SCT '61 Photo Index
Bedford VAS
Bedford VAS
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1. JCN764
Thirlwell's Coaches, Swalwell, 20, JCN764, a Bedford VAS built ca 1958 with Plaxton Consort C29F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Prissick School Base (Marton Road), Middlesbrough.
Thirlwell's Coaches, Swalwell, 20, JCN764, a Bedford VAS built ca 1958 with Plaxton Consort C29F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Prissick School Base (Marton Road), Middlesbrough.
2. SRS132
Ipswich Coach Company SRS132, Bedford VAS, ex-Alexander (Midland).
Photo taken September 1972, Old Cattle Market, Ipswich
Ipswich Coach Company SRS132, Bedford VAS, ex-Alexander (Midland).
Photo taken September 1972, Old Cattle Market, Ipswich
3. NS5024
Sutherland Transport & Trading Company NS5024, a Bedford VAS with SMT B16FM bodywork, stands alongside the southbound station buildings at Lairg.
Photo taken c.1970, Lairg Station
Sutherland Transport & Trading Company NS5024, a Bedford VAS with SMT B16FM bodywork, stands alongside the southbound station buildings at Lairg.
Photo taken c.1970, Lairg Station
4. 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.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 July 1971, Hemyock
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.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 July 1971, Hemyock
5. 369FGB
MacBrayne, Glasgow 17, 369FGB, seen at the coach station/garage in Glasgow, was a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Bella Vista C29F body which had been new in May 1962, along with seven others.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1970, Glasgow
MacBrayne, Glasgow 17, 369FGB, seen at the coach station/garage in Glasgow, was a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Bella Vista C29F body which had been new in May 1962, along with seven others.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1970, Glasgow
6. 376FGB
David MacBrayne 75, 376FGB, was a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork which had been new in May 1962. It is seen on Fort William pier (with Loch Linnhe in the background) about to set off on the Ardgour Circular Tour.
Photo taken c.1969, Fort William Pier Terminal
David MacBrayne 75, 376FGB, was a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork which had been new in May 1962. It is seen on Fort William pier (with Loch Linnhe in the background) about to set off on the Ardgour Circular Tour.
Photo taken c.1969, Fort William Pier Terminal
7. 377FGB
With the transfer of MacBrayne's services to Highland Omnibuses, in 1971 Highland acquired former MacBrayne 76, 377FGB, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork which had been new in May 1962.
Photo taken September 1971, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye
With the transfer of MacBrayne's services to Highland Omnibuses, in 1971 Highland acquired former MacBrayne 76, 377FGB, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork which had been new in May 1962.
Photo taken September 1971, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye
8. 381FGB
David MacBrayne 82, 381FGB, was a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork. It had been new in May 1962. In 1971 it passed to Highland Omnibuses who numbered it CD46. It was withdrawn in 1973.
Photo taken 1969, Fort William Bus Station
David MacBrayne 82, 381FGB, was a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork. It had been new in May 1962. In 1971 it passed to Highland Omnibuses who numbered it CD46. It was withdrawn in 1973.
Photo taken 1969, Fort William Bus Station
9. 752MRR
W Gash, Newark, B18, 752MRR, a Bedford VAS1 built in 1962 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, Redcar Racecourse
W Gash, Newark, B18, 752MRR, a Bedford VAS1 built in 1962 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, Redcar Racecourse
10. 752MRR
Gash, Newark B18, 752MRR, was a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork built in 1962.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
Gash, Newark B18, 752MRR, was a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork built in 1962.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1963, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester
11. 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
Photo taken Sunday 19 April 1964, Madeira Drive, Brighton
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
Photo taken Sunday 19 April 1964, Madeira Drive, Brighton
12. SRS133
Alexander Northern, Aberdeen NW263, SRS133, seen at Elgin, was a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Bella Vista C29F body and was the last of three new in May 1962.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Elgin
Alexander Northern, Aberdeen NW263, SRS133, seen at Elgin, was a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Bella Vista C29F body and was the last of three new in May 1962.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Elgin
13. VBA681
Thomas Ireland & Sons, Lancaster, VBA681 Bedford VAS1 built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C29F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1977, Ripon Racecourse
Thomas Ireland & Sons, Lancaster, VBA681 Bedford VAS1 built in 1962 with Plaxton Embassy C29F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1977, Ripon Racecourse
14. 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.
Photo taken Saturday 21 July 1962, Ascot
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.
Photo taken Saturday 21 July 1962, Ascot
15. YRV604
Wilson's Coaches, Helmsley, YRV604, Bedford VAS1 built in 1962 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork.
Photo taken 1972, High Street, Helmsley
Wilson's Coaches, Helmsley, YRV604, Bedford VAS1 built in 1962 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork.
Photo taken 1972, High Street, Helmsley
16. YWS860
Eastern Scottish Bedford VAS1, YWS860, C11, built in 1962 with Duple 24 seat body operating an extended tour from Edinburgh (Western Highlands and the Isle of Skye), where a smaller bus was particularly useful. These vehicles are noted in BBF 22 as front entrance but it could be argued they were centre entrance. Some of this batch were maroon and cream when new.
Photo taken Saturday 15 August 1970, St Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh
Eastern Scottish Bedford VAS1, YWS860, C11, built in 1962 with Duple 24 seat body operating an extended tour from Edinburgh (Western Highlands and the Isle of Skye), where a smaller bus was particularly useful. These vehicles are noted in BBF 22 as front entrance but it could be argued they were centre entrance. Some of this batch were maroon and cream when new.
Photo taken Saturday 15 August 1970, St Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh
17. 81SVO
South Notts Gotham 81, 81SVO, a 1963 Bedford VAS5 with Duple C29F bodywork seen on the occasion of an enthusiasts visit in May 1981.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1981, South Notts Depot, Gotham
South Notts Gotham 81, 81SVO, a 1963 Bedford VAS5 with Duple C29F bodywork seen on the occasion of an enthusiasts visit in May 1981.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1981, South Notts Depot, Gotham
18. 848HUS
Highland Omnibuses, Inverness CD52, 848HUS, a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Northern B8FM body was seen in Inverness.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Needlefields Central Repair Works, Longman Road, Inverness
Highland Omnibuses, Inverness CD52, 848HUS, a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Northern B8FM body was seen in Inverness.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Needlefields Central Repair Works, Longman Road, Inverness
19. NS5451
Sutherland Transport and Trading Company NS5451, a Bedford VAS2 / SMT B16F with mail compartment of 1963.
Photo taken c.Summer 1969, Lairg
Sutherland Transport and Trading Company NS5451, a Bedford VAS2 / SMT B16F with mail compartment of 1963.
Photo taken c.Summer 1969, Lairg
20. 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.
Photo taken Monday 3 April 1972, London Hyde Park Corner
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.
Photo taken Monday 3 April 1972, London Hyde Park Corner
21. 537NHO
Richmond, Epsom (t/a Epsom Coaches) 537NHO was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body new in November 1964.
Photo taken Saturday 27 February 1965, Chertsey Road at Twickenham
Richmond, Epsom (t/a Epsom Coaches) 537NHO was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body new in November 1964.
Photo taken Saturday 27 February 1965, Chertsey Road at Twickenham
22. 847HUS
Highland Omnibuses CD76, 847HUS, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Northern B28F bodywork, new to David MacBrayne in June 1964 as their 94. It was acquired by Highland in 1971 and was withdrawn later in 1973.
Photo taken 1973, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
Highland Omnibuses CD76, 847HUS, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Northern B28F bodywork, new to David MacBrayne in June 1964 as their 94. It was acquired by Highland in 1971 and was withdrawn later in 1973.
Photo taken 1973, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
23. ABE542B
Roseland Motors (G A Morse & Son) of Veryan operated ABE542B, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork which had been new in 1964 to Sheffield of Cleethorpes. It passed to Marfleet's Coaches of Binbrook. It was withdrawn by Marfleet's in 1971 and subsequently acquired by Roseland. It is seen parked at the back of what was then the independent bus station in Truro.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Truro, The Green
Roseland Motors (G A Morse & Son) of Veryan operated ABE542B, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F bodywork which had been new in 1964 to Sheffield of Cleethorpes. It passed to Marfleet's Coaches of Binbrook. It was withdrawn by Marfleet's in 1971 and subsequently acquired by Roseland. It is seen parked at the back of what was then the independent bus station in Truro.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Truro, The Green
24. AGE562B
British Transport Hotels operated AGE562B, a Bedford VAS2 built in 1964 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Girvan
British Transport Hotels operated AGE562B, a Bedford VAS2 built in 1964 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Girvan
25. AYS736B
Western SMT acquired a number of Bedford VAS1 when they took over some of the MacBrayne fleet in 1969. One such was AYS736B, a 1964 example with Duple Midland B28F body
Photo taken August 1973, Guildford Square/Albert Place, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Western SMT acquired a number of Bedford VAS1 when they took over some of the MacBrayne fleet in 1969. One such was AYS736B, a 1964 example with Duple Midland B28F body
Photo taken August 1973, Guildford Square/Albert Place, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
26. AYS737B
Highland Omnibuses CD56, AYS737B, was a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Midland B28F bodywork which had been new in June 1964 to David MacBrayne as their 191.
Photo taken c.1971, Fort William
Highland Omnibuses CD56, AYS737B, was a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Midland B28F bodywork which had been new in June 1964 to David MacBrayne as their 191.
Photo taken c.1971, Fort William
27. 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.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 1979, Weymouth
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.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 1979, Weymouth
28. 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.
Photo taken Wednesday 7 June 1972, Epsom Downs
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.
Photo taken Wednesday 7 June 1972, Epsom Downs
29. GMV505B
GMV505B of Banfield, London S.E.15 was a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Bella Vista C29F body new in June 1964.
Photo taken Saturday 18 July 1964, Ascot Racecourse
GMV505B of Banfield, London S.E.15 was a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Bella Vista C29F body new in June 1964.
Photo taken Saturday 18 July 1964, Ascot Racecourse
30. 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.
Photo taken Thursday 17 February 1966, Bexley Station
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.
Photo taken Thursday 17 February 1966, Bexley Station
31. 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.
Photo taken Mercury Gardens, Romford
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.
Photo taken Mercury Gardens, Romford
32. 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.
Photo taken Sunday 12 December 1965, Nags Head Lane, Welling
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.
Photo taken Sunday 12 December 1965, Nags Head Lane, Welling
33. WST501
Highland Omnibuses CD2, WST501, was one of a batch of Bedford VAS1s with Duple Midland DP28F bodies which were delivered in 1964. Originally numbered C23 it was changed to CD2 to reflect its diesel engine.
Photo taken c.1969, Bus Station, Wick
Highland Omnibuses CD2, WST501, was one of a batch of Bedford VAS1s with Duple Midland DP28F bodies which were delivered in 1964. Originally numbered C23 it was changed to CD2 to reflect its diesel engine.
Photo taken c.1969, Bus Station, Wick
34. CRW503C
Serda, Todmorden, CRW503C, a Bedford VAS1 with Marshall Cambrette B29F body, new to Coventry CT (503) as B30F in 1965, and acquired from Richards, Moylgrove in 1972- whose distinctive livery was retained.
Photo taken July 1972, Station Approach, Todmorden
Serda, Todmorden, CRW503C, a Bedford VAS1 with Marshall Cambrette B29F body, new to Coventry CT (503) as B30F in 1965, and acquired from Richards, Moylgrove in 1972- whose distinctive livery was retained.
Photo taken July 1972, Station Approach, Todmorden
35. CRW508C
Coventry 508, CRW508C, Bedford VAS1 built in 1965 with Marshall B30F was an unusual choice for a municipal operator, and my pencilled note in BBF 7 indicates that 508 was one man operated and this is confirmed by this view at Pool Meadow. 294RW sits behind with the new Cathedral in the background.
Photo taken August 1968, Pool Meadow, Coventry
Coventry 508, CRW508C, Bedford VAS1 built in 1965 with Marshall B30F was an unusual choice for a municipal operator, and my pencilled note in BBF 7 indicates that 508 was one man operated and this is confirmed by this view at Pool Meadow. 294RW sits behind with the new Cathedral in the background.
Photo taken August 1968, Pool Meadow, Coventry
36. DCG631C
Turnbull of Lockerbie traded for many years as Blue Band Motors and had a service roughly along the former A74 trunk road north through Annandale to Moffat. Bedford VAS1 DCG631C has just arrived with me, it was new in December 1965 to Winn (Sportsman Coaches) of Whiston with military-style Marshall B30F body and purchased in May 1970.
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1971, High Street, Moffat, Dumfries-shire
Turnbull of Lockerbie traded for many years as Blue Band Motors and had a service roughly along the former A74 trunk road north through Annandale to Moffat. Bedford VAS1 DCG631C has just arrived with me, it was new in December 1965 to Winn (Sportsman Coaches) of Whiston with military-style Marshall B30F body and purchased in May 1970.
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1971, High Street, Moffat, Dumfries-shire
37. DCG631C
A rear view of Turnbull (Blue Band), Lockerbie DCG631C which was a Bedford VAS1 with a Marshall Cambrette B30F body new in December 1965 to Winn, Whiston.
Photo taken Thursday 6 August 1970, Lockerbie
A rear view of Turnbull (Blue Band), Lockerbie DCG631C which was a Bedford VAS1 with a Marshall Cambrette B30F body new in December 1965 to Winn, Whiston.
Photo taken Thursday 6 August 1970, Lockerbie
38. DKU571C
A Plaxton Embassy bodied Bedford VAS of the 1965/66 period.
Photo taken 1985, Buggiba(?), Malta
A Plaxton Embassy bodied Bedford VAS of the 1965/66 period.
Photo taken 1985, Buggiba(?), Malta
39. EGA829C
A rear view of MacBrayne, Glasgow 79, EGA829C, which was a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Midland B29F body seen in Inverness.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
A rear view of MacBrayne, Glasgow 79, EGA829C, which was a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Midland B29F body seen in Inverness.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
40. EGA830C
MacBrayne, Glasgow 85, EGA830C, was a Bedfod VAS1 with a Duple Midland B29F body seen at Fort William.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1965, Fort William
MacBrayne, Glasgow 85, EGA830C, was a Bedfod VAS1 with a Duple Midland B29F body seen at Fort William.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1965, Fort William
41. EGA830C
Seen in the Farraline Park Bus Station in Inverness is MacBrayne, Glasgow 85, EGA830C, a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Midland B29F body.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
Seen in the Farraline Park Bus Station in Inverness is MacBrayne, Glasgow 85, EGA830C, a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Midland B29F body.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
42. EGA830C
Seen at Fort William is MacBrayne, Glasgow 85, EGA830C, a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Midland B29F body. It was one of nine new in May 1965, and was transferred to Highland Omnibuses Limited in April 1970 as number CD62.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1965, Fort William
Seen at Fort William is MacBrayne, Glasgow 85, EGA830C, a Bedford VAS1 with a Duple Midland B29F body. It was one of nine new in May 1965, and was transferred to Highland Omnibuses Limited in April 1970 as number CD62.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1965, Fort William
43. EWT739C
Pyne, Starbeck EWT739C was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body and was photographed in Scarborough at Westwood Coach Station.
Photo taken Sunday 18 April 1965, Westwood Coach Station, Scarborough
Pyne, Starbeck EWT739C was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body and was photographed in Scarborough at Westwood Coach Station.
Photo taken Sunday 18 April 1965, Westwood Coach Station, Scarborough
44. GUR667C
Seen with an unknown operator is GUR667C, a Bedford VAS with a Marshall Cambrette body seen at Frimley Bridge.
Photo taken Frimley Bridge
Seen with an unknown operator is GUR667C, a Bedford VAS with a Marshall Cambrette body seen at Frimley Bridge.
Photo taken Frimley Bridge
45. 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.
Photo taken Monday 7 June 1965, Tower Hill, London
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.
Photo taken Monday 7 June 1965, Tower Hill, London
46. J34653
Jersey Motor Transport 653, J34653, a Bedford VAS1 with a Pennine B30F body, seen passing the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier, was new in April 1965 and was the third of four new that year.
Photo taken Thursday 24 May 1973, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier
Jersey Motor Transport 653, J34653, a Bedford VAS1 with a Pennine B30F body, seen passing the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier, was new in April 1965 and was the third of four new that year.
Photo taken Thursday 24 May 1973, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier
47. J34654
J34654, Jersey Motor Transport 654, was the last of four Bedford VAS1 with Pennine B30F bodies new in April 1965.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
J34654, Jersey Motor Transport 654, was the last of four Bedford VAS1 with Pennine B30F bodies new in April 1965.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
49. 899EMN
Douglas Corporation Transport 6, 899EMN, a Bedford VAS1 built in 1966 with Duple (Midland) B30F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1976, Douglas Bus Station
Douglas Corporation Transport 6, 899EMN, a Bedford VAS1 built in 1966 with Duple (Midland) B30F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1976, Douglas Bus Station
50. 900EMN
Douglas 7, 900EMN, a Bedford VAS1 built in 1966 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1976, Douglas Bus Station, Isle of Man
Douglas 7, 900EMN, a Bedford VAS1 built in 1966 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1976, Douglas Bus Station, Isle of Man
51. HGA981D
Former Highland Omnibuses CD69, HGA981D, by now in the ownership of the Sutherland Transport & Trading Company, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Midland B24FM bodywork, sits astride the railway tracks at Lairg whilst the driver loads mailbags off the mid-morning train from Inverness into the mail compartment at the back.
Photo taken 1973, Lairg Station
Former Highland Omnibuses CD69, HGA981D, by now in the ownership of the Sutherland Transport & Trading Company, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Midland B24FM bodywork, sits astride the railway tracks at Lairg whilst the driver loads mailbags off the mid-morning train from Inverness into the mail compartment at the back.
Photo taken 1973, Lairg Station
52. HGA981D
The mid-morning train from Inverness, in the hands of a class 24 diesel, is approaching the station at Lairg, Sutherland; it conveys portions for Wick (at the front) and Thurso (at the back) which will be split at Georgemas Junction.
Photo taken 1973, Lairg Station
The mid-morning train from Inverness, in the hands of a class 24 diesel, is approaching the station at Lairg, Sutherland; it conveys portions for Wick (at the front) and Thurso (at the back) which will be split at Georgemas Junction.
Photo taken 1973, Lairg Station
53. HGA983D
Preserved MacBraynes Bedford VAS1, 210, HGA983D of 1966, with Duple Midland B24FM body is seen in the Cowal Highland Gathering classic vehicle parade.
Photo taken Friday 24 August 2018, Argyll Street, Dunoon
Preserved MacBraynes Bedford VAS1, 210, HGA983D of 1966, with Duple Midland B24FM body is seen in the Cowal Highland Gathering classic vehicle parade.
Photo taken Friday 24 August 2018, Argyll Street, Dunoon
54. JAL642D
Barton Transport 1081, JAL642D, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F body, new in 1966.
Photo taken April 1973, Barton's Long Eaton Depot
Barton Transport 1081, JAL642D, a Bedford VAS1 with Duple Bella Vista C29F body, new in 1966.
Photo taken April 1973, Barton's Long Eaton Depot
55. NTU500D
Bullocks coach NTU500D, a Bedford VAS with C29F Duple Bella Vista body. Seen here in 1966 at the rear of Ralph Bullocks garage when Cheadle was in Cheshire, before someone moved it into Greater Manchester (not to be confused with Cheadle, Staffordshire).
Photo taken Sunday 10 April 1966, Cheadle, Cheshire
Bullocks coach NTU500D, a Bedford VAS with C29F Duple Bella Vista body. Seen here in 1966 at the rear of Ralph Bullocks garage when Cheadle was in Cheshire, before someone moved it into Greater Manchester (not to be confused with Cheadle, Staffordshire).
Photo taken Sunday 10 April 1966, Cheadle, Cheshire
56. 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.
Photo taken Saturday 9 August 1980, Wembley Stadium
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.
Photo taken Saturday 9 August 1980, Wembley Stadium
57. EST822E
Highland Omnibuses, Inverness CD18, EST822E, was seen in the Farraline Park Bus Station in Inverness. It was a Bedford VAM5 with an Alexander 'Y' C38F body, new in June 1967.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
Highland Omnibuses, Inverness CD18, EST822E, was seen in the Farraline Park Bus Station in Inverness. It was a Bedford VAM5 with an Alexander 'Y' C38F body, new in June 1967.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
58. J36675
Pennine B30F bodywork was fitted to two Jersey Motor Transport Bedford VAS1 buses in 1967 with the first one 675, J36675, new in March, seen passing the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1973, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier
Pennine B30F bodywork was fitted to two Jersey Motor Transport Bedford VAS1 buses in 1967 with the first one 675, J36675, new in March, seen passing the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1973, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier
59. 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.
Photo taken March 1975, Racecourse, Redcar
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.
Photo taken March 1975, Racecourse, Redcar
60. LTY642E
Brough, Wimborne 35, LTY642E, was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body seen at a rally at Weymouth.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 1979, Weymouth
Brough, Wimborne 35, LTY642E, was a Bedford VAS1 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body seen at a rally at Weymouth.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 1979, Weymouth
61. MHN705E
MHN705E new to the Royal Signals, Catterick and seen in Barry was a Bedford VAS2 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body.
Photo taken Sunday 1 August 1971, Barry
MHN705E new to the Royal Signals, Catterick and seen in Barry was a Bedford VAS2 with a Plaxton Embassy C29F body.
Photo taken Sunday 1 August 1971, Barry
62. OUC658F
Cheek (t/a Elms Coaches), Kenton bought the last Thurgood bodied coach and OUC658F, a Bedford VAS5 with Thurgood C29F body new in July 1967 and registered from August 1967 is seen at the garage. It joined, among others in Cheek's fleet, UKN 200/8/9 ex- Maidstone & District Harrington-Commer Contenders with B42F bodies dating from 1955 which Cheek used on the 98b service between Rayners Lane and Ruislip Station via Hatch End and Pinner.
Photo taken Saturday 2 September 1967, Kenton
Cheek (t/a Elms Coaches), Kenton bought the last Thurgood bodied coach and OUC658F, a Bedford VAS5 with Thurgood C29F body new in July 1967 and registered from August 1967 is seen at the garage. It joined, among others in Cheek's fleet, UKN 200/8/9 ex- Maidstone & District Harrington-Commer Contenders with B42F bodies dating from 1955 which Cheek used on the 98b service between Rayners Lane and Ruislip Station via Hatch End and Pinner.
Photo taken Saturday 2 September 1967, Kenton
63. PMM391E
PMM391E was a Bedford VAS2 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork built in July 1967 at the Willowbrook factory for the Greater London Council, fleet number 391.
Photo taken Sunday 1 May 1983, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth
PMM391E was a Bedford VAS2 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork built in July 1967 at the Willowbrook factory for the Greater London Council, fleet number 391.
Photo taken Sunday 1 May 1983, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth
64. TUP5E
Weardale Motor Services TUP5E, a 1967 Bedford VAS1 with Plaxton C29F bodywork, is seen at the Stanhope depot.
Photo taken c.1969, Stanhope Depot
Weardale Motor Services TUP5E, a 1967 Bedford VAS1 with Plaxton C29F bodywork, is seen at the Stanhope depot.
Photo taken c.1969, Stanhope Depot
65. 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.
Photo taken Sunday 2 April 1967, Lower Promenade, Blackpool
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.
Photo taken Sunday 2 April 1967, Lower Promenade, Blackpool
66. EZL35
Coras Iompair Eireann SS35, EZL35, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Duffy/McArdle/Metsec B33F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1975, Eire
Coras Iompair Eireann SS35, EZL35, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Duffy/McArdle/Metsec B33F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1975, Eire
67. J1683
In 1968 Jersey Motor Transport put into service three Seddon Pennine 4s with Pennine B32F bodies and the last one 683, J1683, new in April 1968, is seen passing the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1973, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier
In 1968 Jersey Motor Transport put into service three Seddon Pennine 4s with Pennine B32F bodies and the last one 683, J1683, new in April 1968, is seen passing the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1973, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier
68. JGR465F
Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, JGR465F, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Duple Vista 26 C29F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1972, Redcar Racecourse
Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, JGR465F, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Duple Vista 26 C29F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1972, Redcar Racecourse
69. JRS471F
Alexander Northern, Aberdeen Bedford VAS5 NW271, JRS471F, with a Duple Vista C29F body is seen at Elgin and, new in May 1968, was the last of three new that year.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Elgin
Alexander Northern, Aberdeen Bedford VAS5 NW271, JRS471F, with a Duple Vista C29F body is seen at Elgin and, new in May 1968, was the last of three new that year.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Elgin
70. KDK937F
Cleveland Transit S352, KDK937F, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1975, Former Saltburn MS depot, Saltburn
Cleveland Transit S352, KDK937F, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1975, Former Saltburn MS depot, Saltburn
71. KDK937F
Cleveland Transit S352, KDK937F, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, High Street, Stockton
Cleveland Transit S352, KDK937F, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1968 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, High Street, Stockton
72. KSD916F
Dodds Coaches of Troon operated this Bedford VAS5 with Duple Vista 25 coachwork, KSD916F, new in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1968, Troon
Dodds Coaches of Troon operated this Bedford VAS5 with Duple Vista 25 coachwork, KSD916F, new in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1968, Troon
73. TWP149F
Harris Tours, Bromsgrove TWP149F, a Bedford VAS5 with Duple Vista 25 C29F body, new in 1968. Behind is Warburton's of Tottington KTC 330C, an AEC Reliance 2MU4RA with Harrington Grenadier C41F body, new in 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1968, Lower Promenade, Blackpool
Harris Tours, Bromsgrove TWP149F, a Bedford VAS5 with Duple Vista 25 C29F body, new in 1968. Behind is Warburton's of Tottington KTC 330C, an AEC Reliance 2MU4RA with Harrington Grenadier C41F body, new in 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1968, Lower Promenade, Blackpool
74. 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.
Photo taken February 1974, Gibbet Street, Halifax
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.
Photo taken February 1974, Gibbet Street, Halifax
75. DPT8G
Weardale Motor Service, Frosterly DPT8G seen in Stanhope was a Bedford VAS5 with a Plaxton Panorama I C29F body.
Photo taken Thursday 31 July 1969, Front Street, Stanhope
Weardale Motor Service, Frosterly DPT8G seen in Stanhope was a Bedford VAS5 with a Plaxton Panorama I C29F body.
Photo taken Thursday 31 July 1969, Front Street, Stanhope
76. DPT8G
Weardale Motor Services DPT8G was a 1969 Plaxton C29F bodied Bedford VAS5.
Photo taken c.1969, Cowshill Hotel
Weardale Motor Services DPT8G was a 1969 Plaxton C29F bodied Bedford VAS5.
Photo taken c.1969, Cowshill Hotel
77. DPT9G
Stanhope MS DPT9G, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Bondgate, Bishop Auckland
Stanhope MS DPT9G, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Bondgate, Bishop Auckland
78. DPT9G
Stanhope Motor Services DPT9G was a Plaxton C29F bodied Bedford VAS5 from 1969.
Photo taken c.1969, Stanhope Market Place
Stanhope Motor Services DPT9G was a Plaxton C29F bodied Bedford VAS5 from 1969.
Photo taken c.1969, Stanhope Market Place
79. RNL429G
Armstrong of Westerhope 165, RNL429G, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Guisborough Old Station Yard
Armstrong of Westerhope 165, RNL429G, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1969 with Plaxton Panorama I C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Guisborough Old Station Yard
80. CWJ809H
Drabble, Sheffield CWJ809H was a Bedford VAS5 with a Plaxton Panorama C29F body seen on Ebury Bridge, London S.W.1.
Photo taken Sunday 23 July 1972, Ebury Bridge, London SW1
Drabble, Sheffield CWJ809H was a Bedford VAS5 with a Plaxton Panorama C29F body seen on Ebury Bridge, London S.W.1.
Photo taken Sunday 23 July 1972, Ebury Bridge, London SW1
81. DHN300H
Eynon's DHN300H is a Bedford VAS5 with Plaxton C29F coachwork new in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 30 July 1978, Eynons Depot, off Heol Waun Y Clun, Trimsaran
Eynon's DHN300H is a Bedford VAS5 with Plaxton C29F coachwork new in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 30 July 1978, Eynons Depot, off Heol Waun Y Clun, Trimsaran
82. J26408
Tantivy, St. Helier 29, J26408, a Bedford VAS5 with a Duple Vista 25 C29F body was new in 1970 to Jersey Tours, St. Helier and was acquired by Tantivy in December 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 27 May 1973, St. Helier
Tantivy, St. Helier 29, J26408, a Bedford VAS5 with a Duple Vista 25 C29F body was new in 1970 to Jersey Tours, St. Helier and was acquired by Tantivy in December 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 27 May 1973, St. Helier
83. JUP769H
Gladwin's Coaches, Middlesbrough, "Little Dibble" JUP769H, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1970 with Duple Vista 25 C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1983, West Cliff, Whitby
Gladwin's Coaches, Middlesbrough, "Little Dibble" JUP769H, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1970 with Duple Vista 25 C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1983, West Cliff, Whitby
84. RXG983H
Bob's Buses, Thornaby, 19 RXG983H, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama C29F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Thornaby Place, Thornaby on Tees
Bob's Buses, Thornaby, 19 RXG983H, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1970 with Plaxton Panorama C29F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Thornaby Place, Thornaby on Tees
85. UAY586H
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.
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1985, Station Road, Sowerby Bridge
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.
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1985, Station Road, Sowerby Bridge
86. TVN663J
Primrose Valley Coaches of Filey TVN663J, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, Primrose Valley depot near Filey
Primrose Valley Coaches of Filey TVN663J, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, Primrose Valley depot near Filey
87. WAR680J
WAR680J, named "The Slug", was a Bedford VAS5 with a Willowbrook DP28F body which had been new to Continental, London S.W.5 in May 1971.
Photo taken Monday 27 March 1978, Ebury Street, London Victoria
WAR680J, named "The Slug", was a Bedford VAS5 with a Willowbrook DP28F body which had been new to Continental, London S.W.5 in May 1971.
Photo taken Monday 27 March 1978, Ebury Street, London Victoria
88. XXG612J
Bob's Buses, Thornaby, 23 XXG612J, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1971 with Duple Vista 25 C29F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, near Stokesley
Bob's Buses, Thornaby, 23 XXG612J, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1971 with Duple Vista 25 C29F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, near Stokesley
89. YHP760J
YHP760J, a Bedford VAS with Duple C29F body with, in the background, Llandudno UDC (Aberconwy UDC) Dennis Pax FJC737F on Great Orme and Marine Drive duty. YHP760J was new to Bonas, Coventry in June 1971.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 May 1991, Llandudno Pier
YHP760J, a Bedford VAS with Duple C29F body with, in the background, Llandudno UDC (Aberconwy UDC) Dennis Pax FJC737F on Great Orme and Marine Drive duty. YHP760J was new to Bonas, Coventry in June 1971.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 May 1991, Llandudno Pier
90. 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.
Photo taken August 1972, Guisborough
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.
Photo taken August 1972, Guisborough
91. DNS354L
Sutherland Transport & Trading Company's DNS354L, a Bedford VAS5 with Willowbrook B16FM bodywork has arrived from Lochinver on the west coast and waits just below the Post Office on Lairg's Main Street for the arrival of the bus from the railway station with mail, parcels (and maybe the odd passenger) from the south. Then the daily ritual will be enacted and the sleepy village of Lairg will become (briefly) a hive of activity until the buses depart and all is peaceful again.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Lairg, Post Office
Sutherland Transport & Trading Company's DNS354L, a Bedford VAS5 with Willowbrook B16FM bodywork has arrived from Lochinver on the west coast and waits just below the Post Office on Lairg's Main Street for the arrival of the bus from the railway station with mail, parcels (and maybe the odd passenger) from the south. Then the daily ritual will be enacted and the sleepy village of Lairg will become (briefly) a hive of activity until the buses depart and all is peaceful again.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Lairg, Post Office
92. EUG466K
Wallace Arnold EUG466K, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama III C29F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1974, Thirsk Racecourse
Wallace Arnold EUG466K, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1972 with Plaxton Panorama III C29F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1974, Thirsk Racecourse
93. 710ZI
CIE (Bus Eireann) SS710, 710ZI, was a Bedford VAS5 with a Van Hool McArdle/MSL B33F body dating from 1973. It was scrapped in 1995.
Photo taken September 1990, Thomastown station, Co. Kilkenny
CIE (Bus Eireann) SS710, 710ZI, was a Bedford VAS5 with a Van Hool McArdle/MSL B33F body dating from 1973. It was scrapped in 1995.
Photo taken September 1990, Thomastown station, Co. Kilkenny
94. 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.
Photo taken Sunday 9 October 2011, Jerry Croft, Skipton
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.
Photo taken Sunday 9 October 2011, Jerry Croft, Skipton
95. AUP652L
Stanhope MS AUP652L, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1973 with Plaxton Panorama IV C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1979, Stanhope depot?
Stanhope MS AUP652L, a Bedford VAS5 built in 1973 with Plaxton Panorama IV C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1979, Stanhope depot?
96. ERU403L
An ugly duckling in beautiful surroundings, Bournemouth M3, ERU403L, was a Bedford VAS3 with Strachans B27F body built in 1973 to provide transport in pedestrian areas and to/from car parks in the town centre, when such services were thought to be necessary.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 October 1975, Avenue Road, Bournemouth
An ugly duckling in beautiful surroundings, Bournemouth M3, ERU403L, was a Bedford VAS3 with Strachans B27F body built in 1973 to provide transport in pedestrian areas and to/from car parks in the town centre, when such services were thought to be necessary.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 October 1975, Avenue Road, Bournemouth
97. 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.
Photo taken Thursday 16 July 1987, Newcastle Central Station
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.
Photo taken Thursday 16 July 1987, Newcastle Central Station
98. OLJ404M
Perhaps this view of Bournemouth M4, OLJ404M, will redeem the inclusion of identical bus M3 in the "Ugly Buses Ball" gallery , perhaps due to the stunning sea front location. (or maybe not)!
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 1975, Sea Front, Bournemouth
Perhaps this view of Bournemouth M4, OLJ404M, will redeem the inclusion of identical bus M3 in the "Ugly Buses Ball" gallery , perhaps due to the stunning sea front location. (or maybe not)!
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 1975, Sea Front, Bournemouth
99. 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.
Photo taken Saturday 7 April 1973, Springfield Park, Wigan
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.
Photo taken Saturday 7 April 1973, Springfield Park, Wigan
100. SHN456L
Seen in William Street Coach Park in Scarborough was Scotts Greys, Darlington SHN456L, a Bedford VAS5 with a Caetano Sintra II C29F body new in February 1973.
Photo taken Friday 9 August 1974, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough
Seen in William Street Coach Park in Scarborough was Scotts Greys, Darlington SHN456L, a Bedford VAS5 with a Caetano Sintra II C29F body new in February 1973.
Photo taken Friday 9 August 1974, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough