740. ANW21S ... Independent, Horsforth ANW21S, new in April 1978, was seen at Blackpool during the National Coach Rally. (Sun 9/4/78, Blackpool)

741. ARN777C ... With shine dazzling the camera, Ribble 777, ARN777C rests near Manchester Chorlton Street Bus Station after arrival on an X50 from Morecambe via Preston. (Fri 17/8/73, Sackville Street, Manchester)

742. AUA624C ... Heaps Tours, Leeds, AUA624C, a Bedford SB5 built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (ca 1971, North Road, Durham)

743. AUM413C ... AUM413C was one of two Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopards with Plaxton Panorama C51F bodies hired by Ledgard, Armley from Stanley Hughes, the Gomersal dealer. (Sun 18/4/65, Branch Road, near Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds)

744. AUM413C ... 78 out of the 100 vehicles to spend time in the Dearneways fleet had Leyland chassis, whilst 29 of the Leylands had Plaxton bodies. AUM413C, a 1965 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT with Plaxton Panorama C51F body, could be said to typify the firm's coach fleet. (Tue 20/5/75, City Square, Leeds)

745. AUM414C ... AUM414C was the second of a pair of Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopards with Plaxton Panorama C51F bodies hired by Ledgard, Armley from Stanley Hughes, the Gomersal dealer. (Sat 13/4/74, Castle Street/Saville Street, Leeds)

746. BCP833C ... Abbeyways of Halifax 12, BCP833C, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new in 1965. (Bull Close Lane, Halifax)

747. BCT899C ... BCT899C was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body which entered service with Wing, Sleaford in March 1965 as number 17, but the chassis had been new in 1959, registered WLY 497, with a Duple C34C body with Global, London W.1. who withdrew it in 1962 after an accident. It was seen in Station Road, Chingford on its way to the Cub & Scout Jamboree at Gilwell Park, Epping Forest (Sat 7/7/73, Station Road, Chingford)

748. BCT899C ... Wing, Sleaford BCT899C, seen at Wembley Stadium, is not quite what it seems at first glance. It was new in 1959 as WLY497, an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Duple Britannia C34C body with Global, London W.1. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

749. BDN678C ... Seen in Chesterfield is York Pullman 78, BDN678C, which was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy IV C41F body, new in February 1965. (Sun 17/8/69, Chesterfield)

750. BEF346C ... Handley, Middleham BEF346C seen at William Street Coach Park, Scarborough was an AEC 2U3RA Reliance with Plaxton Panorama C49F body new to Bee Line, West Hartlepool. (Thu 3/8/72, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

751. BEF507C ... Bee-Line Roadways, Hartlepool, BEF507C, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (July 1971, Linthorpe Depot, Middlesbrough)

752. BHA622C ... Midland Red 5622, BHA622C, was a B.M.M.O. S17 with a Plaxton B52F body. (Sat 17/6/67, Hereford Bus Station)

753. BHL517C ... West Riding, Wakefield 1031, BHL517C, was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy IV C41F body new in March 1965 and was seen outside the bus station in Wakefield. (Sat 17/4/65, outside the bus station in Wakefield)

754. BHL518C ... Former West Riding BHL518C, a Bedford SB5 / Plaxton Embassy IV C41F, new in 1965, is seen here operating for D. L. Fox of Manea, Cambridgeshire, and still in its original owner's livery. (late Summer 1969, Cambridgeshire)

755. BJX54C ... Hebble Motor Services 54, BJX54C, was a Ford Thames 570E with Plaxton C41F bodywork purchased in 1965. One of a handful of lightweight coaches purchased betwwen 1962 and 1965, subsequent coach purchases reverted to mainly AEC Reliances. (either 1968 or 1969, Coliseum Coach Station, Blackpool)

756. BJX75C ... Hebble, Halifax 75, BJX75C, seen in Mersey Square in Stockport was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C47F body. (Sat 7/8/65, Mersey Square, Stockport)

757. BND155C ... Seen in Midland Road, Kings Cross was BND155C, a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body belonging to North Manchester Coaches, Manchester. (Sun 28/3/65, Midland Road, London Kings Cross)

758. BNW606C ... Wallace Arnold BNW606C, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

759. BNW609C ... Wallace Arnold BNW609C, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Plaxton Embassy C49C body, new in 1965. (Wallace Arnold Depot and Coach Terminal, Gelderd Road, Leeds)

760. BNW610C ... Wallace Arnold BNW610C, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1965 with Plaxton Embassy C49C bodywork. (June 1973, Redcar Racecourse)

761. BNW612C ... Seen here at Wembley on the occasion of the Rugby League Cup Final, in the traditional livery, Wallace Arnold, Devon BNW612C was a Plaxton Embassy C49C bodied Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard new in April 1965. (Sat 12/5/73, Wembley Stadium)

762. BNW617C ... BNW617C, a Plaxton-bodied Bedford VAL of 1965, was allocated to Feather Brothers (a subsidiary of Wallace Arnold Tours). (1965, Stirling Castle)

763. BNW627C ... Wallace Arnold, Leeds BNW627C, an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body, seen in a Blackpool coach park (Thu 5/8/65, Princess Street Coach Park, Blackpool)

764. BSD364C ... Dodds of Troon, BSD364C, a Bedford SB5 built in 1965 with Plaxton Embassy IV C41F bodywork. (June 1971, Troon?)

765. BVO902C ... Operated by Moxon, Oldcotes this Bedford J2SZ10, BVO902C, with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body was taking part in the British Coach Rally when seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton. (Sun 25/4/65, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

766. CBK511C ... Suir Valley Services, Fiddown, Eire, WIP449, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama II C45F bodywork. (July 1975, Fiddown)

767. CCG704C ... A rear view of a now much photographed preserved Bedford VAL14 with Plaxton Panorama C49F body CCG704C, new in 1965 to King Alfred of Winchester seen here at Southampton whilst in service with Hants & Dorset as fleet no 2051 (Southampton)

768. CCG704C ... CCG704C is a former King Alfred 1965 Bedford VAL14 with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body, seen here participating in the 2012 Worthing Bus Rally. (Sun 29/7/12, Marine Parade, Worthing)

769. CEW45C ... Caelloi Motors, Pwllheli CEW45C was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C45F body which had been new to Whippet, Hilton in March 1965 and was acquired by Caelloi in June 1969. (Sun 25/7/71, Lymington Road, Torquay)

770. CFY348C ... The recent demise of the Shearings operation brought to mind this picture I took on the forecourt of the Esplanade Hotel at Paignton on 13 August 1975. This was one of the hotels owned by the Blundell Group purchased by Wilf and Hilda Blundell in 1972 and used for their all inclusive coach tours from the north west of England. (Wed 13/8/75, Esplanade Hotel, The Esplanade, Paignton)

771. CHE304C ... Yorkshire Traction 5, CHE304C, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama 1 C49F bodywork. (July 1972, Thirsk Racecourse)

772. CUK508C ... LEG Motors of Bishop Auckland were using CUK508C as a recovery vehicle. A Ford Thames 676E built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama bodywork and seating for 12. This had been new to Everall of Wolverhampton as C52F. (April 1982, A68 near West Auckland)

773. CWD11C ... CWD11C, yet another Bedford SB5 with Plaxton C41F body in the colours of Morleys Grey Coaches, new in January 1965 to Chapel End, Nuneaton. (May 1969, Lakenheath)

774. DAW656C ... Telford Coachways, Madeley DAW656C was new to them in March 1965 and was a Plaxton Embassy IV 'C' type C41F bodied Bedford SB5. (early 1971)

775. DBO150C ... Western Welsh put six Plaxton Panorama C36F bodied A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliances into service in 1965, numbered 150-155. These were reseated to C38F in 1965/6 and to C40F in 1966/7 and 150, DBO150C is seen here later in its life in C40F form. Renumbered from 150 to UD165 in August 1974 and then to UD4565 in October 1975 it was withdrawn in 1977 and passed to Ensign (dealer), Grays in January 1978. It then moved to Weaver, Tredegar in September 1978 and to Thomas (dealer), West Ewell in June 1979. Thomas exported it to Sri Lanka in November 1979 and it is seen here at Ratmalana with A. P. Enterprises registered 29Sri1762 leaving a filling station where it had been refuelled. (Mon 25/1/82, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka)

776. DBO151C ... Western Welsh put six Plaxton Panorama C36F bodied A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliances into service in 1965, numbered 150-155. These were the first coaches delivered in the blue and ivory livery and 151, DBO151C is seen here at Weston-super-Mare with Caetano bodied Ford R226 XOH73J of Bowen (Gliderways), Birmingham in the background. (Tue 27/7/71, Weston-super-Mare)

777. DBO151C ... Western Welsh, Cardiff 151, DBO151C, was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body, new in March 1965. (Mon 5/6/67, Newport Bus Station)

778. DBO154C ... Seen turning from Buckingham Palace Road into Semley Place, as it approaches Victoria Coach Station, is Western Welsh UD4765, DBO154C, which was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body which had been new in March 1965 as Western Welsh 154. (Sat 29/5/76, Buckingham Palace Road, London S.W.1)

779. DBT902C ... Boddy's Motors, Bridlington, DBT902C, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C51F bodywork. (April 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

780. DBU488C ... Bere Regis & District, Dorchester, DBU488C, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C51F bodywork. Once a familiar sight in the SW but now just a memory. This coach was 18 years old but still looked in fine condition. (October 1983, East Street, Blandford ??)

781. DHA724C ... Midland Red 5724, DHA724C, was a B.M.M.O. S21A with a Plaxton B52F body. (Sat 17/6/67, Hereford Bus Station)

782. DKU571C ... A Plaxton Embassy bodied Bedford VAS of the 1965/66 period. (1985, Buggiba(?), Malta)

783. DLO93C ... Glenton Tours, London S.E.14 specified centre entrance bodies for many years and DLO93C seen here was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C34C body, one of three new in April 1965. It is seen here at Gilwell Park with Warren, Ticehurst to whom it passed in October 1971. It seems to have acquired a Panorama I badge from a later model. (Sat 1/7/72, Gilwell Park)

784. DNV376C ... Jeffs, Helmdon DNV376C was a Plaxton Embassy IV C41F bodied Bedford SB5 seen at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 24/4/65, Wembley Stadium)

785. DTO17C ... Skill, Nottingham 17, DTO17C, was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body. (April/May 1966, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford)

786. DTY273C ... Roberts of Wingate DTY273C, a Bedford SB13 built in 1965 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (July 1974, Redcar racecourse)

787. DUJ549C ... Cooper, Oakengates DUJ549C, a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body, had been new in June 1965. (early 1971, Cooper's Garage, Church Parade, Oakengates)

788. DXC641C ... Boddy, Bridlington transferred the body, seen here on DXC641C, from his rebodied Royal Tiger NYA377 in May 1968 when the AEC was acquired. DXC641C, an AEC Reliance 470 2MU4RA, started life with a Duple Commander C41F body with Ardenvale, Knowle. (Sat 13/5/72, Wembley Stadium)

789. DXD42C ... Green Bus Company, Rugeley 26, DXD42C, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Derwent B61F body, new to Hillside of Luton. (late 1970, Rugeley Garage)

790. EAY700C ... Holder, Charlton-on-Otmoor EAY700C, seen in Thorney Street, London, was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C45F body, which had been new to N. & S. Coaches, Oadby in May 1965. (Sat 20/7/74, Thorney Street, London)

791. ECH4C ... Trent, Derby 4, ECH4C, seen at Heathrow Airport, was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body which had been new in April 1965. (Sat 12/4/69, London Heathrow Airport)

792. ECX111C ... Hanson's of Huddersfield 393, ECX111C, a Ford Thames 570E with Plaxton Panorama C37F body, new in 1965.

793. ECX111C ... Rear view of Hanson's of Huddersfield 393, ECX111C, a Ford Thames 570E with Plaxton Panorama C37F body, new in 1965. (Upperhead Row bus station, Huddersfield)

794. EHN421C ... GNE Motor Services, Darlington, EHN421C, a Bedford SB5 built in 1965 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (October 1972, Horse Market, Darlington)

795. EWJ359C ... Sheffield United Tours 359, EWJ359C, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (July 1973, Redcar Racecourse)

796. EWT739C ... Pyne, Starbeck EWT739C was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body and was photographed in Scarborough at Westwood Coach Station. (Sun 18/4/65, Westwood Coach Station, Scarborough)

797. EYG551C ... General Omnibus, Chester-le-Street, 26 EYG551C, a Bedford SB5 built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (June 1977, Guisborough, off Rectory Lane near the cricket club)

798. FGH659C ... Seen at Chessington Zoo (as it was then known) is FGH659C, an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body, in the fleet of Thomsett, Deal. (Sun 2/9/79, Chessington Zoo)

799. FLH993C ... FLH993C, an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C45F body, new to Valliant, London W.5 in August 1965, was seen at Ladbroke Grove. (Feb/Mar 1966, Ladbroke Grove, London)

800. FPT873C ... United AS 1073, FPT873C, a Bedford SB5 built in 1965 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork. (August 1973, Whitby Bus Station)

801. FWT777C ... Haigh's Tours, Wyke FWT777C, a Ford Thames 570E with Plaxton Panorama C41F body, new in 1965.

802. FYG927C ... Wood's FYG927C, a Bedford SB5 with Plaxton Panorama C41F body, new to them in 1965.

803. GUP743C ... Kenzies of Shepreth GUP743C a Bedford VAL14 with Plaxton C52F body dating from April 1965. (Sat 26/5/12)

804. GUP743C ... Carr's of New Silksworth, GUP743C Bedford VAL14 built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C52F bodywork. (August 1975, Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

805. HAR210C ... Sapphire, London W.1 operated HAR210C, seen at Tower Hill by the Tower of London, hence the S.I.T.A.(Sapphire International Travel Agency) as the destination It was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C22F body which had been new in May 1965. (Mon 7/6/65, Tower Hill, London)

806. HLK811C ... Thomas, West Ewell HLK811C, an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance new in 1965 as a non-P.S.V., the chassis of which was acquired by Thomas from Seeboard, Eastbourne and re-bodied with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F body in June 1975. (Sat 19/8/78, Woburn Place, London)

807. HPT553C ... Gillett Bros HPT553C was an AEC Reliance with a Plaxton B55F body from 1965. (circa 1972, Hartlepool Bus Station)

808. HPT553C ... United, Darlington 4006, HPT553C, was an A.E.C. 4MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Highway B55F body which had been new in May 1965 to Gillett, Quarrington Hill. (1975/6, Stockton High Street)

809. HPT553C ... Gillett Brothers of Quarrington Hill were keen AEC users. In 1965 they bought a pair of AEC Reliances with Plaxton body. HPT553C is seen here in a wet West Hartlepool bus station. (1972, Hartlepool Bus Station)

810. JLG326C ... Terrier Coaches JLG326C, a Bedford VAL14 with Plaxton Panorama C52F body, new to Bostock's of Congleton in 1965. (Sun 31/3/68, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

811. JLG413C ... T R Morris, Llanfyllin, JLG413C, a Bedford SB3 built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (July 1978, Llanfyllin)

812. JNK683C ... JNK683C of Capitol Coaches Ltd., Sutton, was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy IV C41F body, and is seen operating London Transport route 234. (Sun 12/12/65, Beddington Gardens, Wallington)

813. JPP791C ... Wesley, Stoke Goldington 118, JPP791C, was a Ford 676E with a Plaxton C52F body seen at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 13/3/71, Wembley Stadium)

814. JPT790C ... Bond Bros, Willington, 54 JPT790C, an A E C Reliance 470 2MU3RA built in 1965 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. (Sun 12/4/81, Depot, Prospect Terrace, Willington)

815. JUP190C ... Bond Bros of Willington 53, JUP190C, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1965 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork. (July 1970, Bondgate, Bishop Auckland)

816. JUP190C ... Bond Bros., Willington JUP190C, seen in Bishop Auckland, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Highway B47F body. (Thu 3/8/67, Bishop Auckland)

817. KPT875C ... Seen in Spennymoor is United Automobile, Darlington 4002, KPT875C, which was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Highway B55F body, acquired with the business of Wilkinson, Sedgefield. (Thu 20/4/72, Spennymoor)

818. KPT875C ... United Automobile 4002, KPT875C, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA with Plaxton Highway B55F body, new to Wilkinson's of Sedgefield (75) in 1965, passing to United on the takeover of the company. (United (former Wilkinson's) depot, Sedgefield)

819. KRO544C ... Blackford, Isleworth (t/a Isleworth Coaches) KRO544C was a Bedford VAL14 with a Plaxton Val C52F body, new to him in August 1965. (Sat 2/9/67)

820. KUD313D ... Seen at Epsom on the occasion of a Derby meeting is Spiers, Henley AEC Reliance KUD313D with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body. It had been new to Straw, Leicester in April 1965 as DBC1C with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body but was involved in a serious accident and was rebodied before entering service in March 1968 for Spiers. (Wed 29/5/68, Epsom Racecourse)

821. KUP100C ... Shaw Brothers, Byers Green, KUP100C, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1965 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (July 1970, Byers Green Depot)

822. LTE267C ... Lancashire United, Atherton 202, LTE267C, was a Leyland L2T Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body seen in Blackpool whilst taking part in the National Coach Rally. (Sun 4/4/65, Blackpool)

823. LTE268C ... LTE268C was Lancashire United, Atherton 203, and was a Leyland L2T Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body, new in May 1965. It is seen here laying over in Blackpool. (Fri 27/8/76, Lonsdale Road Coach Park, Blackpool)

824. MMD686C ... Sayer of Ipswich MMD686C, Bedford VAS / Plaxton. (December 1972, Duke Street, Ipswich)

825. YHL994 ... Seen here with Woodhouse, Bolsover, YHL994 had been new in June 1963 as West Riding, Wakefield 994, a Bedford VAL14 with a Plaxton Val C52F body. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

826. BFT739D ... Ord of Alnwick, BFT739D, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (July 1972, Ripon Racecourse)

827. BFT740D ... Priory Motor Coach, North Shields, 41 BFT740D, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (July 1972, Racecourse, Redcar.)

828. CRN839D ... Ribble 839, CRN839D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R with Plaxton C49F body (c.1966, Ribble Depot, Morecambe)

829. CRN840D ... Ribble MS 840, CRN840D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (August 1970, Hotham Place, Liverpool)

830. CRN846D ... Standerwick 82, CRN846D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C44Ft bodywork. (May 1969, Newcastle-under-Lyme Depot)

831. CSB441D ... Seen at Twickenham was CSB441D, a Bedford VAM5 with Plaxton Panorama C45F body belonging to Cross Cabs. (Sat 17/3/73, London Twickenham)

832. DCN8D ... Northern General 2628, DCN8D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodywork. (July 1969, Feldkirch, Austria)

833. DCU144D ... DCU144D was one of four Plaxton Panorama C49F bodied AEC 2U3RA Reliances new in June 1966 to Hall Bros., South Shields and is seen, on the service to Coventry, in Doncaster on the site which had previously been Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station. (Sun 30/7/67, Waterdale, Doncaster)

834. DCU145D ... Barton H24, DCU145D, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (October 1970, opposite Feethams Bus Station, Darlington)

835. DCU147D ... Hall Bros, South Shields H26, DCU147D, is seen here in Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham, and was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body, new in June 1966. (Fri 20/9/68, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

836. DDE950D ... DDE950D was one of two Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cubs new in 1966 to Silcox, Pembroke Dock. Numbered 74, it had a Plaxton Panorama C45F body. (Fri 3/7/70, Gas Lane, Tenby)

837. DDE950D ... DDE950D, new in February 1966, was the first of two Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cubs with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodies delivered in 1966. (Tue 3/8/71, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock)

838. DST440D ... Highland Omnibuses, Inverness T10, DST440D, was a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama C52F body new in August 1966 and seen in the Farraline Park Bus Station in Inverness. (Thu 30/7/70, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

839. DST440D ... Highland Omnibuses T10, DST440D, was a Ford R226 with Plaxton Panorama C52F bodywork, new in August 1966. (Wed 30/7/69, Highland Omnibuses Central Works, Inverness)

840. ECG437D ... Bedford VAM5, ECG437D, had a Plaxton Vam C45F body and is seen at Gilwell Park when with Cresta, London S.W.19. (Sat 3/7/71, Gilwell Park)

841. EHA731D ... Midland Red 5731, EHA731D, a BMMO S17 with Plaxton B44F (originally B52F) body, new in 1966. It was withdrawn in 1978. (July 1969)

842. EHA735D ... B.M.M.O. 5735, EHA735D, seen in Hereford Bus Station, was a BMMO S17 with a Plaxton B52F body which had been new in March 1966. (Sat 17/6/67, Hereford Bus Station)

843. EHA747D ... Midland Red 5747, EHA747D, a BMMO S17 with BMMO/Plaxton B52F bodywork of 1966, here looking very shabby on a wet winter day in Birmingham. (1973, Birmingham, Digbeth (?))

844. EHL466D ... Martindale of Ferryhill EHL466D, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Vam C45F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

845. EHL469D ... West Riding A.C. 12, EHL469D, a Bedford VAM5 with Plaxton Vam C45F body, new in 1966. (Summer 1970, Wakefield Bus Station)

846. EHL470D ... Roberts Tours, Wingate, EHL470D, a Bedford VAL14 built in 1966 with Plaxton Val C52F bodywork. (August 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

847. EHL472D ... West Riding 3, EHL472D, a 1966 Bedford VAL14 with a Leyland engine. A Plaxton Val body is carried. (1996, Dewsbury Bus Museum)

848. EJY328D ... Embankment, Plymouth EJY328D, photographed at around the time that the Embankment Motor Company Ltd., Plymouth was acquired by Wallace Arnold in May 1974. EJY328D was a Plaxton Panorama C52F bodied Bedford VAL14 that was new to Embankment in 1966. (Spring 1974, Locking Road Coach Park, Weston-super-Mare)

849. ENC706D ... ENC706D seen here at Smith's garage in Wigan started life with a Duple Northern Commander C51F body with Happiways, Manchester in May 1966. (Sat 16/4/77, Smith’s Garage, Gower Street, Wigan)

850. EUF199D ... Two Southdown Plaxton Panorama bodied Leyland Leopards on Epsom Downs for the Derby Meeting. 1199, EUF199D, has the standard Plaxton trim whilst 1217, EUF217D, has neither the stainless steel grille nor the stainless steel trim below the windscreen. (Wed 29/5/68, Epsom Downs)

851. EUF220D ... Southdown 1220, EUF220D, was one of 34 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork new in 1966. (Sat 13/9/69, London Victoria Coach Station)

852. EUF223D ... Southdown MS 1223, EUF223D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (May 1974, Guisborough, off Rectory Lane near the cricket club)

853. EUG895D ... Seen whllst taking part in the British Coach Rally at Brighton is Wallace Arnold, Leeds EUG895D, a Plaxton Embassy C49C bodied A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance. (Sun 24/4/66, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

854. EUG899D ... Wallace Arnold EUG899D was one of the 1966 intake of AEC Reliances with a Plaxton C49C body. (1967, at the new Gelderd Road Depot, Leeds)

855. EUG900D ... Wallace Arnold EUG900D, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton Embassy C41C bodywork. (April 1973, Redcar Racecourse)

856. EUG902D ... Wallace Arnold EUG902D, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton Embassy C41C bodywork. This had been new to Feather Bros of Bradford and was one of only a few of this body type built. (May 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

857. EUG906D ... Snowdon, Easington Colliery, EUG906D, a Bedford VAL14 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (July 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

858. FAM972D ... An unidentified Army Regiment used FAM972D as a support vehicle for public displays. This was a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama bodywork and had been new to Keen, Swindon, as C45F. (July 1984, Middlesbrough)

859. FDE282D ... Seen approaching the entrance to the Coach Station in Cheltenham is Silcox, Pembroke Dock 75, FDE282D, a Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cub with a Plaxton Panorama C45F body which had been new in June 1966. (Sat 7/8/71, outside Coach Station, Cheltenham)

860. FDK187D ... Seen leaving William Street coachpark in Scarborough in the early evening on its way back to Rochdale was the rarity in the Ellen Smith fleet. FDK187D was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body. (Wed 7/8/74, William Street coachpark, Scarborough)

861. FDK187D ... Ellen Smith, Rochdale FDK187D, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Panorama C41F body new in 1966. (Sun 13/2/83, Ellen Smith's garage, Yorkshire Street, Rochdale)

862. FDK415D ... Yelloway FDK415D was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C45F body which was seen leaving Victoria Coach Station via the exit to Ebury Street which replaced the earlier one into Semley Place. (Sat 25/3/67, London Victoria Coach Station)

863. FDK417D ... Yelloway FDK417D, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (February 1969, Newcastle-under-Lyme)

864. FDK419D ... Yelloway, Rochdale FDK419D was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C45F body and was seen in the Yelloway Coach Station in Blackpool. (Sun 16/4/72, Yelloway Coach Station, Blackpool)

865. FDK94D ... FDK94D, a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body was entered in the British Coach Rally by Ellen Smith, Rochdale and is seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton. (Sat 23/4/66, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

866. FHE326D ... Yorkshire Traction 1326, FHE326D, was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C49F body which was seen leaving Victoria Coach Station via the exit to Ebury Street which replaced the earlier one into Semley Place. (Sat 25/3/67, London Victoria Coach Station)

867. FHE332D ... Two 1966 Plaxton Panoramas, seen at Victoria Coach Station, illustrate the different treatment of the side mouldings, and stainless steel trim, between Yelloway, Rochdale FDK415D, a C45F bodied A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance, and Yorkshire Traction, Barnsley 1332, FHE332D, a C49F bodied Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard. (Sat 25/3/67, London Victoria Coach Station)

868. FHL821D ... West Riding 128, FHL821D, a Daimler Roadliner SRC6 built in 1966 with Plaxton Derwent II B50F bodywork. (September 1971, Bus Station, Wakefield)

869. FHL823D ... In 1962 West Riding had taken delivery of the first Plaxton Derwent bodied buses and in 1966 they took delivery of ten Daimler SRC6 Roadliners which had the first examples of the revised version of the Derwent body. 130, FHL823D, seen here in Leeds Central Bus Station was the fifth in the batch of ten and was to B50F configuration. (Mon 31/7/67, Leeds Central Bus Station)

870. FVO65D ... Barton, Chilwell 1065, FVO65D, seen at Heathrow Airport, was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body new in July 1966. (Sat 12/4/69, London Heathrow Airport)

871. FVO73D ... Barton 1073, FVO73D, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (June 1973, Redcar Racecourse)

872. FVO74D ... Seen at Heathrow Airport is Barton, Chilwell 1074, FVO74D, which was a Bedford VAM5 with a Plaxton Vam C45F body new in July 1966. (Sat 12/4/69, London Heathrow Airport)

873. FWN373D ... South Wales, Swansea 161, FWN373D, was the first of two A.E.C. 4U3RA Reliances with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodies. (Tue 3/8/71, New Street, Kidwelly)

874. GAJ945D ... Cleveland Transit 347, GAJ945D, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Vam C45F bodywork. (March 1975, former SMS Depot, Saltburn.)

875. GAJ946D ... Saltburn Motor Services 51, GAJ946D, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton VAM C45F bodywork. (March 1972, Guisborough Garage)

876. GAJ946D ... Cleveland Transit S348, GAJ946D, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Vam C45F bodywork. (March 1975, former Saltburn MS Depot, Saltburn)

877. GHA325D ... Midland Red 5825, GHA325D, a Leyland Leopard PSU4/4R built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C36F bodywork. (May 1972, Westwood, Scarborough)

878. GKG159D ... Western Welsh, Cardiff 159, GKG159D, was an AEC 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C38F body new in April 1966. (Mon 5/6/67, Newport Bus Station)

879. GNL704D ... Armstrong, Westerhope 148 GNL704D, was a Bedford VAM14 with Plaxton Panorama C41F body new to the operator in February 1966. (Sun 27/7/69, Coach park by amusement park, Whitburn Road, Seaburn)

880. GNL710D ... Cliff, London S.E.9 GNL710D was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body, which had been new in May 1966 to Galley, Newcastle. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

881. GTO63D ... Skill, Nottingham 63, GTO63D, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C51F body new in May 1966, seen on a visit to Heathrow Airport. (Sat 12/4/69, London Heathrow Airport)

882. GVA650D ... Gladwin, Middlesbrough, GVA650D, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (June 1977, Redcar racecourse)

883. HDG366D ... Black & White 266, HDG366D, seen in Semley Place, Victoria was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C47F body. (Mon 12/4/71, Semley Place entrance, London Victoria Coach Station)

884. HDG367D ... Baden-Powell Scouts Association operated HDG367D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. Nearly 20 years old and approaching the end of its life but seemingly well cared for. This had been new as L267 with Black & White Motorways. (July 1985, Laxey, Isle of Man)

885. HDG371D ... Well my slide scanner is up and running. I started taking slides in 1971 - mainly of railways, family and holidays. In the first 350 non - railway slides about 6 are to do with buses. Three of us from University decided to go Cheltenham one day - by train of course. By coincidence we stumbled across the B & W coach station and I took this shot as we walked by - because I always saw B & W coaches in Taunton. I didn't take any more - certainly not of individual coaches - and as far as I know this is the only time I saw the place. Nearest the camera is Black and White HDG371D, a 1966 Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard. (Fri 17/3/72, Cheltenham)

886. HPN487D ... Colwyn Bay Borough Council HPN487D was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body.

887. JJJ574D ... The Races in this case are at Epsom and JJJ574D of Timpson, London S.E.6 is seen arriving at one of the parking areas on the Downs. This was one of four A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliances with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodies new in April 1966. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

888. JMN111 ... Tours (Isle of Man) 3, JMN111, a Bedford VAL14 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C52F bodywork. (July 1976, Peel, Isle of Man)

889. JYM98D ... A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance JYM98D of Glenton, London S.E.14 had a Plaxton Panorama C36C body and is seen here in the central parking bay on Eccleston Bridge, waiting to pull on to the stand to load for a tour to Scotland. Although seating only 36 passengers it was to the full 36 foot length which would normally seat 49 or 51. (Sat 29/6/74, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria)

890. KEH449D ... Potteries MT, S1049, KEH449D, a Daimler Roadliner SRC6 built in 1966 with Plaxton Derwent 2 B50F bodywork. (February 1969, Newcastle-under-Lyme depot)

891. KWE371D ... Sheffield United 371, KWE371D, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (May 1972, Bridlington)

892. KWE374D ... Sheffield United Tours 374, KWE374D, a 1966 AEC Reliance with Plaxton Panorama body. This coach is now preserved. (2004, Meadowhall, Sheffield)

893. KWE374D ... Sheffield United were purely a coach operator and never ran stage services and were one of the first operators to offer continental coach tours. For many years AEC was their chassis of choice. Seen here is 374, KWE374D, a 1966 AEC Reliance with Plaxton Panorama bodywork. (Sun 13/6/10, Chatsworth)

894. LNS73P ... Nationwide, Lanark, LNS73P was not quite what it appeared to be carrying a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C48F body from 1975/6. It had been new to World Wide, London SE5, and registered NRO151D, being an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton C47F bodywork and rebodied for them. (April 1985, Lanark)

895. LOY622D ... Starr, North Anston bought his first Plaxton Panorama bodied Reliance, LOY622D, in 1966 and for new vehicles in 1967 (OLM483E) and in 1971 (JWT743J) specified the same style of body. All three are seen here on a visit to Bridlington. (Tue 25/7/78, Bridlington)

896. LUP476D ... United AS 1076, LUP476D, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C43F bodywork. (July 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

897. LUP476D ... United, Darlington W14, LUP476D, which had been new as Wilkinson, Sedgefield 76 in 1966, was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body. (Thu 3/8/67, Wilkinson's Parkside Garage, Sedgefield)

898. LWY285D ... Stringer, Pontefract LWY285D, was a Bedford VAM5 with a Plaxton Vam C45F body, new in May 1966, which was seen at one of the several Wembley Stadium coach parks. (Sat 9/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

899. LYL999D ... Any erstwhile Omnibus Touring Circle members will recognise LYL999D as being the regular coach for early 1968 visits, in this case to Great Yarmouth. It was a 1966 AEC 2U3RA Reliance with Plaxton Panorama C51F body belonging to Hall, Hounslow who traded as Silverline Tours. (Sun 17/3/68, Caister Road Garage, Great Yarmouth)

900. MRO133D ... Smiths of Reading MRO133D, an AEC Reliance, new in 1966 (1975, Clarence Pier Coach Park, Southsea)

901. MYG356D ... Nova Coaches (Lumb), Birstall, MYG356D, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (May 1973, Thirsk Racecourse)

902. NPT357D ... Sunderland District 357, NPT357D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodywork. (September 1970, Philadelphia Depot, Sunderland)

903. NRO154D ... NRO154D of World Wide Coaches, London S.E.5 was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C47F body, seen in Winchester on an Omnibus Touring Circle visit to Chisnell, Winchester and Gosport & Fareham, Hoeford. (Sun 22/3/70, Winchester)

904. NTU900D ... Fulton of Sacriston, NTU900D Bedford VAM5 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (July 1980, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

905. NUP417D ... Primrose Coaches (R & M Bissett), Ryton, NUP417D, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork (UW 6-8-0). (June 1974, Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

906. OPT852D ... Gillett Brothers, Quarrington Hill, OPT852D, an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA built in 1966 with Plaxton Highway DP51F bodywork. (August 1970, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

907. OUP325D ... Anderson, Whitburn 12, OUP325D, was an AEC 2MU4RA Reliance with Plaxton Panorama C43F body new in 1966 and was caught on a visit to London in Hanover Square. (Sun 29/3/70, Hanover Square, Mayfair)

908. OUP650D ... OK Motor Services OUP650D was an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA with Plaxton Highway DP51F bodywork which the photographer remembers with great fondness. New in June 1966, it was transferred to the associated fleet of E Howe (OKMS) at Spennymoor in June 1970. (c.1968, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

909. PPT200D ... Fulton's of Sacriston PPT200D, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (July 1980, Guisborough)

910. PPT57D ... Bond Bros., Willington 57, PPT57D, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Highway B47F body seen in Willington. (Thu 31/7/69, Willington)

911. RUP6D ... The Eden (Summerson Bros) of West Auckland operated RUP6D, L8, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork which had been new to Weardale Motor Services in 1966. (mid 1970s, The Eden Garage, Staindrop Road, West Auckland)

912. RUP6D ... Weardale MS RUP6D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1966 with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork. (May 1970, Market Place, Crook)

913. RUP6D ... Classic Coaches, Wombourne, RUP6D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1966 with Plaxton Highway B55F bodywork. (August 1980, Balsall Common)

914. UTC767D ... Lancashire United, Atherton 215, UTC767D, was a Leyland L2T Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body seen in Blackpool. (Mon 5/8/74, Blackpool)

915. UTC768D ... Lancs United bought new Leyland Leopard coaches in 1966, L2 chassis with Plaxton Panorama bodywork. They introduced the red and grey livery to the coach fleet as seen on 216, UTC768D. (Sun 11/10/09, Bolton Abbey)

916. 589TZ ... Ulsterbus 589, 589TZ, a Leyland Leopard PSU4/3R built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (July 1979, Great Victoria Street Bus Station, Belfast)

917. BPT272F ... Weardale Motor Services, Frosterley BPT272F seen leaving Wembley Stadium was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama I C53F body. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

918. BTF725E ... BTF725E was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body, new to Hacking, Morecambe in March 1967 and seen here at Wembley Stadium with Brightly, Rainham. (Sat 9/8/80, Wembley Stadium)

919. CTE473E ... Lancshire United 247, CTE473E, a Bristol RESL6G built 1967 with Plaxton Highway B42D bodywork. (June 1971, Hope Street, near Wigan Bus Station)

920. CTE482E ... Seen in Swinton is Lancashire United, Atherton 256, CTE482E, a Bristol RESL6G with a Plaxton B42D body. (Sat 7/4/73, Swinton)

921. DHD237E ... OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, DHD237E, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4RT built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (July 1977, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

922. DHD240E ... Hebble, Dewsbury 45, DHD240E, seen in Wakefield Bus Station, had been new to Yorkshire Woollen District and was a Leyland PSU3/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body. (Tue 18/4/72, Wakefield Bus Station)

923. ECK865E ... Seen at the Ribble garage in Preston is Hants & Dorset 3082, ECK865E, which had been acquired from Ribble, Preston in March 1977. (Sun 9/4/78, Ribble Garage, Preston)

924. ECK880E ... Standerwick 880S, ECK880E, a Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodied Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard on a private hire duty in the yard at Hampton Court Station. (October 1967, London Hampton Court Station)

925. ECU755E ... ECU755E was the first of five Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodied Leyland PSU3/4R Leopards new in May 1967 to Hall Bros., South Shields and is seen in Doncaster, whilst on the service from Coventry to Newcastle, on the site which had previously been Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station. (Sun 30/7/67, Waterdale, Doncaster)

926. ECU755E ... Hall Bros., South Shields H31, ECU755E, was one of five Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R with Plaxton C49F bodies new in May 1967. (Fri 27/3/70, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

927. ECU757E ... Barton ECU757E, a Leyland Leopard from 1967 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (July 1971, off Church Street/Mainsforth Terrace, Hartlepool)

928. ECU758E ... Barton 1177, ECU758E, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodywork. (April 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

929. ECU759E ... Barton 1178, ECU759E, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodywork. (August 1972, parking off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

930. FEF315E ... Richardsons of West Hartlepool FEF315E, a Bedford VAM new in July 1967, seen at William St Scarborough in July 1967 on hire to Bee-Line of West Hartlepool. (July 1967, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

931. FJX171E ... Garelochhead Coach Services 133, FJX171E, an A E C Reliance 6MU3R built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (July 1977, Garelochhead Garage)

932. FJX171E ... Hebble 29, FJX171E, a Plaxton bodied AEC Reliance, and 17, JHD830, a Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard, once operated by Yorkshire Woollen District, and both are on Yorkshire Pool services which used Barnsley as an interchange. (June 1972, off Eldon Street, Barnsley)

933. FNM225E ... Not quite what it seems. This is not from the Isle of Man but from Super Coaches, Upminster whose Plaxton Panorama I C52F bodied Ford R226 ran with the incorrect registration number at the front for some considerable time. Its correct registration was FNM225E. (Wed 29/5/68, Epsom Downs)

934. FNM533E ... Best's of Wembley FNM533E, a Ford R226 with Plaxton Panorama I C52F body, new in 1967. (Sun 31/3/68, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

935. GAK578E ... Bradford Ambulance Service GAK578E, was a Bedford VAS2 with a Plaxton Embassy C24F body, new in July 1967, being one of two used for staff transport. (Mon 4/8/69)

936. GSD462E ... Dodds of Troon GSD462E, an AEC Reliance 6MU4R with Plaxton C51F bodywork new in April 1967. It was withdrawn in September 1980 and passed to D Campbell of Clydebank in the November of that year. It was finally broken up for spares in 1983. (early 1970s, Freeman's Place Car Park, Durham)

937. GTH600E ... West Wales 71 123FCH, 56 GTH600E and 70 122FCH lined up at Tycroes depot in September 1977. (Sat 3/9/77, West Wales Depot, Tycroes)

938. HDE903E ... HDE903E was Silcox, Pembroke Dock 80 and was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent II B62F body, featuring 3+2 seating, new in July 1967. (Fri 3/7/70, Upper Park Road, Tenby)

939. HDE903E ... HDE903E, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent II B62F body was new to Silcox, Pembroke Dock in July 1967. In August 1988, it passed to Blue Bus Services (Rallybeam Ltd), based at Debach near Woodbridge, Suffolk. (April 1990, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Ipswich)

940. HDK507E ... Yelloway of Rochdale HDK507E, an AEC Reliance 6U3ZR with Plaxton Panorama I C45F body, new in 1967. Seen taking part in the 1967 Blackpool Coach Rally. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

941. HDK507E ... Yelloway, Rochdale HDK507E, an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body seen on the Lower Promenade at Blackpool with the Derby Baths on the promenade above. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

942. HDK511E ... Yelloway, Rochdale, HDK511E, an A E C Reliance 6U3ZR built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (February 1969, Newcastle-under-Lyme)

943. HDK751E ... Ellen Smith, Rochdale, HDK751E, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4RT built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodywork. (May 1972, Darlington)

944. HDK751E ... Ellen Smith, Rochdale HDK751E seen at Wembley was a Leyland PSU3/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C49F body which had, in March 1975, replaced the original Plaxton Panorama I C49F body from May 1967. (Sat 10/5/75, Wembley Stadium)

945. HFV757E ... Mountain Goat are welll known for their minibus services in the Lake District. In the early eighties they put a toe in the water of express services when they ran a short lived service to York via Harrogate. The coach used was HFV757E, a 1967 AEC Reliance with Plaxton bodywork that was new to Abbott of Blackpool. It is seen in Leeman Road, York at the outer end of the service. (Thu 25/9/86, Leeman Road, York)

946. HHL715E ... West Riding 15, HHL715E, was a Bedford VAM5 with a Plaxton Panorama II C45F body seen in Blackpool. (Sun 2/4/67, Blackpool)

947. HOD39E ... CPM520T, seen here in the yard of Thomas, West Ewell was an A.E.C. Reliance which had previously been HOD39E, new in May 1967 with a Duple Northern Commander C49F body, as Devon General 39. (West Ewell)

948. J12186 ... Clarendon Coaches, St. Helier 3, J12186, was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a 7' 6" wide Plaxton Embassy C41C body which had been new to Wallace Arnold (Devon) in March 1967 when it was registered JUA 316E. (Wed 25/4/79, Esplanade, St. Helier)

949. J12202 ... Clarendon Coaches, St. Helier 1, J12202, was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a 7' 6" wide Plaxton Embassy C41C body which had been new to Wallace Arnold subsidiary Waverley Tours, Paignton in March 1967 when it was registered JUA315E. (Tue 24/4/79, Weighbridge Place, St. Helier)

950. J43159 ... Seen in St. Helier is Jersey Motor Transport 35, J43159, a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Derwent II B48F body which had been new to Trimdon Motor Services as WPT795F and which was transferred in June 1971. (Wed 23/5/73, Esplanade, St. Helier)

951. J4556 ... A rear view of Jersey Motor Transport 42, J30483, Ford R192 Willowbrook B44F and 38, J4556, Ford R192 Plaxton Derwent II B48F clearly showing the difference in width, the 8' 0" wide one requiring front and rear marker boards. (Wed 23/5/73, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier)

952. J4556 ... Jersey Motor Transport 38, J4556, was a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Derwent B48F body was seen in St. Aubins. (Fri 25/5/73, St. Aubins)

953. JBO165E ... JBO165E was Western Welsh 165 and was a Plaxton C38F bodied AEC Reliance new in 1967 seen here in Newport. (Sat 6/9/69, Newport)

954. JKO671E ... Seen at Wembley, JKO671E was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C41F body, fitted with top-sliding windows, which had been operated from new in March 1967 by Leroy Tours, Tunbridge Wells although registered to Anglo Continental Tours (Torquay) Ltd., Tenterden. (Sat 13/5/72, Wembley)

955. JKO674E ... JKO674E was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body, fitted with top-sliding windows, which had been operated from new in March 1967 by Leroy Tours, Tunbridge Wells although registered to Anglo Continental Tours (Torquay) Ltd., Tenterden. (Sat 27/5/72, Ebury Street, London Victoria)

956. JON700E ... JON700E had a Bristol RELH6L chassis (RELH-4-101) and a Plaxton Panorama I C49F body, being new to Flight, Birmingham in April 1967. It is seen here on Madeira Drive in Brighton whilst taking part in the 13th British Coach Rally presentation ceremony having won the trophy for the highest placed 'Standard Coach'. (Sun 16/4/67, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

957. JRJ617E ... JRJ617E, a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body, operated by Fieldsend, Salford is seen at Blackpool queuing for the judging in the Concours d’Elegance whilst taking part in the National Coach Rally. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

958. JRV503F ... Byng, Southsea JRV503F was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body which is seen on Epsom Downs during the Derby meeting. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

959. JUA300E ... Wallace Arnold JUA300E was a brand new Leyland Leopard with Plaxton coachwork introduced in 1967. It is seen here taking part in the 1967 Blackpool Coach Rally. Sadly it was not successful in winning any prizes. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

960. JUA300E ... Wallace Arnold, Leeds JUA300E was a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama I C49F body which was entered in the National Coach Rally and is seen queuing for the judging in the Concours d’Elegance. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

961. JUA307E ... Wallace Arnold JUA307E, a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton C52F body. (1967, at the new Gelderd Road Depot, Leeds)

962. JUA313E ... Seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton is Wallace Arnold JUA313E, a Leyland PSU4/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body, taking part in the British Coach Rally. (Sat 20/4/68, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

963. JUA321E ... Roberts of Wingate JUA321E, a Bedford VAL14 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C52F bodywork. (July 1974, Guisborough)

964. JWF35E ... Boddy's Motors, Bridlington, JWF35E, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (May 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

965. KDD276E ... Black & White 276, KDD276E is a 1967 Daimler Roadliner SRC6 with Plaxton Panorama C44F Body. This vehicle was 'Coach of the Year' at the 13th British Coach Rally the same year, and is seen here after receiving the award on Madeira Drive, Brighton. (Sun 16/4/67, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

966. KDD276E ... Black & White 276, KDD276E, was a 1967 Daimler Roadliner SRC6 with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodywork. Not only was this vehicle 'Coach of the Year' at the 13th British Coach Rally at Brighton, it won the Blackpool Coach Rally earlier in the year. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

967. KDD276E ... Black & White 276, KDD276E, a Daimler Roadliner SRC6 with Plaxton Panorama I C44F body, new in 1967. Seen taking part in the 1967 Blackpool Coach Rally where it won the overall Concours d'Elegance. A couple of weeks later it went on to take the same honour at the Brighton Coach Rally also. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

968. KDD276E ... Black & White Daimler SRC6 Roadliner 276, KDD276E with a Plaxton Panorama I C44F body is seen whilst taking part in the British Coach Rally at Brighton driving along Madeira Drive to collect the trophy for having been judged "Coach of the Year" after it had won the premiere award at Blackpool two weeks earlier. (Sun 16/4/67, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

969. KDD276E ... Black & White, Cheltenham KDD276E was a Daimler SRC6 Roadliner whilst LAP665E was a similar coach from the fleet of Woburn Garage, London W.C.1, Both had Plaxton Panorama I bodies but have different versions of the Daimler badge. (Sun 2/4/67, Gynn Square Car Park, Blackpool)

970. KDD276E ... Black & White, Cheltenham KDD276E was a Daimler SRC6 Roadliner with a Plaxton Panorama I C44F body and is seen entering the Lower Promenade at Blackpool for the judging in the Concours d’Elegance of the National Coach Rally. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

971. KDD277E ... Harris (International Progressive), Cambridge KDD277E seen at Gilwell Park on the occasion of a Scout/Cub weekend jamboree was a 1967 Daimler SRC6 Roadliner with Plaxton Panorama I C47F body which had been acquired from Black & White, Cheltenham the previous year. (Sat 1/7/72, Gilwell Park)

972. KDF743E ... Soudley Valley Coaches KDF743E, a Leyland Panther/Plaxton Panorama I. A rare example of a Panther bodied as a coach. (Sat 23/3/68, Birmingham)

973. KDK805F ... Yelloway, Rochdale KDK805F, an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body, is seen in the Yelloway Coach Station in Blackpool. (Sun 16/4/72, Yelloway Coach Station, Blackpool)

974. KEH450D ... Potteries, Stoke S1050, KEH450D, a Daimler SRC6 Roadliner, new in February 1967, with a Plaxton Derwent II B50F body was seen at Stoke Garage. (Sun 20/6/71, Stoke Garage)

975. KHA292E ... Guide Friday KHA292E, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1967 with Plaxton C20F bodywork. (August 1980, Stratford-upon-Avon)

976. KKV800G ... City of Oxford 639, KKV800G, the Plaxton Derwent DP53F bodied Daimler Roadliner is seen in Victoria Coach Station. The Daimler SRC6 chassis was built in 1967 for experimental purposes. In 1968 it was fitted with a Perkins V8 engine to replace the Cummins V6 and then bodied and exhibited at the 1968 Commercial Motor Show before being used as a Daimler demonstrator. It was then acquired by City of Oxford in March 1970. (Sat 5/6/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

977. KNN700E ... Gash, Newark BL1, KNN700E, was a Bedford VAM14 and had a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body, being new in February 1967. It is entering the Gash premises in Newark. (Sun 17/5/70, Gash's Garage, Bowbridge Road, Newark)

978. KPN662E ... Wilder (t/a Golden Miller), Feltham KPN662E was a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Panorama I body equipped with 28 seats and a number of tables although licensed to seat 41 and is seen entering the Lower Promenade at Blackpool for the judging in the Concours d’Elegance of the National Coach Rally. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

979. KPN662E ... Wilder, Feltham KPN662E was a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Panorama I C41F body. (Sat 26/8/67, Whitehawk Coach Park, Brighton)

980. KVT157E ... New in February 1967, Potteries, Stoke S1057, KVT157E, was a Daimler SRC6 Roadliner with a Plaxton Derwent II B50F body, seen at Hanley Garage. (Sat 19/6/71, Hanley Garage)

981. KVT163E ... Potteries, Stoke S1063, KVT163E was a Daimler SRC6 Roadliner with a Plaxton Derwent II B50F body and was seen at Longton Garage. (Sun 20/6/71, Longton Garage)

982. KVT166E ... Potteries Motor Traction, Stoke S1066, KVT166E, was a Daimler SRC6 Roadliner with a Plaxton Derwent II B50F body new in February 1967. (Sun 18/6/67, Newcastle Bus Station)

983. KVT167E ... Potteries S1067, KVT167E, was a Daimler Roadliner SRC6 with a Plaxton B50F body dating from 1967. (Tue 11/7/72, Hanley Bus Station)

984. KVT198E ... Potteries MT C1098, KVT198E, a Daimler Roadliner SRC6 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodywork. (June 1969, Stoke Garage)

985. LAP665E ... LAP665E seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton, was a Daimler SRC6 Roadliner, with a Plaxton Panorama C27F body. It had been entered in the British Coach Rally by Woburn Garage, London W.C.1. (Sun 16/4/67, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

986. LAP665E ... Woburn Garage, London W.C.1 had Plaxton Panorama I C27F coachwork fitted to the Daimler SRC6 chassis of LAP665E which is seen entering the Lower Promenade at Blackpool for the judging in the Concours d’Elegance of the National Coach Rally. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

987. LAP665E ... Seen here on Ebury Bridge, London S.W.1 is Woburn Garages, London W.C.1., LAP665E, a Daimler SRC6 (Perkins V8) Roadliner with a Plaxton Panorama I C47F body. (Sat 18/3/72, Ebury Bridge, London SW1)

988. LAY965E ... LAY965E, new to Samuelson, London S.W.1 in June 1967, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body, and was seen in Eccleston Place, London S.W.1 near to their garage. (Sat 16/6/73, Eccleston Place, London SW1)

989. LBU885E ... North Western 275A, KJA275F, a Bristol RESL6G with Marshall B45F body, new in 1968, and Wood's of Ashton-under-Lyne LBU885E, a Bedford VAL14 with Plaxton Panorama C52F body, new in 1967, seen passing a Northern Counties-bodied Daimler Fleetline and a Roe-bodied Leyland PD2/37 of Halifax Corporation. (Sat 24/2/68, Broad Street, Halifax)

990. LJR749E ... Hunter, Seaton Delaval LJR749E, an AEC 6MU4R Reliance with Plaxton Panorama I C43F body. (Sat 2/8/69, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

991. LJR749E ... To the left Hunter, Seaton Delavel, 28, LJR749E, an AEC Reliance 6MU4R with Plaxton Panorama 1 C43F body, new in 1967 and to the right their PCN348R, a Leyland Leopard PSU3 with Plaxton Panorama Supreme body, new in 1976. (Summer 1977, Hunter's Depot, Seaton Delaval)

992. LTX829E ... Seen as passengers alight, is South Wales 164, LTX829E, an A.E.C 6MU4R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body. (Cardiff Bus Station)

993. LTY642E ... Priory Motor Coach, North Shields, 35, LTY642E, a Bedford VAS1 built in 1967 with Plaxton Embassy C29F bodywork. This had been new to Rowell, Prudhoe. (March 1975, Racecourse, Redcar)

994. LTY642E ... Brough, Wimborne 35, LTY642E, was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body seen at a rally at Weymouth. (Sun 1/7/79, Weymouth)

995. LUK587E ... Everall, Wolverhampton LUK587E was a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama I C52F body and was seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton whilst competing in the British Coach Rally. (Sun 16/4/67, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

996. LVO92E ... Barton 1092, LVO92E, an A E C Reliance 6U2R built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C53F bodywork. (August 1972, North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland)

997. LVO94E ... Barton 1094, LVO94E, was one of ten A.E.C. 6U2R Reliances with Plaxton Panorama I C53F bodies new in June/July 1967, with 1094 being new in June. (Fri 20/9/68, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

998. MAU566F ... Seen on an Omnibus Touring Circle visit to Skill's garage in Nottingham is MAU566F, a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama I C49F body. (Sun 28/4/68, Garage, St Peter's Street, Nottingham)

999. MDH211E ... Central Coachways Ltd, Walsall MDH211E was one of a pair of Daimler Roadliner SRC6 with Plaxton C51F bodywork new in May 1967. (Sat 19/4/69, Olympic Way, Wembley)

1,000. MGB286E ... MacBrayne, Glasgow took delivery of four Bedford SB5's with Plaxton Panorama II C41F bodies in May/June 1967 and 168, MGB286E, the third one, new in June is seen here. (Gatwick Airport)

1,001. MHN386E ... GNE Motor Services, Darlington, MHN386E, a Bedford VAL70 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C52F bodywork. (October 1972, Horsemarket / Feethams, Darlington)

1,002. MHN705E ... MHN705E new to the Royal Signals, Catterick and seen in Barry was a Bedford VAS2 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body. (Sun 1/8/71, Barry)

1,003. MHN800E ... GNE Motor Services, Darlington, MHN800E, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. Once a familiar sight in NE England but now just a memory. (June 1970, The George Hotel, Chollerford)

1,004. MNW705F ... Wallace Arnold MNW705F, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA with Plaxton Panorama I C51F body, new in1967. (Wallace Arnold Depot and Coach Terminal, Gelderd Road, Leeds)

1,005. MNX225E ... Seen at Wembley Stadium, Payne, Bedworth MNX225E was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance, which had been new in May 1967, with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

1,006. MRC565E ... Trent 6, MRC565E, a 1967 Leyland Leopard PSU4/3R with Plaxton coachwork. The all white livery does little for the body lines. This bus is now preserved. (2004, Meadowhall, Sheffield)

1,007. MRH850F ... East Yorkshire 850, MRH850F, a Plaxton Panorama I C44F bodied Leyland PSUR1/2RT Panther leaves Wembley Stadium. (Sat 15/5/71, Wembley Stadium)

1,008. NFM690E ... Crosville MS CVT690, NFM690E, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama II C45F bodywork. (March 1968, Chester Depot)

1,009. NHN415E ... East Yorkshire 160, NHN415E, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Plaxton Panorama C51F body, ordered by Wilkinson's of Sedgefield but delivered to United (initially as W15 later 1200) after the takeover of the company. (Fri 2/4/76, Ferensway, Hull)

1,010. NHN415E ... United Automobile 1200, NHN415E, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Plaxton Panorama C51F body, ordered by Wilkinson's of Sedgefield but delivered to United (initially as W15) after the takeover of the company. (United (former Wilkinson's) depot, Sedgefield)

1,011. NMX583E ... DeSilva 29Sri1401 was an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C41F body seen at Galle, new to Timpson, London S.E.6 in April 1967 and registered NMX583E. (Sat 6/2/82, Galle, Sri Lanka)

1,012. NMX586E ... A. Timpson & Sons NMX586E, an AEC Reliance 6MU4R with Plaxton C41F body new in 1967. Photographed at Marlborough whilst route learning drivers on a new tour - the only time I can remember this happening. This coach has been reported as acquired by Alex Timpson's grandson for preservation. (Mon 19/2/68, Marlborough)

1,013. NOY970E ... Seen on the Lower Promenade whilst queuing for the judging in the Concours d’Elegance is NOY970E of Global, London W.1 was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C44F body, devoid of the lower side trim in order to make way for the fleetname and logo. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

1,014. NUB711F ... Wallace Arnold NUB711F, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C51F bodywork. (August 1972, Whitby)

1,015. NYP100E ... Henley, London S.E.23 acquired NYP100E from Glenton, London S.E.14 in February 1973. The A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C34C body had been new to Glenton in May 1967, and was the first of four that year. (Sun 29/7/73, Byward Street, London E.C.3)

1,016. OJH309E ... Phipps Blue Riband Tours, London W.C.1 operated OJH309E which is seen in Byward Street, London E.C.3 and which was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a 1966-season Plaxton Panorama C44F body. (Sun 29/7/73, Byward Street, London E.C.3)

1,017. OLE583E ... Hall, Hounslow OLE583E, an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C44F body, was used by the Omnibus Touring Circle for a weekend visit to Yorkshire and is seen at Halifax's Skircoat Road Garage. (Sun 8/9/68, Skircoat Road Garage, Halifax)

1,018. OLE584E ... OLE584E of Hall, Hounslow (Silverline Tours), was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C44F body seen in Chesterfield during an Omnibus Touring Circle visit. (Sun 17/8/69, Chesterfield)

1,019. OLE586E ... On a visit to Bournemouth some members of the Omnibus Touring Circle relax on OLE586E an AEC 2U3RA Reliance with Plaxton Panorama I C44F body of Hall, Hounslow. (Sun 14/7/68, Bournemouth)

1,020. OVK755F ... Tyne Valley, Acomb, OVK755F, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama II C45F bodywork, new to Moor Dale, Newcastle. (August 1971, Old Station Yard, Guisborough)

1,021. OWY878E ... Bond Bros, Willington, 61 OWY878E, a Bedford VAM5 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama II C45F bodywork. This had been new to Wilson of Stainforth and was part of a group of coaches taking a break on a Sunday excursion. (August 1974, College Square, Stokesley)

1,022. PGD634F ... Doig, Glasgow PGD634F, a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with Plaxton Panorama I C51F body. (Sat 2/8/69, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

1,023. PHN216F ... United AS 2016, PHN216F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1967 with Plaxton Derwent B47F bodywork. (December 1970, High Street, Stockton)

1,024. PWX591E ... Seen at Wembley was Severn, Stainforth PWX591E, an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Derwent II DP51F body. (Sat 1/6/74, Wembley Stadium)

1,025. RPO34E ... This Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton bodywork was new to Southern Counties of Crawley. RPO34E dates from 1967 and is seen in service with Reliance of Stockton on the Forest (1990, Harrogate)

1,026. RPO34E ... Harold Wilson (Premier), Stainforth RPO34E, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new to Southern Counties, Crawley in 1967.

1,027. RVB411E ... Essex County Coaches, London E.15 RVB411E, an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C41F body, was entered in the British Coach Rally and is seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton. (Sun 16/4/67, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,028. SPT736E ... New in February 1967 to Williams, New Silksworth, SPT736E was a Bedford VAM14 with a Plaxton Panorama II C45F body. (Fri 24/3/67, Midland Road, St. Pancras, London)

1,029. STG185F ... Plaxton provided the B47F bodywork for this Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/12T of John, Coity registered STG185F and seen here leaving Bridgend. (Sat 6/9/69, Bridgend)

1,030. SUP516E ... Kelvin Coaches, Peterlee, SUP516E, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (June 1981)

1,031. THK603E ... Harris, Grays THK603E was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C43F body seen on Epsom Downs. (Tue 29/8/67, Epsom Downs)

1,032. TPB77F ... Seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton during a British Coach Rally was TPB77F, a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Panorama I C41F body belonging to Bicknell, Godalming. (Sat 20/4/68, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,033. TRO201E ... Marsh's Coaches, Wincanton, TRO201E, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. This had been new to Don's Coaches of Bishops Stortford and was still looking pretty good sixteen years later. (October 1983, Wincanton)

1,034. TUP189E ... Summerson Brothers, West Auckland TUP189E was a Bedford VAM14 with a Plaxton Derwent II B48F body seen in Spennymoor. (Thu 1/8/68, Spennymoor Bus Station)

1,035. TUP189E ... The Eden (Summerson), West Auckland, TUP189E, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1967 with Plaxton Derwent 2 B48F bodywork. (March 1972, Depot, Staindrop Road, West Auckland)

1,036. TUP30E ... Armstrong, Ebchester TUP30E, new in 1967, was a Bedford VAM5 which had a Plaxton Derwent B48F body. It was seen in Stanley. (Wed 30/7/69, Scott Street Bus Park, Stanley)

1,037. TUP5E ... Weardale Motor Services TUP5E, a 1967 Bedford VAS1 with Plaxton C29F bodywork, is seen at the Stanhope depot. (c.1969, Stanhope Depot)

1,038. UNK614E ... UNK614E, Thamesmead Motor Services AEC Reliance with Plaxton Panorama body, ex World Wide Coaches of Camberwell, seen here in the yard at Belvedere. (Belvedere)

1,039. UPT400E ... Select Coaches, Horden, UPT400E, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1967 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,040. UPT776E ... Anderson, Whitburn's number 14, UPT776E, was an AEC 6MU3R Reliance with Plaxton Derwent II B53F body seen in Sunderland. (Sat 31/8/68, Park Lane Terminus, Sunderland)

1,041. UPT776E ... Economic 14, UPT776E, an AEC Reliance 6MU3R built in 1967 with Plaxton Derwent B53F bodywork. (September 1970, Park Lane Terminus, Sunderland)

1,042. UPT958E ... Beneath stormy skies and with road completely devoid of traffic OK, Bishop Auckland UPT958E calls at a stop at St Helen Auckland en route to Woodland via West Auckland. The AEC Reliance 6MU3R was the bus-bodied member of a pair new in June 1967 with Plaxton Highway B55F body. (Sat 7/4/73, Dere Street, Tindale Crescent)

1,043. UTU503E ... Yates, Runcorn UTU503E, seen at Blackpool queuing for the judging in the Concours d’Elegance during the National Coach Rally, was a Bedford VAM5 with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

1,044. VMA466E ... Bostock's of Congleton VMA466E, a Bedford VAS1 with Plaxton Embassy C29F body, new in 1967. Seen - looking rather lonely all on its own - taking part in the 1967 Blackpool Coach Rally. (Sun 2/4/67, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

1,045. VPT632E ... Trimdon Motor Services VPT632E was a Ford R192 with a Plaxton B48F body and is seen in Stockton-on-Tees High Street. (Wed 2/8/67, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

1,046. VPT633E ... Trimdon Motor Services VPT633E, a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Derwent II B48F body. (Wed 2/8/67, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

1,047. VUP146F ... Trimdon Motor Services VUP146F, a Ford R192 built in 1967 with Plaxton Derwent B48F bodywork. (May 1969, High Street, Stockton)

1,048. VUP149F ... Trimdon MS VUP149F, a Ford R192 built in 1967 with Plaxton Derwent B48F bodywork. VUP149F was transferred to Jersey M.T. in 1972 becoming number 15, registered J47918 when that business fell to common ownership with TMS. (July 1968, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,049. WPT796F ... WPT796F was a Ford R192 with Plaxton B48F bodywork, one of three which were new to Trimdon Motor Services in September 1967. Following the acquisition in 1970 of Jersey Motor Transport by Bob Lewis (who already owned TMS) and the relaxation of Jersey's strict 7'6" width limit, this was one of eight Ford's transferred to Jersey from the mainland in 1971, followed by two more the next year. This bus was re-registered J43161 on Jersey. (c.1968, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,050. WPT796F ... Trimdon Motor Services, Trimdon Grange, WPT796F, a Ford R192 built in 1967 with Plaxton Derwent B48F bodywork. (February 1970, High Street, Stockton )

1,051. 216CZA ... An unidentified Irish operator had 216CZA, a Bedford VAL70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C52F bodywork. (August 1980, Blarney Castle Car Park, Eire)

1,052. AUP374F ... Wolsey, Stockton-on-Tees, AUP374F, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (July 1974, West Cliff, Whitby)

1,053. AUP377F ... AUP377F was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Plaxton Derwent II B47F body, new in July 1968 to Gillett, Quarrington Hill, and was seen leaving the bus station in Spennymoor. (Thu 1/8/68, Spennymoor Bus Station)

1,054. AUP377F ... Gillett Brothers, Quarrington Hill, AUP377F, an A E C Reliance 6MU3R built in 1968 with Plaxton Derwent B47F bodywork. (June 1969, Hartlepool Bus Station)

1,055. AUP377F ... United AS 2006 AUP377F, an A E C Reliance 505 6MU3R built in 1968 with Plaxton Derwent B47F bodywork. (September 1976, rear of former Wilkinson Garage, Sedgefield)

1,056. AUP378F ... Gillett Brothers AUP378F, a Plaxton Derwent II B47F bodied AEC 6MU3R Reliance is seen in Durham. (Thu 31/7/69, Waddington Street, Durham)

1,057. BAR832F ... Mid Wales Motorways BAR832F, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (July 1978, Newtown Garage)

1,058. BPT889F ... Blenkinsop (Scarlet Bland), West Cornforth BPT889F was a Leyland PSUC1/11T Tiger Cub with a Plaxton Derwent II B47F body, which was seen at West Cornforth. (Sun 12/4/81, West Cornforth Depot)

1,059. BPT889F ... Scarlet Band, West Cornforth, BPT889F, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/11T built in 1968 with Plaxton Derwent B47F bodywork. (Sun 12/4/81, West Cornforth Depot)

1,060. BPT889F ... Seen in Consett Bus Station, on what would appear to be its first day in service, is BPT889F, a Leyland PSUC1/11T Tiger Cub with a Plaxton Derwent II B47F body, which is recorded as being new to Armstrong, Ebchester in August 1968. (Thu 1/8/68, Consett Bus Station)

1,061. CNO748G ... Partridge CNO748G, Ford / Plaxton. Ex Suttons. (1981, Ipswich)

1,062. CWX592H ... Pepper, Thurnscoe 34, CWX592H, seen leaving Wembley Stadium was a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent II DP51F body. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

1,063. DBY333 ... Malta Route Bus DBY333, an A E C Reliance ETS (whatever that was) built in 1968 with Plaxton Supreme IV B47F bodywork from 1979. (Tue 17/5/11, Valletta Bus Station)

1,064. EJP561F ... Seen on Epsom Downs on Derby Day are two Thomas, West Ewell rebuilt and rebodied A.E.C. Reliances. HPG650V was previously EJP561F (6MU4R6594), new in 1968 to Smith, Wigan with a Plaxton Panorama I C44F body, the chassis of which was rebuilt by Thomas in 1979 with chassis number ETS15779, before being rebodied in 1979 with the Plaxton Supreme IV C53F body seen here. (Wed 3/6/81, Epsom Downs)

1,065. EXS569F ... EXS569F is a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body dating from 1968 and now carrying the livery of Empress Coaches (Sat 1/4/17, Kent Showground Detling)

1,066. FCK936F ... Standerwick 183, FCK936F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (March 1969, The Four in Hand, Newcastle-under-Lyme)

1,067. FCK943F ... Standerwick 110, FCK943F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R with Plaxton C49F body, new in April 1968. (Thu 22/5/75, leaving Grasmere)

1,068. FELIX ... VWT355F, seen at Bridlington, is Felix, Hatfield 48 which was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Derwent II DP51F body, new in July 1968. (Wed 25/8/76, Bridlington)

1,069. GEF596F ... Bee-Line Roadways, Hartlepool, 23 GEF596F Bedford VAL70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama C52F bodywork. (January 1971, Linthorpe Depot, Middlesbrough)

1,070. GSY385F ... Maude's Coaches, Barnard Castle, GSY385F, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1968 with Plaxton Embassy C20F bodywork. This had been new to Hunter of Loanhead. The coach weighed just 2 tons and 12 hundredweight. (July 1985, Barnard Castle)

1,071. HRN951G ... Eastern Counties LL836, HRN951G, Leyland Leopard / Plaxton. One of a pair acquired from Ribble in 1979. On an FA Cup Semi Final excursion (which Ipswich lost!). (April 1981, Ipswich)

1,072. JND210F ... SELNEC Plaxton bodied Bedford VAL JND210F on the Trans Lancs Express service at Ashton Bus Station, probably shortly after the service started. It was new in 1968 to Manchester. (Ashton Bus Station)

1,073. KCP876G ... Facing a long journey to Wheatley is Halifax Joint Omnibus Committee 276, KCP876G, a Plaxton Derwent II DP43F bodied AEC 6MU2R Reliance seen at Wembley. (Sat 9/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

1,074. KDK800F ... Yelloway KDK800F, an AEC Reliance 6U3ZR with Plaxton Panorama I C45F body, new in 1968. (Sun 31/3/68, North Promenade, near Derby Road, Blackpool)

1,075. KDK937F ... Cleveland Transit S352, KDK937F, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork. (March 1975, Former Saltburn MS depot, Saltburn)

1,076. KDK937F ... Cleveland Transit S352, KDK937F, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork. (August 1976, High Street, Stockton)

1,077. LCD231F ... Southdown MS 1231, LCD231F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama C49F bodywork. (October 1978)

1,078. LCD236F ... Royal Blue (Western National) 2385, OTA645G, a Bristol RELH6G with ECW body, new in 1969, and Southdown 1236, LCD236F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT with Plaxton Panorama I C49F body, new in 1968. (1971, Manchester Central Station Approach)

1,079. MED732F ... Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, MED732F, a Bedford SB5 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C41F bodywork. (June 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

1,080. MHL227F ... Hebble 35, MHL227F, a Bedford VAM70 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F body seen at William Street Coach Park, Scarborough had been new to West Riding 27 in 1968. (Thu 3/8/72, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

1,081. MNW343F ... Wallace Arnold, Leeds MNW343F, seen in Irvine, was a Leyland PSU4/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama I C43F body, the third of six new in June 1968, the remaining three being new to Wallace Arnold (Devon) (Wed 5/8/70, Kilwinning Road, Irvine)

1,082. MNW345F ... Wallace Arnold (Devon) MNW345F, a Leyland Leopard PSU4/4R with Plaxton Panorama I C43F body, new 1968. Pictured whilst parked up awaiting the return of its passengers one very hot day in July 1969, in Croyde, North Devon. (July 1969, Croyde)

1,083. MUB493F ... Heaps of Leeds Plaxton bodied AEC Reliance MUB493F of 1968 rests in Leeds bus station in 1971. The juxtaposition of the Heaps Leopard logo and the Reliance chassis always brought a smile to my lips. The Heaps livery was changed to blue and cream from green and cream when Trimdon Motor Services bought the company. (1971, Leeds Central Bus Station)

1,084. MVY586F ... York Pullman 86, MVY586F, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama II C45F bodywork. (August 1976, Redcar Racecourse)

1,085. NHL533F ... West Riding bought a number of Plaxton Derwent bodied Leyland Leopards to run motorway services in West Yorkshire. Seen in rural Selby is 258, NHL533F, a 1968 Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R. (Tue 21/6/77, Station Road, Selby)

1,086. NHL534F ... West Riding bought a small number of dual purpose Leyland Leopards with Plaxton bodywork in 1968 to start motorway services between Leeds and Wakefield. 34, NHL534F, is seen in Leeds (1968, Leeds Central Bus Station)

1,087. NHL534F ... West Riding 34, NHL534F, seen in Pond Street Bus Station in Sheffield was a Plaxton Derwent II DP49F bodied Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard new in 1968. (Tue 20/4/71, Pond Street Bus Station, Sheffield)

1,088. NHL534F ... West Riding 34, NHL534F, was one of three Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with Plaxton Derwent II DP49F bodies new in July 1968. (Sat 17/5/69, Wembley Stadium)

1,089. NJR997F ... Armstrong, Westerhope 161, NJR997F, was a Bedford VAM14 with Plaxton Panorama I C41F bodywork new to the operator in January 1968. (Sun 27/7/69, Coach park by amusement park, Whitburn Road, Seaburn)

1,090. NJR997F ... Tor Coaches, Street, NJR997F Bedford VAM14 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork. (October 1983, Street, Somerset)

1,091. NTJ943G ... NTJ943G is a C20F Plaxton Embassy bodied Bedford J2 SZ10 7T new to Battersbys Silver Grey of Morecambe 5-11-68. (Sun 13/6/10, Chatsworth House)

1,092. NUB711F ... Compass, Wakefield NUB711F, seen at William Street Coach Park in Scarborough, was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body which had been new in June 1968 to Wallace Arnold, Leeds, on hire from Stanley Hughes (dealer), Gomersal. (Sun 12/8/79, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

1,093. NUB712F ... Loading passengers in King’s Cross Coach Station in Caledonia Street are Wallace Arnold NUB712F and MNW335F, AEC 2U3RA Reliance and Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard respectively with Plaxton bodies. That on NUB712F was a 1972 Panorama Elite II C51F whilst that on MNW335F was the original 1968 C49F Panorama I body. (Sat 3/6/72, Caledonia Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross)

1,094. NUB712F ... A nearside shot of Wallace Arnold NUB712F at King’s Cross Coach Station, Caledonia Street. The AEC 2U3RA Reliance had been rebodied with this Plaxton Panorama Elite II C51F body in 1972 after an accident. (Sat 3/6/72, Caledonia Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross)

1,095. NVH371F ... Hanson, Huddersfield, 408, NVH371F, a Ford R192 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (June 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,096. NVN333F ... Abbott of Leeming, NVN333F, a Bedford SB5 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama II C41F bodywork. Waiting to start the short run to the neighbouring village of Brompton, a place the vehicle would have been very familiar with as it was new to Walker of the same. (June 1983, High Street, Northallerton)

1,097. OBU498F ... Schofield's of Ashton-under-Lyne OBU498F, an AEC Reliance 6MU3R with Plaxton Panorama I C51F body, new in 1968. (Sun 31/3/68, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

1,098. ODD176F ... The driver of this Bedford VAM70 (Bedford 466 engine) with Plaxton Panorama body watches as the photographer lines up the his shot. The coach, ODD176F, was new to Grindle of Cinderford and is seen with Blue Coaches of Llandudno in 1992, some twenty five years after it was first registered in 1968. (Fri 24/7/92, Hay on Wye)

1,099. OVD889F ... Pinnington, Crook, OVD889F, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,100. PHN217F ... United Automobile 2017, PHN217F, a Leyland Leopard PSU4/3R with Plaxton Derwent B47F body, ordered by Wilkinson's of Sedgefield but delivered to United (initially as W17) after the company was taken over. (United, former Wilkinson's, depot, Sedgefield)

1,101. PMN111 ... Tours (Isle of Man), 10 PMN111, a Bedford VAL70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C52F bodywork. (July 1976, Douglas, IOM)

1,102. PTX830F ... Neath & Cardiff PTX830F was an AEC Reliance 6MU4R with Plaxton Panorama I C41F body and the sole new purchase in 1968, entering service on 1st February. (Sun 7/8/94, Red Rose Steam Centre, Astley Green)

1,103. PYM104F ... This Plaxton Panorama I body on PYM104F was specified in 1968 with a centre entrance by Glenton, London S.E.14. It seated 34 and was mounted on an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance chassis, the first of five delivered in June 1968. It was seen in Exeter during a refreshment stop on a Tour of Britain. (Sun 19/5/68, Exeter)

1,104. RUE811G ... RUE811G, new to Court, Fillongley in August 1968, was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body, and was seen in Coventry. (Sun 25/5/69, Coventry)

1,105. SJJ589F ... Seen on the forecourt of the Earls Court Exhibition Hall in the white and purple livery of Timpson, London S.E.6 is SJJ589F, a Bedford VAL70 with a Plaxton Panorama I C49F body, one of four such coaches. New in June 1968, these were the first to be delivered in the grey and green livery adopted for the fleet, the change to white/purple being made in 1972. (Sat 21/7/73, Earls Court, London)

1,106. SWJ393F ... Sheffield United Tours 393, SWJ393F, an A E C Reliance 6U3ZR built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodywork and with an unladen weight of exactly 8 tons. (April 1973, Whitby)

1,107. SWP735F ... Whippet, Hilton SWP735F, a Bedford VAL70 with Plaxton Panorama I C52F body, new to Regent, Redditch in 1968. (Sat 11/7/70, Whippet's Garage, Hilton)

1,108. SXD469F ... Red Deer Coach and Trucklines SXD469F, a 1968 Leyland Panther PSUR1/2RT with Plaxton C51F body new to Seamarks of Westoning. (Mon 28/8/78, Blackpool Coach Park)

1,109. SXD472F ... Alpine Coaches, Rhyl?, SXD472F, a Leyland Panther PSUR1/2RT built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama C51F bodywork. This relatively rare choice of chassis for a coach had started life as no. 68 in the fleet of Seamark of Westoning. (April 1983, Bridlington Station)

1,110. TGH771F ... Janes, Wembley TGH771F, seen on Epsom Downs at the Epsom Derby meeting, was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C44F body. (Wed 29/5/68, Epsom Downs)

1,111. TMT763F ... Wilder (t/a Golden Miller), Feltham TMT763F was a Bristol LHL6L with a Plaxton Panorama I C53F body, the first of three, which had been new in June 1968. (Sat 12/4/69)

1,112. TMT766F ... Wilder (t/a Golden Miller), Feltham TMT766F was a Bristol LH6P with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body, the first of three which had been new in July 1968. (Sat 12/4/69)

1,113. TRK9F ... TRK9F, an AEC 6MU4R Reliance with Plaxton Panorama I C43F body, new in 1968 to Hall, Hounslow was in the Valliant-Silverline fleet by the time of this photograph at the Tower of London. (Sun 29/7/73, Tower of London)

1,114. TVO981G ... W Gash & Sons LO5, TVO981G, a Leyland Leopard PSU4/3R built in 1968/9 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F bodywork. (June 1977, Redcar Racecourse)

1,115. ULK202F ... City Coach Lines, Waltham Abbey 202, ULK202F, was the first of four Plaxton Panorama I C51F bodied Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopards new in June 1968. (September 1968)

1,116. ULK202F ... After buying AUM413C from City Coach Lines, Dearneways went back to them in 1971 and bought ULK202F, which had been new to them in 1968. Another Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard, this one was a PSU3A/4R and had a Panorama I C51F body. (Sat 17/8/74, Sheffield Central Bus Station)

1,117. UWW618F ... Sheard's of Halifax. Nearest the camera is UWW618F, a 1968 Bedford VAM14 with Plaxton Panorama I C45F body and furthest away is EDC316D, a 1966 Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F body. (February 1974, Gibbet Street, Halifax)

1,118. VWT145F ... Hemlington Royals JJB used VWT145F Bedford VAL70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama C52F bodywork as their transport to and from events and competitions. Suitably liveried in red, white and blue, this had been new to Billies of Mexborough. (May 1987, Middlesbrough)

1,119. VWT145F ... Snowdon, Easington Colliery, VWT145F, a Bedford VAL70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C52F bodywork. (July 1974, Guisborough, Car Park at end of Chaloner Street)

1,120. WLO575G ... Seen at Wembley Stadium on the occasion of the annual Schoolgirls' Hockey Match is WLO575G of Orange Luxury Coaches, a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with Plaxton Panorama C51F body. (Sat 13/3/71, Wembley Stadium)

1,121. WRA316F ... WRA316F, a Bedford VAL70/Plaxton C52F, new to Branson's of Brampton (Chesterfield), in June 1968. Seen on the approach road to Bridgnorth Station on the occasion of an Institute of Transport Yorkshire section visit to the Severn Valley Railway and Ironbridge. (Sun 11/5/75, Bridgnorth Station)

1,122. XHN962G ... Scott’s Greys, Darlington XHN962G, an AEC 6U3ZR Relilance with Plaxton Panorama Elite C57F body seen at William Street Coach Park, Scarborough. (Wed 12/8/70, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

1,123. XPT527F ... Diamond Bus Service (J Mowbray, Stanley) XPT527F, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1968 with Plaxton Derwent II B48F bodywork. (early 1970s, North Road, Durham)

1,124. XUP457F ... Seen at Thirsk Racecourse is Martindale, Ferryhill XUP457F, a Bedford VAL70 with a Plaxton Panorama II C52F body new in May 1968. (May 1972, Thirsk Racecourse)

1,125. YNK642F ... YNK642F of Gold Eagle, West Drayton was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body, and was seen in Kingston Road, Stoneleigh whilst on its way to the Derby meeting at Epsom Downs. (Wed 29/5/68, Kingston Road, Stoneleigh)

1,126. YZL77 ... Reddin, Skerries YZL77 was a Bristol LH6L with a Plaxton Panorama I C45F body, new in July 1968.

1,127. AYG774H ... Walsh, Hellaby AYG774H was a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body, new in August 1969, which was seen at Wembley. (Sat 9/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

1,128. BWR963H ... Longstaff's of Mirfield BWR963H, an AEC Reliance 6MU3R with Plaxton Derwent DP51F body, new in 1969. (Longcauseway, Dewsbury)

1,129. BWR963H ... Seen at Gilwell Park is Longstaff, Mirfield BWR963H, an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Plaxton Derwent II DP51F body. (Sat 1/7/72, Gilwell Park)

1,130. BWR963H ... Hart Coaches, Hart, BWR963H, an A E C Reliance 6MU3R built in 1969 with Plaxton Derwent 2 DP51F bodywork. (mid 1980s?, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough)

1,131. DGC102H ... Hall, Hounslow, DGC102H, a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body in PanAm livery for the contract to operate the service from Heathrow Airport to the Victoria terminal in Semley Place, adjacent to Victoria Coach Station. It is here seen at Epsom Downs on the occasion of The Derby. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

1,132. DPT746G ... A rear view, in Midland Road, St. Pancras, London, of DPT746G, a Plaxton Panorama Elite II bodied Bedford VAL70 which had been new to Voy (Central Coaches), Newton Aycliffe in February 1969. (Sun 29/3/70, Midland Road, St. Pancras, London)

1,133. DPT895G ... Shaw Bros, Byers Green, DPT895G, an AEC Reliance 6MU3R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama I C51F bodywork. (August 1974, Guisborough)

1,134. DPT895G ... Shaw Bros., Byers Green DPT895G, seen here in Midland Road at the side of St. Pancras station, was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama I C51F body new in February 1969. This was an unusual coach in having the only 36 foot Panorama I body on an A.E.C. Reliance chassis in the 1969 body series, when the Panorama Elite was the standard coach body. This became United 1157 in January 1975 and is recorded, incorrectly, in the P.S.V. Circle Fleet History PA19 as having a Plaxton Panorama Elite body. (Sat 1/4/72, Midland Road, London St. Pancras)

1,135. DPT895G ... United AS 1157, DPT895G, an AEC Reliance 6MU3R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama I C51F bodywork. (July 1976, Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,136. DPT8G ... Weardale Motor Service, Frosterly DPT8G seen in Stanhope was a Bedford VAS5 with a Plaxton Panorama I C29F body. (Thu 31/7/69, Front Street, Stanhope)

1,137. DPT8G ... Weardale Motor Services DPT8G was a 1969 Plaxton C29F bodied Bedford VAS5. (c.1969, Cowshill Hotel)

1,138. DPT9G ... Stanhope MS DPT9G, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork. (July 1970, Bondgate, Bishop Auckland)

1,139. DPT9G ... Stanhope Motor Services DPT9G was a Plaxton C29F bodied Bedford VAS5 from 1969. (c.1969, Stanhope Market Place)

1,140. DUP824G ... Harrison's Cream Coaches, Wingate, DUP824G, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (July 1971, Old Station Yard off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,141. DZU569 ... Dublin Hire Coaches, DZU569, a Leyland Leopard according to the badge attached, with Plaxton body, and a 1969 Dublin registration plate. (1969-1972, Knocklyon Road, Dublin)

1,142. EPT444G ... Select Coaches of Horden, EPT444G, a Bristol LHL6L built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (August 1972, Thirsk)

1,143. EPT615G ... The Eden (Summerson), West Auckland, EPT615G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1969 with Plaxton Derwent 2 B55F bodywork. (September 1976, Depot, Staindrop Road, West Auckland)

1,144. FPT5G ... FPT5G was a Bedford VAS5 with a Plaxton Panorama I C29F body, seen here in Stanhope, being operated by Stanhope Motor Services. It had been new to Weardale Motor Services Ltd., Frosterley in June 1969. (Sat 25/7/70, Stanhope)

1,145. FPT660G ... Trimdon Motor Services FPT660G, a Ford R192 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (January 1972, Darlington)

1,146. FPT661G ... Seen at the Trimdon Motor Services garage is Scurr's FPT661G, a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body, one of two new in July 1969 to the Trimdon Motor Services subsidiary company. (Fri 1/8/69, Trimdon Grange)

1,147. FPT6G ... FPT6G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT with Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body, new to Stanhope Motor Services in 1969, seen here still in SMS livery but operating for a subsequent unidentified owner. (early 1975, Shibden Park Lower Car Park, Stump Cross, Halifax)

1,148. FPT6G ... Maude's Coaches, Barnard Castle, FPT6G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F bodywork. (May 1981, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle)

1,149. FPT6G ... Tower Coaches, Wigton, FPT6G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodywork. (Sun 7/6/87, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

1,150. FPT900G ... Stanhope Motor Services FPT900G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT with Plaxton Derwent II B62F body (having 3+2 seating), new in 1969. (July 1969, Stanhope Market Place)

1,151. FUP42H ... Gardiner Bros, Spennymoor FUP42H, was one of a pair of Bristol LHL6L with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork new in August 1969. (Fri 27/3/70, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

1,152. GEM884N ... New in 1969 to St Kevins Bus Service of Roundwood near Dublin this Bristol RELH carries a Plaxton Derwent bus body seating 55. It was sold to Davies of Halewood and re-registered GEM884N in 1975. (Tue 15/5/79, Pudsey)

1,153. GEM884N ... New in August 1969 to Doyle (St. Kevins), Roundwood registered ONI300, this Brisol RELH6L with Plaxton Derwent II B55F body passed to Wilder (Golden Miller), Feltham in September 1975 via Davies, Halewood, who had re-registered it GEM884N in April 1975. (late 1970s, Ravensbourne Avenue, Stanwell)

1,154. GFT720G ... Priory Motor Coach, North Shields, 99 GFT720G, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (August 1976, Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,155. GPT355H ... Derwent Coaches, Swalwell, GPT355H, an A E C Reliance 6U2R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodywork. (mid 1970s, College Square, Stokesley)

1,156. GZU613 ... Bristol LHL, registration number GZU613, new in July 1969, operated by PAB Transport Dublin. (1970s)

1,157. HEF896G ... Bee-Line, West Hartlepool HEF896G, seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place, was a Leyland PSU3A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body. (Thu 31/7/69, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,158. HEF897G ... Drew of Guisborough HEF897G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4RT built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodywork. (May 1976, Guisborough)

1,159. HNK146G ... Channel Coachways HNK146G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4Rwith Plaxton C51F body new in 1969 to Frames of London WC1.

1,160. HRN959G ... Ribble 959, HRN959G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/3R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodywork. Working the X11 to Edinburgh, this weighed in at 8 tons 8 hundredweight and 2 quarters before passengers and luggage. (May 1972, Lancaster Bus Station)

1,161. HRN962G ... Seen in Morecambe working as an excursion coach this Leyland Leopard with Plaxton bodywork was 962, HRN962G, in the Ribble fleet. It was new in 1969. (Wed 15/8/73, Morecambe)

1,162. HSY489G ... William Hunter, Loanhead HSY489G was a Bedford VAM70 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork new to the operator in March 1969. (Mon 28/7/69, Princes Street, Edinburgh)

1,163. KCP873G ... Calderdale 272, KCP873G, an AEC Reliance/Plaxton coach, new to the Halifax "B" fleet in 1969. (summer of 1972, Halifax Bus Garage yard)

1,164. KCP874G ... 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. Next to it is 274, KCP874G, a Halifax Joint Committee AEC Reliance with Plaxton coach body also dating from 1969. (Thu 12/4/73, parking adjacent to Crossfield Bus Station)

1,165. KCP874G ... Ex-Halifax 274, KCP874G, is seen in P.T.E. days in Commercial Street, Halifax. It was an A.E.C. 6MU2R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C43F body new in March 1969 to Halifax Joint Omnibus Committee, passing to Calderdale Joint Omnibus Committee in September 1971 and to West Yorkshire P.T.E. on 1st April 1974. (Wed 10/4/74, Commercial Street, Halifax)

1,166. KCP874G ... Halifax J.O.C. 274, KCP874G, an AEC Reliance 6MU2R with Plaxton Panorama Elite C43F body, one of a batch of three new in April 1969. (April 1969, Free School Lane, turning into Skircoat Road, Halifax)

1,167. KCP876G ... Halifax Corporation 276, KCP876G, a 1969 AEC Reliance with Plaxton DP43F bodywork. (1973, King Street, Leeds)

1,168. KEF235H ... Bee-Line Roadways, Hartlepool, 1 KEF235H, a Ford R226 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodywork. (December 1970, Linthorpe depot, Middlesbrough)

1,169. KEF244H ... Bee-Line Roadways, Hartlepool, KEF244H, a Ford R226 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodywork. (July 1972, Teesdale)

1,170. KJH230G ... King Harry Coaches, Mylo, Cornwall, KJH230G, AEC /Plaxton C53F, 1969, ex Don Bishops Stortford. (August 2020, Mylor, Cornwall)

1,171. MND214G ... SELNEC Express 214, MND214G, a Bedford VAL70 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C52F bodywork. New as Manchester 214 and a relatively unusual purchase for a municipal operator. Taken here on Manchester Airport duties and not the Crack o' Dawn Express to London. (April 1973, Victoria Station, Manchester)

1,172. MUR202H ... MUR202H, a Bedford J2Z10/Plaxton Embassy C20F (?) at the time belonging to Hamps Valley Coaches of Waterhouses, Staffordshire and apparently used for schools services. (Wed 15/3/00, West of Waterhouses, Staffs.)

1,173. MUR204H ... MUR204H, a 1969 Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy body at the Kirkby Stephen Classic Vehicle Rally on April 15th 2017. (Sat 15/4/17, Grand Prix Coaches site, Main Street, Brough)

1,174. NCF794G ... Morleys Grey Coaches NCF794G, a Bedford VAL 70 with Plaxton 53 seat body, new to them in 1969 and subsequently spent all its working life with them, seen here hiding in the Autumn leaves. (October 1979)

1,175. NDC329G ... Bob's Buses, Thornaby, NDC329G, a Ford R192 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (July 1971, near Stokesley)

1,176. NDK164G ... Yelloway were a regular competitor in the Blackpool Coach Rally and NDK164G, an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body was their entry in the 1969 Rally. Seen here on the lower Promenade at Blackpool. (Sun 13/4/69, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

1,177. NZO18 ... Lough Swilly 145, NZO18, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodywork. (July 1979, Letterkenny Station Yard)

1,178. NZO32 ... Coras Iompair Eireann PL32, NZO32, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C44F bodywork. One of quite a large order for touring duties, this lasted until July 1981 and was scrapped in January 1983. (July 1975, The Ring of Kerry Hotel, Cahirciveen)

1,179. ONK657H ... This Plaxton Panorama Elite C44F bodied Mercedes-Benz O.302 of World Wide Coaches, London S.E.5, registered ONK657H, was the first which did not have a Mercedes-Benz body to enter service in this country. It is seen here at Fleming Way, Crawley at the start of the road section of the 19th British Coach Rally which would take a scenic route to Brighton. The side trim is that which was normally applied to the Panorama Elite III. (Sat 14/4/73, Fleming Way, Crawley)

1,180. OSD752H ... Clyde Coast Motors (Frazer), Fairlie, OSD752H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F bodywork. (July 1983)

1,181. OUH173G ... Western Welsh 173, OUH173G, was one of six Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4RT with Plaxton Panorama Elite bodywork new in April 1969. (Sat 6/9/69, Newport Bus Station)

1,182. OUH177G ... OUH177G is a preserved Leopard PSU3A/4RT with Plaxton Panorama Elite body new as Western Welsh 177 in 4/69 as part of a batch numbered 173-8. (Sun 28/4/13, Bristol Harbourside)

1,183. PFU163G ... R.W. Appleby of Conisholme, North Somercotes, Lincolnshire took delivery of Plaxton C50F Bedford VAL70 PFU163G in March 1969. (Fri 2/4/71, Appleby's Depot)

1,184. PHL236G ... West Riding 236, PHL236G, a 1969 Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R with a Plaxton Derwent B52F body at the Bull Ring in Wakefield c.1969/70, renumbered 277 in November 1971 and withdrawn in 1980. (c.1969/70, Bull Ring, Wakefield)

1,185. PHL237G ... West Riding 237, PHL237G, a 1969 Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R with a Plaxton Derwent B52F body on Westgate in Wakefield c1970. Renumbered 278 in November 1971, it was withdrawn in 1980 & sold for scrap in 1981. (c.1970, Westgate, Wakefield)

1,186. PHL237G ... West Riding Automobile 237, PHL237G, a Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R with Plaxton Derwent B52F body, new in 1969. (c.1970/71, West Riding's Belle Isle Garage, Wakefield)

1,187. PHL238G ... West Riding bought several batches of Leyland Panthers in the years from 1967-1969. They fitted bodywork by Roe, Marshall and latterly Plaxton. 238, PHL238G, is a Leyland Panther with a 52 seat Plaxton body dating from 1969. (1970, Wakefield Bus Station)

1,188. PHL238G ... West Riding 238, PHL238G, seen in Wakefield was a Leyland PSUR1A/1R Panther with a Plaxton Derwent II B52F body, one of ten new in 1969. (Sat 26/7/69, Belle Isle Depot, Wakefield)

1,189. PHL241G ... Wakefield Bus Station is the setting for West Riding, Wakefield 282, PHL241G, a Bristol RELL6G with a Plaxton Derwent II B52F body. (Tue 18/4/72, Wakefield Bus Station)

1,190. PHL241G ... West Riding bought the only Bristol RELL6G buses with Plaxton Derwent bodywork. New as 241, PHL241G, this bus was later renumbered into the joint West Riding Yorkshire Woollen fleet as 282. (February 1981, Morley, Leeds)

1,191. PVY488G ... York Pullman 88, PVY488G, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (September 1970, Whitby)

1,192. RDE659G ... RDE659G, Silcox, Pembroke Dock 87, was the first of a pair of Bristol LH6Ls with Plaxton Derwent II DP43F bodies new in July 1969. (Fri 3/7/70, Gas Lane, Tenby)

1,193. RDE660G ... New in July 1969, RDE660G was a Bristol LH6L with a Plaxton Derwent II DP43F body and was number 88 in the Silcox, Pembroke Dock fleet as seen here at the garage. (Tue 3/8/71, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock)

1,194. RFL770G ... RFL770G the first of five Bedford VAM70s with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodies new in February 1969 to Whippet, Hilton is seen outside the garage. (Sun 5/9/71, Whippet's Garage, Hilton)

1,195. RHA935G ... The last in-house single deck vehicle produced by Midland Red was the S23. Seen in Nuneaton in 1980 are 5935, RHA935G, of 1969 and 5987, UHA987, of 1970. (Sat 18/10/80, Nuneaton Bus Station)

1,196. RHE118G ... Yorkshire Traction, Barnsley 118, RHE118G, a Leyland PSU4A/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F body was seen in Victoria Coach Station. (Sat 5/6/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,197. RNL428G ... This rear view of NJR996F and RNL428G, taken at Marlborough Crescent, Newcastle, shows the different treatment of the rear end of the 1967/8 Panorama I and Panorama II compared to the rear end of the 1969-1975 Panorama Elite/Elite II/Elite III. (Wed 30/7/69, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle)

1,198. RNL428G ... Armstrong, Westerhope 164, RNL428G, was a Bedford VAM70 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body seen in Newcastle. (Wed 30/7/69, Scotswood Road/Marlborough, Newcastle)

1,199. RNL429G ... Armstrong, Westerhope 165, RNL429G, was a Bedford VAS5 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork which had been new in January 1969. (Midland Road, King's Cross, London)

1,200. RNL429G ... Armstrong of Westerhope 165, RNL429G, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork. (August 1972, Guisborough Old Station Yard)

1,201. RNL435G ... Galley, Newcastle upon Tyne, 26, RNL435G, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (April 1972, Guisborough)

1,202. ROA728G ... Lonsdale Coaches, Heysham ROA728G, an AEC Reliance 6U3ZR with Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body, new to Bowen's of Birmingham in 1969. (Summer/Autumn 1982, Jerry Croft Coach Park, Skipton)

1,203. RTF847G ... Lancashire United 314, RTF847G, a Leyland Leopard PSU4/3R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C43F bodywork. (March 1971, Marlborough Crescent bus station, Newcastle upon Tyne)

1,204. RTV667G ... Skill's Motor Coaches, Nottingham 67, RTV667G, was one of a pair of Leyland Panther PSUR1A/2R with Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F bodywork which had been new in June 1969. (Sat 26/7/69, Watford Gap Services, M1)

1,205. RTV667G ... Skill's Scenicruisers, Nottingham, 67 RTV667G, a Leyland Panther PSUR1A/2R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F bodywork. An uncommon choice for a coach operator, this had an unladen weight of 8tons 16cwt 1quarter. (July 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

1,206. RUB375G ... Tyne Valley, Acomb, RUB375G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork, unladen weight 6 tons 10 hundredweight and 3 quarters. (July 1974, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,207. SHA654G ... Seen on tour at Scarborough was Midland Red 6154, SHA654G, a Leyland PSU4A/4R Leopard with Plaxton Panorama Elite C36F body new in 1969. (Fri 17/8/73, Westwood, Scarborough)

1,208. SHP747G ... SHP747G, seen in Wembley Hill Road, when departing from Wembley Stadium, was a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body of Red House Garage, Coventry. (Sat 9/5/70, Wembley Hill Road, Wembley)

1,209. TGE94G ... Doig, Glasgow TGE94G a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body was seen in Greenock. (Tue 4/8/70, Greenock)

1,210. TVO981G ... Gash, Newark L05, TVO981G, seen in Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham, was a Leyland PSU4/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F body. (Sun 15/6/69, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

1,211. UHA953H ... Midland Red 5953, UHA953H, a BMMO S23 with Plaxton B51F body, new in 1969. (Pool Meadow, Coventry)

1,212. UHA963H ... Midland Red 5963, UHA963H, an S23 with Paxton B51F body, new in late 1969. (August 2001)

1,213. UHS678G ... Southern, Newton Mearns UHS678G was a Bedford VAM70 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body which was photographed in Barrhead. (Mon 3/8/70, Barrhead)

1,214. URR289G ... A rear view of East Midland C289, URR289G, a Leyland PSU4A/4R Leopard which had a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body and which was seen at Battersea Wharf in London. The emergency exit was equipped with the 'Continental' folding steps for use abroad. (Sat 26/6/71, Battersea Wharf)

1,215. VHV110G ... Glenton Tours, London SE14, 110, VHV110G, an AEC Reliance 505 6MU3R with Plaxton Panorama Elite C36C body, new in 1969. (September 1973, Castle Hill Coach Park, Caernarvon)

1,216. VOY12G ... Drew of Guisborough 9, VOY12G, a Bristol LH6L built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F bodywork. (June 1976, Guisborough)

1,217. VUB396H ... Wallace Arnold VUB396H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with Plaxton body (Sun 13/6/10, Chatsworth)

1,218. VXE278G ... New as Seamarks, Westoning 75 in 1969, this Leyland PSUR1/2R Panther carried the previous year’s style Panorama I body. VXE278G is seen here at the Tower of London after acquisition by Best, London W.5 (Mon 27/5/74, Tower of London)

1,219. VYH53G ... Hall, Hounslow VYH53G was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body. (Sun 1/6/69, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,220. VYH57G ... Hall, Hounslow VYH57G, 'The Statesman', a 12 metre AEC 6U3ZR Reliance with Plaxton Panorama Elite C30F body incorporating tables and a bar/serving area new in 1969 seen in Oxford. (Sun 23/5/71, Oxford)

1,221. VYH57G ... Hall, Hounslow (Silverline Tours) VYH57G which was named The Statesman and is seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton, was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C30F body. (Sun 20/4/69, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,222. VYT430G ... Blaydonian Coaches, Blaydon-on-Tyne, VYT430G, a Bedford VAL70 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (August 1974, Guisborough)

1,223. WEH135G ... Carver's Coaches, Ellesmere Port, WEH135G, a Daimler Roadliner SRP8 built in 1969 with Plaxton Derwent B46D bodywork. (July 1978, City Road, opposite Chester Station)

1,224. WEH139G ... Potteries, Stoke 139, WEH139G, was a Daimler SRP8 Roadliner, new in July 1969, with a Plaxton Derwent II B46D body, and was seen at the Newcastle-under-Lyme Garage. (Sun 20/6/71, Newcastle-under-Lyme Garage)

1,225. WWP721G ... WWP721G was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F body belonging to Smith (Eagle Coachways), Trench and was seen in Trench. (Fri 6/8/71, Trench Road, Trench)

1,226. WWY115G ... Abbey Coaches of Selby bought WWY115G, a Leyland engined Bedford VAL70 in 1969; Plaxton Panorama Elite bodywork is fitted. (Sun 20/9/09, Meadowhall, Sheffield)

1,227. WYP203G ... Acquired by Thomas, West Ewell from Surrey Motors, Sutton, for spares, in December 1973 after accident damage, WYP203G, an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance, had its Plaxton Panorama Elite body replaced by a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C41F body, re-entering service in November 1974. (West Ewell)

1,228. XPC11G ... XPC11G of Browne’s Luxury Coaches (Redhill) Ltd., Smallfield, was a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body new in April 1969, and is seen in Brighton as a competitor in the 1969 British Coach Rally. (Sun 20/4/69, Brighton)

1,229. XPL223G ... Both of the Plaxton Panorama II bodies delivered in 1969 were to Thomas, West Ewell and XPL223G on an AEC Reliance chassis is seen here at Toddington services on the M1. (Sun 18/7/71, M1 Toddington Services)

1,230. XWD200H ... Smith, Tysoe XWD200H was a Bristol LH6L with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body seen at Stratford-upon-Avon. (Sat 10/4/71, Stratford-upon-Avon)

1,231. XWJ400G ... Sheffield United 400, XWJ400G, an AEC Reliance 6U3ZR built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F bodywork. (July 1972, Fisherman's Square, Redcar)

1,232. XWW757G ... Baddeley Bros. of Holmfirth 99, XWW757G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, new in 1969. (July 1969, Upperhead Row Bus Station, Huddersfield)

1,233. XWW757G ... Leaving Wembley Stadium is Baddeley, Holmfirth XWW757G, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body. (Sat 16/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

1,234. YRR513H ... Stoniers YRR513H, a Barton BTS2 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body. (June 1987, P.M.T. Hanley Depot, Clough Street, Sroke-on-Trent)

1,235. YWU292G ... Baddeley, Holmfirth 96, YWU292G, was a Bedford VAL70 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F body new in March 1969, and is seen at Heathrow Airport. (Sat 12/4/69, London Heathrow Airport)

1,236. YWU677G ... Premier (Harold Wilson) of Stainforth YWU677G, a 1969 Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton C20F bodywork. (c. 1973, Premier Depot, East Lane, Stainforth)

1,237. ACH144H ... This Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard PSU4A/4R with Plaxton bodywork was new to Trent in 1970 as their 44, ACH144H. (Fri 14/8/87, Keswick)

1,238. BAN114H ... BAN114H, an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C34C body, seen on Eccleston Bridge, London S.W.1, was one of four new in July 1970 to Glenton, London S.E.14, and is seen waiting to pull forward to the loading point for Glenton's Tours. (Sun 30/6/74, Eccleston Bridge, London SW1)

1,239. BHN595H ... Browning, Darlington, BHN595H, a Ford R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (September 1971, Darlington)

1,240. BOI2964 ... Seen in Horseguards Avenue in London whilst visiting from Northern Ireland, is Duffy (t/a Kestrel Tours), Belfast BOI2964, a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body, new to him in 1970. (Sat 22/7/72, Horseguards Avenue, London)

1,241. CDT310H ... In 1974, Dearneways acquired the business of Fretwell of Bentley, Doncaster and added four former Fretwell vehicles to its own fleet. One was a Plaxton bodied AEC Reliance (HDT779J), and two were Duple bodied Bedford VAMs (NDT626E and UWW981F). The AEC soon went, but the Bedfords survived until 1978. CDT310H was the other Fretwell coach retained and was kept until 1980. (Sun 10/6/79, Bessingby Road, Bridlington)

1,242. CHN30H ... GNE Motor Services, Darlington, CHN30H, a Bedford SB5 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (May 1978, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,243. CWJ809H ... Drabble, Sheffield CWJ809H was a Bedford VAS5 with a Plaxton Panorama C29F body seen on Ebury Bridge, London S.W.1. (Sun 23/7/72, Ebury Bridge, London SW1)

1,244. CWX484H ... Felix of Hatfield CWX484H, an AEC Reliance 6U3ZR with Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body, new in 1970. (1973, Felix Depot, Dunsville near Hatfield)

1,245. DAL771J ... Barton Transport 1146, DAL771J, a 1970 AEC Reliance 6U2R7520 with Plaxton bodywork (Sun 14/9/08, Meadowhall, Sheffield)

1,246. DAL771J ... Seen in Stockton-on-Tees is Overton, Stockton-on-Tees DAL771J, an A.E.C. 6U2R Reliance with a Plaxton Elite Express C53F body, which had been new to Barton, Chilwell in December 1970 as number 1146. (Sun 12/8/79, Yarm Lane, Stockton-on-Tees)

1,247. DAN400H ... Hanworth Acorn, Bedfont DAN400H, a Seddon Pennine IV with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body, is seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton. This had non-standard side trim on which the upper strip does not reach the front grille. (Sat 18/4/70, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,248. DGC105H ... DGC105H new to Hall, Hounslow in PanAm livery for the London Airport to Victoria service in May 1970 had been repainted into Valliant-Silverline livery by the time of this photograph. It was a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body and is seen at Wembley. (Fri 21/9/73, Wembley Stadium)

1,249. DGC105H ... Hall's of Hounslow 93, DGC105H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, new in 1970. (early 1970s, Heathrow Airport)

1,250. DGC108H ... Hall, Hounslow DGC108H a 1970 AEC 6U3ZR Reliance with Plaxton Panorama Elite C50F body on an Omnibus Touring Circle visit to Coventry & Birmingham seen at the Toddington Services on the M1 Motorway. (Sun 14/6/70, Toddington Services, M1 Motorway)

1,251. DGC111H ... Hall, Hounslow, DGC111H, a 1970 AEC 6MU4R Reliance with Plaxton Panorama Elite C40F body in standard Silverline livery outside the Treaty Road, Hounslow garage premises. (Fri 31/3/72, Treaty Road, London Hounslow Garage)

1,252. DGC111H ... A rear view of Hall, Hounslow, DGC111H, a 1970 AEC 6MU4R Reliance with Plaxton Panorama Elite C40F body in standard Silverline livery outside the Treaty Road, Hounslow garage premises. (Fri 31/3/72, Treaty Road, London Hounslow Garage)

1,253. DGC113H ... Valliant-Cronshaw, Hounslow DGC113H and Hall, Hounslow DGC105H, in Valliant-Silverline livery, were Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopards with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodies seen at Wembley. (Sat 19/5/73, Wembley Stadium)

1,254. DHN300H ... Eynon's DHN300H is a Bedford VAS5 with Plaxton C29F coachwork new in 1970. (Sun 30/7/78, Eynons Depot, off Heol Waun Y Clun, Trimsaran)

1,255. DHN655J ... Browning, Darlington, DHN655J, a Ford R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (September 1973, Darlington)

1,256. DWA408H ... Sheffield United Tours 408, DWA408H, an A E C Reliance 6MU3R built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C43F bodywork. (July 1972, Bus Station Parking Area, Ripon)

1,257. DWT635H ... Millward's Coaches, Hanley, DWT635H, a Bristol LHL6L built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C44F bodywork. (June 1977, Redcar Racecourse)

1,258. DWT638H ... Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, DWT638H, a Bristol LH6L built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C44F bodywork. (June 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

1,259. DWT639H ... DWT639H was a Bristol LHL6L with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F body dating from 1970 operated by Spiller, Peasedown-St-John which was seen at Spiller's garage. (Tue 27/7/71, Peasedown-St-John)

1,260. DWT639H ... Stanbridge & Crichel Bus Co, Wimborne, DWT639H, a Bristol LHL6L built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (October 1983, Dorchester)

1,261. DWT641H ... Stanley Gath of Dewsbury DWT641H, a Bristol LHL6L with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F body, new to them in 1970. (1972, Great Albion Street, Halifax)

1,262. DWU207H ... Ward Bros. of Lepton DWU207H, a Seddon Pennine IV with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, new in 1970. (July 1970, Shibden Park lower car park, Stump Cross, Halifax)

1,263. DWW433H ... United Services DWW433H, a Leyland PSU3A/4R with Plaxton DP51F, emerges from the darkness of Doncaster's Northern Bus Station with a full load and heads for Wakefield. (c.1973, Doncaster Northern Bus Station)

1,264. DWW434H ... United Services DWW434H, a 1970 Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with Plaxton body awaits to depart to Doncaster from Wakefield. (1971, Wakefield Bus Station)

1,265. DWW434H ... DWW434H, a 1970 Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with Plaxton B55F, seen with Claireaux (Partridge) of Hadleigh. This bus was new W R & P Bingley of South Elmsall one of the partners in United Services. (July 1983, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Ipswich)

1,266. GNU699H ... Frost, Stanley (t/a Felix Bus Service) GNU699H was a Bedford VAM70 with a Plaxton Derwent DP45F body new in March 1970, which was seen in Derby Bus Station. (Sun 29/3/70, Derby Bus Station)

1,267. GPT990H ... General Omnibus 6, GPT990H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent B45F bodywork. (c.April 1971, Chester-le-Street Bus Station)

1,268. GRB605H ... Stewart, Dalkeith GRB605H, a Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodied Ford R226, is seen in Semley Place and is about to enter Victoria Coach Station on hire to Samuelson New Transport who have sub-hired it to East Kent. (Sat 21/7/73, Semley Place, outside London Victoria Coach Station)

1,269. GUP647H ... OK Motor Services GUP647H, a 1970 AEC Reliance with 55 seat Plaxton bodywork. (1978, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,270. GUP647H ... OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, GUP647H, an A E C Reliance 505 6MU3R built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent II B55F bodywork. (April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,271. GUP945H ... Scarlet Band of West Cornforth 86, GUP945H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent B48F bodywork. (July 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,272. HPT320H ... Trimdon Motor Services of Trimdon Grange had an extensive service network in the north east. Seen here is 1970 Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R HPT320H with 55 seat Plaxton bodywork. (1972, Hartlepool Bus Station)

1,273. HPT320H ... Cream Line of Tonmawr's former Trimdon MS HPT320H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent 2 B55F bodywork. The six vehicles in this batch HPT320-325H all eventually ended up with South Wales operators with 320 coming to Creamline in 1974 and subsequently passing to Silcox of Pembroke Dock. (Tue 1/8/78, Cream Line Depot, Tonmawr)

1,274. HPT323H ... Trimdon MS HPT323H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent 2 B55F bodywork. (August 1970, Stockton-on-Tees High Street)

1,275. HPT339H ... Martindale, Ferryhill HPT339H was a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F body new in March 1970. (Sat 9/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

1,276. JUP98H ... Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, JUP98H, an A E C Reliance 6MU3R built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent II B47F bodywork. (August 1974, Quarrington Hill Garage)

1,277. JUP998H ... Among the last new vehicles bought by Gillett Brothers was this 1970 AEC Reliance with Plaxton bodywork. JUP998H waits to depart from West Hartlepool bus station. (1973, Hartlepool Bus Station)

1,278. KCK976H ... Former Ribble 976, KCK976H, a 1970 Leyland Leopard PSU4A/4R with 38 seat Plaxton bodywork is seen in service with Silcox of Pembroke Dock (Sun 9/8/92, Tenby)

1,279. KCK997H ... A seasonal view, not so common nowadays, of ex Ribble KCK997H , a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton bodywork reduced to tow wagon duties with Allander, Milngavie. Who in their right mind would be out photographing buses in that weather! (Sun 15/1/84, Allander garage, Milngavie, Dunbartonshire)

1,280. KEF239H ... Bee Line, Middlesbrough KEF239H, a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body new in March 1970 is seen in Wembley Hill Road, leaving one of the many coach parks at Wembley. (Sat 9/5/70, Wembley Stadium)

1,281. KEF239H ... Bee-Line Roadways, Middlesbrough, KEF239H, a Ford R226 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F bodywork. (December 1970, Eston, Middlesbrough)

1,282. KNK373H ... Bedford J2 KNK373H with Plaxton body was new to Rickards in 1970 (Sat 26/5/12)

1,283. KPT527J ... Scarlet Band, West Cornforth, 80, KPT527J, a Bristol LH6L built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent DP45F bodywork. (July 1971, Saltburn-by-the-Sea)

1,284. KPT527J ... Blenkinsop (Scarlet Band), West Cornforth KPT527J was a Bristol LH6L with a Plaxton Derwent DP45F body. (Station Road, West Cornforth)

1,285. KPT528J ... United AS 1172 KPT528J, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. Allocated 1172 by United but not carrying when photographed in Bishop Auckland was this former Shaw Bros vehicle, it weighed in at 6 tons 3 cwt 2 quarters. (April 1975, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,286. KUP155J ... Armstrong of Ebchester operated this Bedford VAM KUP155J, built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent DP45F bodywork, newly delivered when photographed. (August 1970, Co. Durham)

1,287. KUP201J ... Eaglen (Eagre Coaches), Gainsborough KUP201J, an AEC Reliance 6MU3R with Plaxton Derwent DP51F body, new in 1970 to Gillett Bros., Quarrington Hill.

1,288. KUP241J ... East Yorkshire 241, KUP241J, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. This had been new to Shaw Bros, Byers Green. (March 1975, Ferensway Bus Park, Hull)

1,289. KUP241J ... East Yorkshire 241, KUP241J, according to my records operated the 07:30 service from Glasgow to Hull and stopped at Millfield for a "comfort stop"? I am sure someone will confirm where this is (was) but I do recall it arrived at York "early"! (Fri 19/9/75, Millfield)

1,290. KUP241J ... KUP241J, seen here in Whitby, was numbered 241 in the East Yorkshire fleet. (Sun 12/8/79, Whitby)

1,291. KUP241J ... Shaw Bros, Byers Green, KUP241J, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. Taken when about 3 months old. (November 1970, Byers Green Depot)

1,292. KUP6J ... Martindale of Ferryhill KUP6J, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (December 1975, Ferryhill Depot)

1,293. KUP6J ... Weardale MS KUP6J, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (August 1974, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,294. LJX819H ... Crosville ELL519, LJX819H a 1970 Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4RT with Plaxton C47F bodywork originally Hebble 419 (Sat 27/6/81, The Ferry P.H., Shotton)

1,295. LJX819H ... Hebble, Dewsbury 54, LJX819H, a Leyland PSU3A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C47F body in Victoria Coach Station. (Mon 27/12/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,296. LPT645J ... General, Chester-le-Street, operated LPT645J, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent B45F bodywork, numbered 7 in the fleet. (August 1972, Chester-le-Street Bus Station)

1,297. MJX15J ... Halifax J.O.C. 315, MJX15J, a Seddon Pennine RU with Plaxton Derwent II DP45F body, new in 1970. (October 1970, Railway Street/Westgate, Huddersfield)

1,298. MJX15J ... Halifax J.O.C. 315, MJX15J, a Seddon Pennine RU with Plaxton Derwent II DP45F body, new in 1970. (October 1970, St. George's Square, Huddersfield)

1,299. MJX16J ... Calderdale 316, MJX16J, a Seddon R.U./Plaxton Derwent, new to Halifax "B" Fleet in 1970 (summer of 1972, Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax)

1,300. MJX16J ... Halifax Joint Omnibus Committee 316, MJX16J was a Plaxton Derwent II DP45F bodied Seddon Pennine RU new in 1970 which is seen here at Dudley Hill on the route from Burnley to Leeds. (Mon 19/4/71, Sticker Lane, Dudley Hill, Bradford)

1,301. MVE400H ... The smallest Bedford PSV chassis in the 1960s was the J2. This 1969 example, MVE400H, is a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, bought new by Ely Hospital in 1970 (Sun 19/6/11, Rowsley)

1,302. MVE400H ... Thomas Newby, Almondbury, Bedford Coach, MVE400H a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, new in 1970. (Sun 17/6/12, Peak Rail Centre, Rowsley)

1,303. MVE400H ... Rear view of Thomas Newby, Almondbury, Bedford Coach, MVE400H a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, new in 1970. (Sun 17/6/12, Peak Rail Centre, Rowsley)

1,304. NSP541H ... NSP541H was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Panorama C41F body new to Moffatt, Cardenden which was seen in Blairgowrie. (Wed 29/7/70, Blairgowrie)

1,305. NTH119H ... Two views of Davies, Pencader 85, NTH119H, a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent II DP51F body. (Wed 4/8/71, War Memorial, Llanybydder)

1,306. OGR733H ... Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, OGR733H, a Bedford SB5 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama IV C41F bodywork. (June 1972, Ripon Racecourse)

1,307. OND739H ... S.E.L.N.E.C. 222, OND739H, was a Seddon Pennine IV-V8 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F body and was seen in Mersey Square in Stockport when one month old. These were unusual for Panorama Elite bodies in that the side trim did not meet the front grille on the curve but at the top edge as in the later Panorama Elite II and III.. (Thu 13/8/70, Mersey Square, Stockport)

1,308. ONK650H ... ONK650H of Ewer (t/a Grey Green), London N.16 (On hire to Orange Coaches) is seen on Eccleston Bridge, Victoria, London S.W.1. whilst operating a tour for American Express. (Sat 27/7/74, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria)

1,309. ONK657H ... A near-side shot of World Wide, London S.E.5 ONK657H which was a Mercedes-Benz O.302 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C44F body and which was seen at the start, at Crawley, of the 1973 British Coach Rally. (Sat 14/4/73, Crawley)

1,310. PCS494H ... Paterson, Dalry PCS494H was a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Derwent II DP45F body new in April 1970 and was seen in Beith. (Tue 4/8/70, Townhead, Beith)

1,311. PDK463H ... Yelloway, Rochdale, PDK463H, an A E C Reliance 6MU3ZR built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (April 1976, Bridlington Station)

1,312. PDK763H ... Seen in Blackpool is Ellen Smith, Rochdale PDK763H, a Leyland PSU3A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, new in June 1970. (Sat 8/8/70, Blackpool)

1,313. PDK763H ... Ellen Smith, Rochdale PDK763H was a Leyland PSU3A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite body, new in June 1970, which was seen at the garage in Rochdale. (Sat 17/4/71, Rochdale)

1,314. PTL625H ... Reliance of Gt Gonerby near Grantham bought this AEC Reliance with Plaxton bodywork in 1970. PTL625H is seen in Grantham bus station. (Fri 23/10/81, Grantham Bus Station)

1,315. PWH834H ... Thee Ashingtonians JJB PWH834H, a Bedford VAL70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (July 1990, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,316. RAR677H ... RAR677H of Inzani, London S.E.5, seen outside the Grosvenor Hotel at Victoria Station, London S.W.1, was a Daimler SRP8 Roadliner with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body. (Sat 25/3/72, Victoria Station, London SW1)

1,317. RAR678J ... A rear view of a Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body on Best, London W.5 Daimler SRP8 Roadliner RAR678H. (Sat 26/9/70, Abingdon Street, Westminster)

1,318. RAR678J ... Seen at the start, in Wigan, of the 1971 National Coach Rally is Daimler SRP8 Roadliner RAR678J of Best, London, W.5, with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body. (Sat 17/4/71, Parson’s Walk, Wigan)

1,319. RDC24H ... Bob's Buses, Thornaby, 20 RDC24H, aFord R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (January 1971, Thornaby Place, Thornaby on Tees)

1,320. RFJ825H ... Greenslades, Exeter RFJ825H was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body and was seen at Victoria Coach Station on hire to Royal Blue. (Mon 3/4/72, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,321. RXG809H ... Rennison's Tours, Stockton-on-Tees, RXG809H, a Ford R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (December 1970, Stockton-on-Tees garage)

1,322. RXG810H ... Kings Coaches, Middlesbrough, RXG810H, a Ford R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (May 1982, Linthorpe garage, Middlesbrough)

1,323. RXG822H ... Begg's Coaches of Middlesbrough, RXG822H, a Ford R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (June 1970, Tynemouth Castle)

1,324. RXG983H ... Bob's Buses, Thornaby, 19 RXG983H, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama C29F bodywork. (December 1970, Thornaby Place, Thornaby on Tees)

1,325. SDC27H ... Gladwin Tours, Middlesbrough, 2, SDC27H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (March 1973, off West Lane, Middlesbrough)

1,326. SKG180H ... Western Welsh 180, SKG180H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4RT with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, new in 1970. (Tue 14/7/70, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,327. SVN51H ... Maude's Coaches, Barnard Castle, SVN51H, a Ford R226 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (July 1981, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle)

1,328. TDK689J ... Yelloway TDK689J was an AEC 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body and is seen in King’s Cross Coach Station, Caledonia Street. (Sat 3/6/72, Caledonia Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross )

1,329. THE622H ... Yorkshire Traction, Barnsley 22, THE622H, seen in Victoria Coach Station, was a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, the first of three new in April 1970. (Mon 27/12/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,330. TOX140H ... Allenways, Birmingham TOX140H, a Ford R226 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C52F body, first licenced in 1970, the chassis number being in Ford's 1969 series. (Sat 19/9/70, Lawn Motor Park, Skegness)

1,331. TPY924H ... Saltburn MS 59, TPY924H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent B48F bodywork. (April 1972, Saltburn MS Saltburn Garage)

1,332. TPY924H ... Cleveland Transit S353, TPY924H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent II B48F bodywork. (November 1974, Former Saltburn MS depot)

1,333. TPY925H ... Cleveland Transit S354, TPY925H, was a Bedford VAM70 with a Plaxton Derwent B48F body which had been new in August 1970 as Saltburn Motor Services, Saltburn 60.

1,334. TTY335H ... Wansbeck Motor Services, Ashington, Bedford VAM70 TTY335H, built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent DP47F bodywork. (July 1972, Ripon Racecourse)

1,335. TVH418H ... Hanson, Huddersfield, 418 TVH418H, a Ford R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork (April 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

1,336. TVH419H ... West Yorkshire PTE 75, TVH419H, a Ford R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (May 1975, Redcar Racecourse)

1,337. UAD313H ... Seen in Victoria Coach Station is Black & White, Cheltenham 313, UAD313H, which was a Daimler SRP8 Roadliner with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C47F body. (Sat 5/6/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,338. UAY568H ... Ryburn Foam, Ripponden, UAY568H, a Bedford VAS5 with Plaxton Panorama C29F body, new to Alpha Coaches of Brighton in 1970. Used as a non-PSV staff bus. (Sat 20/4/85, Station Road, Sowerby Bridge)

1,339. UDN93H ... York Pullman 93, UDN93H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (August 1972, Prissick School Base, off Marton Road, Middlesbrough)

1,340. UDN95H ... York Pullman 95, UDN95H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (July 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,341. UOM709H ... L.F. Bowen (Flights Coaches) Ltd., Birmingham UOM709H, an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C51F body, was seen on Elizabeth Bridge, London S.W.1 with Buckingham Palace Road just visible beyond it. (Thu 28/3/74, Elizabeth Bridge, London SW1)

1,342. UOU419H ... Preserved ex-King Alfred UOU419H, Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R with Plaxton Derwent B52F body, new in 1970 (Mon 1/1/07, The Broadway, Winchester)

1,343. URL450H ... Hopley's of Mount Hawke operated URL450H, a Bedford VAL 70 with Plaxton C53F bodywork, on their Truro to Porthtowan service. It had been new in 1970 to Mrs J Stevens of St Ives. (mid 1970s, Porthtowan Beach)

1,344. VBD310H ... At this year’s North Weald Rally, one vehicle which I don’t remember seeing before was Bedford VAL coach VBD310H, new in 1970 to Coales,Wollaston. (Sun 7/7/13, North Weald)

1,345. VDE874J ... Silcox, Pembroke Dock 102, VDE874J, was the second Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard to be delivered to the fleet in late 1970 and was fitted with a Plaxton Elite Express C53F body, eligible for the bus-grant scheme of the time by virtue of the wide entrance with the two piece doors amongst other requirements. (Sun 11/4/71, Baylis Road/Waterloo Road, London Waterloo)

1,346. VDE874J ... Already pictured on the site with original owner Silcox, Pembroke Dock (102), VDE874J, is a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard delivered 1970 and was fitted with a Plaxton Elite Express C53F body. (Mon 29/12/86, Hanley Bus Station)

1,347. VFN37H ... Seen at the coach park at London Zoo is East Kent VFN37H, an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body. (Sun 22/7/73, London Zoo)

1,348. VFN39H ... East Kent RCC VFN39H, an AEC Reliance 691 6U3ZR with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, new in 1970. Brand new that very month and seen operating a local excursion whilst passing the entrance arch to Pevensey Castle. (July 1970, Castle entrance, High St./Castle Rd., Pevensey)

1,349. VHS701H ... Southern, Barrhead, VHS701H, a Bedford SB5 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama II C41F bodywork (June 1971, Ayr)

1,350. VRM100H ... Wright Bros, Nenthead, VRM100H, a Bedford VAM70 built 1970 with Plaxton Derwent DP47F bodywork. (April 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle)

1,351. VTC716H ... J Fishwick & Sons, Leyland, C5, VTC716H, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F bodywork. (June 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,352. VTC716H ... VTC716H seen in Wembley Hill Road, when departing from Wembley Stadium, was a Leyland PSU4A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C41F body in the fleet of Fishwick & Brindle, Leyland. (Sat 9/5/70, Wembley Hill Road, Wembley)

1,353. VUB388H ... M.V Cowal entered service in 1953 as a side loading/unloading car ferry for the Caledonian Steam Packet Company. The car deck was provided with a turntable to allow cars to be manoeuvred into the limited space. Coaches such as VUB388H, Leyland Leopard PSU4A/4R with Plaxton C43F were carried between the ramps and were last on /first off at their destination. (Sat 6/9/75, Rothesay, Isle of Bute)

1,354. VUB389H ... Wallace Arnold had a wide range of tours during most of their separate existence. Seen in Rothsey on the Isle of Bute is Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard PSU4A/4R VUB389H dating from 1970. (Tue 14/8/73, Rothesay, Isle of Bute)

1,355. VUB395H ... Martindale of Ferryhill 28, VUB395H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (August 1975, Guisborough)

1,356. VUB396H ... Wallace Arnold adopted this two tone grey livery in the early seventies. Seen at the First South Yorkshire open day in May 2013 is VUB396H, a 1970 Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R with a Panorama Elite C53F body. (Sun 12/5/13, Olive Grove, Sheffield)

1,357. VUB396H ... 8332U & VUB396H show the two liveries of Wallace Arnold's. The former with the traditional more well known (and probably most liked) cream colours and VUB396H in the two-tone grey which was adopted for a period in the 60s and 70s. (Sat 28/5/16, Main Street, Goldsborough, North Yorkshire)

1,358. VUB396H ... Wallace Arnold VUB396H, a Leyland Leopard with Plaxton Panorama Elite body dates from 1970. It contrasts with Wallace Arnold 8332U, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Consort body of 1958. Both are part of the Classic Connections fleet, acting as a reminder of this once famous and well-respected company. (Sat 21/11/15, Classic Connections workshop, Bradford)

1,359. WHA246H ... Midland Red 6246, WHA246H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama I C49F bodywork. (August 1980, Humberstone Gate, Leicester)

1,360. WTD678H ... Lancashire United 345, WTD678H, was a Seddon Pennine RU with a Plaxton B40D body new in 1970. It is from the first batch of twenty with a further twenty being delivered the following year. (King Street Bus Station, Leigh)

1,361. WTD686H ... Lancashire United 353, WTD686H one of twenty Seddon Pennine RUs with Plaxton B40D bodies new in July 1970 seen at Swinton. These were special bodies for L.U.T. and were a mixture of Derwent II and Highway styles. (Sat 7/4/73, Swinton)

1,362. WTD689H ... Lancashire United Transport 356, WTD689H, a Seddon Pennine RU with Plaxton B40D body, new in 1970. (late 1974/early 1975, LUT depot, Howe Bridge, Atherton)

1,363. WTE296H ... Cadman of Thorne WTE296H is a Bedford VAM with Plaxton Panorama C41F coachwork acquired from Bibby's of Ingleton and still featuring that operator's colours. (Sun 10/5/81, Stevenson's Garage, Spath)

1,364. YHA320J ... Silver Service (Woolliscroft), Matlock, 56, YHA320J, a Ford R192 built in 1970 with Plaxton Derwent II B45F bodywork. This had been new as Midland Red 6320. (June 1981, Matlock Garage)

1,365. YHA388J ... YHA388J, a Ford R192 built in 1970/1 with Plaxton Derwent B27F bodywork (shortened in 1978/9). New as Midland Red 6388 (Class M2) but had been sold on when photographed (April 1987, Marton Road, Middlesbrough)

1,366. YRR516H ... Barton 1138, YRR516H, a Barton BTS2 rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F in 1970 and reregistered. (September 1971, Darlington)

1,367. YRR517H ... OKMS YRR517H Barton BTS2 from 1957 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body from 1969. (Sat 11/4/81, OK Newcastle depot)

1,368. YTG138H ... Cream Line, Tonmawr YTG138H was a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F body and was seen at their garage. (Tue 3/8/71, Garage, Tonmawr)

1,369. YTX323H ... Greenslades, Exeter 407, YTX323H, was a Leyland PSU3A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body. It had been new to Rhondda, Porth in July 1970 as number 323, passing to Western Welsh, Cardiff 2323 in January 1971 and to Greenslades in January 1972, via Western National (dealer). (Sat 12/2/72, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,370. YTX324H ... YTX324H was a Leyland PSU3A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body which had been new in 1970 as Rhondda 324. By the time of this photograph it had passed into the Western Welsh, Cardiff fleet as number 109. (Mon 29/5/72, Ebury Street, London Victoria)

1,371. YUA840J ... Bartleys YUA840J, a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton C45F body, new in September 1970 to Shilton, Leeds. (Sun 7/6/92, Potteries Rally)

1,372. AHL727K ... West Riding, Wakefield 327, AHL727K, seen at the Cow Green/Bull Green roundabout in Halifax, was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent II DP49F body. (Mon 17/4/72, Cow Green/Bull Green roundabout Halifax)

1,373. AHL729K ... Warley Road formed the north side of Derby Baths and on a rather dull day a glance at the registration, AHL729K, reveals that this is not a "native "Ribble bus (1010) but an ex-West Riding Leyland Leopard with Plaxton bodywork, presumably waiting for school pupils from the baths. (Thu 30/6/83, Warley Road, Blackpool)

1,374. AHL730K ... Approaching the entrance to the Coach Station in Cheltenham, which is on its left, is West Riding, Wakefield 330, AHL730K, a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent II DP49F body. (Sat 15/7/72, approaching Cheltenham Coach Station)

1,375. AUM912J ... Central Motors (Glenway), Ripponden AUM912J, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new to Wallace Arnold (Devon) in 1971, and acquired by Glenway from Butler, Kirby-in-Ashfield in 1979. Withdrawn by 1987 it passed to Booth's of Bury. (Wed 9/3/83, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby)

1,376. BDN499K ... York Pullman, York 99, BDN499K, seen outside the De Grey Rooms in York, is ready to deliver the evening papers to the newsagents along the route to Helperby. It was a Bedford YRQ with a Plaxton Derwent II B49F body. (Tue 18/4/72, St Leonards Place, York)

1,377. CYA181J ... Brutonian, Bruton, 19 CYA181J, an A E C Reliance 6MU3R built in 1971 with Plaxton Derwent II B47F bodywork. (October 1983, Dorchester)

1,378. DAL776J ... Hart Coaches, Thornaby, DAL776J, an A E C Reliance 6U2R built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. This had been new as Barton 1151. (April 1986, Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees)

1,379. DBY383 ... Malta Route Bus DBY383, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (Valletta Bus Station)

1,380. DTC714J ... Lancashire United 366, DTC714J, was a Seddon Pennine RU with Plaxton B40D body, part of a batch of thirty new in 1971 starting at 364. (Sat 31/3/73, Market Square Bus Station, Wigan)

1,381. DTC720J ... Lancs United bought several batches of Seddon Pennine RUs in the seventies all of them with very old fashioned looking Plaxton bodywork. 372, DTC720J, dates from 1971. (1976, Wigan Bus Station)

1,382. DTC726J ... Lancashire United 378, DTC726J, a Seddon Pennine RU built in 1971 with Plaxton Highway B40D+19 bodywork. (May 1973, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

1,383. DTC735J ... Lancashire United, Atherton 387, DTC735J, seen in Bolton, was a Seddon Pennine RU with a Plaxton B40D body which had been new in July 1971. (Sun 6/8/72, Bolton)

1,384. ELU604J ... This A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C44F body, ELU604J, seen here in Beechcroft Road, London S.W.17 in the livery of Frames Tours, London W.C.2, although carrying a Timpson's fleetname board, was new to Timpson, London S.E.6 in February 1971 and was transferred to National Travel (South East) in January 1974 along with the rest of the fleet. It was one of three painted for hire to Frames Tours during the season but, due to a downturn in traffic, was not used as such. (Sun 31/3/74, Beechcroft Road, London)

1,385. EMD611J ... Ulsterbus 573, EMD611J, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F bodywork. (July 1979, Londonderry)

1,386. FLY755J ... FLY755J is the latest vehicle to join the Roger Burdett collection, and dating from 1971 makes it his most modern. It's a Seddon Pennine IV with Plaxton C53F body in the livery of G.H. Watts Coaches, although it was previous to that with E.M. Wicks. (Wed 22/6/16, private site near Coventry)

1,387. FLY755J ... FLY755J is a Seddon Pennine IV with Plaxton C53F body now in the livery of R.H.M.S. of Coventry. Red House Motor Services bought out a number of small local coach companies including Bunty and Bantam. (Sat 18/11/17, private site near Coventry)

1,388. FLY755J ... Examples of end of buses but submitted because it shows the new artwork Roger has had done to the rear of FLY755J. The coach was due to attend rallies this year but as we all know everything is on hold (Wed 8/4/20, private site near Coventry)

1,389. FWR232J ... Seen in Dewsbury is Wood, Mirfield FWR232J, a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Derwent II DP51F body. (Tue 9/4/74, Dewsbury)

1,390. GAL632J ... Operated by Thomas, North Muskham this Bedford SB5, GAL632J, had a Plaxton Panorama C41F body new in 1971 and was seen at Battersea Park, London. (Sat 18/3/72, London Battersea Park)

1,391. GBU60K ... Tatlock, Whitefield GBU60K was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C57F body and was seen in Cheltenham, operating to Exeter on hire to Yelloway. (Sat 15/7/72, St. Margaret's Road, Cheltenham)

1,392. GGH612J ... Ulsterbus 574, GGH612J, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4RT built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C51F bodywork. (July 1979, Giant's Causeway Car Park, Ulster)

1,393. GHN204J ... United Automobile Services 1304, GHN204J, seen at Wembley was a Bristol REMH6G with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F body. (Sat 12/5/73, Wembley)

1,394. GYK472J ... Samuelson New Transport, London S.W.1 GYK472J was a Leyland PSU3B/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C51F body seen in Victoria Coach Station. (Sat 5/6/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,395. HRE683K ... Green Bus, Rugeley 3, HRE683K, which was seen at Wembley Stadium, was a Seddon Pennine 6 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C55F body. (Sat 1/6/74, Wembley Stadium)

1,396. HWB414J ... Sheffield United Tours 414, HWB414J, an A E C Reliance 6U3ZR built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (May 1972, Westwood, Scarborough)

1,397. HWW60J ... Malta Route Bus FBY651, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II bodywork suitably modified in Malta. (Mon 16/5/11, Sliema Ferries, Malta)

1,398. JWT743J ... Starr, North Anston specified this older style of Plaxton Panorama body for his new AEC Reliance, JWT743J, in 1971. This was presumably so that all three of his Reliances had identical bodywork. Passengers could thus not complain that they had been given ‘an old coach’ for their trip. (Sun 18/4/71, Lower Promenade, Blackpool)

1,399. KHN957K ... GNE Motor Services, Darlington, KHN957K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971/2 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (April 1973, Park Street, Darlington)

1,400. KJM186J ... Robinson of Appleby (Elliott) KJM186J, aSeddon Pennine 4 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F bodywork. (November 1971, Darlington)

1,401. KUP155J ... Making its ownership pretty clear, KUP155J stands at the Burnhope terminus of the service from Stanley, formerly operated by Armstrong's of Ebchester. It was a Bedford VAM70 with Plaxton DP45F bodywork which had been new to Armstrong in 1971 and was acquired by Robert Fulton of Sacriston, along with the service, in 1974. (1974, Burnhope, War Memorial)

1,402. KUP200J ... Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, KUP200J, an A E C Reliance 6MU3R built in 1971 with Plaxton Derwent II DP51F bodywork. (April 1972, Quarrington Hill)

1,403. KUP200J ... United AS 1152, KUP200J, an A E C Reliance 505 6MU3R built in 1971 with Plaxton Derwent DP51F bodywork. (September 1976, United's Sedgefield Garage)

1,404. LEK68J ... Liptrot, Bamfurlong, Wigan, LEK68J, a Bedford VAL70 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (July 1972)

1,405. LNU344J ... West Yorkshire RC 2103, LNU344J, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C41F bodywork. (December 1979, Museum Street, York)

1,406. LWC975J ... Tillings Travel PL9424, LWC975J, Bristol RELH / Plaxton C42F. New June 1971. Transferred to National Travel (South East) April 1973. (Fri 29/10/71, Basildon Depot)

1,407. LWC981J ... Felixstowe Omnibuses, LWC981J, a Bristol RELH6G / Plaxton Panorama Elite II C47F. Ex-Carters, Eastern Counties, National Travel South East and Eastern National. (Autumn - Winter 87/8, Ipswich)

1,408. LWC982J ... Eastern National 431, LWC982J, a Bristol RELH with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C47F body, new in July 1971, shown on an Ipswich shoppers' excursion. (Sat 11/11/72, Church Hill, Holbrook)

1,409. MEF156J ... Bee-Line Roadways, Hartlepool, MEF156J, a Ford R226 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (July 1971, Linthorpe Road, Linthorpe)

1,410. MEF390J ... Bee-Line Roadways, Linthorpe, MEF390J, a Ford R226 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (December 1971, Linthorpe Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough)

1,411. MHK798J ... Richards of Moylgrove had a large number of Bedfords over the years. Seen at the depot is MHK798J, a former Harris of Grays Bedford YRQ with Plaxton bodywork, new to Harris in 1971 and seen here at Richards depot in 1992 when twenty odd years old. (August 1992, Moylgrove, South West Wales)

1,412. MPT367J ... Fulton, Sacriston MPT367J was an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance with a Plaxton Derwent B47F body which had been new in January 1971 to Armstrong, Ebchester.

1,413. MRR808K ... MRR808K had been new as Barton, Nottingham 1226, and was an A.E.C. 6U2R Reliance with a Plaxton Elite Express II DP64F body. (Sun 5/2/78, Mulgrave Road, Sutton)

1,414. MUP302J ... Select Coaches, Horden, MUP302J, a Ford R226 buit 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (August 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

1,415. MYG761K ... Priory Motor Coach, North Shields, 76 MYG761K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971/2 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (June 1976, Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,416. NUP133J ... Primrose (Graham, Winlaton Mill) NUP133J, an A E C Reliance 6MU4R built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (August 1979, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,417. NUP133J ... Seen in Blackpool is NUP133J of Graham, Winlaton Mill. It was an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F body. (Sat 6/4/74, Blackpool)

1,418. OJX61K ... Calderdale 261, OJX61K, an AEC Reliance/Plaxton Derwent, new to Halifax "B" Fleet in 1971. (summer of 1972, Crossfield Bus Station)

1,419. OJX61K ... Calderdale 261, OJX61K seen at Lee Wood Road/Heptonstall Road approaching Hebden Bridge from Burnley, was an AEC 6MU2R Reliance with Plaxton Derwent II DP45F body. (Mon 17/4/72, Lee Wood Road/Heptonstall Road, Hebden Bridge)

1,420. OJX61K ... Calderdale 261, OJX61K, seen in the country lanes of the route from Burnley to Leeds, was an A.E.C. 6MU2R Reliance with a Plaxton Derwent II DP45F body. (Mon 17/4/72, The Long Causeway, Mereclough)

1,421. OPT93J ... Martindale, Ferryhill, OPT93J, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F bodywork. (June 1977, Redcar Racecourse)

1,422. OPT994K ... Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, OPT994K, an A E C Reliance 6MU4R built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II DP45F bodywork. (March 1972, Front Street, Quarrington Hill)

1,423. PJX914K ... Sheard's of Halifax PJX914K, a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F body, bought new in 1971, seen descending the upper part of Broad Street, Halifax, with the old Cross Field Bus Station in the background. (Late 1971, Broad Street, Halifax)

1,424. PPT615K ... Cosy Coaches, Meadowfield, PPT615K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Elite Express II C45F bodywork. (June 1977, West Cliff, Whitby)

1,425. PWC339K ... Eastern National 432, PWC339K, Bristol RELH / Plaxton C47F, new December 1971, passed to National Travel (South East) May 1974. (Mon 3/4/72, Aldeburgh)

1,426. RUP170K ... O.K. Motor Services, Bishop Auckland RUP170K, taking part in the National Coach Rally, was a Bedford YRQ with a Plaxton Elite Express II C45F body and is seen in Wigan at the start of the road section before departing for Blackpool. (Sat 15/4/72, National Coach Rally, Wigan)

1,427. RUP587K ... The Eden (Summerson), West Auckland, RUP587K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (August 1976, Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,428. RUP958K ... Gypsy Queen of Langley Park, RUP958K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971/2 with Plaxton Derwent B49F bodywork. (March 1973, Millburngate, Durham)

1,429. SJA411K ... North Western, Stockport 411, SJA411K, was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F body, seen in Victoria Coach Station, and was one of five new in August/September 1971. (Mon 27/12/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,430. TDK689J ... In May/June 1971 Yelloway, Rochdale put seven new coaches into service and TDK689J which was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance, one of two which had Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodies, is seen at Victoria Coach Station, the other five having similar bodies but seating 49. (Mon 27/12/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,431. TJH449J ... Seen in Blackpool is TJH449J of Ede, Par. (Sat 12/4/75, Blackpool)

1,432. TVN663J ... Primrose Valley Coaches of Filey TVN663J, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama C29F bodywork. (August 1976, Primrose Valley depot near Filey)

1,433. UFJ229J ... UFJ229J had been new in June 1971 as Greenslades, Exeter 300 and was a Bristol RELH6L with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C44F body. (Mon 31/8/81, Scarborough)

1,434. UNU178K ... Malta Route Bus 3049, FBY655, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II DP45F bodywork modified in Malta. (Tue 17/5/11, Bugibba Bus Station, Malta)

1,435. URU32J ... Excelsior Group, Bournemouth, URU32J, a Ford R192 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C41F bodywork. (April 1972, Guisborough off Rectory Lane)

1,436. UTT563J ... UTT563J, a Bristol RELH6G with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C47F body, new in May 1971 as Western National 2394 is seen in Exeter bus station in June 1984. (June 1984, Exeter Bus Station)

1,437. UTT564J ... UTT564J, a Bristol RELH6G with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C47F body, new in May 1971 as Western National 2395, is seen in Victoria Coach Station in Royal Blue livery. (Sat 26/6/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,438. UUF324J ... National Travel North East former Southdown 1824, UUF324J, a Leyland PSU3B/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II body. (Sun 9/5/76, Holme Street, Liversedge, near Heckmondwike)

1,439. UUF325J ... Preparing to leave Victoria Coach Station on a tour to Edinburgh & The Trossachs is Southdown 1825, UUF325J, a Leyland PSU3B/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C32F body. (Sat 5/6/71, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,440. UUF328J ... Southdown 1828, UUF328J, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C47F bodywork. (September 1983, Chichester Bus Station)

1,441. UUF329J ... Here's one for our Southdown fans, preserved ex Southdown 1829, UUF329J, a 1971 Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4RT with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II body. (Sun 13/6/10, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,442. UUF329J ... Southdown 1829, UUF329J, a Leyland PSU3B/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C32F body. (Jan 1986, West Riding Auto's Belle Isle Depot, Barnsley Road, Wakefield)

1,443. UUF340J ... Southdown 1840, UUF340J, a 1971 Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R with Plaxton 32 seat body, one of a batch of 24 bought for extend tour work hence the low seating capacity. It is seen here when working for Amberly Travel of Pudsey with a considerably increased seating capacity. (1994, Leeds Central Bus Station)

1,444. UUF340J ... The former Southdown 1840 UUF340J, a Leyland PSU3B/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II bodywork. Originally new as a 32 seat touring coach, it was subsequently reseated with 44 rather less comfortable seats. (April 1988, Pudsey Bus Station)

1,445. VED598J ... Barry Cooper, Warrington, VED598J, aBedford VAL70 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (April 1974, outside the Forum Theatre, Billingham)

1,446. VMA7J ... This Plaxton "Panorama Elite" C53F bodied Seddon Pennine IV VMA7J was operated by R.Bullock (Transport) Ltd. of Cheadle, Cheshire. It was new in 1971. (Sun 14/3/71, Depot, Cheadle)

1,447. VPY717J ... Colledge Coaches, Guisborough, VPY717J, a Bedford SB5 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork. (August 1971, Guisborough)

1,448. VTY502J ... R Armstrong, Westerhope, 169 VTY502J, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodywork. (June 1974, Redcar Racecourse)

1,449. VUR228J ... Best, London W.5 VUR228J was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C50F body new in July 1971 and is seen here at the Tower of London. It was later re-registered to VUR 228K. (Sat 2/10/71, Tower of London)

1,450. VUR228K ... VUR228K was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C50F body new in July 1971 as VUR228J to Best, London W.5 and is seen here outside St. Paul's Cathedral in London. It had been re-registered some months after delivery. (Sat 1/4/72, City of London St. Paul's Cathedral)

1,451. VUR230K ... Best, London emphasised the length of their coaches when 12 metre ones were uncommon and here this rear view, taken at Wembley Stadium, of VUR230K, an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II body refers to the 40' length which probably meant more to the general public than 12 metres. This had entered service in July 1971, carrying VUR 230J. (Sat 28/4/73, Wembley Stadium)

1,452. VVN108J ... Burrell's Coaches, Newsham, VVN108J, a Ford R192 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. This had been new to Smith of Dalton (near Thirsk). (early 1980s, Galgate, Barnard Castle)

1,453. WDG574J ... Pulham, Bourton-on-the-Water WDG574J, seen in the Coach Station in Cheltenham, was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F body. (Sat 7/8/71, Cheltenham Coach Station)

1,454. WJG470J ... Preserved ex East Kent WJG470J is an AEC Reliance 6U3ZR with Plaxton Panorama Elite C53F bodywork. (Sun 26/7/09, Marine Parade, Worthing)

1,455. WJG472J ... Having just turned from Buckingham Palace Road into Semley Place, Victoria and about to enter the Coach Station, is East Kent, Canterbury WJG472J, an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F body, new in June 1971. (Mon 31/5/71, Semley Place, London Victoria)

1,456. WNK487J ... Glenway (Central Motors), Ripponden WNK487J, an AEC Reliance 6U3ZR with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C44F body, new to Frame's, London WC1 in 1971. (Wed 9/3/83, Quarry Hill, Sowerby Bridge)

1,457. WVH723J ... West Yorkshire P.T.E. (Metro Hanson), Wakefield 79, WVH723J, was a Ford R192 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F body, which was seen in Blackpool. (Sun 13/4/75, Blackpool)

1,458. XAU70J ... New in June 1971, XAU70J, seen arriving at Wembley Stadium, was a Leyland PSUR1B/2R Panther with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C51F body and was Skill, Nottingham 70. (Sat 5/6/76, Wembley Stadium)

1,459. XAW326K ... Malta Y-0335, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. This had been new to Hampson of Oswestry registered XAW326K and was operated by Mifsud, Qormi, when taken at Cirkewwa ferry terminal with a load for Valletta. It subsequently became DBY335. (January 1997?, Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal, Malta)

1,460. XJH427K ... Worldwide, London S.E.5 XJH427K was a Leyland PSU5/4R with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C50F body which was seen at Yelverton during a West Country tour. (Mon 26/7/71, Yelverton)

1,461. XJR108J ... Parish's MS, Morda, Oswestry, XJR108J, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (July 1978, Oswestry)

1,462. XTY110J ... On a warm, sunny evening in 1973, Armstrong’s of Westerhope 173, XTY110J, arrives in the pretty Northumberland village of Matfen on the 1730 ex Newcastle. (1973, Matfen)

1,463. XTY616J ... Wansbeck Motor Services, Ashington, XTY616J, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (July 1973, Redcar Racecourse)

1,464. XVY198J ... Malta route bus Y-0351, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. Operated by Nazzareno Caruana, Zabbar, this had been new as York Pullman 98, registered XVY198J. It was beginning to acquire Maltese livery flourishes whilst it was losing trim. (1993, Valletta bus station)

1,465. XWO937J ... XWO937J was new as Red & White RC271 in May 1971 and was one of two Bristol RELH6Ls with Plaxton C51F bodies delivered that year. A further two, RC371J and RC471J were delivered to the Jones, Aberbeeg fleet. Unusually they were fitted with top-sliding windows and carried no style designation but were otherwise to the Panorama Elite II design. RC271 is seen at the Council Depot in Craneford Way, Twickenham. (Sat 15/1/72, Craneford Way, London Twickenham)

1,466. YHA309J ... Between October 1970 and March 1971 Midland Red, Smethwick put 100 Ford R192s into service with Plaxton Derwent II B45F bodies and 6309, YHA309J, was seen in Ludlow. (Thu 5/8/71, Ludlow)

1,467. YHA360J ... Midland Red 6360, YHA360J, a Class F1 Ford R192 built in 1971 with Plaxton Derwent II B45F bodywork. (July 1974, Stratford on Avon)

1,468. YHA361J ... Former Midland Red 361, YHA361J, a shortened Ford R192 with Plaxton bodywork with an unknown owner when photographed here. (Sun 2/10/05, an industrial estate near Marsh Barton. Exeter)

1,469. YHA363J ... Midland Red surprisingly bought a large fleet of Plaxton bodied Ford R192 chassis in the early seventies. Seen in Leicester is 6363, YHA363J, a 1971 example. (Fri 15/5/81, Charles Street, Leicester)

1,470. ... A super-lightweight body from Plaxtons! Originally all work was carried out at the Seamer Road works but, as demand outstripped the capacity of the site, a new facility was opened on the Eastfields estate. Bodies were completed up to this stage at Seamer Road and then driven to the Eastfields site for finishing. Later the Seamer Road works were closed and all work was carried out at Eastfields. (Tue 18/4/72, Seamer Road, Scarborough)

1,471. ... New in November 1972 to Edwards, Lydbrook, EDG577L seen at the Council Depot in Craneford Way, Twickenham, was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express III C51F body eligible for the bus-grant scheme of the time by virtue of the wide entrance with the two piece doors among other requirements. (Sat 6/1/73, Craneford Way, London Twickenham)

1,472. AAJ286K ... Maude's Coaches, Barnard Castle, AAJ286K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II C53F bodywork. (August 1983, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle)

1,473. AAJ286K ... John Smith & Sons, Thirsk, AAJ286K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Elite Express II DP53F bodywork. (April 1973, Whitby)

1,474. ADG336K ... Black and White switched to Bristol RE coaches following their experiences with the ill fated Daimler Roadliner. Seen after sale by Black and White is 336, ADG336K, a Plaxton bodied Bristol RELH6G delivered in 1972 near the end of Black and White as a separate entity. When photographed the vehicle was working for Viking Tours in York. (1996, Exhibition Square, York)

1,475. AFV241L ... Seen in Wigan at the start of the National Coach Rally was AFV241L, a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F body of Smiths Atalanta, Blackpool. (Sat 7/4/73, Wigan)

1,476. ANM136L ... ANM136L was a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Elite Express III body belonging to Dell, Chesham which is seen in one of the coach parks at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 14/4/73, Wembley Stadium)

1,477. BAJ222L ... Burrell's Coaches, Newsham, Richmond, BAJ222L, a Ford R226 built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (June 1983, Richmond Market Place)

1,478. BKH920K ... Seen in Victoria Coach Station in London is East Yorkshire 920, BKH920K, the first of five Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopards, with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II C49F bodies, new in May 1972. (Sun 1/4/73, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,479. BKH921K ... East Yorkshire MS 921, BKH921K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Elite Express II C49F bodywork. (June 1972, Valley Road Coach Park, Scarborough)

1,480. BKH924K ... East Yorkshire BKH924K was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express II C49F body with two piece doors, seen in Whitby. (Sun 12/8/79, Whitby)

1,481. BNL635K ... Moor-Dale Coaches, Newcastle, BNL635K, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama III C29F bodywork. Actually new to the Curtis part of the group but seen here with Moor-Dale fleetname in corporate colours. (August 1972, Guisborough)

1,482. BPS987K ... J Leask & Son, Lerwick, Shetland, BPS987K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II C45F bodywork, evidence that operators in Orkney/Shetland did sometimes buy new vehicles. (August 1973, Lerwick)

1,483. BTV42K ... Skill's of Nottingham 42, BTV42K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C51F body, new in 1972. (April/May 1973, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

1,484. BTY729K ... Galley, Newcastle, 37 BTY729K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork (July 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,485. CAR164K ... Frames, London W.C.1 CAR164K was one of four (CAR164/5/7/8K) AEC 6U3ZR Reliances with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49D bodies new in 1972. (Sat 1/4/72, City of London St. Paul's Cathedral)

1,486. CAR166K ... Rickards, Brentford CAR166K was an AEC 6U3ZR Reliance with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49D body chosen to reduce the delays in unloading/loading at the numerous stopping points on their London Sightseeing Tours. (Sun 15/6/75, Horse Guards Avenue, London Whitehall)

1,487. CJR823K ... Malta Y-0563, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (ca 1993, Valletta bus station)

1,488. DDC104K ... Malta Y-0513, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (ca 1993, Malta)

1,489. DDC105K ... Greenpeace DDC105K, a Ford R192 built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II bodywork. Taken in Middlesbrough but still very much on home territory as this had been new to Begg, Thornaby (May 1984, Middlesbrough)

1,490. DDF300L ... DDF300L, new in August 1972 to Edwards, Lydbrook, was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Elite Express II C53F body elegible for the bus-grant scheme of the time by virtue of the wide entrance with the two piece doors among other requirements. It was seen at Twickenham, at the Council Depot in Craneford Way. (Sat 17/3/73, Craneford Way, London Twickenham)

1,491. DDN403K ... York Pullman 103, DDN403K was a 1972 Bedford YRQ with Plaxton C45F bodywork which operated for Pullman between 1972 and 1975. (c.1975, Exhibition Square, York)

1,492. DOE111K ... VAL466G is a Bedford VAL70 with Paxton Panorama Elite II C53F body, new as DOE111K to Smiths Imperial, Birmingham in 4/72, withdrawn 2/82. (Tue 10/9/19, private site near Coventry)

1,493. DTY298K ... H E Craiggs, Amble, DTY298K, a Bedford SB5 built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama III C41F bodywork. (August 1975, Redcar Racecourse)

1,494. EBY513 ... Malta Bus EBY513, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II B45F bodywork. (Tue 17/5/11, Valletta Bus Station)

1,495. EUD256K ... New to Chiltern Queens of Woodcote in 1972, AEC Reliance EUD256K carries Plaxton Derwent bodywork of a type more usually seen in the north of England and was relatively rare in southern England. (Sun 18/8/13, Oxford Bus Museum)

1,496. EUD256K ... Plaxton Derwent bodies appear relatively rare in the Home Counties, but Chiltern Queens, Woodcote chose one as B47F for EUD256K their AEC Reliance 6MU3R new in March 1972. It's framed by early car park automation at the western end of their trunk service A to Wallingford and Reading. (Sat 16/4/83, Didcot Station)

1,497. EUG466K ... Wallace Arnold EUG466K, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama III C29F bodywork. (June 1974, Thirsk Racecourse)

1,498. FBU778K ... Stott, Oldham FBU778K was a Bristol LH6L with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F body which was seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton whilst taking part in the 18th British Coach Rally. (Sun 23/4/72, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,499. FVA624K ... Roy Cawthorne of Barugh near Barnsley, FVA624K, a Bristol LHL6L built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (June 1977, Redcar Racecourse)

1,500. HAC8K ... South Notts 108, HAC8K, is a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton C45F bodywork new in 1972 to Chapel End Coaches of Nuneaton and acquired by South Notts around 1975/6. (Sun 10/5/81, South Notts Depot, Gotham)

1,501. HHA174L ... Primrose Valley of Filey were running a selection of lightweight buses and coaches in the early eighties. Seen at the depot is former Midland Red Ford R1014, 174, HHA174L with Plaxton Derwent 45 seat body. New to Midland Red in 1972 it was acquired by Primrose Valley some 7 years later. (Tue 26/6/84, Filey)

1,502. JMC122K ... Glenton, London S.E.14 took delivery of four Plaxton Panorama Elite II C34C bodied A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliances in 1972 and JMC122K, the second one, is seen here on Eccleston Bridge in London which was Glenton's central London terminal point for their tours. One of their Directors was always present to oversee the departures. Glenton continued to specify centre entrances on their coaches up to and including the 1981 deliveries. (Sun 30/6/74, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria)

1,503. JMC123K ... JMC123K and TME131M, 1972/74 AEC Reliance 6MU4R/Plaxton C34C, new to Glenton Tours (Fri 9/7/82, Alton Towers)

1,504. JRK622K ... Grey-Green (Cowie), London N16 JRK622K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (September 1977?, London King's Cross)

1,505. JVO789K ... Wembley Stadium is the setting for JVO789K, a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Panorama III C41F body new as Gash, Newark B29 in 1972. (Sat 11/3/72, Wembley Stadium)

1,506. JYT611K ... JYT611K of Timpson, London S.E.6 was an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance which had a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C41F body. It marked a change in the livery with this batch JYT 606-613K, new in May 1972, being the first to be delivered in this white and purple livery. In this view it is turning from Buckingham Palace Road into Pimlico Road, followed by one of the B.O.A.C Atlanteans. (Sat 17/6/72, Buckingham Palace Road, London)

1,507. JYW11K ... Continental Pioneer, Richmond 30, JYW11K, was a Leyland PSU5/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C57F body new in April 1972. (Sun 15/3/81, Putney)

1,508. JYW11K ... Continental Pioneer, Richmond JYW11K was a Leyland PSU5/4R Leopard, new in April 1972, with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C57F body, which appears to be on hire to Western National. (Sun 29/9/74, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,509. LAL314K ... Barton 1212, LAL314K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II C53F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,510. LAL314K ... Gent-Walker Coaches, Acomb, York, LAL314K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II C53F bodywork. (August 1986)

1,511. LBW185L ... Smith (t/a Heyfordian), Upper Heyford LBW185L, which entered service in November 1972, was the first Volvo B58H-56 to enter service in this country apart from BUS 653K, the Alexander bodied demonstrator for Ailsa, Barrhead which had entered service in June. It had a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C51F body and is seen in Olympic Way arriving at Wembley Stadium. (Sat 9/2/74, Wembley Stadium)

1,512. LDC465L ... Plaxton Panorama Elite III C45F bodywork was carried by LDC465L of Begg, Thornaby which was a Bedford YRQ seen at William Street coachpark in Scarborough. (Thu 16/8/73, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

1,513. LJD926K ... Ebdon, Sidcup LJD926K, was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F body. It had been new in May 1972 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F body (729036), but it had been rebodied in June 1973 with the Panorama Elite III body (733004), as seen here competing in the 1974 British Coach Rally, on Madeira Drive in Brighton. (Sat 20/4/74, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,514. LLR700K ... Mosborough Transport, Mosborough LLR700K was a Seddon Pennine 6 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C44F body seen in Wigan at the start of the road section of the National Coach Rally. (Sat 15/4/72, Parson's Walk, Wigan)

1,515. LNK787L ... Seen at the British Coach Rally at Brighton is Sampson, Cheshunt 25, LNK787L, a Leyland PSU5/4R Leopard with Plaxton Panorama Elite III C57F body. This shot in addition to showing the continental step feature also shows a small luggage locker immediately to the right of the engine access flap. By using a piano hinge and mounting it just below the side moulding, the flap is hardly noticeable. (Sun 15/4/73, Brighton)

1,516. MBU430L ... MBU430L of Best, London W.5 seen in Eric Road, London N.W.10 was an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C50F body built to the 12 metre length. (Sun 1/4/73, Church Road, Brent Park, London NW10)

1,517. MRO191L ... Seen on Horseguards Avenue, Whitehall was MRO191L of Spanish Speaking Services, London N.W.1. This rear view shows the styling of the Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F body on a Bedford YRT chassis. (Sat 17/3/73, Horse Guards Avenue, London Whitehall)

1,518. MYG759K ... A seasonal view of Pennine Motor Services MYG759K, a 1972 Plaxton bodied Bedford YRQ. This vehicle had been new to Laycock of Barnoldswick who Pennine took over in August 1972. (Wed 3/1/73, Skipton Bus Station)

1,519. MYG761K ... Pennine Motor Services, Gargrave MYG761K, a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton Panorama Elite III C45F body, new to Ezra Laycock of Barnoldswick in 1972. (1973, Car and coach park, Jerry Croft, Skipton)

1,520. NEK19K ... Seen whilst passing through York, on delivery from Plaxton's at Scarborough, is Smith, Wigan NEK19K, a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F body, one of ten new that year. (Tue 18/4/72, St Leonards Place, York)

1,521. NEK22K ... Smith Happiway-Spencers, Manchester, NEK22K, a Ford R226 built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (April 1973, Whitby)

1,522. NSY715K ... NSY715K, an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F body, had been new in April 1972 to Allan, Gorebridge. (Thu 26/8/76, Haworth)

1,523. NWB421K ... Sheffield United Tours 421, NWB421K, an A E C Reliance 6U3ZR built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F bodywork. (April 1973, Station Car Park, Bridlington)

1,524. OPT995K ... OPT995K was an AEC Reliance 6MU4R with Plaxton C45F bodywork which had been new in 1972 to Gillett Bros of Quarrington Hill. Here it is waiting to leave Durham for Hartlepool, a journey taking 85 minutes. (c 1974, Millburngate, Durham)

1,525. OWR266K ... A second Pennine picture, this time 1972 Leyland Leopard OWR266K is partially hidden by later Leopard NWT839V. (Sat 26/3/83, Skipton Bus Station)

1,526. OWR266K ... OWR266K was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard of Simpson & Windle (Pennine Motor Services), Gargrave seen in Skipton, and had a Plaxton Elite Express II C49F body, being new in June 1972. (Thu 26/8/76, Skipton)

1,527. OWY197K ... It is now just over a year since the sad demise of Pennine Motor Services. A shot taken when this was a long way in the future reminds us of what we lost. Seen in Skipton is Pennine OWY197K, a 1972 Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard acquired with the business of Laycock of Barnoldswick in 1972. (Sat 23/3/85, Skipton Bus Station)

1,528. OWY197K ... Simpson & Windle (Pennine Motor Services), Gargrave OWY197K was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express II C49F body seen in the Bus Station in Skipton. (Wed 10/4/74, Skipton Bus Station)

1,529. OWY197K ... "Mavis , dear, watch out for this bus coming along" " I'm dying for a cuppa Rita. Let's try that nice looking café across the road". Pennine OWY197K a Leyland PSU3B/4R with Plaxton C49F. (July 1980, Setttle)

1,530. PNO684K ... Seen in Battersea Park, London was PNO684K, a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F body, numbered 32 in the fleet of Osborne, Tollesbury. (Sat 18/3/72, London Battersea Park)

1,531. PWE713K ... A more "run of the mill" coach with Booth & Fisher Ltd. of Halfway was PWE713K, an AEC Reliance (6MU4R 8101) with C51F Plaxton "Elite Express II" body dating from July 1972. (Fri 20/4/73, Booth & Fisher Garage, Halfway)

1,532. RJT688K ... Tor Coaches, Street, RJT688K, an A E C Reliance 6U3ZR built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C51F bodywork. (October 1983, Street, Somerset)

1,533. RWW122L ... Seen leaving Wembley Stadium is RWW122L of Shaw (Dene Coaches), Dobcross, a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express II C51F body. (Sat 12/5/73)

1,534. SPT418K ... O.K. Motor Services, Bishop Auckland SPT418K, a Bedford YRQ with a Plaxton Elite Express II C45F body, new in January 1972, is seen in Newcastle. (Thu 9/8/79, Newgate Street, Newcastle)

1,535. TPT6K ... TPT6K, a Leyland PSU5/4R Leopard, was new to Weardale Motor Services, Frosterley in May 1972 with a Plaxton Elite Express II C68F body. (Shittlehopeburn Garage, Stanhope)

1,536. TPT6K ... A nearside view of TPT6K, a Leyland PSU5/4R Leopard which was new to Weardale Motor Services, Frosterley in May 1972 with a Plaxton Elite Express II C68F body. (Shittlehopeburn Depot, Stanhope)

1,537. TPT6K ... Weardale MS TPT6K, a Leyland Leopard PSU5/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II C68F bodywork. The route blind suggests it was working (or soon to work) the X21 Newcastle service. (early/mid 1980s, North Terrace, Crook)

1,538. TPT6K ... TPT6K was a Leyland PSU5/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express II C68F body of Weardale, Frosterley new in May 1972. (Bishop Auckland Bus Station)

1,539. TUP336K ... Trimdon Motor Services, Trimdon Grange, TUP336K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II DP51F bodywork. Sporting the leaping leopard acquired after Heaps Tours of Leeds came under common ownership. (July 1974, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,540. TUP337K ... Heaps Tours, TUP337K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (June 1977, Redcar Racecourse)

1,541. UFX520L ... UFX520L was a Bedford YRT with a Plaxton Elite Express III C53F body belonging to Rossmore, Sandbanks seen at Wembley Stadium. This was fitted with the optional roof mounted destination box referred to as the "Bristol Dome" since it was normally fitted to Bristol models. (Sat 1/9/73, Wembley Stadium)

1,542. UOO659L ... Seen in the demonstration park at Earls Court during the 1972 Commercial Motor Show was Ford demonstrator UOO659L which was an R192 with a Plaxton Elite Express III C45F body. (Fri 22/9/72, London Earls Court)

1,543. UPT50K ... OK Travel, Bishop Auckland, UPT50K, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F bodywork. (September 1990, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough)

1,544. UPT678K ... Pinnington, Crook, UPT678K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express III DP45F bodywork. (May 1972, Redcar Racecourse)

1,545. VNU484K ... Coastal & Country, Whitby, VNU484K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express II C45F bodywork. (September 1982, Crescent Avenue, Whitby)

1,546. VPT355K ... Martindale of Ferryhill 16, VPT355K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (July 1974, Market Street, Ferryhill)

1,547. VPT673L ... Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, VPT673L, an A E C Reliance 6MU2RA built in 1972/3 with Plaxton Derwent bodywork. (June 1973, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,548. VPT673L ... Bickers VPT673L, AEC Reliance / Plaxton. Ex United Auto, new to Gillett Bros. (October 1980, Old Cattle Market, Ipswich)

1,549. VPX640K ... Seen in the coach park at London Zoo was VPX640K of Gale, Haslemere. It was a Seddon Pennine 6 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F body. (Sun 22/7/73, London Zoo, Regents Park)

1,550. WET177L ... Rotherham 177, WET177L was a Seddon Pennine RU with a Plaxton Derwent II B44F body. (Fri 13/4/73, Rotherham)

1,551. WPV100L ... Brand new Ipswich Coach Company WPV100L, Ford R192 / Plaxton Elite. (August 1972, Ipswich)

1,552. WTL938K ... Rochester & Marshall, Great Whittington, WTL938K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Derwent DP43F bodywork. (August 1984, Hexham Bus Station)

1,553. XET970K ... Riley Coaches of Rotherham 40, XET970K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (July 1973, Redcar Racecourse)

1,554. XGV685K ... Chambers XGV685K, a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton Elite Express body. (March 1973, Colchester Bus Station)

1,555. YAJ895K ... Saltburn MS 61, YAJ895K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C45F bodywork. (April 1973, Saltburn MS Saltburn Garage)

1,556. YDU393J ... YDU393J of Red House Garage Co. Ltd. (t/a Red House Motor Services), Coventry is seen at Twickenham with the driver receiving instructions as to where to park. It was a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F body. (Sat 17/3/73, Twickenham)

1,557. YVC407L ... Coventry 407, YVC407L, a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F body seen at the R.T.I.T.B. at High Ercall. (Sun 30/9/73, High Ercall)

1,558. AUP651L ... This late model Bedford VAS5 (Leyland engine) AUP651L carries a Plaxton Panorama body. It was new to Weardale of Frosterly in 1973 and they sold it to a Devon firm some two years later. (Sun 9/10/11, Jerry Croft, Skipton)

1,559. AUP652L ... Stanhope MS AUP652L, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1973 with Plaxton Panorama IV C29F bodywork. (August 1979, Stanhope depot?)

1,560. BPT671L ... Trimdon Motor Services, Trimdon Grange BPT671L was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express II C51F body, and was seen in William Street coach park in Scarborough whilst apparently operating for subsidiary Heaps, Leeds to whom it later passed in April 1979. (Thu 16/8/73, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

1,561. BPT672L ... Trimdon Motor Services BPT672L was a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express C51F coachwork. (1970s, King's Road, Harrogate)

1,562. BTB779L ... Fishwick & Brindle C3, BTB779L, was a Leyland PSU3B/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express III C49F body and was seen in Station Road, Chingford on its way to the Cub & Scout Jamboree at Gilwell Park, Epping Forest. (Sat 7/7/73, Station Road, Chingford)

1,563. CAW481L ... Parish's MS, Morda, Oswestry, CAW481L, a Bedford YRQ built in 1973 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express III C45F bodywork. (July 1978, Oswestry)

1,564. CBA996L ... Bedford J2 Coach CBA996L with a Plaxton C17F body, new in 1973 to Salford C.C. (Sun 13/7/97, Aston Transport Museum, Birmingham)

1,565. CPT196L ... Seen in Spennymoor is CPT196L, a Bedford YRQ with a Plaxton Derwent II B49F body of Summerson, West Auckland. (Tue 7/8/79, Spennymoor Bus Station)

1,566. CPT197L ... The Eden (Summerson Bros) operated CPT197L, a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton B49F bodywork, which was new in June 1973. It is seen on layover outside the depot, the terminus of the hourly service to Spennymoor. (c.1975, The Eden Garage, Staindrop Road, West Auckland)

1,567. CSJ400L ... Arran Transport, Brodick, CSJ400L was a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton Elite Express C45F body new in April 1973, sold to a Lochgilphead operator in August 1984. (Fri 23/5/75, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran)

1,568. DED978L ... Warrington 4, DED978L, a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express III C49F body seen at the R.T.I.T.B. at High Ercall. (Sun 30/9/73, High Ercall)

1,569. FP5992 ... A Plaxton Elite Express III C45F body was fitted to this Bedford YRQ of Bland, Cottesmore new in 1973. The registration number, FP5992, was carried previously by Bland's A.E.C. 9822S Regal IV with a Willowbrook DP41F body new in July 1953.

1,570. GNL117L ... Hunter, Seaton Delaval 31, GNL117L the second order with bus grant contrasted with Atlantean 30 by purchase of the popular combination of Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express body. (Sat 2/8/75, Park View, Whitley Bay)

1,571. JAF924L ... Harris's Coaches (D B Harris) of Summercourt operated two services into Truro. Their JAF924L, a Bedford SB5 with Plaxton C41F bodywork which was bought new in March 1973 is awaiting passengers for the journey to Foxhole via St Stephen. (mid 1970s, Truro, The Green)

1,572. KBU895L ... KBU895L is a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R with Plaxton C51F body new to Ivory of Tetbury in January 1973. In the ownership of Kemp, Chillenden in mid 1982 when this picture was taken in the coach park at Tenterden, Kent. (mid 1982, Tenterden, Kent)

1,573. LHU662L ... Partridge Leyland Leopard / Plaxton C47F LHU662L, ex-Bristol Omnibus Company, new to them in July 1973 as their 2165. (Autumn 1988, Ipswich)

1,574. LJH254L ... Maidstone & District 2854, LJH254L, seen in Victoria Coach Station was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express III C53F body. (Sun 30/6/74, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,575. LUR510L ... Abbeyways (S. Ives), Halifax CDL551C, a Bedford SB3 with Duple Bella Vega C41F body, new to Paul, Ryde, Isle of Wight in 1965. (1998, FirstBus Elmwood Garage Yard, Halifax)

1,576. MHD770L ... Hebble 60, MHD770L, was a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R with a Plaxton C47F body dating from 1973. This batch of six coaches were the last to be purchased by Hebble before the takeover on 1st January 1974 by National Travel (North East) in whose ownership it is seen. It continued to bear the Hebble name until 1975. (July 1974, Crich Tramway Museum)

1,577. MJH273L ... Ebdon, Sidcup MJH273L was a Leyland PSU5/4R Leopard, new in March 1973, with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C57F body and was seen arriving at the Council Depot in Craneford Way, Twickenham. (Sat 17/3/73, Craneford Way, Twickenham)

1,578. MJH275L ... Ebdon, Sidcup MJH275L was a Leyland PSU5/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C50F body, new in June 1973, seen at Fleming Way, Crawley at the start of the road run to Brighton of the 1975 British Coach Rally. (Sat 19/4/75, Fleming Way, Crawley)

1,579. MTX949L ... Carrying a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C49F body on an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance chassis, MTX949L was one of five similar coaches new to Edwards Bros., Beddau between January and March 1973. It is seen here at the Council Depot in Craneford Way, Twickenham and was the fourth of the coaches. (Sat 17/3/73, Craneford Way, London Twickenham)

1,580. MUG522L ... New in July 1973 as Leeds City Transport 22, MUG522L was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express II C49F body, and passed to West Yorkshire P.T.E. on its formation in April 1974. (Sun 30/6/74, Elizabeth Street, London SW1)

1,581. NPT992M ... Gillett Brothers, Quarrington Hill, NPT992M, an A E C Reliance 6MU2R built in 1973 with Plaxton Derwent II B55F bodywork. (July 1974, Millburngate, Durham)

1,582. NPT993M ... Gillett Bros, Quarrington Hill, NPT993M, an A E C Reliance 6MU4R built in 1973 with Plaxton Derwent II B55F bodywork. (August 1974, Quarrington Hill)

1,583. NTY742M ... Northern Clubs Federation Brewery operated NTY742M, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1973 with Plaxton Panorama IV C29F bodywork. This had been new to Rochester & Marshall of Great Whittington. (Thu 16/7/87, Newcastle Central Station)

1,584. OLL480L ... Samuelson, London S.W.1 operated OLL480L, a Leyland PSU5/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C57F body in N.B.C. corporate livery which is seen in Eccleston Place, London S.W.1, opposite the entrance to Samuelson's garage. (Thu 28/3/74, Eccleston Place, London SW1)

1,585. PGW661L ... Grey Green PGW661L, Leyland Leopard / Plaxton C49F, new in May 1973. (February 1974, Ipswich)

1,586. PHA371M ... Former Midland Red 371, PHA371M, a shortened Ford R192 with Plaxton bodywork with no visible owner (Sun 2/10/05, an industrial estate near Marsh Barton. Exeter)

1,587. PMA596L ... Seen at the Wigan Athletic F.C. ground at Springfield Park, Wigan is Bostock, Congleton 1, PMA596L, a Bedford VAS5 with a Plaxton Panorama IV C29F body which is about to commence the road section of the National Coach Rally which will take it to Blackpool for the driving tests and the Concours d'Elegance. (Sat 7/4/73, Springfield Park, Wigan)

1,588. RDE567M ... Silcox, Pembroke Dock 131, RDE567M, was a Bristol LHL6L with a Plaxton Elite Express III C51F body fitted with the "Bristol Dome" destination box. Seen at Victoria Coach Station presumably on hire to Associated Motorways. (Sun 22/6/75, London Victoria Coach Station)

1,589. RRF232L ... A slightly newer than normal vehicle in order to show the livery of Byrnes of Leek, a company acquired by Berresfords in 1960. A number of coaches were maintained in Byrne's blue livery and RRF232L a 1973 Plaxton C53F bodied Bedford YRT is seen in the coach park at Blackpool in October 1982. (Oct 1982, Blackpool Coach Park)

1,590. RRM915M ... Wright Bros RRM915M is a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton Panorama III C45F bodywork, new in 1973, is still in daily use. It is seen outside Nenthead depot. (Wed 4/3/15, Central Garage, Nenthead)

1,591. SHN118L ... United Automobile Services 1318, SHN118L, a Bristol REMH6G with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C49F body is seen in Hartlepool whilst operating service 329 to Middlesbrough. A Barton vehicle can be seen on the right. (Sun 12/8/79, Hartlepool Bus Station)

1,592. SWT771M ... This one was new to Wallace Arnold, Leeds as 102 EUA in 1963 with a Plaxton Embassy C49C body, and was withdrawn in January 1973 after an accident. The remains were acquired by Edwards & Navey (Independent Coachways), Horsforth, the body scrapped and the chassis rebuilt and reconditioned before being fitted with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C49F body and being re-registered SWT771M in April 1974. (Sat 18/5/74, Midland Road, St. Pancras, London)

1,593. TPX117K ... TPX117K was a Ford R226 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F body new to Billingshurst Coaches. It was seen in Stoneleigh Park Road, Stoneleigh whilst operating a rail replacement service for South West Trains. (Sun 15/5/77, Stoneleigh Park Road, Stoneleigh)

1,594. TRR102L ... South Notts Gotham 102, TRR102L, a Bedford YRQ with Plaxton C45F bodywork new in 1973. (Sun 10/5/81, South Notts Depot, Gotham)

1,595. UJX920M ... Slightly outside the normal time frame for the website is Halifax 10, UJX920M, a 1973 Leyland Leopard PSU4B/2R with Plaxton 45 seat bodywork. In my opinion this is one of the all time classics and one of the best looking buses built in the last 50 years. (Sun 4/8/13, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray)

1,596. UJX920M ... The late Geoff Hilditch had definite views on what the rear of a single deck bus should look like. This Leyland Leopard PSU4B/2R carries a Plaxton body but this design was also built by Willowbrook among others. Does anyone else see shades of the early Paxton Derwent body seen on a recent posting of a West Riding Leopard. The bus was 10, UJX920M, in the Halifax fleet and dates from 1973. (Sun 2/8/15, Trans Pennine Rally Harrogate)

1,597. UWX596L ... Simpson & Windle (Pennine Motor Services), Gargrave UWX596L, seen in the Bus Station in Skipton, was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Elite Express II C51F body. (Wed 10/4/74, Skipton Bus Station)

1,598. VWU495L ... Blue Line (Morgan), Armthorpe, VWU495L, a Bedford SB5 built in 1973 with Plaxton Panorama IV C41F bodywork. (June 1973, Redcar Racecourse)

1,599. WWY676L ... The New Bus Grant introduced in the wake of the 1968 Transport Act prompted Dearneways to buy its first new vehicles. Unsurprisingly, they were Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopards. NWX873K and NWX874K took to the road in 1972, followed by WWY675L and WWY676L in 1973. All were PSU3B/4R Leopards with Elite Express III C51F bodies. (Sat 29/3/75, Central Bus Station, Sheffield)

1,600. XNE882L ... Stevenson, Spath, 62 XNE882L, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1973 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C49F bodywork. (August 1989, Burton upon Trent)

1,601. XRR614M ... Barton 1285, XRR614M, a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R built in 1973 with Plaxton Panorama Elite Express III C53F bodywork. (September 1973, outside Feethams Bus Station, Darlington)

1,602. YWU200L ... Seen leaving William Street coach park in Scarborough, YWU200L was an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C45F body, one of two operated by Austin-Wardline, Robin Hood, to whom it had been new in July. (Wed 15/8/73, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough)

1,603. GNY431N ... A little newer but proof that Eynon's did buy new vehicles for their coach fleet which undertook a wide range of work including continental tours. GNY431N is a Leyland Leopard PSU3B/4R with Plaxton C53F bodywork, presumably to bus grant specification and was new in November 1974. (Sun 30/7/78, Eynons Depot, off Heol Waun Y Clun, Trimsaran)

1,604. GPA846N ... Tillingbourne, Gomshall GPA846N was a Bedford YRQ with a Plaxton Derwent II B45F body seen at Putney Bridge Station whilst operating a rail replacement service for London Underground. (Sun 22/6/75, Putney Bridge Station)

1,605. NTW438M ... NTW438M was new as a demonstrator for the Ford Motor Company, a Ford R1014 with a Plaxton Derwent II B45F body. (1975, Consett Bus Station)

1,606. ONN288M ... Barton Transport Leyland Leopard 1405, ONN288M after this tree fell on the bus just after it had completed a school contract near Melton Mowbray. (late 1980s)

1,607. PHA370M ... Preserved Midland Red West PHA370M, a shortened Ford R192 with Plaxton Derwent 23 seat coach body. It was new in May 1974 with a 45 seat bus body. (2005, Wythall Transport Museum)

1,608. RWW261M ... Photographed whilst participating in the driving tests at the National Coach Rally in Blackpool, RWW261M was a Mercedes-Benz O.302 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F body operated by J.C. Bruton (t/a Blueways), London S.W.11 (Sat 6/4/74, Blackpool)

1,609. RWW261M ... A rear view of a Mercedes-Benz O.302 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F body, RWW261M, seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton during the British Coach Rally. It was operated by J.C. Bruton (t/a Blueways), London S.W.11 (Sat 20/4/74, Brighton)

1,610. RWX180M ... Seen outside Pond Street Bus Station in Sheffield is RWX180M of A. & C. Wigmore, Dinnington. It was a Bedford YRT with a Plaxton Derwent II B54F body. (Thu 11/4/74, Pond Street, Sheffield)

1,611. TJH685M ... A rear view of Rickards, Brentford TJH685M, a Bedford YRT with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F body, and CAR163K an A.E.C. 6U3ZR Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite II C51F body seen at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. (Sat 20/7/74, near St. Paul's Cathedral, City of London)

1,612. TME131M ... Glenton, London S.E.15 bought four of these coaches in April 1974 and the first of them, TME131M, an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C34C body is seen in the central parking bay in Belgrave Road, London whilst waiting to pull forward to the Glenton loading point on Eccleston Bridge, London S.W.1. (Sat 29/6/74, Belgrave Road, London SW1)

1,613. TTB452M ... Lancashire United, Atherton 421, TTB452M, seen in Blackpool was a Bristol RESL6G with a Plaxton DP41F body new in May 1974. (Sun 4/8/74, Blackpool)

1,614. UNW44M ... Vagg, Knockin Heath, UNW44M, a Bedford YRT built in 1974 with Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F bodywork. (July 1978, Station Road, Oswestry)

1,615. UNW45M ... Wallace Arnold, Leeds, UNW45M, a Bedford YRT built in 1974 with Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F bodywork. (July 1976, Redcar Racecourse)

1,616. UNW45M ... Broadway Coaches, Broadway, UNW45M, a Bedford YRT built in 1974 with Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F bodywork. (October 1983, Bus Station, Cheltenham)

1,617. UPT6N ... Weardale, Frosterley UPT6N was a rare Leyland PSU3B/3R Leopard wth a Plaxton Elite Express III DP59F body seen at Wolsingham. (Tue 7/8/79, Front Street, Wolsingham)

1,618. WLT581G ... Apart from a Bedford OB bought in 1960 and a VAL14 bought in 1967, 1974 was the only year in which Bedfords joined the Dearneways fleet. As well as those which came with the Fretwell business, four former Grey-Green five year old Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F bodied VAM70s were acquired (WLT581-4G). WLT581G, seen here entering Sheffield Central Bus Station on the evening of 27 June 1975, with the iconic Park Hill Flats in the background, stayed the longest, being withdrawn in 1979; the rest went in 1978. (Fri 27/6/75, Central Bus Station, Sheffield)

1,619. GNM232N ... H.R. Richmond, Epsom (t/a Epsom Coaches) GNM232N was a Bristol LHS6L with a Plaxton Supreme C33F body seen at Wembley Stadium. This was one of three new in 1975. (Sat 10/5/80, Wembley Stadium)

1,620. GYT145N ... GYT145N, one of the many Volvos in the Glenton, London S.E.15 fleet, is seen in Belgrave Road, London S.W.1, waiting to move on to the central London loading point on Eccleston Bridge, and was a Volvo B58-56 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C38C body, new in March 1975. (Sat 29/5/76, Belgrave Road, London S.W.1)

1,621. GYT146N ... Plaxton Panorama Elite III C34C bodywork was carried by GYT146N which was an A.E.C. 6MU4R Reliance in the fleet of Glenton, London S.E.14. It is seen here on Eccleston Bridge, the central London terminal point for their tours about to depart for a 'Highlights of Britain' tour. (Sun 15/6/75, Eccleston Bridge, London Victoria)

1,622. HEF649N ... Gladwin's Coaches, Middlesbrough 10 HEF649N "Lady Michelle", a Bedford YRT built in 1975 with Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F bodywork. (June 1977, West Cliff, Whitby)

1,623. HEK910N ... The recent demise of the Shearings operation brought to mind this picture I took on the forecourt of the Esplanade Hotel at Paignton on 13 August 1975. This was one of the hotels owned by the Blundell Group purchased by Wilf and Hilda Blundell in 1972 and used for their all inclusive coach tours from the north west of England. (Wed 13/8/75, Esplanade Hotel, The Esplanade, Paignton)

1,624. HEK914N ... Seen at their garage in Wigan is HEK914N, a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C57F bodied Seddon Pennine 6 of Smith, Wigan. (Sat 12/4/75, Wigan)

1,625. HTO90N ... Derby (Blue Bus Services) 15, HTO90N, seen on Madeira Drive at Brighton was a Leyland PSU3B/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III C47F body. (Sun 20/4/75, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

1,626. JVF226N ... Caroline Seagull (Cobholm), Great Yarmouth, JVF226N, a Ford R1114 buit 1975 with Plaxton Panorama Elite III C53F bodywork. (October 1982, South Quay, Great Yarmouth)

1,627. KBR252N ... KBR252N was a Volvo B58-61 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite III DP68F body of Stanhope Motor Services. (Frosterley Depot)

1,628. KPM429P ... KPM429P was a Bristol LH6L with a Plaxton Elite Express III C45F body operating on one of the stage carriage services of J. Lambley (A.B.C. Taxis), Guildford. (Guildford)

1,629. LPT176P ... A line-up of buses belonging to The Eden (Summerson Bros), all spotlessly clean and ready for their next duties and all but one new to The Eden. (c 1975, The Eden Garage, Staindrop Road, West Auckland)

1,630. LUG515P ... Yorkshire Rider 8515, LUG515P, 1975 Leyland Leopard PSU4C/4R/Plaxton DP43F, one of the Yorkshire Rider Leopards repainted in WYRCC colours. (Thu 15/2/90, Shipley)

1,631. RWT528R ... West Yorkshire PTE 8528, RWT528R, was from the final batch of Plaxton Derwent-bodied Leopards delivered to West Yorkshire PTE and was less than two years old when photographed on 28th January 1979 near Greenfield station. (Sun 28/1/79, near Greenfield Station)

1,632. PEB2R ... Kenzie's of Shepreth PEB2R, a Bedford YMT with Plaxton Supreme body, owned by them from new. (Sat 26/5/12)

1,633. VOD627S ... Devon General VOD627S, a Bristol LH with Plaxton Supreme Express bodywork new in 1978. (in 1982, Drewsteignton, Devon)

1,634. AJD165T ... In March 1979 Glenton, London S.E.15 put into service five Leyland PSU4E/4R Leopards with Plaxton Supreme IV C34C bodies, AJD 162-166T. All five were withdrawn in October 1979 and passed to Yeates (dealer), Loughborough who rebuilt them to C45F, and AJD165T is seen in this form, still in Glenton livery, at Wembley Stadium with Craiggs, Amble, who acquired it in May 1980. (Sat 7/6/80, Wembley Stadium)

1,635. AJD166T ... AJD166T, a Leyland PSU4E/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Supreme IV C34C body, was entered by Glenton, London S.E.15 in the British Coach Rally and is seen in Brighton. In March 1979 Glenton had put into service five of these coaches, AJD 162-166T. All five were withdrawn in October 1979 and passed to Yeates (dealer), Loughborough who rebuilt them to C45F. (Sat 21/4/79, Marine Parade, Brighton)

1,636. GWU528T ... This photograph was taken during a special event arranged to commemorate the end of Leyland Leopard operation in Halifax. It wasn't quite the end but was done when there were sufficient vehicles to run the tour. This particular vehicle was 1528, GWU528T, new to the Bingley's fleet, by then under West Yorkshire PTE control, but finished in Halifax and by the time of the photograph was in Yorkshire Rider livery. It was a Leyland Leopard PSU3E/4R with Plaxton Supreme C53F body. (Sun 23/4/95, Scammonden Bridge, Saddleworth Road, Ripponden)

1,637. VHW266T ... Seen at Springfield Park, Wigan at the start of the road section of the National Coach Rally is VHW266T of Munden (Crown Coaches), Bristol. This was a Leyland PSU3E/4R Leopard with a Plaxton Supreme IV C44FT body which is being driven by Len Munden who was possibly the only driver with only one arm to hold a P.S.V. driving licence. (Sat 7/4/79, Springfield Park, Wigan)