SCT '61 Photo Index: Guy Arab

SCT '61 Photo Index
Guy Arab

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1. EHO228 ... Provincial 35, BOR767, an AEC Regent with Park Royal body dating from 1936 and Provincial 55, EHO228, a Guy Arab I with Reading body dating from 1942 (Sun 2/8/09, Stokes Bay, Gosport)

2. EHO228 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 55, EHO228, was a Guy Arab I new in 1942 with a Weymann H30/26R body. It was rebodied in 1955 with a Reading H30/26R body. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

3. EHO228 ... Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 55, EHO228, a 1942 Guy Arab I with Reading H30/26R bodywork (Mon 27/8/07, Stokes Bay, Gosport)

4. EHO228 ... Preserved Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 55, EHO228, a 1942 Guy Arab I with Reading H30/26R bodywork. (Sun 19/7/15, Anstey Park, Alton)

5. EWO467 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 77, EWO467, was a Guy Arab I which had been new as Red & White, Chepstow 467 in October 1942, with a Duple L27/28R body. (Sun 22/3/70)

6. EWO467 ... This 1942 austerity Guy Arab I was supplied to the Red and White group in 1942 with a Duple lowbridge body as their 467, EWO467. In 1950 it was rebodied with this BBW lowbridge body and numbered L442 in the Red & White fleet a further re-numbering saw it become LL442 After withdrawal by Red and White it was eventually bought by Provincal of Gosport in whose fleet it became 77. (Sun 6/8/89, Harrogate)

7. HL9955 ... West Riding 570, HL9955, was a Guy Arab I with Roe L24/26R (reseated in 1950 from L27/28R) body new in 1942 and is parked outside Selby Garage. (Thu 25/4/57, Selby Garage)

8. HWA679 ... Seen ascending the incongruously named Flat Street in Sheffield is HWA679, a Guy Arab I with a Weymann H30/26R body new in 1942 which was one of five supplied with bodies intended for Manchester COG5s, the chassis for which were destroyed when the Daimler factory was bombed. It had been fleet number 479 before being transferred to the tuition fleet. (Thu 15/5/58, Flat Street)

9. KRE849 ... Harper, Heath Hayes 24, KRE849, a Guy Arab I (5LW) with a Burlingham L27/26R body, fitted in 1948, had been new in December 1942 with a Massey H30/26R body. (Sun 18/6/67)

10. WG9818 ... Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow is the setting for Guy Arab I WG9818, RO438, which was new to Alexander, Falkirk in 1942 with a Duple L27/28R body. It was transferred to Lawson, Kirkintilloch in 1949 and was rebodied in June 1951 with a new Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body. (Sun 26/7/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

11. AHL8 ... The last of three Guy Arab IIs received by West Riding, Wakefield in 1943 was 579, AHL8, which had a Roe L27/28R body, later altered to L27/26R, and seen in Leeds Central Bus Station. (Thu 29/12/55, Leeds Central Bus Station)

12. ASD254 ... ASD254, a Guy Arab II with a Massey L27/26R body became Paton, Renfrew 46 in 1958 when it was acquired from Northern Roadways. New to Western S.M.T in 1943, it was numbered 192 in 1949 when the fleet was numbered. Withdrawn in 1956 it passed to Millburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow and to Northern Roadways in April 1958 then to Paton later in 1958 and is seen at the garage. (Wed 19/6/63, Paton Garage, Renfrew)

13. ASD406 ... Acquired from Western S.M.T. in 1957, Highland E5, ASD406, was a Guy Arab II with Northern Counties L27/26R body new in November 1943. It is seen here in Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness and was fitted with platform doors in 1960 and withdrawn in 1963. (Fri 24/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

14. BJA133 ... North Western 14, BJA133, was a Guy Arab II fitted with a Strachan L27/28R body when new in 1943. It was rebodied in 1950 with the Willowbrook L27/26R body it is seen with here at Manchester (L.M.S.). (Sat 24/5/58, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

15. BJA185 ... North Western 29, BJA185, is a 1943 Guy Arab II 5LW from 1943 but carrying a 1950 Willowbrook L27/26R body. (Wed 27/5/59, Hague Bar Road, New Mills)

16. BVD88 ... Central S.M.T. H5, BVD88, a Guy Arab I with a Brush L27/28R body, new in 1943, is seen in Edinburgh Bus Station. (Thu 23/7/59, Edinburgh Bus Station)

17. BVL7 ... Lincoln Corporation utility Guy Arab 10, BVL7, with Park Royal UH56R body, new in 1943. (c. 1960, Corporation Garage, St. Mark Street, Lincoln)

18. CDR679 ... This utility Guy Arab II of 1943 has a most interesting history. It was one of over 100 Arab utilities delivered to Plymouth City Transport during the war years, CDR679 with fleet number 249. (Sun 27/3/05, Kirkby Stephen Rally)

19. CDR679 ... CDR679, a Guy Arab II (5LW) originally new in 1943 to Plymouth C.T. (249) with a Roe L27/28R body. (September 1998, Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, Lathalmond)

20. DCR866 ... DCR866, Hants & Dorset 1102 had been rebuilt by Portsmouth Aviation in February 1950 when the rubber mounted windows with sliding vents were fitted, the front opening vents from each saloon removed and the seating altered to L27/26R. (Tue 29/9/59, Barnsley Bus Station)

21. DDW34 ... DDW34 was a Guy Arab I with a Weymann H30/26R body new in 1943 as Newport 98. It was acquired by Morgan, Armthorpe in October 1953. The body was originally intended for a Manchester Daimler COG5 the chassis of which was destroyed when the Daimler factory was bombed. It is seen at the Christ Church terminus in Doncaster. (Wed 31/7/57, Christ Church, Doncaster)

22. DGG910 ... DGG910 had the Guy Arab II chassis from Glasgow 64 which had been new in November 1943 with a Pickering H30/26R body. Withdrawn by Glasgow in 1951 it passed to Dodds, Troon and was rebodied by Roe with a B38C body after the chassis had been lengthened, entering service with Dodds as DT5 in May 1953, and passing to a contractor after withdrawal in October 1965. (Mon 17/6/63, A.A. Bus Station, Ayr)

23. DHR192 ... Swindon 51, DHR192, has surprisingly not hitherto featured on the site. Retained as part of the British Transport Collection it is an excellent example of the standard utility Guy, being an Arab II (5LW) with a Weymann body. It is climbing up to Chesterfield's depot at Stonegravels Road on 4th July 1982 to attend the Chesterfield Centenary Rally. (Sun 4/7/82, Chesterfield)

24. DSG178 ... Occupying the 'Tour Stance' at Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness is Highland E40, DSG178, a Guy Arab I with Brush L27/26R body new in June 1943 to SMT. (Fri 24/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

25. DSG179 ... DSG179, Highland E44, was acquired from Scottish Omnibuses in January 1959 and was a Guy Arab I with Brush L27/26R body, new in June 1943 to SMT. (Fri 24/7/59, Academy Street, Inverness)

26. DUK279 ... Wolverhampton 379, DUK279, a Guy Arab II with Roe H31/25R body, new 1943/44, re-bodied 1951/2. (1962, Park Lane Garage, Wolverhampton)

27. EDG975 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford EDG975, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a BBW L27/28RD body. (Sun 22/3/70)

28. EHO508 ... Aldershot & District 871, EHO508, was a Guy Arab I new in 1943 with a Strachan L22/26R body. It was rebodied in 1950 with a Weymann L25/26R body as seen here in Aldershot Bus Station. (Thu 28/8/58, Aldershot Bus Station)

29. EHO587 ... EHO587, a Guy Arab I with Strachan L22/26R body was delivered new to Aldershot & District in 1943 and given the fleet number G6. It was rebodied by Weymann L25/26R in 1950 and renumbered as 872 the following year, lasting in this form until 1964 when it was withdrawn and sold the next year to British Railways. (Sat 23/10/65, Tilbury Riverside Station)

30. EHO869 ... Provincial 1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO869. (April 1954, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

31. EHO869 ... Second shot of Provincial 57, EHO869, a 1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body. (April 1954)

32. EHO869 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 57, EHO869, a Guy Arab had been new in 1943 with a Park Royal H30/26R body. It was rebodied in 1953 with a Reading CO30/24RD body. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

33. EHO870 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford EHO966 and EHO870 were Guy Arab IIs (5LW) new in 1943 with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, and fleet numbers 61 and 58. (Sun 22/3/70)

34. EHO967 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 60, EHO967, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was one of six Guy Arab IIs (5LW), new in 1943, with Park Royal H30/26R bodies. (Sun 15/3/59, Gosport Ferry Terminal)

35. EHO983 ... Aldershot & District 877, EHO983, a Guy Arab II new in 1943 with a Strachan L22/26R body was rebodied in 1950 with a Weymann L25/26R body and is seen in the Bus Station at Aldershot. (Thu 28/8/58, Aldershot Bus Station)

36. EWO579 ... West Mon Guy 21, EWO579, a Guy Arab II 5LW new in 1943 and rebodied by Bruce in 1950. Apparently rather insecurely parked on a steeply sloping parking ground! (Depot Yard, Blackwood)

37. FFM274 ... Mid Wales Motorways, Newtown FFM274, a Guy Arab II 5LW/ NCME UL27/26R new 5/43 as Crosville M155 (renumbered MG155 in 1946). It was one of two (the other one was FFM273) acquired via Guy Motors, Wolverhampton by who was reconditioned in 1957. (Sun 11/8/63, Newtown Garage ?)

38. FNY536 ... Pontypridd also had utility Guys, such as 32, FNY536, although this one has had its windows modernised. (Taff Street, Pontypridd)

39. FRU180 ... At North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet, former Bournemouth Corporation Guy Arab I (6LW) tow-wagon FRU180. This had started out with a Park Royal H30/26R body, numbered 33 and new in 1943. (Autumn 1973, Premises of Norths, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet)

40. FRU180 ... Apart from withdrawn trolleybuses at Mallard Road garage, Bournemouth Guy Arab I (6LW) tow-wagon FRU180, was in the sunshine in spotless condition. (Sun 10/8/69, Mallard Road Garage, Bournemouth)

41. FRU221 ... Bournemouth 37, FRU221, was one of three Weymann H30/26R bodied Guy Arab IIs new in 1943. It was rebuilt to O30/26R in 1952. (Sat 6/9/58, Bournemouth Pier )

42. FRU222 ... Bournemouth 38, FRU222, was one of three Weymann H30/26R bodied Guy Arab IIs new in 1943. It was rebuilt to O30/26R in 1953. (Sat 6/9/58, Bournemouth Pier )

43. FRU223 ... Bournemouth Guy Arab 39, FRU223, on open top service no 12 to Hengistbury Head on Southbourne Overcliff Drive close to Fishermans Walk. (August 1953, Fishermans Walk, Southbourne)

44. FRU223 ... Bournemouth Corporation 39, FRU223 was the last of the 1943 Guy Arab II/Weymann utilities. (1954, Church St., Christchurch)

45. FRU223 ... Bournemouth 39, FRU223, was one of three Weymann H30/26R bodied Guy Arab IIs new in 1943. It was rebuilt to O30/26R in 1953. (Sat 6/9/58, Bournemouth Pier )

46. FTD450 ... Guy Arab II FTD450 was new in 1943 with a Massey H30/26R body as Rawtenstall Corporation 37. It was rebodied in 1951 with an East Lancs H30/26R body and was acquired by Clark, Dumfries from Rawtenstall Corporation via Tiger (dealer), Salsburgh to whom it had been sold in August 1964. It passed from Clark to Western S.M.T. in August 1965 along with Leyland Royal Tiger FJA612 and then to Milburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow in September 1965. (1964/5, Whitesands, Dumfries)

47. FTD450 ... A close up of the badge on Rawtenstall’s only Guy, 37, FTD450. The water flow through the radiator cap has clearly been a two-way process, which is a little surprising given that Gardner engines traditionally run cool. The tax disc tells us it must have been taken in 1961. (1961)

48. FTD580 ... Lancashire United 287, FTD580, the first of ten Guy Arab IIs with Northern Counties L27/26R bodies new in 1943, was seen at Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park. (Mon 6/6/60, Trafford Park, Manchester)

49. FTD590 ... Lancashire United 297, FTD590, was the solitary Guy Arab II with Roe L27/26R body delivered in 1943 and is seen at Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park. (Mon 6/6/60, Trafford Park, Manchester)

50. FTD69 ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan) FTD69 was a Guy Arab I, new to Lancaster Corporation in 1943. It was rebodied by Park Royal/Guy in 1952 and bought by Blue Line in 1958. (1966, Armthorpe Depot)

51. FTD727 ... Lancaster CT 727, FTD727, a Guy Arab II (5LW) with Guy (on Park Royal frames) H30/26R body.

52. GAL390 ... Barton 431, GAL390, a Guy Arab with Duple L27/28R body new in June 1943. It was withdrawn in November 1960 and scrapped the following March. (November 1949)

53. GAL391 ... Barton 432, GAL391, seen at Broadmarsh Bus Station, was a Guy Arab II with a Duple L27/28R body new in 1943. (Sat 6/10/62, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham)

54. GHA925 ... Ex-Midland Red 2501, GHA925, was a Guy Arab new in 1943 with a Weymann H30/26R body. It was withdrawn in 1956 and passed to Warner, Tewkesbury along with two others. This one was not operated by Warner. (Sun 13/7/58, Tewkesbury)

55. GKN267 ... Maidstone & District DH20, GKN267, a Guy Arab I with a Weymann H30/26R body was new in 1943. In April 1952 it was rebodied with a Weymann H30/26R body as seen here in Chatham. (Sat 13/12/58, Barrier Road, Chatham)

56. GKN763 ... Maidstone & District DH23, GKN763, a Guy Arab II with a Weymann H30/26R body was new in 1943. In May 1952 it was rebodied with a Weymann H30/26R body as seen here in Chatham. (Sat 13/12/58, Barrier Road, Chatham)

57. GKN764 ... Maidstone and District DH24, GKN764, a wartime Guy Arab I, built in 1943 and rebodied in 1952 by Weymann H56R. (Sat 18/3/61, New Road, Rochester)

58. GLL589 ... Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) D53, KAC770, was a Guy Arab II which had started life in September 1943 as London Passenger Transport Board G90, GLL589, with a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

59. GLL590 ... In December 1951 Western S.M.T. acquired twenty-two Guy Arab IIs from London Transport Executive and 999, GLL590, seen here, had a Park Royal H30/26R body when new in 1943. It was rebodied with an Alexander L27/26R body in 1952 when it received its fleet number. All had run un-numbered until rebodied. (Thu 30/7/59, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle)

60. GR7742 ... Sunderland 238, GR7742, was a Guy Arab II from 1943, rebodied by Roe in 1954. (1972, Dundas Street, Sunderland)

61. GV9614 ... By 1965, complete utility buses built during or just after the Second World war, still with their original bodywork were becoming increasingly rare. GV9614 from the small fleet of HC Chambers and Son of Bures was a Guy Arab II with Roe body. (Sat 17/4/65, Colchester Bus Station)

62. GV9614 ... Chambers of Bures GV9614, a Guy Arab II with Roe Utility bodywork. (The Green/George Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk)

63. HD7354 ... Yorkshire Woollen District 484, HD7354, was a Guy Arab II of 1943, rebodied by Roe in 1953. (1964, Back Lane, Farnley, Leeds)

64. HG8070 ... BCN 66, HG8070, a Guy Arab II with Park Royal UH30/26R bodywork was new on 1943. Seven years later it was re-bodied by NCME to the same capacity. (1964, BCN Queensgate Garage)

65. HL9994 ... HL9994, seen in Selby Market Place, was West Riding, Wakefield 576, and was a Guy Arab I (6LW) which had been new in 1943 with a Brush L27/28R body. In August 1950 this was replaced with the 1937 Roe L24/24R body from 504, HL6071, with the Brush body being fitted to 504, a Leyland TD4c for disposal to Morrell (dealer), Leeds. (Thu 25/4/57, Selby Market Place)

66. JA7610 ... Stockport 210, JA7610, seen crossing Wellington Road North at Heaton Moor Road was a Guy Arab II with a Massey H30/26R body which was one of two new in 1943. (Fri 4/10/57, Heaton Moor Road, Stockport)

67. JDH37 ... When photographed by John, Guy Arab II 215, JDH37, had a Willowbrook H30/26R body which it received in 1953. It had been new in 1943 with a Park Royal H30/26R body and was, at that time, number 227 being renumbered when rebodied. (Sun 13/4/69, Garage, Bloxwich Road, Walsall)

68. JEH482 ... Acquired from Potteries Motor Traction L248 by January 1961, JEH482 was number DT17 in the Dodds, Troon fleet and was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties L27/26RD body new in 1952 which had replaced its Strachans L27/28R body fitted when it was new in 1943. (Tue 11/8/64, Dodds' Garage, Troon)

69. JTW237 ... Eastern National 3882, JTW237, a Guy Arab I with Brush L27/28R body new in 1943 and carrying London Transport markings, temporaily transferred for a few months when ENOC's Grays services were taken over by LT in September 1951. (1951/2, Grays)

70. JTW237 ... Eastern National Guy Arab 3882, JTW237, a Guy Arab I with Brush L27/28R body new in 1943. (Sat 21/2/53, Dovercourt Bay Station)

71. JUA762 ... New to Samuel Ledgard in 1943 was this Guy Arab I, JUA762, which was rebodied by Roe in 1951 with the H31/25R body depicted here in Chester Street, Bradford. (Fri 26/4/57, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford)

72. JUA762 ... Seen in Calverley is Ledgard, Armley JUA762, a Guy Arab I with a Roe H31/25R body. When new in 1943 it had a Pickering H30/26R body, the replacement Roe body being fitted in October 1951. (Sat 25/5/57, Hollin Park Road, Calverley)

73. JUA763 ... Samuel Ledgard JUA763 was a Guy Arab II which entered service with Ledgard in 1943 with a utility body and was rebodied in 1951 with a Roe H31/25R body which gave it a further ten years life with Ledgard. (Sun 30/6/57, Nelson Street, Otley)

74. JUA763 ... Ledgard, Leeds JUA763 seen in Park Place, Leeds was a Guy Arab II (5LW) which had been new in 1943 with a Pickering H30/26R body. The Roe H31/25R body seen here was fitted in October 1951 and a 6LW engine was fitted in December 1956. (Thu 11/4/57, Park Place, Leeds)

75. JWL730 ... City of Oxford L113, JWL730, a Guy Arab II with Roe L27/28R body new in 1943, seen in King Street, Leeds whilst on loan to Hebble Motor Services. (Sat 26/1/57, King Street, Leeds)

76. WG9821 ... Highland AMS43 (E21) and WG9821 (E12) were Guy Arabs with Roe L27/26R and Strachan L27/26R bodies respectively. E12 (Arab I) was new to Alexander in January 1943, passing to Lawson, Kirkintilloch in September 1943, whilst E21 (Arab II) was new to Lawson in March 1944. (Fri 24/7/59, Inverness)

77. WG9971 ... WG9971 was new to Alexander, Falkirk in June 1943, passed to Lawson, Kirkintilloch in September 1943 and became Highland E23 in May 1956. It was a Guy Arab II with Roe L27/26R body and is seen at Inverness. (Fri 24/7/59, Inverness)

78. WG9980 ... WG9980 was RO451 of Lawson, Kirkintilloch and was a Guy Arab II new in 1943 with a Roe L27/26R body. It was fitted with the Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body, seen here, in July 1951 in Dundas Street Bus Station. (Sun 26/7/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

79. WG9981 ... WG9981 was a Guy Arab with an Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body and was number RO452 in the fleet of Lawson, Kirkintilloch which was seen in Dundas Street bus station in Glasgow. When new in 1943 it had a Roe L27/28R body and was rebodied in July 1951. (Wed 29/7/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

80. AMS149 ... On a wet day at Dunfermline, Alexander Fife FRO477, AMS149, a Northern Counties H30/26R bodied Guy Arab II leaves for Lochgelly. It had been new in July 1944 as Alexander RO477 and was not withdrawn until June 1968. (Tue 27/7/65, Dunfermline Bus Station)

81. AMS162 ... Alexander (Fife) FRO490, AMS162, a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body was new in August 1944 to Alexander, Falkirk, as RO490, passing to Alexander (Fife) in May 1961 and was withdrawn in 1966. (Wed 12/8/64, Kirkcaldy Depot)

82. AMS189 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO499, AMS189, a Guy Arab II 5LW with a Roe L27/28R body had been new in October 1944, and was re-seated to L27/26R in November 1950. (Fri 24/7/59, Scott Street, Perth)

83. AMS231 ... New to Alexander, Falkirk, AMS231 was numbered RO516 and was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body new in November 1944. (Wed 12/8/64, Kirkcaldy Depot)

84. AMS234 ... AMS234 was new as Alexander, Falkirk RO519 in November 1944. It was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body and passed to Alexander (Fife) in May 1961 as FRO519, being withdrawn in 1967. (Wed 12/8/64, Kirkcaldy Depot)

85. AMS43 ... Highland E21, AMS43 was a Guy Arab II with Roe L27/26R body. Seen at Inverness it had been acquired from Lawson, Kirkintilloch in 1956. (Fri 24/7/59, Inverness)

86. AMS45 ... Guy Arab II AMS45 was RO458 in the fleet of Lawson, Kirkintilloch and was one of three such vehicles with Roe L27/28R bodies delivered in 1944. It had been rebodied in June 1951 with the Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body seen here in Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow. (Sun 26/7/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

87. AMS46 ... Lawson, Kirkintilloch RO459, AMS46, was a Guy Arab II new to W. Alexander in 1944 with a Roe L27/28R body and transferred to Lawson in 1945. It was rebodied in 1951 with an Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body as seen here at Dundas Street Bus Station in Glasgow (Tue 14/4/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

88. AMS46 ... Lawson, Kirkintilloch RO459, AMS46, was a Guy Arab II which had been rebodied in June 1951 with an Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body. New to Alexander, Falkirk in May 1944 it had originally carried a Roe L27/26R body and had been transferred to Lawson in 1945 and is seen at Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow. (Sun 26/7/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

89. BG8557 ... Birkenhead were allocated this Guy Arab II with austerity Massey body in 1944. Originally 324, BG8557, it was rebodied in 1953 and renumbered as 242 with Massey again providing the H31/26R body. (1996, Meltham, Kirklees)

90. BG8644 ... Birkenhead 252, BG8644, a Guy Arab II with a Massey H31/28R body is seen at the Birkenhead garage on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend visit. (Sat 9/9/67, Birkenhead Garage)

91. CDR748 ... Premier Travel, Cambridge 111, CDR748, was a Guy Arab II with a Roe L27/28R body which had been heavily rebuilt. (Sun 5/7/59, Depot, Camps Road, Haverhill)

92. CHS271 ... Guy Arab II CHS271, with a Massey H30/28R body, in the McGill, Barrhead fleet is seen in Gilmour Street, Paisley. It was new in 1944 with a Park Royal H30/26R body and was rebodied in 1955. (Thu 20/8/64, Gilmour Street, Paisley)

93. CHS271 ... McGill, Barrhead CHS271 was a Guy Arab II which had been rebodied in 1955 with a Massey H30/28R body and was seen in St. James Street, Paisley. When new, in August 1944, it had a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Tue 12/4/60, St. James Street, Paisley)

94. DWS921 ... Highland E4, DWS921, seen in Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness was a Guy Arab II with Roe L27/26R body new in July 1944 to Scottish Omnibuses. It passed to Highland in 1957. It was later fitted with platform doors by Scottish Omnibuses (1959/60). (Fri 24/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

95. EOR288 ... Aldershot & District EOR288 was new in 1944 with a Strachan L22/26R body. It was rebodied with a Weymann L25/26R body in 1950 when it started to carry its fleet number of 883 and is seen in Guildford (Farnham Road) Bus Station. (Sat 14/6/58, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford)

96. EOR579 ... Cut down Guy double decker EOR579, in use by a showman. It started life in 1944 with King Alfred, a Guy Arab II with Weymann L27/28R body. It was withdrawn by them in 1954. (1950s)

97. FA7959 ... Burton received ten Guy Arab IIs (5LW), in 1944 with bodies by both Park Royal (six) and Weymann (four). 24, FA7959, was one of those which had Weymann H30/26R bodies, and was new in March 1944. (Sun 14/7/63, Garage, Burton)

98. FNY578 ... Pontypridd 34, FNY578, seen at the garage, was the first of five Park Royal H30/26R bodied Guy Arab IIs new in 1944. It passed to Courtenay (dealer), Pengam in July 1967. (Thu 8/6/67, Pontypridd Garage)

99. FNY663 ... Seen at the garage, parked between JTX534 and JTX520 is Pontypridd 37, FNY663, which was a Park Royal H30/26R bodied Guy Arab II new in 1944. It passed in July 1967 to the West of England Transport Collection at Exeter for preservation. (Thu 8/6/67, Pontypridd Garage)

100. FRU222 ... Bournemouth Corporation 38, FRU222, a Guy Arab II (5LW) new in 1944 with a Weymann H30/26R body. (September 1964, Bath Road, Bournemouth)

101. FRU224 ... Two of Bournemouth Corporation's trolleybus ancilliary vehicles engaged in work on the overhead wires at Tuckton Bridge in 1964. To the left is FRU224, a Guy Arab II new in 1944 with a Weymann utility body as fleet no.40. (1964, Tuckton Bridge, Bournemouth)

102. FTE183 ... Ashton-under-Lyne 41, FTE183, a Crossley H30/26R bodied Guy Arab II (5LW), is seen in Manor Road, Ashton. (Sat 1/11/58, Manor Road, Ashton)

103. FTE185 ... Ashton-under-Lyne 43, FTE185, seen in Manor Road, Ashton, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Crossley H30/26R body. (Sat 1/11/58, Manor Road, Ashton)

104. FTE66 ... Lancaster CT 66, FTE66, a Guy Arab II (5LW) with Crossley H30/26R body. (Lancaster CT depot)

105. GKP443 ... Samuel Morgan (Blue Line), Armthorpe KYG299D, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with Roe H41/32F body, new in 1966. It is passing Yorkshire Woollen District 511, GKP443, a Guy Arab II (6LW) new in 1944 to Maidstone & District (DH62) with a Weymann H30/26R utility body, but exchanged with YWD for a Daimler CWA6, then rebodied for YWD by Roe as H31/25R in 1955. (1966)

106. GKP446 ... Maidstone & District DH65, GKP446, a Guy Arab II with a Weymann H30/26R body was new in 1944. In May 1952 it was rebodied with a Weymann H30/26R body as seen here in Chatham. (Sat 13/12/58, Barrier Road, Chatham)

107. GKP862 ... Maidstone and District DH68, GKP862, a wartime Guy Arab II rebodied in 1952 by Weymann (H56R). (Sat 20/7/63, Stuart Road, Overcliffe, Gravesend)

108. GNN134 ... With a Roe L27/28R body, GNN134, a Guy Arab II new in May 1944, had been D34 in the East Midland fleet. It was rebodied with another Roe L27/28R body in 1954 and was acquired by Silcox, Pembroke Dock in 1960 becoming number 52. (Fri 3/7/70, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock)

109. GNN134 ... Silcox, Pembroke Dock 52, GNN134, seen at the garage was a Guy Arab II with a replacement Roe L27/28R body. (Tue 14/8/62, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock)

110. GRH145 ... Dodds, Troon acquired DT14, GRH145, from East Yorkshire, Hull where it had been number 406. It was a Guy Arab II fitted with a Brush H30/26R body when new in 1944 and rebodied with a Roe H30/26R body in February 1953 as seen here in the A.A. bus station in Ayr. (Wed 6/6/62, A.A. Bus Station, Boswell Park, Ayr)

111. GRH146 ... Dodds (AA, Ayr), Troon DT15, GRH146, was a 1944 Guy Arab II with a 1953 Roe H30/26R body and was seen at Troon. (Tue 3/8/65, Troon)

112. GUF119 ... Southdown 419, GUF119, was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body new in 1944 seen at Old Steine. (Sat 31/1/59, Old Steine, Brighton)

113. GUF123 ... Southdown 423, GUF123, new in November 1944, was a Guy Arab II (6LW) with a Northern Counties H30/26R body. (Sun 15/9/63, Eastbourne Pier/Grand Parade)

114. GUF136 ... Premier Travel, Cambridge 102, GUF136, was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H28/26R body acquired in March 1957 from Southdown, Brighton where it had been number 436, and was new in 1944. (Sun 5/7/59, Harston Depot)

115. GUF142 ... Southdown 442, GUF142, at the ferry terminus of the Hayling Island seafront service. It was a Guy Arab II with Park Royal H30/26R body, new in 1944 and converted to open top in March 1951. (Portsmouth Ferry Terminal, Hayling Island)

116. GUF145 ... Another open top Guy Arab II/ Park Royal seen on Hayling Island in July 1951, Southdown 445, GUF145 - this was converted to open top in 12/50. (July 1951, Hayling Bus Station, Beachlands, Hayling Island)

117. GUF145 ... Southdown Guy Arab II/Park Royal open topper 445, GUF145, manoeuvres around some glum looking holidaymakers on Hayling Island. (July 1951, Hayling Island)

118. GUF145 ... A rear three quarter view this time - happier looking holidaymakers are leaving Southdown Guy Arab II/Park Royal open topper 445, GUF145, at the Hayling Ferry. (August 1952, Hayling Ferry, Hayling Island)

119. GUF70 ... Southdown 410, GUF70, a Guy Arab II / PRV new 4/44 and converted to open top 1/51. (July 1951, Hayling Bus Station, Beachlands, Hayling Island)

120. GUF72 ... Soutdown 412, GUF72, a Guy Arab II with Park Royal body, new in May 1944 and converted in February 1951 to open top, later gaining the Weymann body of 485 (GUF185). (July 1960, Grand Parade, Eastbourne)

121. GUF72 ... Southdown 412, GUF72, new in May 1944, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Sun 15/9/63, Cavendish Place Depot, Eastbourne)

122. GUF72 ... Southdown 412, GUF72, new in May 1944, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Sun 15/9/63, Eastbourne)

123. GUF75 ... A closed top utility Guy Arab on Hayling Island - Southdown 415, GUF75, a Guy Arab II/Weymann L55R new 12/44. (June 1953, Hayling Ferry, Hayling Island)

124. HD7399 ... Yorkshire Woollen District 492, HD7399, a Guy Arab II built in 1944, originally with an Austerity Park Royal body, and rebodied by Roe in 1954. (1965, Dewsbury Bus Station)

125. JA7609 ... Stockport 209, JA7609, was a Guy Arab II with Massey H30/26R body new in 1944 and is seen here on Heaton Moor Road, Stockport. (Fri 23/5/58, Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor)

126. JA7613 ... Stockport 213, JA7613, seen at Heaton Moor Road, Stockport was a 1944 Guy Arab II with Massey H30/26R body. (Wed 29/4/59, Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor)

127. JA7624 ... Stockport 224, JA7624, was the last of sixteen Guy Arab IIs delivered in 1944. Fitted with a Massey H30/26R body it, along with the others, remained in service, largely unrebuilt, until 1964 and is seen here passing through Mersey Square. (Thu 26/5/60, Mersey Square, Stockport)

128. JDH109 ... New in 1944 as Walsall number 18, JDH109, with a Park Royal H30/26R body this Guy Arab II was rebodied with a Willowbrook H30/26R body in 1953 and renumbered to 206. (Sat 6/10/62, Walsall)

129. JDH134 ... Walsall 209, JDH134, seen at St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall, was a Guy Arab II (6LW) which, when new in 1944, had a Strachans H30/26R body and was numbered 26. (Sat 28/9/63, St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

130. JV8700 ... Grimsby-Cleethorpes 73, JV8700, a Guy Arab II (5LW) had been new in April 1944 with a Park Royal H30/26R body as Grimsby 73, passing to Grimsby-Cleethorpes on 1st January 1957. (Sun 21/6/64, Victoria Street South, Grimsby)

131. JV8733 ... Grimsby Cleethorpes Transport 79, JV8733, was a Massey H30/26R bodied Guy Arab II dating from 1944. (Wed 16/4/58, Old Market Place, Grimsby)

132. JVW999 ... Moore, Kelvedon JVW999, was a Guy Arab II with a Roe L27/28R body new in 1944 seen in Braintree. (Sat 6/12/58, Braintree Bus Park)

133. JWL910 ... City of Oxford L118, JWL910, a Guy Arab II (6LW) with a Roe L27/28R body, was one of three on loan to Hebble, Halifax, from December 1956 to April 1957 (two lowbridge and one highbridge), and is seen in Stanningley Road, Bramley with a despondent conductor whose driver has no doubt gone to find the nearest telephone box to request being rescued. (Mon 25/2/57, Stanningley Road, Bramley)

134. OSD178 ... Northern Counties FH37/27F bodywork dating from 1960 graced this Guy Arab II of Dodds, Troon in his part of the A.A. Motor Services, Ayr fleet. Now registered OSD178, and seen in the A.A. bus station in Ayr, it had previously been Plymouth 277 (CDR 757) carrying a Roe L27/28R body when new in 1944. In 1954 it was acquired by Dodds from North (dealer), Leeds and stored until rebuilt and rebodied. (Wed 6/6/62, A.A. Bus Station, Boswell Park, Ayr)

135. ACK819 ... ACK819, seen in Wakefield Bus Station, was a Guy Arab I with a Roe L27/26R body in the fleet of Everett, South Kirby, operating on the United Services routes. It had been acquired from Ribble, Preston where it was number 2429. (Sun 11/11/56, Wakefield Bus Station)

136. AHL103 ... Seen leaving Wakefield Bus Station is West Riding, Wakefield 601, AHL103, a Guy Arab II (6LW) with a Roe L27/26R body, one of thirty-seven new in 1945, when they were L27/28R. 601 was new in May and was reseated to L27/26R in January 1949. (Sat 19/5/56, Wakefield Bus Station)

137. AHL111 ... Seen in Leeds Central Bus Station is West Riding, Wakefield 609, AHL111, a Guy Arab II which, when new, had a Roe L27/28R body. One of twenty-seven new in 1945, it was refurbished in 1948 and later reseated to L27/26R. (Sat 1/9/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

138. AHL47 ... Parked facing Platform F in Leeds Central Bus Station is AHL47 which was West Riding, Wakefield 590, a Guy Arab II new in March 1945 with a Roe L27/28R body. (Thu 18/9/58, Leeds Central Bus Station)

139. AHL4?? ... An unidentified (AHL4-) West Riding Guy Arab II with Roe semi-utility L27/28R body dating from 1945. (circa 1962, Castleford Depot)

140. AHL51 ... West Riding 594, AHL51, was one of their ubiquitous Guy Arab II's with a Roe utility L27/28R body, dating from 1945, reseated to L27/26R in 1950. (1965, Leeds Central Bus Station)

141. AHL53 ... West Riding 596, AHL53, was a Guy Arab II with a Roe utility L27/28R body dating from 1945. (1962, Castleford Bus Station)

142. BST68 ... New to Highland Transport in May 1945, E24, BST68, was a Guy Arab II with Weymann L27/26R (L27/28R when new) body and is seen in Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness. (Fri 24/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

143. BST69 ... BST69, a Weymann L27/26RD bodied Guy Arab II was E25 in the Highland fleet, having been new to Highland Tranport in June 1945 and being transferred to Highland Omnibuses in February 1952. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

144. BTH910 ... A 1951 Roe L27/26R body was carried by West Wales, Tycroes Guy Arab I BTH910 after it was rebodied. (Wed 15/8/62, outside the Depot, Tycroes Road, Tycroes)

145. CBX535 ... Mid Wales Motorways CBX535 was a Guy Arab II new 1/45 to Rees & Williams, Tycroes who had it rebodied by Burlingham (L27/26R) in 1950 replacing the original Weymann lowbridge utility body with the same seating split. (Sun 11/8/63)

146. CCX715 ... A May 1966 line-up inside Yorkshire Woollen District's premises at Swallow Street, Heckmondwike. (May 1966, Swallow Street, Heckmondwike)

147. CCX797 ... County Motors, Lepton 69, CCX797, a Guy Arab II (6LW) had been new in August 1945 with a Roe L27/28R body. (Sun 27/7/58, Lord Street, Huddersfield)

148. CFW1 ... Lincolnshire Road Car Company 1711, CFW1, seen in Grimsby Bus Station, was a Guy Arab II with a Roe L27/28R body which had been new in February 1945 to Enterprise & Silver Dawn Motors Limited, Scunthorpe. (Wed 16/4/58, Grimsby Bus Station)

149. DMJ371 ... Seen at his garage Mulley, Ixworth 47, DMJ371, was a Guy Arab II with a Weymann L27/28R body acquired from United Counties 516 in November 1955. It had been new to Bartle, Potton in 1945 passing to United Counties in 1953 with thirteen other vehicles when Bartle's business was acquired. (Sun 11/9/66, Ixworth)

150. EFS351 ... Acquired from Scottish Omnibuses, EFS351 was a Guy Arab II with a Weymann L27/26R body which had been new in February 1945. It was numbered E1 by Highland Omnibuses in 1957 and was later fitted with platform doors. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

151. EFS353 ... EFS353, Highland E41, seen in Inverness, was a Weymann L27/26R bodied Guy Arab II new to Scottish Omnibuses in August 1945, which was acquired in December 1958. (Fri 24/7/59, Academy Street, Inverness)

152. EFS355 ... EFS355 with a Weymann L27/26R body was a Guy Arab II new to S.M.T., Edinburgh in August 1945. It was acquired by Highland Omnibuses in February 1956 and numbered E15. (Sat 25/7/59, Carse Road Depot, Inverness)

153. EFS357 ... Highland E42, EFS357, a Guy Arab II with Weymann L27/26R body was new to Scottish Omnibuses in August 1945 and passed to Highland in December 1958. The driver was obviously finding it somewhat warm in the cab when seen in Inverness ! (Fri 24/7/59, Academy Street, Inverness)

154. EOR875 ... On the right is the famous ex-Provincial (Gosport and Fareham) 35, BOR767, a 1936 AEC Regent with Park Royal H30/26R. The top deck is from sister No44 when 35 had an argument with the famous Fareham Railway arch. (August 2003, Stokes Bay, Gosport)

155. EOR876 ... EOR876 was Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 18, a Guy Arab II (5LW) which was seen at the garage. (Sun 7/7/63, Garage, Hoeford)

156. EOR878 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 32, EOR878, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was one of four Guy Arab IIs with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, new in 1945. (Sun 15/3/59, Gosport Ferry Terminal)

157. EOT25 ... Aldershot & District 888, EOT25, a Guy Arab II was new in 1945 with a Strachan L22/26R body and was reebodied with an East Lancs L28/28R body in 1954. (Thu 28/8/58, Aldershot Bus Station)

158. EOT30 ... A rear view of Aldershot & District EOT30, EOT28 and EOT29 at the garage in Aldershot with tree-lopper EOR374 on the right. All were Guy Arab IIs with the EOTs having Strachans L22/26R bodies and EOR374 having a Weymann L22/26R when they were new in 1945. (Sat 9/1/65, Aldershot Garage)

159. EOT30 ... Chambers, Bures EOT30 was a Guy Arab II with an East Lancs L27/28R body acquired in September 1965 from Aldershot & District 893 and was seen in Colchester Bus Station. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

160. EX5264 ... Great Yarmouth 17, EX5264, was a utility Guy Arab II with Strachan H56R body which entered service in 1945. It was withdrawn from service late in 1960 and was then converted into a travelling library. (Thu 10/6/65, Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth)

161. EX5264 ... Successor to two early prewar AEC Regents as Great Yarmouth's travelling library, 1945 Guy Arab ll Strachan (17, EX5264) was withdrawn from passenger service in 1960 and spent nine years in its new role. (Wed 26/8/64, Wellington Pier, Great Yarmouth)

162. FBJ373 ... Lowestoft 5, FBJ373, was a Guy Arab II with a Massey H30/26R body, one of six new in 1945. (Sun 11/10/64, Station Square, Lowestoft)

163. FBJ374 ... Lowestoft Corporation 6, FBJ374, a utility Guy Arab II with Massey H30/26R body, built in 1945. (Sun 28/6/64, Station Square, Lowestoft)

164. FBJ374 ... Guy Arab FBJ374, number 6 in the Lowestoft fleet, was the last of six Guy Arab IIs new in 1945 and had a Massey H30/26R body. (Sun 11/10/64, Station Square, Lowestoft)

165. FBJ374 ... Rear view of Lowestoft Corporation 6, FBJ374, a utility Guy Arab II with Massey H30/26R body, built in 1945; the body was reconditioned in the Corporation's workshops in the late fifties, for example the sliding windows. It was withdrawn in 1965. (Sun 28/6/64, Station Square, Lowestoft)

166. FTE892 ... Ashton-under-Lyne 73, FTE892, was a Guy Arab II with a Crossley H30/26R body, seen in Ashton Market Place. The body, to Park Royal design had been fitted in 1955, replacing the Massey H30/26R one which it had when new in 1945. (Sat 1/11/58, Ashton Market Place)

167. FTG30 ... Pontypridd 45, FTG30, was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body, one of four new in 1945. (Thu 8/6/67, Cilfynydd Terminus, Pontypridd)

168. FTG30 ... Pontypridd UDC 58, HTX613, a Bristol K5G with Beadle H30/26R body of 1949, and 45, FTG30, a Guy Arab II with Northern Counties H30/26R body of 1945. (1967, Pontypridd Depot)

169. FTJ937 ... Northern Counties H30/26R bodywork was carried by Lancashire United 321, FTJ937, one of four Guy Arab IIs new in 1945 seen here at Westinghouse Road, Trafford Park. (Mon 6/6/60, Trafford Park, Manchester)

170. GNN704 ... New in June 1945 Barton 443, GNN704, was a Guy Arab II with a Strachans L27/28R body which was fitted with platform doors in December 1954. (Sun 10/5/59)

171. GNN707 ... Barton, Chilwell 446, GNN707, a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Strachans L27/28R body, was new in July 1945. (Sat 6/10/62, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

172. GNN709 ... The Barton parking ground at the junction of Mount Street and Granby Street with Barton 448, GNN709, a Guy Arab II with Strachan L27/28RD utility body new in 1945, the platform doors having been fitted in 1954/5. (Wed 30/9/59, Mount Street/Granby Street, Nottingham)

173. GUF130 ... The fifth of the six buses acquired from Southdown in 1957 became Premier Travel, Cambridge 106, GUF130, with a Northern Counties H28/26R body. (Sun 5/7/59, Chrishall Depot)

174. GUF131 ... In 1957 Premier Travel, Cambridge acquired six Guy Arab IIs from Southdown, five with Northern Counties bodies and one with a Weymann body. 104, GUF131, had a Northern Counties H28/26R body and was withdrawn in February 1962 and sold to Cowley (dealer), Salford. (Sun 5/7/59, Chrishall Depot)

175. GUF154 ... GUF154 seen outside the South Yorkshire Motors premises in Cornmarket, Pontefract was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Northern Counties H28/26R body which had started life as Southdown, Brighton 454 in 1945 with an H30/26R layout to the body. (Sun 21/4/57, Cornmarket, Pontefract)

176. GUF167 ... Southdown 467, GUF167, with Eastbourne 14, JK9112, behind are seen at Eastbourne Pier/Grand Parade. (Sun 15/9/63, Eastbourne Pier/Grand Parade)

177. GUF191 ... Providing transport to and from lunch for the judges at the British Coach Rally was Southdown, Brighton 451, GUF191, a Guy Arab II (5LW) new in 1945 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body. (Sun 19/4/59, Madeira Drive, Brighton)

178. GUF388 ... Southdown 488, GUF388, is described in the 1950 Southdown ABC as a 1945 Guy Arab 5LW with a Weymann 56 seat body. Seen here operating Worthing town service 7 to Lancing Manor. (1950, Marine Parade, Worthing)

179. GYE83 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO697, GYE83, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Northern Coachbuilders H30/26R body (sub-contracted to them by Park Royal), which had been new in June 1945 to the London Passenger Transport Board as G139. (Fri 24/7/59, Kinnoull Street, Perth)

180. GYE91 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO698, GYE91, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Northern Coachbuilders H30/26R body (sub-contracted to them by Park Royal), which had been new in July 1945 to the London Passenger Transport Board as G147. (Fri 24/7/59, Garage, Riggs Road, Perth)

181. GYE95 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO699, GYE95, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Northern Coachbuilders H30/26R body (sub-contracted to them by Park Royal), which had been new in July 1945 to the London Passenger Transport Board as G151. (Fri 24/7/59, South Street, Perth)

182. GYL433 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO717, GYL433. was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new in December 1945 to the London Passenger Transport Board as G293. (Fri 24/7/59, Garage Yard, Riggs Road, Perth)

183. GYL434 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO701, GYL434, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new in December 1945 to the London Passenger Transport Board as G294. (Fri 24/7/59, King Edward Street, Perth)

184. GYL437 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO718, GYL437, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new in December 1945 to the London Passenger Transport Board as G297. (Fri 24/7/59, Scott Street, Perth)

185. GYL983 ... Moore Brothers, Kelvedon GYL983, seen at Braintree was a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R (8'0" wide) body fitted in 1954. When new as Birch Brothers K103 in 1945 it had a Weymann L27/28R body and passed to Moore in June 1951. In 1963 it became Eastern National 1029 on the acquisition of Moore Brothers. (Sat 6/12/58, Braintree Bus Park)

186. HE9917 ... Lord Street, Huddersfield forms the setting for County Motors, Lepton 75, HE9917, a Guy Arab II with a Roe L27/26R body. It had been acquired from Yorkshire Traction 720 in June 1956, having been new in January 1945. (Mon 10/6/57, Lord Street, Huddersfield)

187. HE9977 ... HE9977 was a Guy Arab II (6LW) with a Northern Counties H30/26R body, new as Yorkshire Traction 723 in April 1945. It is seen here in Manchester at the L.M.S. Coachways coach station when with Autodrome (Engineers) Ltd., Audenshaw to whom it had passed in January 1960 via Cowley (dealer), Salford who received it in December 1959. (L.M.S. Coachways Coach Station, Manchester)

188. HGC130 ... Preserved ex-London Transport G351, HGC130, a Guy Arab with Park Royal utility body, new in 1945. (Sun 3/4/05, Wisley Aerodrome)

189. HGC164 ... Seen in Lisbon Street, Leeds, awaiting export to Rhodesia by North (dealer) is HGC164, a Guy Arab II with a Weymann H30/26R body which had been new to London Transport as G385. (Fri 1/8/52, Lisbon Street, Leeds)

190. HGC165 ... Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) D55, KAC771, was a Guy Arab II which had started life in October 1945 as London Passenger Transport Board G386, HGC165, with a Weymann H30/26R body. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

191. HGC175 ... KAC768 which was Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) D52, had started life registered HGC175, with fleet number G396 in October 1945, with the London Passenger Transport Board when it had a Weymann H30/26R body, and was sold to North (dealer), Leeds in February 1952. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

192. HHA26 ... Midland Red 1945 Guy Arab 2574, HHA26. This is being restored and this picture shows its condition in October 2004 at Wythall. (Tue 12/10/04, Wythall Transport Museum)

193. HRB912 ... Wray (Ideal), Hoyle Mill acquired HRB912 from Chesterfield Corporation 102 in May 1957 and withdrew it two years later. The Guy Arab II/Roe L27/26R was seen leaving Barnsley Bus Station on May 9th 1959 shortly before withdrawal. (Sat 9/5/59, Barnsley Bus Station)

194. JDH265 ... One of nineteen Guy Arab IIs delivered in 1945, Walsall 36, JDH265, was one of thirteen with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, the remainder having Massey bodies of the same capacity. (Sat 6/10/62, Walsall)

195. JDH275 ... Walsall 211, JDH275, was a Guy Arab II of 1945, originally with a utility Park Royal H30/26R body and numbered 41. In 1953 it was rebodied with a Willowbrook H30/26R body and renumbered 211. (1966, St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

196. JNU680 ... Midland General JNU680, a Guy Arab II with Roe 55 seat body, originally fleet number 205 renumbered 405, rebodied by ECW in 1955 and renumbered 102 then 324 in 1966. (Fri 29/6/62, Celanese Car Park, Spondon, Derby)

197. JTA314 ... The WETC at Winkleigh could always be counted on to provide some interesting surprises on a visit. One such surprise was this Devon General utility Guy Arab which had been rebodied by Roe. Numbered DG314, JTA314, in the fleet it has survived the intervening years and has recently moved up North to Halifax, but is still apparently in a very similar condition. It's a testimony to the Roe body that despite all those years it still looks solid and straight. (Sun 4/10/81, West of England Transport Collection, Winkleigh)

198. JVX555 ... Eastern National JVX555 in use as a clothing store at Kings Cross. New to Moores in 1945, it was a Guy Arab II with Strachan lowbridge body. (London Kings Cross)

199. JVX555 ... Moore, Kelvedon JVX555, was a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R body which had been new in 1945. It passed (in a semi-derelict condition) to Eastern National in 1963, was numbered 1026, and used as the Eastern National mobile uniforms store. (Sat 14/2/59, Chelmsford ?)

200. JVX556 ... Moore, Kelvedon JVX556. a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1945 is seen in Braintree. (Sat 6/12/58, Braintree Bus Park)

201. VS4353 ... Guy Arab VS4353 in the fleet of Mid-Wales Motorways seen on an Omnibus Society visit. This was one of eighteen Guy Arab II 5LWs with Weymann L27/28R bodies new in 1945 to Greenock Motor Services. (Sun 11/8/63, Worthen)

202. XS5656 ... Western S.M.T. 2146, XS5656, a Guy Arab II with Northern Counties H30/26R body had been new in 1945 to Young, Paisley as number 146 was acquired with the business in January 1951. Seen here in Dumfries it was withdrawn in 1963. (Tue 5/6/62, Whitesands, Dumfries)

203. A4861 ... Guy Arab III A4861 had been new as Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) 23 in October 1946 when it had a Duple B40D body. It had been rebuilt, in August 1956, to have an H31/31R body and was renumbered D23. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

204. AHL122 ... West Riding 610, AHL122, a Guy Arab II new in 1946 with Roe utility L53R body (Sat 6/3/65, Airedale, Castleford)

205. AHL130 ... West Riding Autos 618, AHL130, was one of their delightful Guy Arab II’s with semi-utility Roe L27/26R bodies dating from the mid 1940s. (Sat 20/6/64, Hunslet Road, Leeds)

206. AMS561 ... Lawson, Kirkintilloch G31, AMS561, seen at Dundas Street Bus Station in Glasgow was a Guy Arab III with Massey C35F body new to W. Alexander in 1946, being transferred to Lawson in 1956. (Tue 14/4/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

207. BST570 ... New to Highland Transport as number 47 in December 1946, BST570 was a Northern Counties L27/26R bodied Guy Arab II which became E47 after passing to Highland Omnibuses in February 1952. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

208. BST572 ... Highland E52, BST572, was new in 1946 as Highland Transport 52, passing to Highland Omnibuses on formation in February 1952. The Guy Arab II carried a Northern Counties L27/26R body and it is seen here in Inverness. (Fri 30/7/65, Academy Street, Inverness)

209. BST573 ... New to Highland Transport as number 50 in December 1946, BST573 was a Northern Counties L27/26R bodied Guy Arab II which became E50 after passing to Highland Omnibuses in February 1952. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

210. DTR904 ... This oddity is obviously a conversion, apparently with perimeter seating, from a double decker. It is unidentifiable except by the fleet number 903 and the crest, believed to be Southampton. From the shape of the front mudguard it appears to be a Guy. (Portswood Garage, Southampton)

211. DTR911 ... City of Chester 57, DTR911, Guy Arab II built 1946 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork. New as Southampton CT 88 and acquired in 1959, it was withdrawn later in the year photographed. (March 1968, Chester Cathedral, St. Werburgh Street, Chester)

212. DTR922 ... Green Bus, Rugeley 47, DTR922, was acquired from Southampton, where it had been number 99, in May 1962. It was a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal H30/26R body new in 1946. (Sun 22/3/64, Green Bus depot, Rugeley)

213. DTR924 ... New in 1946 as Southampton 101, DTR924 became Green Bus, Rugeley 36 in October 1962. It was a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Sun 22/3/64, Green Bus depot, Rugeley)

214. ETM649 ... Reliance, Newbury 43, ETM649, a 1946 Guy Arab with a Thurgood B35F body acquired from Lansdowne, London E.11 had been United Counties 142 and is seen at the Wharf in Newbury (Sat 28/6/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

215. ETM650 ... Reliance, Newbury 42, ETM650, a 1946 Guy Arab with a Thurgood B35F body acquired from Lansdowne, London E.11 had been United Counties 143. (Sat 25/10/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

216. GPT978 ... Former Northern General 1178, GPT978. new in late 1946, a Guy Arab II with NCB H30/26R body, exported to Eritrea and at some stage said to have been fitted with a Fiat engine. (2003?, Eritrea)

217. GPT978 ... Rear view of G02335, a 1946 Guy Arab II with Northern Coachbuilders body, new to Northern General Transport as their no. 1178, GPT978. (Tue 27/10/09, Asmara, Eritrea)

218. GUF396 ... Southdown 496, GUF396, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Park Royal body which, when new in March 1946, was H30/26R. (Sun 15/9/63, Eastbourne Pier/Grand Parade)

219. GUF399 ... GUF399 was a Guy Arab II 5LW, new with a Park Royal H30/26R body to Southdown Motor Services, no. 499, in March 1946. (July 1963, Worthing Sea Front)

220. GUF399 ... GUF399 was a Guy Arab II 5LW with Park Royal H30/26R body, new in March 1946 to Southdown Motor Services, no. 499. (c.1963, Worthing Sea Front)

221. GYL448 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO719, GYL448, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new in March 1946 to the London Passenger Transport Board as G308. (Fri 24/7/59, Garage, Riggs Road, Perth)

222. HGC130 ... London G351, HGC130, is the preserved Guy Arab with a Park Royal utility body, entering service in early 1946. (Sun 10/8/69, Harrogate)

223. HGC130 ... Privately preserved ex-London Transport G351, HGC130, a Park Royal H30/26R bodied Guy Arab II and STL2692, HGC225, a Weymann H30/26R bodied AEC Regent II, both dating from February 1946 stand in Crystal Palace Station yard before setting off to take part in the Golden Jubilee rally to celebrate 50 years of St Helens Corporation Transport 1919-1969 on the following day. (Sat 27/9/69, Crystal Palace Station Yard)

224. HGC135 ... Alexander, Falkirk RO722, HGC135, was a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Park Royal H30/26R body which had been new in March 1946 to the London Passenger Transport Board as G356. (Fri 24/7/59, Kinnoull Street, Perth)

225. JNU684 ... Seen here as Midland General 106, JNU684 was a Guy Arab II (6LW) which had been new in 1946 as number 209, with a Roe L27/28R body. (Sun 12/7/64, Langley Mill Garage)

226. JVK654 ... JVK654, a Guy Arab III new in 1946 was acquired by Harper, Heath Hayes in July 1954 from Newcastle Corportion 54 as a chassis and a new Lawton C37F body fitted becoming number 31 in the fleet. It had been withdrawn in April 1963. (Sun 22/3/64)

227. XS5709 ... Western S.M.T. 2150, XS5709, was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new to Young, Paisley in 1946. (Tue 5/6/62, Whitesands, Dumfries)

228. XS5714 ... Western S.M.T. 2155, XS5714, seen in Dumfries was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new in 1946 to Young, Paisley 155. Western acquired it in January 1951 with the Young business and withdrew it later in 1962. (Tue 5/6/62, Whitesands, Dumfries)

229. ACB901 ... New as Blackburn 73, ACB901, the first of twelve Guy Arab IIs with Northern Coachbuilders H30/26R bodies, became Graham, Paisley 57 in January 1963. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley)

230. ACB902 ... Two Guys owned by Graham of Paisley sit in the depot yard. Nearest the camera is ACB902, a 1947 Guy Arab III with Northern Coachbuilder bodywork. This had been 74 in the Blackburn fleet and was bought by Graham in 1962. It was in use as a tow truck when photographed (Thu 21/10/71, Hawkhead, Paisley)

231. ACB902 ... Blackburn Corporation 74, ACB902, a 1947 Guy Arab III with a Northern Coachbuilders H30/26R body in the Coach Street car park at Skipton during the Aire Valley Running Day on October 11th 2015. It was withdrawn in 1962 and sold to Grahams of Paisley and after 2 or 3 changes of owner in preservation, is currently undergoing restoration. (Sun 11/10/15, Coach Street Car Park, Skipton)

232. ACB902 ... Graham, Paisley 58, ACB902, was a Guy Arab III with a Northern Coachbuilders H30/26R body acquired in 1963 from Blackburn where it had been number 74. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley)

233. ACB907 ... Blackburn 79, ACB907, a Guy Arab II with NCB H30/26R body, one of twelve new in 1947. This one was converted to a tower wagon in March 1962. (Wed 22/7/59, Union Street, Accrington)

234. AMS532 ... New in 1947 as Alexander, Falkirk G2 with a Duple C35F body and transferred to Lawson, Kirkintilloch still as G2 in 1949, AMS532 was a Guy Arab III which was seen in Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow. (Sun 26/7/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

235. AMS541 ... Duple C35F bodywork was carried by 1947 Guy Arab III G11, AMS541, of Lawson, Kirkintilloch, one of twenty new that year, seen in Dundas Street bus station in Glasgow. (Wed 29/7/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

236. AMS543 ... Lawson, Kirkintilloch G13, AMS543, was a Guy Arab III with Duple C35F body new in 1947 and was seen at Dundas Street Bus Station in Glasgow. (Tue 14/4/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

237. AMS543 ... Lawson, Kirkintilloch G13, AMS543, was a Guy Arab III with a Duple C35F body delivered in 1947 is seen at Dundas Street Bus Station in Glasgow. (Sun 26/7/59, Dundas Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

238. AMS549 ... Highland, Inverness K33, AMS549, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Duple C35F body seen in Inverness. (Fri 30/7/65, Inverness)

239. CCX931 ... CCX931 was a Guy Arab II (6LW), new in 1947 to County Motors, Lepton as number 71, and passed to Everett, South Kirkby (United Services) in March 1958. (Sun 15/6/58, Marsh Gate, Doncaster)

240. CST271 ... CST271 had been new to Highland Transport in December 1947. This Guy Arab II with Northern Counties L27/26R body passed to Highland Omnibuses in February 1952 when it became E65. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

241. GUP110 ... Northern General 1110, GUP110, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body, one of fifty new in 1947. (Fri 31/7/59, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle)

242. GUP73 ... Northern General 1073, GUP73, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body, one of fifty new in 1947. (Fri 31/7/59, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle)

243. LPU611 ... Moores Bros LPU611 was a Guy Arab III with Strachan L27/28R body, new in 1947 which was rebodied in 1961 by Massey, L29/28R, as seen in this photo. (early 1960s, Coval Lane, Chelmsford)

244. LPU612 ... Moore, Kelvedon LPU612, was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1947 and is seen in Braintree. (Sat 6/12/58, Braintree Bus Park)

245. MHK549 ... Dating from 1947, MHK549 is a Guy Arab Mklll with Strachan body as a showmans caravan with a funfair, Colchester Recreation Ground. I believe it started life with an operator in the Romford area. (Sat 12/9/64, Colchester Recreation Ground)

246. NRE543 ... NRE543, Green Bus Company, Rugeley 35, was the second of two Guy Arab IIIs with Northern Coachbuilders L29/26R bodies new in 1947 and was photographed at the Uttoxeter garage. (Sun 10/5/64, Uttoxeter Garage)

247. NRE639 ... One of the older vehicles in Harper Bros., Heath Hayes fleet was this Guy Arab III with a Burlingham C33F body. 35, NRE639, was new in July 1947 and hd been withdrawn in October 1963. (Sun 22/3/64)

248. A5697 ... Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) D31, A5697, was a Guy Arab III which, when new in April 1948, was numbered 31 and had a Duple B40D body. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

249. AWG372 ... To compliment the view of preserved RO607, I photographed FRO586, AWG372, at Kelty Garage sporting the red and cream Fife livery, on the occasion of an official visit to Alexander Fife garages by the Omnibus Society. (Sun 16/4/67, Kelty Garage, Fife)

250. AWG377 ... When W Alexander & Sons was split in 1961 a batch of 25 Guy Arab IIIs with Cravens H30/26R bodywork dating from 1948 came to the Alexander's (Fife) company where they achieved another 8-9 years of service. FRO591, AWG377, was one of these and had originally been numbered RO591 until the split. (1968, Dunfermline Depot)

251. AWG384 ... Alexander's (Fife) L7, AWG384, started life as W Alexander & Sons RO598, a 1948 Guy Arab III with Cravens H30/26R bodywork. Transferred to Fife at the time of the split, it became FRO598. In December 1964 it was converted to a tow wagon at Gallatown Works and based thereafter at Dunfermline depot. (1968, Dunfermline Depot)

252. AWG384 ... Alexander (Fife), Kirkcaldy L7, AWG384, was the service vehicle allocated to Dunfermline, but was seen at the garage in Kelty, and was a Guy Arab III which originally had a Cravens H30/26R body. (Tue 28/7/70, Garage, Kelty)

253. AWG393 ... W Alexander Guy Arab III with Cravens H30/26R body, RO607, AWG393, now preserved, seen in service between Dunfermline and the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum at Lathalmond. (Sat 19/8/17, SVBM, Lathalmond, Fife)

254. CAG800 ... CAG800 in the A.A. Motor Services fleet was operated by Dodds, Troon with fleet number DT10 and was a Guy Arab III, new in June 1948, with a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Mon 17/6/63, Dodd's Garage, Troon)

255. CAG800 ... A.A., Motor Services (Dodds, Troon DT10), CAG800, was a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal H30/26R body new in June 1948, and is seen in the A.A. Bus Station, Boswell Park, Ayr. (Fri 8/6/62, A.A. Bus Station, Boswell Park, Ayr)

256. CCS545 ... CCS545, new in December 1948 to Dodds, Troon, was a Guy Arab III with a Brockhouse C35F body. In 1952 it was transferred to the bus fleet as DP35F and given fleet number DT1, and with similar ex-coach CCS 544, numbered DT2, was used on the A.A. bus services. (Mon 17/6/63, Dodd's garage, Troon)

257. CST272 ... Highland Guy Arab II E63, CST272, one of four Guy Arab III with N.C.M.E. L27/26R bodies new in December 1947 (CST270/1) and January 1948 (CST272/3). They passed to Highland Omnibuses in February 1952, gaining the E prefix to their fleet number. (August 1961, Highland Dingwall Garage)

258. CST272 ... CST272 was a Guy Arab II with Northern Counties L27/26R body new to Highland Transport 63 in January 1948. It passed to Highland Omnibuses in February 1952 when it was renumbered E63. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

259. DFE383 ... Lincoln City Transport 23, DFE383, a 1948 Guy Arab III carries body built by Guy on Park Royal frames. Originally fitted with a Meadows engine this was replaced by a Leyland unit in 1953. In 1961 the bus was fitted with an air cooled Ruston & Hornby engine and acquired its non standard radiator at the same time. (1996, Heart of the Pennines Rally, Halifax)

260. DFE383 ... Lincoln City Transport 23, DFE383, a 1948 Guy Arab III with a body built by Guy on Park Royal frames. Originally fitted with a Meadows engine this was replaced by a Leyland unit in 1953 and then in 1961, it was fitted with an air cooled Ruston & Hornby engine and acquired its non standard radiator at the same time. (Sun 4/11/12, Whisby Road, Lincoln)

261. DFE383 ... Lincoln 23, DFE383, was a Guy Arab III with a Guy/Park Royal H30/26R body which had been exhibited at the 1948 Commercial Motor Show. It was fitted with a Leyland 8.6 litre engine in February 1953 and then a Ruston & Hornsby air cooled engine by May 1961. It is seen here outside the garage shortly before withdrawal and sale to the L.V.V.S for preservation in November 1967. (Sun 13/8/67, Corporation Garage, St. Mark Street, Lincoln)

262. DFE385 ... Lincoln Corporation 2, DFE385, a Guy Arab III with Guy H30/26R body, new in 1948. (Mon 29/8/60, Oxford Street, Lincoln)

263. DFE445 ... Lincoln Corporation 36, DFE445, a Guy Arab III 6LW with Guy H30/26R body, new in 1948 (c. 1960, Broadgate, Lincoln)

264. DFE447 ... Seen in St. Mark Street, Lincoln, outside the Corporation garage is Lincoln 37, DFE447, which was one of nine Guy Arab III 6LWs with Guy H30/26R bodies new in 1948. (Sun 13/8/67, St. Mark Street, Lincoln)

265. DTR918 ... Green Bus Company, Rugeley 46, DTR918, photographed at the Uttoxeter garage, was one of eleven Guy Arab IIs with Park Royal H30/26R bodies built in 1948 which were acquired from Southampton between 1962 and 1964, this one coming in May 1962, having been Southampton 95. (Sun 10/5/64, Uttoxeter Garage)

266. DTR921 ... Acquired in January 1964 from Southampton, where it had been number 98, DTR921 became number 37 with Green Bus, Rugeley. It was a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal H30/26R body new in 1948. (Sun 22/3/64, Elmore Lane Depot, Rugeley)

267. DTR923 ... Photographed at the Uttoxeter garage, Green Bus Company, Rugeley 31, DTR923, was a Guy Arab II with a Park Royal H30/26R body, and was one of eleven acquired between 1962 and 1964 from Southampton, where it was number 100. They had been new in 1948 and this one was acquired in April 1962. Next to it is the Northern Coachbuilders L29/26R bodied Guy Arab III, NRE543, one of two new to Green Bus in 1947. (Sun 10/5/64, Uttoxeter Garage)

268. DTR925 ... Photographed at the Uttoxeter garage of Green Bus Company, Rugeley is one of the eleven 1948 Guy Arab IIs with Park Royal H30/26R bodies acquired from Southampton between 1962 and 1964 and number 30, DTR925, was acquired in April 1962. It had been Southampton 102. (Sun 10/5/64, Uttoxeter Garage)

269. DTR926 ... Guy Arab II DTR926, with a Park Royal H30/26R new in 1948 became Green Bus Company, Rugeley 41 when acquired from Southampton where it had been numbered 103 and is seen at the Rugeley garage. (Sun 10/5/64, Rugeley Garage)

270. DVD310 ... Dodds, Troon acquired Guy Arab III DVD310 which had been new in 1948 with an Irvine L27/28R body, from Irvine, Salsburgh. The body was scrapped, the chassis lengthened, and it was rebodied by Roe with a B38C body before it entered service in May 1953 as DT1. (Mon 17/6/63, Dodd's garage, Troon)

271. DVD310 ... The Guy Arab II chassis of DVD310 had an Irvine L27/28R body when new to Irvine, Salsburg in 1948. Dodds had the chassis rebodied by Roe with a B38C body and it entered service in May 1953 as DT1. (Tue 11/8/64, Boswell Park, Ayr)

272. DVD708 ... Guy B33R bodywork was carried by Central S.M.T. K8, DVD708, a Guy Arab III new in 1948. (Wed 29/7/59, Quarry Street, Hamilton)

273. ESG649 ... Edinburgh Corporation sand lorry "4", ESG649, started life as a single deck Guy Arab III with Metro-Cammell B35F body built in 1948. It was renumbered various times from A136, and substantially rebuilt by 1970, including a ECT "Leyland" front panel. (July 1970, Annandale Street Garage(?), Edinburgh)

274. ESG652 ... This Edinburgh Guy Arab III saloon 739, ESG652, has a Metro-Cammell body and already appears on SCT61, but this picture shows it has been restored a long time, taking part in the 1976 Trans-Pennine Run. I always looked forward to the Scottish entries as they were both well-restored and interesting and I admired the owners for bringing them such a long way at not inconsiderable cost. (Sun 1/8/76, Rochdale Road, Todmorden)

275. ESG652 ... Edinburgh 739, ESG652, was a Guy Arab III with Metro-Cammell B35R body which was new in 1948. (Sat 15/8/15, SVBM, Lathalmond)

276. FA9292 ... Seen at the garage is Burton 64, FA9292, the last of four Guy Arab IIIs with Guy B35R bodies and 5LW engines new in 1948/9 which had special low height bodies to negotiate Moor Street bridge. (Sun 14/7/63, Garage, Burton)

277. FCR194 ... Acquired by Graham, Paisley in April 1962, Guy Arab III FCR194 had been 104 in the Southampton fleet where it was new in 1948. It carried a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley)

278. FCR196 ... Graham, Paisley 54 was FCR196 a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal H30/26R body which had been new in 1948 as Southampton 106. It passed to Graham in April 1962. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley)

279. FCR197 ... Seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross is Graham, Paisley 55, FCR197, a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal H30/26R body which had been acquired in 1962 from Southampton where it had been number 107. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley)

280. FCR199 ... FCR199 was the second of four vehicles acquired from Southampton Corporation in November 1962, entering service in 1963 as Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 63. (Sun 7/7/63, West Street, Fareham)

281. FCR201 ... FCR201 was the last of four vehicles acquired from Southampton Corporation in November 1962, entering service in 1963. (Sun 7/7/63, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

282. FED584 ... Warrington 97, FED584, a Guy Arab III with a Guy B35F body is seen at the garage. (Sun 12/9/65, Warrington Depot)

283. GHO596 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 9, GHO596, a Guy Arab III with a Reading H30/26R body was new in 1948. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

284. GHO596 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 9, GHO596, the second of two new in 1948, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Reading H30/26R body. (Sat 14/1/61, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

285. GVD47 ... McGill's GVD47 was a Guy Arab III with a Gardner 6LW engine and Duple H31/26R bodywork, acquired in 1952. (Renfrew Ferry Terminus)

286. HTX443 ... Caerphilly Guy Arab III 43, HTX443, new in 1948 with a Willowbrook L27/26R body, seen here in Station Terrace, Caerphilly. (Station Terrace)

287. HTX445 ... Caerphilly U.D.C. 45, HTX445, one of four Willowbrook L27/26R bodied Guy Arab IIIs new in 1948. (Thu 16/8/62, Caerphilly)

288. HTX445 ... Caerphilly 45, HTX445, was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Willowbrook L27/26R body new in December 1948, and was the last of four delivered that year. (Tue 6/6/67, Station Terrace, Caerphilly)

289. JCD501 ... Southdown 501, JCD501, was the second in a batch of 12 Guy Arab III 6LW with Northern Counties H28/26R bodies ordered for delivery in 1948. (August 1949, Hyde Park Road Garage, Southsea)

290. JCD502 ... Lined up at Brighton Pool Valley are from left to right Southdown 502, JCD502, a 1948 Guy Arab 6LW with Northern Counties 54 seat bodywork ready to work a 13 to Coldean Estate, 185, EUF185, a 1938 Leyland TD5 with Beadle bodywork on a short 23 to Haywards Heath, and an unidentified GUF registered Guy Arab with highbridge Northern Counties 56 seat bodywork from the 416-441 batch. Scanned from a 3x2 print (1950s, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

291. MDH307 ... Walsall 29, MDH307, seen in St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall, was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Park Royal H30/26R body, one of fifteen new in November-December 1948, 29 being new in December. (Sat 28/9/63, St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

292. NEV609 ... Hicks Bros Guy Arab 84, NEV609, new c. 1948 with a Strachan L27/26R body. (Judd Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross )

293. ... A photo of a Wolverhampton Corporation Guy Arab III with Park Royal 54 seat double deck body from the 539-560 batch (FJW539-560) built in 1949/50. It would have been freshly painted in the distinctive green/custard yellow colour. (Wolverhampton)

294. A6818 ... Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) 40, A6818, was a Guy Arab III with a Duple B40D body new in July 1949, one of five delivered in July/August 1949. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

295. BCN135 ... Seen in Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan, opposite the A1 Service Bus Station, is Graham, Paisley 50, BCN135, which was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Northern Coachbuilders H30/26R body. (Sat 9/6/62, Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan)

296. CBV425 ... Blackburn 125, CBV425, Guy Arab III with Crossley H30/26R body, one of twenty new in 1949. Two of them remained in service until 1973 but 125 was withdrawn in 1971. (Tue 22/3/60, Blackburn Station)

297. CBV425 ... A remarkable survivor as a driver trainer, long after its brethren had departed to the "great scrapyard in the sky" (more likely Barnsley !). Blackburn Corporation Transport No. 125 CBV425, is a Crossley H30/26R bodied Guy Arab Mk.III (6LW), new in 1949. (Sat 19/5/73, Depot, Blackburn)

298. CBV431 ... Ex-Blackburn Corporation 131, CBV431, a Guy Arab III with Crossley H30/26R body, new in 1949. (Summer 1973, Beachy Head lay-by, near Eastbourne)

299. CBV431 ... Preserved former Huddersfield JOC 181, JVH381, an AEC Regent III 9613S with East Lancs. H33/28R body, new in 1955. (August 1973, Lower Walk, Blackpool)

300. CBV433 ... Blackburn 133, CBV433, Guy Arab with Crossley H30/26R body, one of twenty new in 1949, at the Garage. This one lasted until 1973 and was then sold for preservation. (Sat 11/9/65, Blackburn Garage)

301. CBV433 ... Blackburn Corporation 133, CBV433, a 1949 Guy Arab 111 6LW with a Crossley H30/26R body on the A685 near Winton during the Brough & Kirkby Stephen Rally on April 19th 2014. It was bowling along towards Kirkby Stephen at it's top speed of 33mph at the time. (Sat 19/4/14, A685 near Winton)

302. CBV433 ... Blackburn 133, CBV433, a 1949 Guy Arab III with Crossley bodwork loads in Kirkby Stephen on its way to Kirkby Stephen railway station. Crossley unlike Leyland were more than happy to build bodies on chassis other than their own. (Sun 20/4/14, Kirkby Stephen)

303. CBV433 ... Blackburn 133, CBV433, is the magnificently preserved Guy Arab III with a Crossley body, dating from 1949. It now sports this smart lined-out livery and was used on Skipton town circular services during the 10th Yorkshire Dales Bus Running Day. (Sun 11/10/15, Skipton Bus Station)

304. CBV434 ... Blackburn Corporation 134, CBV434, was one of 20 Guy Arab III 6LW with Crossley H30/26R bodywork new in 1949. (Mon 1/9/69, Blackburn Station Bus Station)

305. CBV435 ... Blackburn 135, CBV435, Guy Arab III with Crossley H30/26R body, new in 1949 (Fri 6/8/65, Blackburn Station)

306. CBV435 ... Blackburn 135, CBV435, a Guy Arab III with Crossley H30/26R body, one of twenty new in 1949, photographed in its last year in service. (Mon 17/4/72, Blackburn Station)

307. ECX607 ... County Motors, Lepton 81, ECX607, one of four Guy Arab III/Roe L27/26R new in 1949. (Wed 8/4/59, Longcauseway, Dewsbury)

308. ECX607 ... Seen outside the offices of the Roe works, at Manston Lane, Crossgates, is County Motors, Lepton 81, ECX607, the third of four Guys new in 1949. It was a Guy Arab III with a Roe L27/26R body, all four entering service in June. (1949, Roe Works, Manston Lane, Crossgates)

309. FA9291 ... Burton Corporation 63, FA9291, a 1949 Guy B35R bodied Guy Arab III 5LW at the 1971 St. Leger Rally in Doncaster. This was about the time it was withdrawn by Burton and as far as I can find out it was bought with a view to preservation but only the chassis had survived by 2001 when that was scrapped. (June 1971, Doncaster)

310. FA9291 ... Burton 63, FA9291, seen in the Gynn Square car park in Blackpool was a Guy Arab III with a Guy B35R body, one of four new in 1949. (Sun 16/4/72, Gynn Square Car Park, Blackpool)

311. FA9716 ... Preserved Burton Corporation 16, FA9716, Guy Arab III built 1949 and rebodied in 1960 by Massey, H33/28R. (Mon 21/4/03, at Coors Bass Museum, Burton)

312. FA9716 ... FA9716 is former Burton 16, a Guy Arab III with H33/28R Massey body, now part of the Roger Burdett collection and seen undergoing extensive renovation. (Thu 18/1/18, Private site in Staffordshire)

313. FDW44 ... Newport Corporation 10, FDW44, was a Guy Arab III (Meadows 6DC) with a Guy H30/26R body new in February 1949. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

314. FTR511 ... ex-Southampton 64, FTR511, a Guy Arab III 6LW with Park Royal H30/26R body which entered service on 6th March 1949 (with fleet number 164) and was converted to open-top in April 1966. It was renumbered as 64 in 1972 and finally withdrawn in 1980. (Sun 20/7/03, Alton)

315. FTR511 ... Slightly off subject, but with the row of open toppers on the home page the other day I couldn't resist this. Southampton 64 (was 164) FTR511, a 1949 Guy Arab III /Park Royal O56R (was H56R until 1966) doing what it was destined for!! (May 1976, Broadlands Road, Southampton)

316. FTR511 ... Southampton 64, FTR511, a Guy Arab III (6LW), had been new, as number 164, in 1949 with a Park Royal H30/26R body, and was renumbered to 64 in 1972. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

317. FTR514 ... Former Southampton 167, FTR514, a Guy Arab III 6LW with Park Royal H30/26R body which entered service in 1949 and was converted to open-top in 1967. It was renumbered as 67 in 1972 and withdrawn three years later in 1975. (Sun 16/7/06, Alton)

318. FTR514 ... City of Southampton 167, FTR514, Guy Arab III with a Park Royal O30/26R body. Dating from around 1949 it was converted to open topper in around 1966. (Sun 2/8/09, Stokes Bay, Gosport)

319. GMJ268 ... Graham, Paisley 44, GMJ268, was a Guy Arab III with a Weymann L27/26R body acquired from Charlton, Fourstones in June 1959 and sold in 1963. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley)

320. HCG41 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 6, HCG41, was the first of two Guy Arab IIIs new in 1949 with Guy H30/26R bodies. (Sun 15/6/58, Garage, Hoeford)

321. HCG42 ... The Gosport ferry terminus in April 1954 sees Provincial 1949 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III HCG42, fleet no. 7, and 1940-built AEC Regent I, DOU427 fleet no. 50, also with Park Royal bodywork, taking centre stage. (April 1954, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

322. HCG42 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 7, HCG42, was the second of two Guy Arab IIIs new in 1949 with Guy H30/26R bodies. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

323. HWO348 ... Red & White L1049/2149, HWO333 and HWO348, both Guy Arab IIIs with Duple L27/26RD bodies, built in 1949. (1967, Abergavenny Bus Station)

324. HWU438 ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan Ltd) HWU438, a Guy Arab III with Park Royal body, built in 1949 and withdrawn in 1968. (1968, Armthorpe Depot)

325. HWX3 ... Store, Stainforth HWX3 was a Guy Arab III 6DC with a Barnaby H30/26R body (some sources quote H31/25R) new in April 1949. Fitted with a 5LW engine by March 1955 it is seen leaving the Christ Church terminus in Doncaster. (Wed 31/7/57, Christ Church, Doncaster)

326. JCD507 ... South Parade, Southsea is the location for Southdown 507, JCD507, a Guy Arab III with Northern Counties H28/26R body, new in 1949. (Sun 15/6/58, South Parade, Southsea)

327. JCD508 ... Southdown 508, JCD508, was another of the batch of 12 Guy Arab III 6LW with Northern Counties metal framed H28/26R bodies. The final 8 (including 508) were delivered between January and July 1949. (June 1953, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

328. JTG489 ... Caerphilly U.D.C. 48, JTG489, heads a row of vehicles at Caerphilly. It was a 1949 Guy Arab III with Strachan L27/28R bodywork rebuilt by the council and was withdrawn in 1966. (Thu 16/8/62, Caerphilly)

329. KGK981 ... London Transport G436, KGK981, was a speculative venture in 1949 by Guy, who wanted to keep bus production going after the war, with London orders if possible. It had a Guy H30/26R body on Park Royal frames. (Mon 28/4/52, opposite Ivydale Road School, Nunhead)

330. KPT136 ... Northern General 1453, KPT136, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with an ACB B35F body which had been new in March 1949 to Hurst, Winlaton. (Fri 31/7/59, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle)

331. KPT279 ... Northern General 1279, KPT279, a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body was one of fifty new in 1949. (Fri 31/7/59, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle)

332. KTB101 ... Lancashire United 188, KTB101, a Guy Arab III with Roe DP30F body in Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds operating on the Tyne-Tees-Mersey service. (Sat 6/9/58, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds)

333. KTB106 ... Lancashire United 375, KTB106, the first of ten Weymann L27/26R bodied Guy Arab IIIs new in 1949 is seen at Farnworth. (Sat 4/6/60, Farnworth Bus Station)

334. KTB110 ... KTB110 was number 379 in the Lancashire United, Atherton fleet and was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Weymann L27/26R body new in March 1949. (Tue 27/8/63, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington)

335. KTB115 ... Lancashire United, Atherton 384, KTB115, was new in March 1949, and was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Weymann L27/26R body, the last one in a batch of ten which was seen at Ardwick Green North in Manchester. (Sat 7/2/59, Ardwick Green North, Manchester)

336. KTC615 ... Accrington Corporation No.10 KTC615, a Guy Arab Mk III (6LW) with Guy B33R bodywork of 1949. It is seeing out its last years with Accrington as a towing vehicle. (Sat 19/5/73, Accrington Garage)

337. KTC615 ... New in 1949 as Accrington 10, KTC615, this Guy Arab III with a 33 seat rear entrance body was for many years the Accrington break down vehicle. (Sun 15/10/17, Cattle Market Street Car Park, Otley)

338. KUP404 ... Northern General 1454, KUP404, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with an ACB B35F body which had been new in October 1949 to Hurst, Winlaton. It was acquired in August 1951 along with eleven other vehicles when Hurst's business was acquired and was seen outside Marlborough Crescent Bus Station. (Fri 31/7/59, outside Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle)

339. MDH319 ... Walsall 109, MDH319, was one of twenty-five Guy Arab IIIs with Park Royal H30/26R bodies delivered in 1949 with fleet numbers in the range 87 to 255, MDH316-340. (Sat 6/10/62, Walsall)

340. MDH346 ... New in 1949, Walsall 261, MDH346, was one of ten Guy Arab IIIs with Park Royal H30/26R bodies new in 1950, 256-265, MDH 341-350. (Sat 6/10/62, Walsall)

341. ONO538 ... Seen in Colchester Bus Station is Moore, Kelvedon ONO538, a Guy Arab III with a Strachans L27/28R body. (Sat 28/1/61, St. Johns Street Bus Station, Colchester)

342. OVW756 ... Eastern National 1191, OVW756, seen at Braintree was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R which had been new in 1949 as Hicks Brothers 90. (Sat 6/12/58, Braintree Bus Park)

343. OVW756 ... Eastern National 1191, OVW756, a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body, new in 1949 as Hicks 90. (Mon 24/9/56, Braintree Bus Park)

344. OVW756 ... Hicks Bros 90, OVW756, a Guy Arab III with Strachans L55R body, new in 1949. (Judd Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross )

345. PHK534 ... Moore, Kelvedon PHK534 was a Strachan C35F bodied Guy Arab III new in 1949 which is seen at Ascot. (Sat 21/6/58, Ascot)

346. RRF773 ... RRF773, a Guy Arab III (6DC) with a Massey H30/26R body was Stevenson, Uttoxeter 3, and was new in May 1949. (Sun 10/5/64, Stevenson's Garage, Spath)

347. XS6561 ... Western S.M.T. 2299, XS6561, seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross, was a Guy Arab III with a Guy H30/26R body which had been new to Paisley & District, Paisley in 1949 as number 299. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross)

348. AXG675 ... Middlesbrough Corporation 75, AXG675, a Guy Arab III 6LW built in 1950 with ECW H30/26R bodywork. (ca 1966, Exchange Bus Station, Middlesbrough)

349. AXG683 ... Middlesbrough 83, AXG683, at Middlesbrough Exchange. A batch of sixteen Eastern Coachworks bodied Leyland PD1/3s was delivered in 1949 and the 1950 delivery of sixteen should have been similar but due to delivery problems the chassis order was switched to Guy resulting in Eastern Coachworks H30/26R bodies on Guy Arab III chassis, the last of which was withdrawn in 1966. (Tue 19/5/64, Middlesbrough Exchange)

350. BCN883 ... Bodied locally by Northern Coach Builders in their 'ECW' style, Northern General 1383, BCN883, a 5LW engined Guy Arab III new in 1950, gets ready to leave Manors bus park and make the short run to Worswick Street bus station for a trip to Hebburn. (1961, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle.)

351. CBX660 ... West Wales, Tycroes 37, CBX660, a Guy Arab III which was rebodied in 1956 with a Burlingham L27/26R body. (Wed 15/8/62, outside the Depot, Tycroes Road, Tycroes)

352. EFN201 ... On a very welcome holiday break from Halifax in the summer of 1966 I came across these East Kent Guy Arab IIIs shoved away at the side of the Rye depot. At the front is EFN201, Guy Arab III with Park Royal L27/26R body delivered in July 1950. (Summer 1966, East Kent Rye Depot)

353. EST392 ... JD Peace, Kirkwall, Orkney, EST392, a Guy Arab IV of 1950 with uncommon Strachans FL31/26RD bodywork. (August 1973, Garage, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney)

354. FA9716 ... Here's an updated shot of FA9716 - one day after it has been repainted, and on it's way to Roger Burdett's site for final work including crests, fleet numbers and maybe adverts. It has had a lot of mechanical work done to it and does look very nice. (Thu 2/8/18, A51 in Staffordshire (main photo))

355. FA9717 ... Burton-on-Trent 17, FA9717, a Guy Arab III with Davies L27/26R body from 1950 was snapped just in time in the Town Centre. (August 1968, Station Street, Burton)

356. FA9749 ... Burton-on-Trent 10, FA9749, a Guy Arab III with Davies H30/26R body of 1950. (1965, New Street, Burton)

357. FA9752 ... Burton 13, FA9752, was a Guy Arab III with a Davies H30/26R body of 1950. (1966, Bargates, High Street, Burton)

358. FDW848 ... Newport Corporation 24, FDW848, a Guy Arab III (6LW), had a Guy H30/26R body, was new in May 1950, and was withdrawn in June 1968. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

359. FDW849 ... Newport Corporation 25, FDW849, was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Guy H30/26R body new in June 1950. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

360. FJW392 ... Wolverhampton 392, FJW392, was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Brush H29/25R body new in 1950. (Sat 28/9/63, Wolverhampton Garage, Bloxwich Road)

361. FJW540 ... A brighter livery on this Wolverhampton Guy Arab FJW540 with Park Royal H56R body somehow does little to improve the surroundings at Wolverhampton! (Bilston Street Depot, Wolverhampton)

362. FJW540 ... Wolverhampton 540, FJW540, was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Park Royal H28/26R body new in 1950. (Sat 28/9/63, Railway Street, Wolverhampton)

363. FJW548 ... Former Wolverhampton 548, FJW548, was a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal H56R body dating from 1950. Behind it is one of Wolverhampton's Metro Cammell-bodied Arab IV's. (1970, Park Lane Depot, Wolverhampton)

364. FJW549 ... Wolverhampton Corporation 549, FJW549, a Guy Arab III with Park Royal H28/26R body, new in 1950. (Sun 23/5/65, Wolverhampton Depot)

365. FJW557 ... Wolverhampton 557, FJW557, a Guy Arab III with Park Royal H28/26R body, new 1950. (Autumn 1967, Offoxey Farm, Tong)

366. FMO515 ... Thames Valley 170, FMO515, seen in Newbury, was a Guy Arab III with a Duple L27/26RD body new in 1950 to Newbury & District which was acquired from them later in the year. (Sat 25/10/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

367. FMO516 ... Thames Valley 171, FMO516, was a Guy Arab III with a Duple L27/26RD body new in 1950 and is seen in Newbury. (Sat 28/6/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

368. FMO517 ... Thames Valley H10, FMO517, was a Guy Arab III with a Duple H31/26R body new in 1950 to Newbury & District which was acquired later in the year. It had been renumbered from 172 in 1955 and is seen in Newbury. (Sat 25/10/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

369. FMO517 ... Thames Valley H10, FMO517, a Guy Arab III with a Duple H31/26R body new in 1950 is seen in Newbury at the Wharf. (Sat 28/6/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

370. GCY842 ... This shot was taken at the Swansea end of the Swansea & Mumbles Tramway with tram no. 1 about to be passed by United Welsh 990, GCY842, a Guy Arab with Duple H31/26R body built in 1950. (early 1950s, outside Victoria Station, Swansea)

371. GVD47 ... Preserved GVD47, a Guy Arab III (6LW) with Duple H31/26R body. (September 1998, Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, Lathalmond)

372. HOR792 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 5, HOR792, was the solitary Guy Arab III new in 1950 with a Guy H30/26R body. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

373. HOT392 ... Thames Valley HOT392, seen in Newbury, carried fleet number H14 and was a Duple H31/26R bodied Guy Arab III which had been new in 1950 to Venture, Basingstoke which was acquired later in 1950. (Sat 25/10/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

374. HOT392 ... Thames Valley H14, HOT392, a 1950 Guy Arab III with a Duple H31/26R body, seen at The Wharf, Newbury, was one of four ex-Venture, Basingstoke in May 1950. (Sat 28/6/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

375. HOT393 ... Seen at Newbury is Thames Valley H15, HOT393, which was a Guy Arab III with a Duple H31/26R body new in 1950 to Venture, Basingstoke and acquired later in the year by Thames Valley. (Sat 25/10/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

376. HOT394 ... Thames Valley H16, HOT394, was a Guy Arab III with a Duple H31/26R body new in 1950. Originally numbered 178, it was renumbered in 1955 and is seen in Newbury. (Sat 28/6/58, The Wharf, Newbury)

377. HWO336 ... West Wales 52, HWO336, was one of the well-known Guy Arab IIIs with Duple lowbridge bodies bought by Red & White Services of Chepstow. (Mon 22/6/70, rear of the Depot, Tycroes Road, Tycroes)

378. HWO341 ... New to Red & White Motor Service as L1649 in 1950, HWO341 is a Guy Arab III with Duple L27/26RD bodywork. It passed to Chambers of Bures, Suffolk in May 1967 for a second career. (Mon 29/3/71, Depot, Bures)

379. HWO341 ... Afternoon shadows notwithstanding, popular HWO341 is still worthy of a second slide. New to Red & White as L1649 in February 1950, the Guy Arab III 6LW with Duple L27/26RD body prepares to convey me from Bury St Edmunds to Sudbury Bus Station via Lavenham and Acton. (Mon 25/10/71, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds)

380. HWO342 ... Former Red & White Guy Arab III/Duple L53RD L1749, HWO342, is seen at The Old Ferry, Beachley in September, 2014. (Sat 27/9/14, Old Ferry, Beachley, Glos)

381. HWO344 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 9, HWO344, had a Duple L27/26RD body on its Guy Arab III chassis, and had been new in March 1950 as Red & White, Chepstow 44, being acquired by Gosport & Fareham in 1967. (Sun 22/3/70)

382. JDG786 ... Cheltenham District 74, JDG786, a 1950 Guy Arab III with Duple H31/26R body. The five buses in this batch were the last ordered under Red & White control, all subsequent deliveries being Bristols. (1962, High Street, Cheltenham)

383. JDG787 ... Cheltenham District 75, JDG787, was new to Cheltenham District in 1950 and was a Duple H31/26R bodied Guy Arab III seen at the Cheltenham garage on the occasion of a P.S.V. Circle visit. (Sun 13/7/58, Cheltenham Garage)

384. JDG790 ... Cheltenham District 78, JDG790, was a Guy Arab III with Duple H31/26R body seen at the garage in Cheltenham on a rather wet and dreary day. (Sun 24/7/66, Cheltenham Garage)

385. JDG790 ... Rear view of Cheltenham District 78, JDG790, a Guy Arab III with Duple H31/26R body seen at the garage in Cheltenham. Note the unusual shape of the rear window on the platform. (Sun 24/7/66, Cheltenham Garage)

386. JOJ533 ... Birmingham 2533, JOJ533, a Guy Arab IV with Metro Cammell H30/24R body, new in 1950. (September 1991)

387. JOJ536 ... Former Birmingham City 2536, JOJ536, in WM livery navigates around the Fox and Goose Roundabout at the intersection of the A47 and A4040 Outer Circle in Ward End on its way to the city. (Tue 16/1/73, Fox & Goose Roundabout, Birmingham 8)

388. JOJ548 ... Preserved ex-Birmingham 2548, JOJ548, a Guy Arab IV with a Metro Cammell body, new in 1950 (Sun 4/11/12, Lincoln)

389. JOJ573 ... West Midlands PTE 2573, JOJ573, a Guy Arab with Metro-Cammell H30/24R body, new to Birmingham in 1950. (early May 1971, Lower Farm Estate, Walsall)

390. JOJ579 ... West Midlands PTE JOJ579 at Cavendish Road, Walsall in late April early May 1971. (April/May 1971, Cavendish Road Terminus, Walsall)

391. JWR184 ... Wilson (Premier), Stainforth was the operator of Guy Arab III JWR184 with a Barnaby H31/25R body seen in Thorne Road, Doncaster. (Sun 15/6/58, Thorne Road, Doncaster)

392. KGT381 ... Moore, Kelvedon KGT381 seen at Ascot was a Strachan C35F bodied Guy Arab III new in 1950. John failed to photograph the far more interesting coach to the right. (Sat 21/6/58, Ascot)

393. MZ7420 ... Belfast 322, MZ7420, was a 1950 built Guy Arab III with Harkness H28/26R body and was later moved on to Citybus in 1973, withdrawal coming in 1975. (end April 1951, Royal Avenue, Belfast)

394. MZ7444 ... Raymond Bell's wonderful Guy Arab III/Harkness of 1950, ex-Belfast Corporation 346, MZ7444, newly back on the rally scene. (Sat 26/4/08, at Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra)

395. ONU272 ... Chesterfield Guy Arab III 172, ONU272, seen at the garage, had a Weymann L27/26R body. (Sun 18/7/65, Sheffield Road Garage, Chesterfield)

396. ONU278 ... Chesterfield 178, ONU278, new in 1950 and seen in Chesterfield was a Weymann L27/26R bodied Guy Arab III. (Tue 29/9/59, Tontine Road, Chesterfield)

397. ONU285 ... Chesterfield ONU285, a Guy Arab III with a Weymann L27/26R body, new in March 1950, is seen at the garage. (Sun 17/8/69, Chesterfield Garage)

398. PTW625 ... Eastern National 1194, PTW625, was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body which had been number 4110 when new in 1950. (Sat 6/12/58, Braintree Bus Park)

399. AHG643 ... Burnley Colne & Nelson 204, AHG643, a Guy Arab III built 1951 with East Lancashire H31/26R bodywork. (September 1971, Burnley Bus Station)

400. AHG645 ... Burnley 206, AHG645, a Guy Arab III with East Lancs H31/26R body, new in 1951. (late 1960s, Commercial Hotel, Keighley Road, Colne)

401. AHG647 ... Burnley, Colne and Nelson Joint Transport Committee 208, AHG647, a Guy Arab III with East Lancs H31/26R body, new in 1951. (Sat 27/4/68, Trawden, Colne)

402. BXG131 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 31, BXG131, a Guy Arab III built in 1951 with Northern Counties L27/26R bodywork. (December 1968, Wood Street, Middlesbrough)

403. EST392 ... Highland Transport 72, EST392, a Guy Arab III with Strachan FL31/26RD body new in May 1951 became Highland Omnibuses E72 in February 1952 and is seen at Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

404. EST393 ... Highland Transport 89, EST393, a Guy Arab III with Strachan B38F body new in May 1951 passed to Highland Omnibuses as K89 in February 1952. A Southdown Harrington bodied Leyland Royal Tiger from the LUF batch is seen in the background at Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

405. EST395 ... The last new vehicle of Highland Transport was 92, EST395, a Guy Arab III with a Strachan B38F body new in May 1951. It passed as K92, with the rest of the fleet, to Highland Omnibuses on formation in February 1952 and was withdrawn in 1969. It is seen here in Fraserburgh, still carrying its Highland fleet number plate, with Hall & Robertson (contractor), Fraserburgh who had acquired it by June 1969. (Thu 30/7/70, Fraserburgh)

406. FFN377 ... East Kent FFN377, a Guy Arab III (6LW) was new in May 1951 and had a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

407. FFN378 ... East Kent FFN378, a Guy Arab III (6LW) was new in May 1951 with a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Sat 24/6/72, London Victoria Coach Station)

408. FFN379 ... East Kent FFN379, a Park Royal bodied converted open top Guy Arab III reminds us of warmer days on a breezy run along the Thanet coast at Fort Hill, Margate. (Sat 24/7/71, Fort Hill, Margate)

409. FFN379 ... Lewington's ex-East Kent Guy Arab III / Park Royal FFN379, new 1951, seen here in Silver Jubilee livery, part of Brentwood Carnival. (July 1977, Brentwood)

410. FFN381 ... East Kent FFN381, a Guy Arab III with Park Royal body new in 1951, originally H58R but one of several (FFN374-382,384) that were converted to open top. It's final use was as a towing vehicle, as seen here. (mid 1970s, Folkestone Garage)

411. FFN384 ... Rear view of Lewington's ex-East Kent FFN384, Guy Arab III / Park Royal, new 1951, taking part in the 1978 Brentwood Carnival. (Sat 29/7/78, High Street, Brentwood)

412. FFN387 ... East Kent FFN387 was a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal H30/26R body, one of forty new in 1951. The P.S.V. Circle Fleet History notes that the bodies were to the same basic design as the London Transport RT class. (Sun 31/1/60, Canterbury Bus Station)

413. FFN399 ... East Kent Guy Arab FFN399 on the internal bus service. (Sat 6/4/13, Kent Showground, Detling)

414. FFN399 ... East Kent FFN399, a 1951 Guy Arab III with Park Royal bodywork, seen at the M&D and East Kent 60 event (Sat 31/3/12, Kent Showground, Detling)

415. GTR484 ... Southampton 222, GTR484, is a Guy Arab III with Park Royal H30/26R body, new in 1951. (June 1976, Sheffield Park Station)

416. GTR484 ... Preserved Southampton 222, GTR484, a Guy Arab III with Park Royal H30/26R body, new in 1951. (Sun 17/7/22, Anstey Park, Alton)

417. JHO129 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 4, JHO129, new in 1951, was a Guy Arab III with a Guy H30/26R body. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

418. JOJ580 ... Believed to be Birmingham 2580, JOJ580, a Guy Arab III with Metro-Cammell H30/24R body, new in January 1951. (Colmore Row, Birmingham)

419. JOJ591 ... WMPTE, ex-Walsall 855, TDH905, was a Sunbeam F4A with Willowbrook H36/34RD body of 1954. Next to it is WMPTE 2591, ex-Birmingham 2591, JOJ591, a Guy Arab IV with Metro-Cammell H30/24R of 1951. (1970, St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

420. JOJ603 ... Birmingham 2603, JOJ603, one of fifty Guy Arab IVs with Metro Cammell H30/24R bodies new in 1951. (Sun 22/5/66, Selly Oak Garage, Birmingham)

421. JOJ607 ... Birmingham 2607, JOJ607, one of fifty Guy Arab IVs with Metro Cammell H30/24R bodies new in 1951. (Sun 22/5/66, Selly Oak Garage, Birmingham)

422. JOT288 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 3, JOT288, a Guy Arab III with a Guy H30/26R body was new in 1951. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

423. LNY854 ... Aberdare 11, LNY854, was one of a small batch of Guy Arab III with NCME B35R bodies dating from 1951. (1967, Depot Road, Gadlys, Aberdare)

424. LXV213 ... Birch Bros K213, LXV213 a Guy Arab III with Willowbrook FH27/26F body, new in 1951. (May 1960, Pancras Road, London Kings Cross)

425. LXV215 ... LXV215 was the last of six Guy Arab IIIs with Willowbrook FH27/26F bodies delivered in 1951. Numbered K215 it was named 'Prince Eugene' and is seen in Bedford on the 203 service to London. (Sat 6/2/60, De Parys Avenue, Bedford)

426. LXV215 ... A Birch Brothers Guy Arab III with Willowbook FH27/26F body, K215, reg LXV215, delivered in 1951 on its way to Rushden (Sat 13/6/59, Hatfield Railway Station)

427. MTJ84 ... Preserved former Red & White C350, HWO323, a Leyland Tiger PS1/1 with Lydney C33F body, new in 1950, and former Lancashire United Transport 440, MTJ84, a Guy Arab III (6LW) with Roe body (originally C35F, but here with reduced seating) new in 1951. (Sun 26/8/73, Crich Tramway Museum)

428. ODH100 ... Walsall 183, ODH100, was one of twenty-five Guy Arab IIIs with Park Royal FH30/26R bodies delivered in 1951 with fleet numbers in the range 131 to 232, ODH89-100, 297-309. (Sat 6/10/62, Walsall)

429. ODH297 ... ODH297 was Walsall 187 and was a Guy Arab III with a Park Royal FH30/26R body, one of twenty-five new in 1951. (Sun 13/4/69, Garage, Bloxwich Road, Walsall)

430. ODH304 ... Walsall 226, ODH304, was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Park Royal FH30/26R body, new in April 1951, which was seen at St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall. (Sat 28/9/63, St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

431. ODH307 ... West Midlands PTE 230, ODH307, a Guy Arab III 6LW built in 1951 with Park Royal FH30/26R bodywork. Clearly betraying its Walsall ancestry and on training duties in the same town. (April 1972, Walsall)

432. OHN496 ... Darlington Corporation 86, OHN496, a Guy Arab III from 1951 with Roberts H30/26R bodywork. (March 1970, Haughton Road Depot, Darlington)

433. OHN497 ... Darlington Corporation 87, OHN497, a Guy Arab III built in 1951 with Roberts H30/26R bodywork. (April 1968, Tubwell Row, Darlington)

434. OHN501 ... Darlington Corporation 91, OHN501, a Guy Arab III built in 1951 with Roberts H30/26R bodywork. (April 1968, Tubwell Row, Darlington)

435. PHN699 ... Darlington began to replace its trolleybus system from the early fifties. Among the buses bought were a batch of 1951 Guy Arab III saloons with attractive Roe centre entrance bodywork. 26, PHN699, survives and is still in revenue earning service with Yorkshire Heritage. (Sat 13/10/12, Pudsey)

436. BCM931 ... Birkenhead 231, BCM931, was a Guy Arab III with an East Lancs H33/26R body, one of fifteen new between June and August 1952, and was seen at the Birkenhead garage on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend. (Sat 9/9/67, Birkenhead Garage)

437. BCM940 ... Merseyside P.T.E. (formerly Birkenhead Corporation) Training Bus BCm940, a Guy Arab III with East Lancashire H33/26R body, new as no. 240 in 1952. (Sun 2/8/70, Birkenhead Depot)

438. ECF756 ... Seen in Colchester Bus Station is Chambers, Bures ECF756, a Crossley L27/28R bodied Guy Arab III new in June 1952. (Sat 28/3/64, Colchester Bus Station)

439. ECF756 ... Henry Christopher Chambers set up a saddlery business in Bures, a village that straddles across the Suffolk/Essex border, in 1877, and began began operating a horse drawn bus service a few years later. Up to the time when it was taken over by Go Ahead in 2012, H C Chambers & Son of Bures laid claim to being the oldest bus operating company in England. (August 1969, Colchester Bus Station)

440. FT7383 ... Now DT42, FT7383, this was one of ten H30/26R Weymann bodied Guy Arab III G5LWs new to Tynemouth & District in 1952; FT7381-90, 181-190. (1965/6, NGT Central Works Bensham)

441. FT7384 ... Tynemouth 184, FT7384, a Guy Arab III with Weymann H30/26R body new in 1952. (1962, Northumberland Square, North Shields)

442. FT7386 ... Tynemouth 186, FT7386, a Guy Arab III with Weymann H30/26R body new in 1952. (circa 1960, North Shields Bus Park)

443. FVD755 ... FVD755, Central SMT H55, was a Guy Arab III with Guy L27/26R body dating from 1952. (Sat 19/3/66, Stewarton Street, East Cross, Wishaw)

444. FVD756 ... Seen in Cupar is Alexander Fife, Kirkcaldy FRO608, FVD756, a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Guy L27/26R body. (Tue 28/7/70, Cupar)

445. GFN916 ... East Kent GFN916, a Guy Arab IV with Park Royal H58RD body, new in 1952 (Fri 21/8/64, Palace Avenue Bus Station, Maidstone)

446. GFN916 ... East Kent GFN916, a Guy Arab IV with Park Royal H58RD body, new in 1952 (May 1960, London Victoria Coach Station)

447. GVD26 ... Central S.M.T. K26, GVD26, was a Guy Arab III with a Guy B37R body new in 1952 which was withdrawn in 1963 and sold for scrap. (Wed 29/7/59, Quarry St, Hamilton)

448. HTR56 ... Southampton 239, HTR56, new in 1952, was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Park Royal H30/26R body. It, along with others from the batch, was fitted with a heating and ventilation system in 1958/9, resulting in the grilles each side of the destination display. (Mon 27/3/67, London Road, Southampton)

449. JOJ964 ... Birmingham (West Midlands PTE) 2964, JOJ964, was one of the 1952 batch of Guy Arab IVs with an Metro-Cammell H30/25R body. (1970, New Street, Birmingham)

450. JWS124 ... JWS124, Highland Omnibuses K77, was an S.M.T. rebuild of an ex-London Transport Guy Arab double-deck chassis which was then fitted with an S.O.L. B39F body in 1952. (Sat 25/7/59, Carse Road Depot, Inverness)

451. JWS130 ... Awaiting to depart from Inverness is Highland K84, JWS130, one of twentythree ex-London Guy Arabs rebuilt by Scottish Omnibuses between 1952 and 1954 with Scottish Omnibuses B39F bodies. Eighteen (chassis SMT1-12, 18-23) were for Highland with the remaining five (SMT13-17) being for Scottish Omnibuses own fleet. (Fri 30/7/65, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

452. JWS594 ... Edinburgh Corporation bought a number of second hand wartime Guy Arabs from London in the early 1950s to speed up their tram replacement programme. They were rebodied by Duple subsiduary Nudd. (August 1980, Harrogate)

453. KOR462 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 20, KOR462, was new in 1952 and was a Guy Arab III with a Guy H30/26R body. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

454. KOR463 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 21, KOR463, was new in 1952 and was a Guy Arab III with a Guy H30/26R body. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

455. LWR337 ... Store, Stainforth was the operator of this Guy Arab III, LWR337, with Guy H30/26R body on Park Royal frames, new in 1952. (Sun 2/6/57, Thorne Road, Doncaster)

456. PHN701 ... Darlington Corporation 28, PHN701, a Guy Arab III built in 1952 with Roe B41C bodywork. (April 1968, Tubwell Row)

457. RHN69 ... United Auto GGH1, RHN69, a Guy Arab III with Willowbrook H32/28R body, new in 1952. (circa 1961, Barras Bridge, Newcastle)

458. RHN69 ... RHN69, a bus well known to most of SCT61's North East contingent and formerly United's sole Guy double decker numbered GGH1. (1968, Thirsk)

459. CU6298 ... Guy Arab IV/Weymann Orion CU6298 Started life in 1953 as Northern General 1498 but by 1965 it had joined the fleet of Graham's Bus Service, Paisley as their 68. (Autumn 1965, Graham's Garage, Hawkhead, Paisley)

460. GFN909 ... East Kent GFN909 was the first of twenty-nine Guy Arab IVs delivered in 1953 with 6LW engines. They had Park Royal H30/26RD bodies, and followed one delivered the previous year which had a Guy body built on Park Royal frames, which had been exhibited at the 1952 Commercial Motor Show (GFN908). (Sun 31/1/60, Canterbury Bus Station)

461. GFN927 ... East Kent GFN927 was one of twenty-nine Guy Arab IVs delivered in 1953 with 6LW engines. They had Park Royal H30/26RD bodies, and followed one delivered the previous year which had a Guy body built on Park Royal frames, which had been exhibited at the 1952 Commercial Motor Show (GFN908). (Sun 31/1/60, Canterbury Bus Station)

462. GFN928 ... East Kent GFN928, seen leaving Epsom Downs at the end of the Derby Day meeting, was a Guy Arab IV (6LW) which had been new in August 1953 with a Park Royal H30/26RD body. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

463. JOJ976 ... Birmingham 2976, JOJ976, a Guy Arab IV with Metro Cammell H30/25R body new in early 1953. (September 1998)

464. JOJ976 ... JOJ976 is a Guy Arab IV with Gardner 6LW 8.4 litre 6 cylinder and pre-selective gearbox with a Metro-Cammell 55 seats (27 ft, to operator’s design) body. 2976 is a typical Birmingham Guy, and entered service in February 1953 from Acocks Green garage. (Mon 2/5/16, A435 near Wythall)

465. JWS601 ... Edinburgh 321, JWS601, was an ex-London Transport utility Guy Arab 5LW (G264 - GYL405) rebodied on acquisition by Duple/Nudd in 1953 as H31/24R and fitted with Leyland PD2/20 style grille. (Tue 27/7/65, Princes Street)

466. JWS603 ... Edinburgh 323, JWS603, was a former wartime LT Guy Arab II (HGC177), rebuilt in 1953 with this Duple/Nudd H31/24R body. (1965, Leith Walk, Edinburgh)

467. JWS623 ... Edinburgh 343, JWS623, was a former London Transport Guy Arab II of 1943 (GYL349), rebuilt by Duple/Nudd with this semi-full front H31/24R body in 1953. (1965, Leith Walk (Antigua St.)/London Rd, Edinburgh)

468. KJW572 ... Former Wolverhampton 572, KJW572, was a Guy Arab IV with a Roe body dating from 1953. In 1970 it sustained damage to its front dome and received this ungainly Strachan fibreglass replacement. (1970, Park Lane Depot, Wolverhampton)

469. LHO252 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 22, LHO252, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was a Guy Arab III with a Guy H30/26R body (on a Park Royal frame), new in 1953. (Sun 15/3/59, Gosport Ferry Terminal)

470. MOF102 ... Birmingham Corporation 3102, MOF102, a 1953 Metro-Cammell H30/25R bodied Guy Arab IV parked in a busy Bridge Street at Bakewell. (Sat 8/6/13, Bridge Street, Bakewell)

471. MOF102 ... A rear view of Birmingham Corporation 3102, MOF102, a 1953 Metro-Cammell H30/25R bodied Guy Arab IV parked in a busy Bridge Street at Bakewell. (Sat 8/6/13, Bridge Street, Bakewell)

472. MOF9 ... Preserved ex-Birmingham 3009, MOF9, a Guy Arab IV with Metro Cammell body, new in 1953 (Sun 18/7/04, Watercress Line Rally, Alton)

473. MOF9 ... Preserved ex-Birmingham 3009, MOF9, a Guy Arab IV with Metro Cammell body, new in 1953. (September 1998)

474. MOF9 ... Birmingham 3009, MOF9, a Guy Arab IV with Metro Cammell body looked in good order as it operated local tours during the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza weekend. (Mon 4/5/15, Mostyn Crescent, Llandudno)

475. MOF90 ... This is MOF90, a Guy Arab IV with Metro Cammell H30/25R body and originally was Birmingham 3090. (Sun 6/9/15, at a private site near Coventry, with special permission)

476. RFM641 ... Chester City Transport 1, RFM641, a 1953 Guy Arab IV with Massey body, in use as a driver trainer in 1978. (1978, Chester)

477. RFM641 ... Preserved Chester City Transport 1, RFM641, a 1953 Guy Arab IV with Massey body. (Sun 29/6/08, at North West Transport Museum, St. Helens)

478. RFM641 ... Chester 1, RFM641, Guy Arab / Massey H30/26R new in 1953 seen at the depot, in use at the time as a training vehicle. (Sun 29/3/81, Chester Depot)

479. RFM641 ... Second photo of Chester 1, RFM641, Guy Arab / Massey H30/26R at the depot in use at the time as a training vehicle (Sun 29/3/81, Chester Depot)

480. RFM643 ... City of Chester 3, RFM643, a Guy Arab IV built in 1953 with Massey H30/26R bodywork. (March 1968, Chester Railway Station)

481. RFM646 ... City of Chester 6, RFM646, a Guy Arab IV built in 1953 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork. (March 1968, Northgate Street, Chester)

482. RTC698 ... Bedlington & District RTC698 was a Guy Arab IV with a Northern Counties H31/26R body new in December 1953 which had been acquired from Lancashire United. (Tue 29/7/69, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington)

483. RTC700 ... Bedlington & District RTC700 was an ex-Lancashire United Guy Arab IV which had a Northern Counties H31/26R body. When seen at Ashington it had obviously seen better days! (Tue 29/7/69, Ashington)

484. SVT942 ... Potteries Motor Traction H542, SVT942, a Guy Arab IV 5LW built in 1953 with Weymann H32/26R bodywork. (early/mid 1960s, Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station)

485. THN351 ... Darlington Corporation 39, THN351, a Guy Arab III built in 1953 with Roe B41C bodywork. (April 1968, Tubwell Row, Darlington)

486. THN354 ... Darlington 42, THN354, a Guy Arab III with a Roe B41C body seen in Darlington High Street. (Sat 25/7/70, Prebend Row, Darlington)

487. THN358 ... Darlington 46, THN358, seen at the garage was a Guy Arab III with a Roe B41C body. (Sat 25/7/70, Darlington Garage)

488. DXG136 ... Middlesbrough Corporation 36, DXG136, a Guy Arab III 6LW built in 1954 with Northern Counties H30/26R bodywork. (ca 1967, Parliament Road Depot, Middlesbrough)

489. DXG137 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 37, DXG137, a Guy Arab IV built in 1954 with Northern Counties H33/26R bodywork. New to Middlesbrough Corporation and almost looking quite good, though not a patch on its former colours. (March 1970, Middlesbrough Exchange)

490. DXG140 ... Middlesbrough Corporation 40, DXG140, a Guy Arab IV 6LW from 1954 with Northern Counties H32/26R bodywork. (August 1967, Middlesbrough Exchange)

491. FSD455 ... Western S.M.T. Guy Arab 1057, FSD455, seen in Paisley was a rebuilt Guy Arab II. In 1954 ten ex-London Guy Arab II rebuilt chassis, acquired by Western S.M.T. were fitted with Northern Counties L27/26R bodies. 1057 had been London Transport G129, GXE569, new in 1944 with a Park Royal H30/26R body. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross)

492. FT7895 ... Tynemouth 195, FT7895, a 1954 Guy Arab with Weymann Orion body. (1955?, Carliol Street, Newcastle)

493. HWA714 ... Harper Bros., Heath Hayes 3, HWA714, had been acquired as a chassis in April 1954 from Duncan, Law. It was a Guy Arab I new in 1943 and was fitted with the Northern Coachbuilders L27/26R body from DH9344 before entry into service. (Sun 22/3/64)

494. LOW217 ... Preserved former Southampton Corporation 71, LOW217, threads its way between two King Alfred buses and the pack of photographers. 71 is a Guy Arab III with Park Royal H56R body, new in 1954 (Mon 1/1/07, The Broadway, Winchester)

495. LOW217 ... Preserved former Southampton Corporation 71, LOW217, a Guy Arab III with Park Royal H56R body, new in 1954 (Fri 1/1/10, The Broadway, Winchester)

496. LOW217 ... Rear view of preserved former Southampton Corporation 71, LOW217, a Guy Arab III with Park Royal H56R body, new in 1954 into preservation in 1990. (Sun 16/7/17, Anstey Park, Alton)

497. LOW217 ... Guy Arab III No.71 of 1954, LOW217, with Park Royal H30/26R body characteristic of the city's Arab fleet is seen rounding Southampton's distinctive Bargate in the summer of 1961. (Summer 1961, Bargate, Southampton)

498. LSC100 ... LSC100 was a rebuild of a former London Transport Guy Arab double-deck chassis. Fitted with a Scottish Omnibuses C35F body it was numbered K99 and was new in 1954. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

499. LSC99 ... Starting life as a Guy Arab double-decker in London, the chassis was rebuilt in 1954 and fitted with a Scottish Omnibuses C35F body to become Highland Omnibuses K98, LSC99. (Sat 25/7/59, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness.)

500. MWW891 ... Wilson's (Premier) of Stainforth MWW891, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with Guy H35/26R body (on Park Royal frame), new in 1954. (1971, LVVS Museum, Whisby Road, Lincoln)

501. TTE143 ... TTE143, ex Lancashire United Transport 534, Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H31/26RD body, new in 1954, sold in late 1967/early 1968 to Knowles of Oulton near Leeds and seen here on a school contract. (1968, Pottery Lane, Woodlesford, near Leeds)

502. TTE146 ... Graham, Paisley 77/79, TTE146/TTE148, were Guy Arab IVs with Northern Counties H33/26R bodies seen at the garage at Hawkhead. (Tue 4/8/70, Garage, Hawkhead)

503. TTE150 ... TTE150, seen unloading in Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester, was number 541 in the Lancashire United, Atherton fleet and was a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with a Northern Counties H33/26R body which had been new in November 1954. (Sat 1/11/58, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

504. UFM858 ... City of Chester 7, UFM858, a Guy Arab IV built in 1954 with Massey H30/26R bodywork. (March 1968, City Road, opposite Chester Station)

505. UFM860 ... City of Chester 9, UFM860, a Guy Arab IV built in 1954 with Massey H30/26R bodywork. (March 1968, City Road, opposite Chester Station)

506. UFM861 ... Chester 10, UFM861, was a Guy Arab IV with a Massey H30/26R body from 1954. (1965, Northgate Street, Chester)

507. VHN402 ... Darlington 48, VHN402, a Guy Arab IV 5LW built in 1954 with Roe H31/25R bodywork. (March 1970, Northgate, Darlington)

508. VHN407 ... Darlington Corporation 53, VHN407, a Guy Arab IV built in 1954 with Roe H30/26R bodywork (UW 7-16-0) (May 1972, Darlington Market Place)

509. 52DHK ... Eastern National KN2008, 52DHK, a Guy Arab IV with Strachans L28/28R body, new in 1955, acquired by Eastern National when Moore Bros of Kelvedon were taken over in 1963. (Sat 17/4/65, Colchester Bus Station)

510. 52DHK ... Moore, Kelvedon 52DHK, a Guy Arab IV with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1955, passed to Eastern National in 1963 and was numbered 1039. (Sat 14/2/59, Coval Lane, Chelmsford)

511. 53DHK ... Eastern National 1040, 53DHK, acquired from Moore, Kelvedon in 1963 was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans L28/28R body new in 1955. (Sat 28/3/64, Colchester Bus Station)

512. 53DHK ... New to Moore Bros., Kelvedon in 1955, 53DHK, which was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans L28/28R body, became Eastern National 1040 in 1963 when Moore's business was acquired. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

513. EXG888 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 88, EXG888, a Guy Arab IV built in 1955 with Northern Counties H33/28R bodywork. (June 1969, near Wood Street, Middlesbrough)

514. EXG892 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H262, EXG892, a Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H33/28R bodywork. New in 1955 as Middlesbrough Corporation 92. (December 1970, Wood Street, Middlesbrough)

515. FT9005 ... Tynemouth 205, FT9005, a 1955 Metro Cammell Orion bodied Guy Arab IV, with as Ronnie H. eludes to "more rattles than Mothercare". (c.1965/6, Bus Park at the back of Northumberland Square, North Shields)

516. GCS215 ... Highland Omnibuses E2, GCS215, was a Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties L27/28R bodywork new to Western SMT in 1955 as their 1130. (Wed 30/7/69, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

517. GHL713 ... Guy Arab IV GHL713, 764 in the West Riding fleet, had a Roe L27/26R body and is seen here at the Castleford Garage. (Sat 26/7/69, Castleford Garage)

518. GHL715 ... West Riding 766, GHL715, a Guy Arab Mk. IV with Roe L27/26R body, new in 1955, withdrawn in 1971 and sold for scrap. (Summer 1970, Wakefield Bus Station)

519. GHL723 ... West Riding 774, GHL723, a 1955 Guy Arab IV with Roe L27/26R bodywork leaving Wakefield bus station (c.1969, Wakefield Bus Station)

520. GHL724 ... West Riding 775, GHL724, was one of the 1955 batch of Guy Arab IV's with a Roe L53R body. (1965, Hunslet Road, Leeds)

521. GSD779 ... Dodds, Troon DT16 , GSD779, part of the A.A. Motor Services fleet was a Guy Arab IV with a Roe H37/28RD body new in June 1955 seen here in the A.A. bus station in Ayr. (Wed 6/6/62, A.A. Bus Station, Boswell Park, Ayr)

522. GSD779 ... Seen at the A.A. Bus Station in Ayr Guy Arab IV GSD779 was new to Dodds, Troon as DT16 in June 1955. It had a Roe H37/28RD body and was withdrawn in 1980 passing into preservation. (Mon 17/6/63, A.A. Bus Station, Ayr)

523. HK4212 ... China Motor Bus staff bus and tow car HK4212, a Guy Arab IV built in 1955 with Metal Sections B30C bodywork. This had been converted to staff use in 1976. A considerable number of Arabs were exported to Hong Kong but there were very few single deck varieties by 1981. (July 1981, Hong Kong, Central Bus Station)

524. KAM570 ... KAM570 was Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) D69, with a Park Royal H33/28R body acquired in March 1957 from Kampala & District 4, UFS164, to whom it had been new in December 1955. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

525. KAP621 ... Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) 27, KAP621, was a Guy Arab III. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

526. LDW509 ... Newport Corporation 146, LDW509, a Guy Arab IV had a D.J. Davies H32/26R body and was new in 1955. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

527. OUF514 ... OUF514, No514 in the Southdown fleet, one of 12 Guy Arab IVs with Park Royal H31/26RD bodies new in 1955. Seen here on Lewes local service 28, it is in Eastgate Street opposite the bus station. (late 1950s(?), Eastgate Street, Lewes)

528. OUF514 ... OUF514 was a Guy Arab IV 6LW with Park Royal H31/26RD body, new in March 1955 to Southdown Motor Services, no.514. (Sun 3/5/64, entering Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

529. OUF515 ... Churchbridge of Cannock 2, OUF515, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with Park Royal H31/26RD body, new to Southdown (515) in 1955. (Late 1970, Churchbridge's garage, Cannock)

530. OUF516 ... Simonds, Botesdale OUF516 was a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with a Park Royal H31/26RD body which had been new to Southdown, Brighton in March 1955 and had been acquired in June 1968. (Sat 5/4/69, Ram Meadow Lorry/Coach Park, off Cotton Lane, Bury St. Edmunds)

531. OUF519 ... Southdown 519, OUF519, was a Guy Arab IV / Park Royal H31/26RD new in 1955. (1955, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

532. OUF521 ... Former Southdown 521, OUF521, a Guy Arab IV with Park Royal H57RD body, new in 1955, seen here in Simonds of Botesdale's colours. (1969, Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds)

533. OUF523 ... Southdown 523, OUF523, a Guy Arab IV with Park Royal H57RD body, new in 1955. (Sun 12/4/64, Old Steine, Brighton)

534. VKO992 ... Seen in Chatham, Maidstone & District DH468, VKO992, was the first of eight Guy Arab IVs with Weymann H32/28R bodies new in 1955. They had been ordered for the Chatham & District fleet but were delivered after the transfer of the subsidiary fleets to the main fleet. (Sat 13/12/58, Barrier Road, Chatham)

535. VKO994 ... Maidstone & District DH470, VKO994, was a Guy Arab IV with a Weymann H32/28R body from 1955. (1962, Palace Avenue Bus Station, Maidstone)

536. WTB43 ... Lancashire United 544 and 543, WTB43 and WTB42, were Guy Arab IV's with Northern Counties H33/26R bodies, dating from 1955. (1967, Leigh Depot)

537. XFM521 ... City of Chester 13, XFM521, a 1955 Massey H32/26R bodied Guy Arab !V loads in Northgate. (Mid 1960's, Northgate Street, Chester)

538. XUK768 ... Cornwallis, London N.19 ran this Guy Warrior, XUK768, with Mulliner C37C body which had been new as a demonstrator. It is seen at a busy Victoria Coach Station. (Sat 19/8/61, London Victoria Coach Station)

539. 13CHN ... Darlington 57, 13CHN, a Guy Arab IV 5LW built in 1956 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (March 1970, off Darlington Market Place)

540. FT9411 ... Northern General 2169, FT9411, a Guy Arab IV built in 1956 with Park Royal H35/28R bodywork. (July 1968, Durham Bus Station)

541. FT9411 ... Tynemouth 211, FT9411, was a Guy Arab IV with a Park Royal H35/28R body. (Sat 5/8/67, near Northumberland Square, North Shields)

542. FT9414 ... Tynemouth 214, FT9414, a 1956 Park Royal bodied Guy Arab IV, is about to be "jumped" by a trio of 1949, formerly Meadows 6DC engined, Guy Arab IIIs. (1960s, the former bus park at North Shields)

543. HHL994 ... West Riding 782, HHL994, a Guy Arab IV/Roe L27/26R was new in 1956. It is seen here entering the Central Bus Station in Leeds. (Sat 8/11/58, Leeds Central Bus Station)

544. HHL994 ... HHL994 was a Guy Arab IV with a Roe L27/26R body and was number 782 in the West Riding, Wakefield fleet, being new in March 1956. (Sat 14/4/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

545. JCS10 ... Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1253, JCS10, was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28RD body, new in October 1956, which was seen in Ayr. (Fri 8/6/62, Ayr Bus Station)

546. JCS4 ... JCS4 was number 1247 in the Western S.M.T. Fleet, seen here in Ayr, and was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28RD body new in October 1956. (Tue 11/8/64, Ayr)

547. JCS4 ... Allander Travel had several second hand buses for contract work. JCS4, a Guy Arab IV with Alexander low height body ex Western SMT 1247 contrasts with ex Ribble JCK507 (1432), Leyland PD2/12 with Burlingham body. (May 1972, Main Street, Milngavie)

548. JCS432 ... Western S.M.T. , Kilmarnock 1257, JCS432, was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28R body new in October 1956. (Fri 8/6/62, Fullarton Street, Ayr)

549. KAG209 ... KAG209 was D61 in the fleet of Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) and was a Guy Arab IV with a Park Royal body new in January 1956. When new it seated H33/28R but was later altered to H33/31R. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

550. KAJ573 ... KAJ573 was Kenya Bus Services (Mombasa) D66, and was a Guy Arab IV with a Park Royal H37/33R body, new in December 1956, one of four new between November 1956 and February 1958. (Mon 1/8/60, Mombasa)

551. KHL ... KHL---, an unidentified West Riding Guy Arab IV heads out of Leeds on the temporary one-way arrangement during the building of the Inner Ring Road. (1968, Quarry Hill, Leeds)

552. KHL839 ... West Riding Guy Arab IV 442, KHL839, with a Roe lowbridge body. (Wed 9/2/72, St. Peter's Street, approaching Leeds Central Bus Station)

553. MFN884 ... G6, MFN884, was one of a quartet of these ex-East Kent Guy Arab IVs with Park Royal H33/28RD bodywork which were bought by Graham's Bus Service, Paisley in 1971. They were also the last in a long line of Guy Arabs both new and second hand. (1971, Graham's Garage, Hawkhead, Paisley)

554. MUH319 ... Cardiff 319, MUH319, a 1956 Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H35/28R bodywork. (Fri 31/12/71, Cardiff Bus Station)

555. NSF935 ... Edinburgh 935, NSF935, a Guy Arab IV built in 1956 with Alexander H34/29R bodywork. (June 1970, Princes Street)

556. NSF939 ... Edinburgh 509, LWS509, and 939, NSF939, in Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mon 28/7/69, Princes Street, Edinburgh)

557. PUF627 ... Dodds, Troon (AA, Ayr) PUF627 was a Guy Arab IV with a Park Royal H33/26RD body which had been acquired from Southdown, Brighton 527 in August 1969, having been one of a batch of thirty-six new in 1956. It was seen in Troon. (Wed 5/8/70, Troon)

558. PUF635 ... AA Motor Services DT No.12, PUF635, a Guy Arab IV built in 1956 with Park Royal H31/28RD bodywork. (June 1971, Troon)

559. PUF644 ... Southdown 544, PUF644, a Guy 'Arab' IV with Park Royal H33/26RD bodywork built in 1956. (Tue 2/5/67, Cavendish Place Garage, Eastbourne)

560. PUF647 ... Southdown 547, PUF647, a 1956 Guy Arab IV fitted with a Park Royal H59RD body. (1966, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

561. PUF647 ... Preserved Southdown 547, PUF647, a 1956 Guy Arab IV fitted with a Park Royal H59RD body. (Sun 3/4/05, Wisley Aerodrome)

562. PUF647 ... Preserved Southdown 547, PUF647, a 1956 Guy Arab IV fitted with a Park Royal H59RD body. (Mon 2/5/22, The Broadway, Winchester)

563. PUF650 ... Southdown cars 550, PUF650 and 257, BUF257C, photographed at Pool Valley in April 1967. 550 was a 1956 Guy Arab IV with Park Royal H31/28RD bodywork, and 257 was a 1965 Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Northern Counties FH39/26F bodywork. (April 1967, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

564. SWT644 ... Wilson, Stainforth used the fleetname "Premier", and SWT644, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with a Roe H37/28R body, which was new in August 1956, is seen at the Doncaster terminus in East Laith Gate. (Sun 15/6/58, East Laith Gate, Doncaster)

565. SWU876 ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan) SWU876 a Guy Arab IV with Burlingham H41/32R body, built in 1956. (1967, Stainforth Depot)

566. SWU876 ... Morgan (t/a Blue Line), Armthorpe SWU876 was a Guy Arab IV 6DC with a Burlingham H41/32R body new in December 1956, seen in Doncaster at the Christ Church terminus. (Tue 8/4/58, Christ Church, Doncaster)

567. SWU876 ... Blue Line Guy Arab IV SWU876 crosses the level crossing in the centre of Goole on 19th August 1972. (Sat 19/8/72, Boothferry Road, Goole)

568. TFJ808 ... Preserved Exeter Corporation 50, TFJ808, a Guy Arab IV with Massey H30/26R body new in 1956. In April 1970 it passed to Devon General, re-numbered as 250. (Sat 17/5/08, on wedding duty, Ashreigney, Devon)

569. TFJ808 ... Preserved Exeter Corporation 50, TFJ808, a Guy Arab IV with Massey H30/26R body new in 1956 (Fri 1/7/11, Marine Parade, Instow)

570. TFJ808 ... Preserved Exeter Corporation 50, TFJ808, a Guy Arab IV with a Massey H30/26R body new in 1956 seen at Winkleigh. (Sun 30/9/84, Winkleigh)

571. VTE780 ... Accrington Corporation 16, VTE780, a Guy Arab LUF (6HLW) with East Lancs. B43R body, new in 1956. (Sat 26/10/68, Accrington Corporation Garage)

572. XTC853 ... Ashton 66, XTC853, a Guy Arab IV with a Bond H32/28R body new in 1956 was seen in the bus station in Ashton. (Sat 7/8/65, Ashton Bus Station)

573. 2834F ... 2834F was a 1957 Guy Arab IV with a Northern Counties L31/32R body which had been acquired from Moore, Kelvedon in 1963 and became Eastern National 1041. (Sat 28/3/64, Colchester Bus Station)

574. 2835F ... Eastern National KN2011, 2835F, a Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties L31/32R body new in 1957, acquired by Eastern National when Moore Bros of Kelvedon were taken over in 1963. (Sun 9/5/65, Colchester Bus Station)

575. 2835F ... Eastern National 1042, 2835F, seen in Colchester Bus Station was a Guy Arab IV with a Northern Counties L31/32R body which had been new in 1957 to Moore Bros., Kelvedon and was acquired by Eastern National in 1963 with the Moore's business. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

576. 324DTB ... Accrington 145, 324DTB, a Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H32/26R body, one of eight new in 1957. (Sun 14/9/58, Cattle Market Bus Station, Burnley)

577. 356BTB ... Accrington 140, 356BTB, a Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H32/26R body, one of eight new in 1957. It lasted in the fleet until 1972. (Wed 22/7/59, in Grimshaw Street, Burnley)

578. 356BTB ... A colour shot of Accrington 140 showing the very distinctive livery used by the corporation. (Wed 22/7/59, Melbourne Street, Accrington)

579. 469DHN ... Darlington Corporation 69, 469DHN, a Guy Arab IV built in 1957 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (September 1972, Darlington Market Place)

580. 713CFM ... Chester Corporation 19, 713CFM, a Guy Arab IV (5LW) with Massey H32/28R body of 1957 is seen from the rear negotiating the congested Eastgate Street,Chester whilst a doubtless formidable WPC with white armbands controls traffic at the zebra crossing. (late 1950s, Eastgate Street, Chester)

581. 717CFM ... Chester 23, 717CFM, a Guy Arab IV with Massey H32/28R body, new in 1957. It lasted in service until 1976. (Sat 2/9/67, High Street, Saltney)

582. GDC293 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H263, GDC293, a Guy Arab IV built in 1957 with Northern Counties H33/28R bodywork. (October 1970, Wood Street, Middlesbrough)

583. GDC295 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 95, GDC295, a Guy Arab IV built in 1957 with Northern Counties H33/28R bodywork, formerly Middlesbrough 95. (April 1969, Middlesbrough Exchange near Linthorpe Road)

584. GDC315 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 15, GDC315, a Guy Arab IV from 1957 with Northern Counties L27/28R bodywork. (May 1970, Middlesbrough Exchange)

585. GDC316 ... Teesside Municipal Transport L486, GDC316, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with Northern Counties L27/28R body, new to Middlesbrough Corporation (16) in 1957. (1973, TMT Middlesbrough Depot)

586. GDC317 ... Teesside Municipal Transport L487, GDC317, a Guy Arab IV built in 1957 with Northern Counties L27/28R bodywork. This had been new as Middlesbrough 17. (December 1971, Middlesbrough Exchange)

587. HCB140 ... Blackburn 140, HCB140, a Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H32/26R body, one of ten new in 1957. (Mon 17/4/72, Blackburn Station)

588. KCF711 ... Guy Arab IV KCF711 with Roe L31/28R body from the small fleet of H.C.Chambers and Son of Bures, new in January 1957. (Sat 17/4/65, Colchester Bus Station)

589. KHL825 ... West Riding 825, KHL825, was a Guy Arab IV with Roe L55R body of 1957. It is seen racing into Leeds to take up an evening works contract service from the huge Burtons Clothing factory. (1966, Austhorpe, Leeds)

590. KHL828 ... Six of West Riding's 1957 Roe bodied Guy Arabs with 431, originally, 828, KHL828 in the centre (and a lone Panther). They had very well appointed interiors and, partly due to the early demise of the Wulfrunians, had long active lives - they were still in regular all-day service around Castleford and Featherstone in the early 'seventies. (Sat 29/7/72, Belle Isle Depot Yard, Wakefield)

591. KHL829 ... KHL829, a Guy Arab IV with a Roe L29/26RD body was West Riding, Wakefield 432 and was seen in Wakefield Bus Station. (Tue 18/4/72, Wakefield Bus Station)

592. KHL834 ... West Riding 834, KHL834, a Guy Arab IV with Roe L55R body new in 1957 (Mon 9/8/65, in front of the Quarry Hill Flats, outside Leeds Central Bus Station)

593. KHL836 ... West Riding Autos 836, KHL836, was one of their lowbridge Roe-bodied Guy Arab IV's dating from 1957. This comparatively rare nearside view shows the (open) folding platform door - a facility much appreciated during winter months. (1965, Selby Road, Halton, Leeds)

594. KHL837 ... West Riding 837, KHL837, was a Guy Arab IV with Roe L55R body of 1957. These reliable vehicles were the workhorses of many of West Riding's "trunk" routes out of Leeds, including this long run to Doncaster. (1965, Hunslet Road, Leeds)

595. KHL839 ... West Riding 839, KHL839, was a Guy Arab IV with Roe L29/26RD bodywork which had been new in November 1957. (1969, Leeds Central Bus Station)

596. KHL845 ... West Riding 845, KHL845, a Guy Arab IV with Roe L55R body new in 1957, speeds along the narrow country lane towards Swillington. (1968, Swillington Common)

597. KHL850 ... This is the upper saloon interior of West Riding 453, KHL850, a Guy Arab IV with Roe L29/26RD bodywork that had been new as 850. (Wed 2/2/72, Featherstone Depot)

598. KHL855 ... West Riding /Yorkshire Woollen driver trainer A14, KHL855, a 1957 Guy Arab IV with lowbridge Roe bodywork. When new this was 855 in the West Riding fleet. (Sun 4/6/78, Savile Town, Dewsbury)

599. KHL855 ... Stuart Little's recent Edinburgh bus rally photograph prompted me to post this view, taken on the Huddersfield Centenary Rally in 1983, to commemorate one hundred years of municipal public transport. I believe nineteen buses are visible here and they are listed below as far as I can identify. The late Bob Mack will have taken a very similar photograph to this as he was stood on the platform of the bus next to me, only I've forgotten what it was. (Sun 5/6/83, Slaithwaite Road, Holt Head (between Marsden and Meltham), Kirklees)

600. KHL855 ... West Riding 855, KHL855, a 1957 Guy Arab IV with a Roe L29/26RD body outside Dewsbury Bus Museum. (Sun 18/11/18, Dewsbury Bus Museum, Ravensthorpe)

601. KHL855 ... Now fully restored to original condition this West Riding Guy Arab IV with Roe lowbridge body 855, KHL855, which dates from 1957. (Sat 26/10/19, Pudsey Civic Hall, Cote Lane, Pudsey)

602. KHL860 ... West Riding 860, KHL860, was a Guy Arab IV with a Roe L55R body dating from 1957 (1965, Aberford Road, Woodlesford)

603. KHL862 ... West Riding 465 (formerly 862), KHL862, was a Guy Arab IV with a Roe L55R body of 1957. (1971, Wakefield Bus Station)

604. SUK3 ... SUK3 is a Guy Arab IV with Meadows engine and Metro-Cammell 60 seater body normally seen in the exhibition hall at Wythall transport museum, but although not in service was allowed outside. Wolverhampton buses passed to West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive in 1969. (Mon 17/4/17, Wythall Transport Museum)

605. SUK7 ... Wolverhampton Corporation took delivery of eighteen Guy Arab IV's in 1957 with Metro-Cammell H33/27R bodywork and number 7, SUK7, having left the Wolverhampton Low Level Sation terminus for the service to Bridgenorth a few minutes earlier, is seen loading in Railway Road. (c.1958, Railway Street, Wolverhampton)

606. TYG4 ... Blue Line (Reliance-allocated) TYG4 was a Guy Arab IV with a Burlingham H41/32R body of 1957 which was withdrawn in 1973. Although effectively separate companies with their own depots, Blue Line (Samuel Morgan Ltd) and 1949 subsidiary Reliance (R. Store Ltd) shared the same two-tone blue livery and routes. (1970, South Parade, Thorne)

607. TYG4 ... Blue Line (Reliance) TYG4, was a Guy Arab IV with a Burlingham H41/32R body dating from 1957. (Sat 18/9/71, North Street, Goole)

608. TYG4 ... Store (Reliance), Stainforth, operated this Burlingham H41/32R bodied Guy Arab IV TYG4 on its service from Doncaster, Churchgate to Stainforth. (Tue 8/4/58, Thorne Road, Doncaster)

609. UFJ292 ... Exeter Corporation dual sourced from Leyland and Guy in the 1950s. Seen here is 52, UFJ292, a 1957 Guy Arab IV with Massey 56 seat bodywork. On withdrawal it was bought by Shaw Brothers of Byers Green in whose livery it is preserved. (1998, Halifax)

610. UFJ292 ... Shaw Bros, Byers Green, UFJ292, a Guy Arab IV built in 1957 with Massey H30/26R bodywork. (March 1972, Byers Green)

611. UFJ292 ... Guy Arab UFJ292 seems well loaded as it negotiates a roundabout. New to Exeter Corporation in 1957, it had a Massey 56 seat body. On withdrawal it was bought by Shaw Brothers of Byers Green in whose livery it is preserved. (Mon 30/8/10, NEBPT Historic Vehicles Display, Seaburn Terrace/Whitburn Road)

612. UFJ294 ... Exeter 54, UFJ294, a Guy Arab IV with a Massey H33/28R body, was the last of four, new in June 1957. (Sun 19/5/68, Exeter)

613. UFJ296 ... After the Exeter Corporation fleet was taken over by Devon General, Exeter 56, UFJ296, a Park Royal bodied Guy Arab IV built in 1957, was used as a learner bus and kept the Corporation livery. A green bus amidst Devon General red at Torquay Garage. (Mon 22/3/76, Devon General Torquay Garage)

614. UFJ298 ... Scarlet Band, West Cornforth UFJ298, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with Park Royal H30/26R body, new to Exeter Corporation (58) in 1957. (1971, Scarlet Band's Garage, West Cornforth)

615. UTX495 ... Pontypridd UDC 74, UTX495, was one of a batch of four Guy Arab IV with Roe H33/25R bodies which entered service on 1 February 1957, the trolleybus system having closed on the previous day. (Sun 7/9/69, Pontypridd UDC Depot, Cemetery Road, Glyntaff)

616. VNY653 ... Seen at the garage is Pontypridd 75, VNY653, was a Guy Arab IV with a Roe H33/25R body new in 1957. (Thu 8/6/67, Pontypridd Garage)

617. XS9834 ... XS9834 seen in Gauze Street, Paisley was number 42 of Graham's Bus Service, Paisley and was a Guy Arab IV with a Northern Counties H32/28R body new in 1957. (Thu 20/8/64, Gauze Street, Paisley)

618. 359FTB ... Seen outside the Atherton garage of Lancashire United, Atherton is their Guy Arab IV (6LW) 642, 359FTB, which had a Northern Counties H41/32R body, and which had been new in May 1958. (Sat 30/8/58, Atherton Garage)

619. 387FTB ... Accrington Corporation 146, 387FTB, a Guy Arab Mk. IV / East Lancs H32/26R new in 1958. (Sat 19/5/73, Accrington Garage)

620. 879DTB ... Seen in Victoria Bus Station, Salford is Lancashire United, Atherton 612, 879DTB, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with a Northern Counties H41/32R body, new in January 1958. (Mon 2/6/58, Victoria Bus Station, Salford)

621. 8935NO ... 8935NO was a Guy Arab IV with a Massey L34/33R body acquired from Moore, Kelvedon in 1963 to become Eastern National 1043. (Sat 28/3/64, Colchester Bus Station)

622. 8935NO ... Advance Coaches (C. A. Whiterly Ltd.) of Maltby operated former Eastern National 2012, 8935NO, a 1958 Guy Arab IV (5LW) with Massey L34/33R bodywork. It was new in 1958 to Moore of Kelvedon, & passed to Eastern National with the sale of the business. (Fri 20/4/73, Depot, Maltby)

623. ACU721 ... Tyneside PTE 321, ACU721, a Guy Arab IV built in 1958 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (September 1970, South Shields Market Place)

624. AXS431 ... Seen in Gauze Street, Paisley is Graham's Bus Service, Paisley 43, AXS431, a Guy Arab IV with a Northern Counties H32/28R body new in 1958 which would appear to be heading for Linwood. (Thu 20/8/64, Gauze Street, Paisley)

625. JDC212 ... Middlesbrough 12, JDC212, seen in Marton Road, Middlesbrough, was one of eight Guy Arab IVs with Northern Counties L27/28R bodies which entered service in 1958. (Wed 2/8/67, Marton Road, Middlesbrough)

626. JDC212 ... Teesside Municipal Transport L482, JDC212, a Guy Arab IV built in 1958 with Northern Counties L27/28R bodywork. (September 1970, Marton Road / Exchange, Middlesbrough)

627. JDC218 ... Teesside Municipal Transport L488, JDC218, a Guy Arab IV built in 1958 with Northern Counties L27/28R bodywork. (April 1973, Marton Road, Middlesbrough)

628. JDC220 ... Teesside Municipal Transport L490, JDC220, a Guy Arab IV built in 1958 with Northern Counties L27/28R bodywork. (May 1972, Middlesbrough Exchange)

629. JDC220 ... Teesside Municipal Transport L490, JDC220, a Guy Arab IV from 1958 with Northern Counties lowbridge bodywork. (December 1970, Wood Street, Middlesbrough)

630. JDC222 ... Delivered to Middlesbrough Corporation in 1958 was this lowbridge Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties bodywork, 22, JDC222. (August 1970, Middlesbrough Station)

631. JDC223 ... Middlesbrough Corporation 23, JDC223, a Guy Arab IV 6LW from 1958 with Northern Counties L27/28R bodywork. (August 1967, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough)

632. KBV150 ... Blackburn 150, KBV150, Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H32/26R body, one of eight new in 1958, on the bus park at Blackburn. (Tue 22/3/60, Bridge Street, Blackburn)

633. KBV157 ... Blackburn 157, KBV157, a 1958 Guy Arab IV with East Lancs body. The radiator front apppears to be a home-made replacement. The brighter livery introduced with the first rear engined buses is carried. (1977, Blackburn Bus Park)

634. NCX176 ... County Motors, Lepton 97, SVH354, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 with Metro-Cammell B45F body, new in 1960 and alongside 91, NCX176, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with Roe L27/28RD body, new in 1958. (March 1968, County Motors Depot, Waterloo, Huddersfield)

635. NCX176 ... Seen in the bus station in Wakefield is County Motors, Lepton 91, NCX176, a Roe L27/28RD bodied Guy Arab IV (6LW) which had been new in February 1958. (Sun 15/6/58, Wakefield Bus Station)

636. NCX178 ... Yorkshire Traction 687 was former County Motors 93, NCX178, a Guy Arab IV with Roe body of 1958. (mid 1970s, Wombwell Depot)

637. NCX178 ... County Motors line up, from left to right - 93, NCX178, a Guy Arab IV (with exposed grill) with Roe body of 1958; 70, CCX801, a Guy Arab II of 1945, rebodied by Roe in 1953; 85, EVH213, a Leyland PS1/2 of 1949, rebodied by Windover in 1954. (1967, Lepton Depot, Huddersfield)

638. OUH344 ... Cardiff 344, OUH344, was one of 12 Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H35/28R bodywork new in 1958. (Sat 6/9/69, Cardiff Bus Station)

639. RDM200 ... Lloyd's of Bagillt RDM200, a Guy Arab IV with Massey H40/33RD body, new to Lloyd's in 1958. (Sun 19/9/82, Burscough)

640. SCG622 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 70, SCG622, was the first of two Guy Arab IVs with Reading FH30/26R bodies dating from 1958. (Sun 15/6/58, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

641. SCG622 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford SCG622, a Guy Arab IV with a Reading FH30/26R body carried fleet number 70, and had been new in January 1958. (Sun 22/3/70, Garage, Hoeford)

642. SCG622 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford SCG622, a Guy Arab IV with a Reading FH30/26R body carried fleet number 70, and had been new in January 1958. (Sun 15/3/59, Gosport Ferry Terminal)

643. SCG623 ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 71, SCG623, the second of two Guy Arab IVs with Reading FH30/26R bodies dating from 1958. (Sun 15/6/58, West Street, Fareham)

644. WUK19 ... Wolverhampton Corporation 19, WUK19, a Guy Arab IV with Burlingham FH41/27F body. (Sun 23/5/65, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton)

645. XNY411 ... Aberdare 55, XNY411, was a Longwell Green H35/29R bodied Guy Arab IV new in 1958 as fleet number 34 being renumbered shortly after delivery. (Sun 7/9/69, Aberdare UDC Garage)

646. XNY414 ... Aberdare 58, XNY414, briefly 39 when new, was a Guy Arab IV 6LW with Longwell Green H35/29R body new in 1958, unique within the batch of five in having a Park Royal body shell built in 1954. (Sat 27/2/71, Glynhafod Terminus, Cwmaman)

647. 116JTD ... Preserved Lancashire United 21, 116JTD, a Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H41/32R body, new in 1959 (Sun 3/10/82, Leicester City Transport Abbey Park Depot)

648. 116JTD ... Lancashire United 21, 116JTD, a Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H41/32R body new in May 1959. (Sun 19/9/82, Burscough)

649. 117JTD ... Lancashire United 22, 117JTD, Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H41/32R body, new in 1959. (1971, Spinning Jenny Street Bus Station, Leigh)

650. 118JTD ... Seen in Moor Lane Bus Station in Bolton is Lancashire United, Atherton 23, 118JTD, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with a Northern Counties H41/32R body. (Tue 22/3/60, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

651. 20PVX ... Ex Moores of Kelvedon Guy Arab IV with Massey L34/33R body, new in 1959, Eastern National 2015, 20PVX. (Tue 5/2/74, Colchester Depot)

652. 20PVX ... Former Moore Brothers of Kelvedon 20PVX, a Guy Arab IV with Massey L34/33R body, new in 1959, seen here bearing the Eastern National fleet number 1046 but still carrying Moore's livery. (1963, Colchester Bus Station)

653. 20PVX ... One of the 1959 Massey-bodied Guy Arab IV buses purchased by Essex independent Moore's of Kelvedon, is seen here in Burbank, California, in March 1993. 20PVX passed to ENOC with the Moore's fleet in 1963, and was numbered 1046, then 2015 in 1964. (March 1993, Burbank, California, USA)

654. 20PVX ... Quite a few Southend Transport drivers have helped Ensign Bus out with the collection and delivery of dealer stock vehicles. Here we see former Moore Brothers and Eastern National 20PVX, a 1959 Guy Arab with Massey body. Latterly EN 2015, it was withdrawn in 1974. (1975/6, Great Yeldham)

655. 501ATX ... Pontypridd 80, 501ATX, was the first of three Guy Arab IVs with Roe H33/26R bodies new in 1959 and was seen at the garage. (Thu 8/6/67, Pontypridd Garage)

656. 828KTB ... Accrington 153, 828KTB, was a Guy Arab IV 6LW with an East Lancs H32/26R body, the last of four which were new in 1959. (Mon 26/8/68, Accrington Bus Station)

657. 828KTB ... Accrington 153, 828KTB, was one of four Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H32/26R bodies new in 1959. (Mon 1/9/69, Accrington Central Bus Terminus)

658. CXS104 ... Graham, Paisley 45, CXS104, was a Guy Arab IV with a Massey H33/28R body new in December 1959. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley)

659. HFA575 ... Burton received three Guy Arab IVs (5LW) with Massey H33/28R bodies and 5LW engines in January 1959, and 75, HFA575, seen at the garage, was the last of the trio and, after withdrawal in February 1972, passed to Tiger (dealer), Salsburgh in May. (Sun 14/7/63, Garage, Burton)

660. PVH990 ... Huddersfield Joint Omnibus Committee 190, PVH990, a Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H37/28R body, new in 1959 (Thu 5/8/65, Huddersfield (Merton Street) Bus Station)

661. PVH990 ... Huddersfield JOC 190, PVH990, was a Guy Arab IV with an East Lancs H37/28R body dating from 1959, which was very late for an exposed radiator. (1966, Manchester Street Bus Station, Huddersfield)

662. PVH991 ... West Yorkshire PTE 4191, PVH991, a 1959 Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H37/28R body. (c. 1975/6, Longroyd Bridge Depot, Huddersfield)

663. PVH991 ... West Yorkshire PTE (Kirklees District) 4191, PVH991, a Guy Arab IV (6LX) with East Lancs. H37/28R body, new to Huddersfield JOC (191) in 1959. (August 1974, Huddersfield Road, Brighouse)

664. PVH991 ... Huddersfield 191, PVH991 a Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H37/28R body. (Dec 69/Feb 70, Slades Lane, Helme)

665. UTH78 ... Rees & Williams, Tycroes, UTH78, a Guy Arab IV built in 1959/60 with Massey L31/28RD bodywork. (St Mary's Square, Swansea)

666. WWX671 ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan) WWX671, a Guy Arab IV with Burlingham body, built in 1959. (1968, Armthorpe Depot)

667. WWX671 ... Morgan (t/a Blue Line), Armthorpe WWX671 was a Guy Arab IV 6LW with a Burlingham H41/31F body new in July 1959 which was seen on the stand in Churchgate, Doncaster. (Sun 6/9/59, Christ Church, Doncaster)

668. WWX671 ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan), Armthorpe WWX671, a Guy Arab IV with Burlingham H41/31F body, new in 1959. (Aug/Sept 197?, Reliance Depot, Station Road, Stainforth)

669. WWX671 ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan Ltd) WWX671, a Guy Arab IV with Burlingham H41/31F bodywork which was new in 1959. (c. 1973, Thorne Road, Doncaster)

670. XFJ754 ... Exeter 69, XFJ754 was a Guy Arab IV (6LW), one of five new in September 1959 with Weymann H31/26R bodies. (Sun 19/5/68, Exeter)

671. 142NTF ... LUT 51, 142NTF, a 1960 Guy Arab IV/NCME H73R engaged on learner duties appears to have been abandoned by trainee and instructor in the middle of the road in Bolton Bus Station (Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

672. 145NTF ... Seen at Arpley Bus Station in Warrington is Lancashire United, Atherton 54, 145NTF, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with a Northern Counties H41/32R body, new in June 1960. (Tue 27/8/63, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington)

673. 973AFJ ... Former Exeter Corporation 73, 973AFJ, a Guy Arab IV with Massey H31/26R body, new in 1960. (July 1972, North's premises, Sherburn-in-Elmet)

674. 974AFJ ... 974AFJ is a 1960 Guy Arab IV with Massey body new to Exeter Corporation, 74, before becoming Devon General 274 in 1970 and transferring to Western National in 1971. (Sat 21/9/24, entering Kingsbridge Bus Station)

675. OSD178 ... The chassis of OSD178, Dodds, Troon DT9, seen at Boswell Park, Ayr was rebuilt from Plymouth 277 (CDR757), a 1944 Guy Arab II, and rebodied in 1960 with a Northern Counties FH37/27F body. (Tue 11/8/64, Boswell Park, Ayr)

676. XS9834 ... Graham 42, XS9834, was a Guy Arab IV with a Northern Counties H33/28R body seen at the garage at Hawkhead, alongside 82, Leyland PDR1/1 Atlantean XVA 444, which had been new to Laurie (Chieftain), Hamilton in 1960, and which had a Metro Cammell H44/34F body. (Tue 4/8/70, Garage, Hawkhead)

677. 142NTF ... Lancashire United 51, 142NTF, a Guy Arab IV built in 1961 with Northern Counties H41/32R bodywork. (May 1973, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

678. 324YFM ... Chester City 24, 324YFM, Guy Arab IV with Massey H41/32F bodywork. The bus carries the rare Johannesburg bonnet assembly and dates from 1961. (1975, Chester Cathedral, St. Werburgh Street)

679. 328YFM ... Chester 28, 328YFM, was a Guy Arab IV with a Massey 41/32F body dating from 1961 fitted with the distinctive J'burg grill. (1965, Bridge Street)

680. 372WPU ... Eastern National 2016, 372WPU, was a Guy Arab IV with a Massey L34/33R body which had been new to Moore, Kelvedon in 1961. (Sun 3/9/67, Colchester Bus Station)

681. 372WPU ... Moore's 372WPU, a Guy Arab IV with Massey lowbridge body new in 1961 which passed to ENOC with the rest of the Moore's fleet on 3rd February 1963. To the right, under cover, is JVX557, a 1945 Guy Arab II with Strachans body. (Moore's Garage, Kelvedon)

682. 373WPU ... Acquired in 1963 from Moore, Kelvedon 373WPU, a Guy Arab IV with a Massey L34/33R body, became 1048 in the Eastern National fleet. (Sat 28/3/64, Colchester Bus Station)

683. 373WPU ... Ex Moores of Kelvedon Guy Arab IV with Massey lowbridge body, Eastern National 2017, 373WPU. (Sun 28/4/74, Colchester Depot)

684. 373WPU ... Eastern National 2017, previously 1048, 373WPU, was a Guy Arab IV (5LW) with a Massey L34/33R body which had been new to Moore, Kelvedon, in May 1961 and which passed to Eastern National in 1963. (Sun 31/10/65, Braintree Bus Park)

685. 373WPU ... Guy Arab IV with Massey lowbridge body, 373WPU, now preserved by the ENPG and seen here restored to Moore's livery. It passed to ENOC with the rest of the Moore's fleet in 1963. (Canvey Island)

686. 373WPU ... Rear view of preserved ex-Moores and then Eastern National 373WPU, Guy Arab IV with Massey lowbridge body, new in 1961. (Tue 10/7/07, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island)

687. 373WPU ... Taken on an Omnibus Society trip over a number of Moore’s former routes is preserved 1961 Guy Arab IV/Massey 373WPU (EN 2017). (Sat 13/4/13, The Ship, West End Road, Tiptree)

688. 4048JW ... Wolverhampton was to Guy what Coventry was to Daimler; a consistently loyal buyer of the locally built buses. When the recently permitted 2 axle 30ft long double-deckers began arriving in 1958, Wolverhampton initially opted for fully-fronted, forward entrance bodies mounted on Guy's Arab IV 6LW model. The first, with, a Burlingham FH41/27F body was followed by 50 with Metro-Cammell Orion FH41/31F bodies between December 1959 and December 1961. (Sat 5/6/76, Wolverhampton Bus Station)

689. 502VTB ... Lancashire United Transport Guy Arab IV's with Northern Counties bodies (and maybe even a Metro Cammell lurking on the far right) neatly lined up and awaiting their next turn of duty in Howe Bridge Depot, Atherton. (late 1974, LUT Howe Bridge Depot, Atherton)

690. 503VTB ... Lancashire United 63, 503VTB, a Guy Arab IV built in 1961 with Northern Counties H41/32R bodywork. (October 1970, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington)

691. 534RTB ... Although Northern Counties supplied the vast majority of Lancs United bodywork, the company occassionallly bought from other sources including Metro Cammell. Seen loading at Wigan bus station is 43, 534RTB, a 1961 Guy Arab IV with 73 seat Metro Cammell bodywork. This was one of the last Metro Cammell bodies bought by LUT. (Thu 20/3/75, Wigan Bus Station)

692. NCB160 ... Blackburn 160, NCB160, a Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H35/28R body, one of twelve new in 1961. (Mon 17/4/72, Blackburn Station)

693. NCB163 ... Blackburn 163, NCB163, Guy Arab IV with East Lancs H35/28R body, new in 1961. (Fri 6/8/65, Blackburn Station)

694. NCB167 ... Blackburn 167, NCB167, a 1961 Guy Arab IV with East Lancs body. The bus has the short lived Johannesburg front. The red roof was adopted in 1974 following the amalgamation with nearby Darwen whose fleet was red. (1977)

695. NCB167 ... Blackburn Corporation Transport have operated quite a number of Guys. "South African" fronted Arab Mk.IV No.167 NCB167 is a 1961 bus with East Lancs H35/28R bodywork. (Sat 19/5/73, Depot, Blackburn)

696. NFA876 ... Burton 76, NFA876, seen at the garage, was the first of three Guy Arab IVs, with Massey H33/28R bodies and 5LW engines new in June 1961. (Sun 14/7/63, Garage, Burton)

697. YTH815 ... Warstone Motors, Green Bus Service of Great Wyrley, near Cannock, 4, YTH815, a Guy Arab IV built in 1961 with Massey L31/28RD bodywork. (June 1981, Great Wyrley depot)

698. 327YFM ... City of Chester 27, 327YFM, a Guy Arab IV 6LW built in 1962 with Massey H41/32F bodywork. (June 1970, Chester)

699. 568TD ... Following on numerically from the first Fleetlines, were 1962 Guy Arab IV/NCME H73R 103-119. 104, 568TD, is seen after a shower on the 52 Leigh to Ashton service (Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows)

700. 569TD ... A driver resplendent in summer dustjacket is stood in front of one of the LUT 1962 Guy Arab IV/NCME H73R, 105, 569TD. (Arpley Bus Station, Warrington)

701. 570TD ... Lancashire United 106, 570TD, a 1962 Guy Arab IV with NCME H41/32R body. (Fri 6/10/78, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

702. 572TD ... Lancashire United 108, 572TD, a Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H41/32R body, new in 1962 (1967/8, Leigh Depot)

703. 573TD ... LUT 109, 573TD, a 1962 Guy Arab IV/Northern Counties H41/32R. As late as 1978 Trafford Park works services could still turn up interesting vehicles, with two rear entrance double deckers and a GMT standard unusually sporting silver on black number plates. Apologies for the marks appearing on the image (Tue 5/9/78, GEC Works Bus Park, Westinghouse, Trafford Park, Manchester)

704. 574TD ... Lancashire United 110, 574TD, 1962 Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H41/32R body. (Sat 21/6/80, Black Swan, Manchester Road, Hollins Green)

705. 574TD ... Lancashire United 110, 574TD, Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32R, new in 1962. (Sat 25/10/80, Atherton Depot)

706. 576TD ... Lancashire United Transport 112, 576TD, a Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H41/32R body, new in 1962. It lasted until 1976 when it was withdrawn. (Wed 4/8/65, Greengate, Salford)

707. 579TD ... Lancashire United 77, 517VTB and 115, 579TD, 1961/62 Guy Arab IVs with Northern Counties H41/32R bodywork. (Wed 20/9/78, Lut Depot, Hindley)

708. 580TD ... Lancashire United 116, 580TD, a 1962 Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H41/32R bodywork. (Thu 31/8/78, Turner Bros Works, Hindley Green)

709. 581TD ... Lancashire United 117, 581TD, a 1962 Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H41/32R bodywork (Fri 1/9/78, Merseyside PTE St. Helens depot, Shaw St)

710. 583TD ... Lancashire United Transport TV5, BNC989B, originally fleet no 119 registered 583TD, a Guy Arab IV with Northern Counties H73R bodywork. (Swinton Depot)

711. 7014YG ... Blue Line (Morgan), Armthorpe, 7014YG, a Guy Arab IV buit 1962 with Roe H41/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum)

712. 7014YG ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan Ltd) bought four new Guy Arabs during the 1960s. 7014YG (nicknamed 'Yogi' by the crews), a Guy Arab IV with Roe H41/32F bodywork new in 1962, was the only one of these to sport a Johannesburg front. It was withdrawn in 1977. (1973, Reliance Depot, Church Road, Stainforth)

713. 7014YG ... Samuel Morgan (Blue Line), Armthorpe 7014YG, a Guy Arab IV (6LW) with Roe H41/32F body, new in 1962. Behind is Morgan's KYG299D, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with similar Roe H41/32F body, new in 1966. (1973, Thorne Road (Christ Church), Doncaster)

714. 872MTG ... Roe H33/26R bodywork was fitted to Pontypridd 87, 872MTG, a Guy Arab IV new in 1962. (Sun 7/9/69, Pontypridd Depot)

715. 891GWT ... Blue Line/Reliance 891GWT, a Guy Arab V/Roe and HWW766J, a 1971 Daimler CRG6LX/Roe. (1976/7, Stainforth (?))

716. FXS601 ... FXS601, Graham's Bus Service, Paisley 56, was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans H37/32R body and a Johannesburg style front, new in 1962 but not entering service with Graham's until January 1964 which, when photographed in Gauze Street, Paisley, was on its way to Johnstone. (Thu 20/8/64, Gauze Street, Paisley)

717. FXS601 ... Graham, Paisley 56, FXS601, was a Guy Arab V with a Strachans H37/32R body, exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show, but which did not enter service until January 1964. (Tue 4/8/70, Gauze Street, Paisley)

718. FXS601 ... Graham, Paisley G12, FXS601, was a Strachan H37/32RD bodied Guy Arab IV with the Johannesburg style front new in 1962 but not entering service until January 1964. It had been exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show with fleet number 56 and with seating reported then as H41/32R. (June 1971, Clippens Road, Linwood)

719. TSD630 ... Dodds, Troon (AA, Ayr) DT8, TSD630, new in June 1962, was a Guy Arab IV with a Northern Counties FH41/32F body, with equal length windows, and was seen in Stevenston. (Wed 5/8/70, Stevenston)

720. TSD630 ... Seen at the A.A. Bus Station in Ayr and new to Dodds, Troon in June 1962, TSD630 was a Guy Arab IV with a Northern Counties FH41/33F body, being the better looking, equal length window, version of the body fitted to the various Southdown batches. (Mon 17/6/63, A.A. Bus Station, Ayr)

721. 130DDA ... West Midlands PTE 130N, 130DDA, a Guy Arab V 6LW built in 1963/4 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork. New to Wolverhampton and unrepainted. (April 1972, Bilston Street Depot, Wolverhampton)

722. 4831FM ... City of Chester 31, 4831FM, a Guy Arab V built in 1963 with Massey H41/32F bodywork. (March 1968, Northgate Street, Chester)

723. 4832FM ... Chester 32, 4832FM, a Guy Arab V with Massey H41/32F body, new in 1963 (mid 1970s, Chester City Centre)

724. 581AOO ... A very new Eastern National 1049, 581AOO, a Guy Arab IV with Massey L34/33R body, one of two ordered by Moores but delivered to EN in March 1963, a month after Moores were taken over on 3rd February. (Sat 23/3/63, Duke Street, Chelmsford)

725. 581AOO ... Eastern National KN2018, 581AOO, Guy Arab / Massey L34/33R. (Mon 5/6/72, Kelvedon)

726. 581AOO ... A pre-delivery photo of Eastern National KN2018, 581AOO, Guy Arab / Massey L34/33R. (1963, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan)

727. 582AOO ... Eastern National 2019, 582AOO, the last Guy ordered by Moores (but delivered to EN in March 1963 a month after Moores were officially taken over on 3rd February), a Guy Arab IV with Massey L34/33R body. (Fri 21/3/75, Silver End, near Braintree)

728. 582AOO ... Second shot of EN 2019, 582AOO, on its last day in service. (Fri 21/3/75, Rivenhall, Witham, near Braintree)

729. 582AOO ... Eastern National 2019, 582AOO, seen here a month before being withdrawn from service. (Tue 18/2/75, Collingwood Road, Witham, near Braintree)

730. 582AOO ... Eastern National, ex-Moores, Guy Arab KN2019, 582AOO, taken by Peter Claughton who was the conductor at the time. The Guy Arab IV which had a Massey L34/33R body was ordered by Moores but delivered to EN in March 1963, a month after Moores were taken over. (around June 1965, Basildon Bus Station)

731. 6207TF ... Seen in Wigan is Lancashire United, Atherton 123, 6207TF, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with a Northern Counties H41/32R body, new in June 1963. (Tue 10/4/73, Wigan)

732. 6208TF ... Lancashire United 124, 6208TF, a 1963 Guy Arab V with Northern Counties H41/32R bodywork. (Mon 16/4/73, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington)

733. 6209TF ... Lancs United 125, 6209TF, a 1963 Guy Arab V with Northern Counties body. This was one of the last batch of rear entrance buses bought by LUT. (1976, Wigan Market Place)

734. 6218TF ... LUTs penultimate rear entrance Guy Arab 134, 6218TF, stands at Billinge in July 1971 - no more leaping on or off at traffic lights after this batch - 120-135 6204-6219TF Guy Arab V with NCME H73R bodies new in 1963. (July 1971, Billinge)

735. 6219TF ... Preserved Lancashire United 135, 6219TF, 1963 Guy Arab V / NCME (Thu 15/3/07, Holmeswood)

736. 6219TF ... 6219TF a Northern Counties bodied Guy Arab V 6LW was new in 11/63 to Lancashire United as fleetnumber 135 and restored to a very high standard by Yorkshire Heritage by 2014 and will presumably be for sale shortly. (2016, Yorkshire Heritage's former premises, Luddenden Foot near Halifax)

737. 6220TF ... Lancashire United 136, 6220TF, the 1963 Guy Arab V with Northern Counties H41/32F bodywork. (Fri 31/5/74, Leigh Bus Station)

738. 7080UK ... West Midlands PTE 80N, 7080UK, a Guy Arab V built in 1963 with Weymann H41/31F bodywork. This had been new to Wolverhampton Corporation. (April 1977, St Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

739. 7100UK ... West Midlands PTE 100N, 7100UK, a Guy Arab V built in 1963 with Weymann H41/31F bodywork, new as Wolverhampton Corporation 100. (April 1977, School Street, Wolverhampton)

740. 7114UK ... West Midlands PTE 114N, 7114UK, a Guy Arab V built 1963 with Weymann H41/31F bodywork. (May 1973, Cleveland Road, Wolverhampton)

741. 883HHO ... Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 1, 883HHO, was a Guy Arab II fitted with a Deutz engine and a Reading/G.F.O.C. FH30/26R body, which entered service in 1963. (Sun 7/7/63, Gosport Ferry Terminus)

742. 888DUK ... Guy Arab V demonstrator 888DUK on trial with Halifax Corporation in summer 1964. It carried a Strachan front entrance body. (Mon 29/6/64, Halifax Road, Hipperholme)

743. 888DUK ... Another shot of Guy demonstrator 888DUK with Halifax Corporation in June 1964. It carried a Strachan front entrance body. (Wed 24/6/64, Pavement Lane, Halifax)

744. 888DUK ... Halifax Corporation Daimler 92, DCP836, passing Guy Arab V demonstrator 888DUK on trial with the corporation. (Mon 29/6/64, George Street, Halifax)

745. 888DUK ... Strachans bodied Guy 'Arab' V demonstrator 888DUK is the subject of much discussion as it leaves Pevensey Road bus station, Eastbourne on Brighton service 12 whilst on loan to Southdown. (May 1964, Pevensey Road Bus Station, Eastbourne)

746. AD4549 ... China Motor Bus, Hong Kong, T10 AD4549 Guy Arab V built in 1963 with Metal Sections H43/32F bodywork. (July 1981, Hong Kong)

747. AD4563 ... China Motor Bus recovery vehicle AD4563 Guy Arab V built in 1963 with Metal Sections bodywork. Converted in 1975 from B30C layout. (July 1981, Hong Kong)

748. BV9862 ... China Motor Bus LX230, BV9862, a Guy Arab V built in 1963 with Alexander FH45/36D bodywork from 1978. New as LW19 this received a style of body quite similar to that supplied by Alexander for KMBs Leyland Victories (around 1978-81). Around the "bonnet" only the driver's windscreen was glazed. (July 1981, Hong Kong)

749. ABO422B ... Cardiff 422, ABO422B, was a Guy Arab V (6LW) with a Neepsend H38/32R body, new in 1964. (Tue 6/6/67, Cardiff Bus Station)

750. ABO423B ... Cardiff 423, ABO423B, a Guy Arab V with Neepsend H38/32R bodywork. New in 1964. (Sat 30/6/79, Cardiff Bus Station)

751. ABO431B ... Cardiff C.T. 431, ABO431B, a Guy Arab V 6LW with Neepsend H37/28R body, new in 1964. (Sun 27/6/76, Duke Street, Cardiff)

752. ABO434B ... ABO434B, a 1964 Guy Arab/Neepsend open top. New to Cardiff Corporation as their 434 and converted to open top in 1976 for City Sightseeing Tours. Donated to the Welsh Maritime and Industrial Museum in 1984 and now in the care of CTPG. (Sun 9/9/12, Merthyr Tydfil)

753. AD4575 ... China Motor Bus LS36, AD4575, a Guy Arab V built in 1964 with Metal Sections H36/27F+17 bodywork. Buses in Hong Kong were heavily used and great demands were put on them. (July 1981, Hong Kong, Central Bus Station)

754. BX2166 ... China Motor Bus LX242 BX2166, a Guy Arab V 6LX built in 1964 with Alexander CB H45/35D bodywork from 1978/9. (July 1981, Central Bus Station, Hong Kong)

755. CTB557B ... Accrington 163, CTB557B, Guy Arab V with East Lancs H39/31R body, one of two new in 1964. (Sat 11/9/65, Accrington Garage)

756. CTB557B ... Accrington Corporation No.163, CTB557B, a 1964 Guy Arab Mk V with East Lancs H38/32R bodywork. (Sat 19/5/73, Peel Street Bus Station, Accrington)

757. FTD643B ... Accrington 165, FTD643B, a Guy Arab V with an East Lancs H38/32R body, new in 1964 (1967, Peel Street Bus Station, Accrington)

758. FTD643B ... Accrington bought small batches of Guy chassis (including a pair of Wulfrunians) from the end of the war until the mid 1960s. 165, FTD643B, was a 1964 Guy Arab V with East Lancs designed Neepsend bodywork. (1978, Peel Street Bus Station, Accrington)

759. HTJ522B ... Despite buying early Fleetlines, Lancs United quickly returned to the tried and tested Guy Arab for double deck requirements. 167, HTJ522B, dates from 1964 and carries Northern Counties bodywork. It is now part of Tony Blackman's Yorkhire Heritage fleet. (Sat 13/10/12, Pudsey)

760. HTJ522B ... Lancashire United 167, HTJ522B, a Guy Arab from 1964 with Northern Counties bodywork. (Sat 1/12/12, Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock)

761. HTJ522B ... Another shot of the former LUT Guy Arab/Northern Counties HTJ522B that was recently acquired by Ensign Bus, see on their Heritage Running Day on Saturday December 1st, prior to taking up service from Lakeside to Upminster on the X55. (Sat 1/12/12, Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock)

762. HTJ522B ... Former Lancashire United 167, HTJ522B, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with Northern Counties H41/32F body, new in 1964. (Sat 20/4/85, off Mearclough Road, Sowerby Bridge)

763. ABO427C ... Rear view of Cardiff 427, ABO427C, a Guy Arab V with East Lancs H37/28R body, new in 1965. (1970s, Cardiff Bus Station)

764. AC4725 ... China Motor Bus S21, AC4725, a Guy Arab V built in 1965 with Metal Sections H36/26F bodywork from 1973. This had originally been a B30C single deck. (July 1981, Central Bus Station, Hong Kong)

765. AC4749 ... China Motor Bus LX101, AC4749, a 1965 Guy Arab V with British Aluminium Co H44/33D bodywork which in 1975 had been rebuilt from a single decker. Lasted in service until 1988. (1983, Hong Kong)

766. CA6129 ... China Motor Bus, Hong Kong, LX269, CA6129, a Guy Arab V 6LX built in 1965 with Alexander CB FH45/35D bodywork from 1979. (July 1981, North Point Bus Station, Hong Kong)

767. DDA149C ... West Midlands PTE 149N, DDA149C, a Guy Arab V 6LW built in 1965 with Strachans H41/31F bodywork. This had been new to Wolverhampton Corporation. (April 1972, Bilston Street Depot, Wolverhampton)

768. FFM135C ... City of Chester 35, FFM135C, a Guy Arab with Massey body, new in 1965. (Sun 18/3/12, at North Western Museum of Road Transport)

769. FFM135C ... Chester Guy Arab V / Massey H41/32F 35, FFM135C. (Tue 2/9/80, Pepper Street/Grosvenor Street, Chester)

770. FFM136C ... Chester 36, FFM136C, a 1965 Guy Arab V with Massey bodywork rests under the flyover when attending a Halifax rally in the early 1990s. (Early 1990s, Halifax)

771. FFM136C ... Chester Guy Arab V / Massey H41/32F 36, FFM136C. (Tue 2/9/80, Bridge Street, Chester)

772. FFM137C ... City of Chester 37, FFM137C, a Guy Arab V built in 1965 with Massey H41/32F bodywork. (July 1978, Northgate Street, Chester)

773. FFM138C ... Chester City Transport 38, FFM138C, a 1965 Guy Arab V with Massey front entrance bodywork H41/32F, new in 1965 (1975, Chester Cathedral, St. Werburgh Street)

774. FFM138C ... Chester 38, FFM138C, a Guy Arab V with Massey H41/32F body, new in 1965. (Sat 2/9/67, Sandy Lane, Saltney)

775. GJW177C ... GJW177C represents Wolverhampton's 75 Guy Arab Vs with Metro-Cammell or Weymann H41/31F bodies. It was photographed (I think) turning from Fryer Street into Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, on 5 June 1976, after having passed to West Midlands P.T.E., with the Wolverhampton undertaking in October 1969. (Sat 5/6/76, Wolverhampton Town Cente)

776. RTC353C ... By 1979 a line up of eight Guy Arabs must have been pretty rare - even if they were all on school services. In the lead is Lancashire United 188, RTC353C, a 1965 Guy Arab V/Northern Counties H41/32F. The sixth in the line (118) is a rear entrance Arab IV, the rest are front entrance Arab Vs. (Tue 3/7/79, St Aelreds School, Newton-le-Willows)

777. RTC356C ... LUT 191, RTC356C, one of the 1965 batch of Guy Arab V/NCME H73F heels over as it takes a corner in Bolton in July 1971 closely followed by a Hanson of Huddersfield van. (July 1971, Bolton)

778. RTC358C ... The driver of LUT 193, RTC358C waits, while two men cross in front of a Bolton Corporation Atlantean (nice shopping bag!) in Bolton. 193 is a 1965 Guy Arav V NCME H73F from the batch 186-195, RTC351-360C. (July 1971, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

779. RTC359C ... LUT 194, RTC359C, one of the 1965 Guy Arab V/NCME H73F appears to have come into contact with something more robust than it was - must have been pretty robust then! Looks as though the driver would have been OK, hope the passengers were.

780. CJ5213 ... China Motor Bus LX298 CJ5213, a Guy Arab V 6LX built in 1966 with Alexander CB FH45/36D+18 bodywork from 1980. (July 1981, Central Bus Station, Hong Kong)

781. EUH439D ... City of Cardiff 439, EUH439D, a Guy Arab V with Alexander H38/32R body, new early in 1966. (c. Oct 1971, Cardiff Bus Station)

782. EUH454D ... Seen in Cardiff Bus Station is Cardiff 454, EUH454D, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with an Alexander H37/28R body which was one of thirty-seven new in 1966. (Tue 6/6/67, Cardiff Bus Station)

783. EUH455D ... Cardiff 455, EUH455D, a Guy Arab V with Alexander H37/28R body, new in 1966. (1970s, Cardiff Bus Station)

784. EUH457D ... A third major hire saw some of the 1965 batch of Southend PD3s and some Fleetlines hired to Cardiff City Transport in 1977. Southend 334, CJN434C, is seen here, overtaking Cardiff 457, EUH457D, a Guy Arab V from 1966 with Alexander H65R bodywork (Tue 16/8/77, Cardiff Bus Station)

785. EUH460D ... Cardiff C.T. 460, EUH460D, a Guy Arab V 6LW with Alexander H37/28R body, new in 1966. (Sun 27/6/76, Cardiff Bus Station)

786. EUH465D ... Cardiff 465, EUH465D, a Guy Arab V with Alexander H37/28R bodywork. (Sat 30/6/79, Central Square, Cardiff)

787. EUH470D ... One of a batch of Guy Arab Vs for Cardiff with Alexander H37/28R bodywork new in 1966, 470, EUH470D, stands in Cardiff Bus Station. (Sat 6/9/69, Cardiff Bus Station)

788. EUH472D ... Cardiff 472, EUH472D, was a Guy Arab V with Alexander H37/28R bodywork, new in April 1966. It is seen waiting to depart for Snowden Road in the Ely district of the city and only a short walk from Grand Avenue on the 10A and 10B trolleybus routes. (1969, Cardiff Bus Station)

789. KYG299D ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan) KYG299D was a Guy Arab V with Roe H41/32F body of 1966. (1968, Armthorpe)

790. KYG299D ... Samuel Morgan (Blue Line), Armthorpe KYG299D, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with Roe H41/32F body, new in 1966. It is passing Yorkshire Woollen District 511, GKP443, a Guy Arab II (6LW) new in 1944 to Maidstone & District (DH62) with a Weymann H30/26R utility body, but exchanged with YWD for a Daimler CWA6, then rebodied for YWD by Roe as H31/25R in 1955. (1966)

791. KYG299D ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan Ltd) KYG299D, a Guy Arab V with Roe H41/32F bodywork is seen at Doncaster's Christ Church terminus prior to setting off on the lengthy journey to Goole. The bus was new to Blue Line in April 1966 and passed with the business to SYPTE in March 1979 although it had been withdrawn by then. (c. 1973, Thorne Road, Doncaster)

792. KYG299D ... Morgan, Armthorpe KYG299D was a Guy Arab V with a Roe H41/32F body seen in Thorne Road, Doncaster. (Tue 11/8/70, Thorne Road, Doncaster)

793. LFM139D ... Chester were loyal buyers of Guy chassis for as long as they were available - 39, LFM139D, was a 1966 Guy Arab V with Massey bodywork. (1976, Town Hall Square, Chester)

794. LFM140D ... City of Chester 40, LFM140D, a Guy Arab V built in 1966 with Massey H41/32F bodywork. (July 1978, Chester Cathedral, St. Werburgh Street, Chester)

795. LFM141D ... City of Chester 41, LFM141D, a Guy Arab V 6LW built in 1966 with Massey H41/32F bodywork. (March 1968, St Werburgh Street, Chester)

796. NWT496D ... Reliance (R Store) NWT496D and Blue Line (Samuel Morgan) DUG167C receiving attention in Armthorpe depot. NWT496D was a Guy Arab V with Roe H41/32F bodywork which was new to Reliance in 1966. It was acquired by SYPTE in 1979 as a withdrawn vehicle. (c. 1973, Blue Line Depot, Wood Lea, Armthorpe)

797. NWT496D ... Reliance (Store), Stainforth, NWT496D, a Guy Arab V built in 1966 with Roe H41/32F bodywork. (Garage, Stainforth)

798. NWT496D ... Reliance (R. Store) NWT496D was one of their Guy Arab Vs with a Roe H41/32F body dating from 1966. (Sat 18/9/71, North Street, Goole)

799. WTE141D ... Lancs United 218, WTE141D, a 1966 Guy Arab V with front entrance Northern Counties body. (Fri 23/5/75, Wigan)

800. WTE141D ... Lancashire United, Atherton 218, WTE141D, seen at Swinton, was the first of twenty-three Guy Arab Vs (6LW) with Northern Counties H41/32F bodies new between July and October 1966. (Sat 7/4/73, Swinton)

801. WTE145D ... Lancashire United Transport 222, WTE145D, a 1966 Guy Arab V with Northern Counties H73F bodywork. (Arpley Bus Station, Warrington)

802. WTE145D ... Lancashire United 222, WTE145D, a Guy Arab V /Northern Counties H41/32F. (Sat 25/10/80, Swinton Depot)

803. WTE156D ... Lancashire United 233, WTE156D, a Guy Arab V with Northern Counties H41/32F body, new in 1966. (early 1977, Manchester Road, Astley, near Leigh)

804. WTE157D ... Lancashire United 234, WTE157D, a Guy Arab IV built in 1966 with Northern Counties H41/32F bodywork. (March 1970, Liverpool)

805. WTE161D ... Lancashire United 238, WTE161D a 1966 Guy Arab V/NCME H41/32F, preparing to operate the 16.15 short-working 39 back to Leigh. (Fri 1/9/78, outside the MPTE former St Helens Corporation depot, Shaw St, St. Helens)

806. WTE163D ... Lancashire United Transport 240, WTE163D, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with Northern Counties H41/32F body, new in 1966. (late 1975/early 1976, Leigh Bus Station)

807. AH4065 ... China Motor Bus LX127, AH4065, a Guy Arab V built in 1967 with CMB/Wong Chow H45/36D+15 bodywork. This had been new as a single deck and was rebuilt by the company. (July 1981, Central Bus Station, Hong Kong)

808. AH4066 ... China Motor Bus, Hong Kong, LX106, AH4066, a Guy Arab V built in 1967 with BACo H45/33D bodywork from 1975. (July 1981, Central Bus Station, Hong Kong)

809. ETJ283F ... Although Lancs United had a number of Fleetlines in service when this shot was taken the backbone of their services were still their famous Guy Arabs. Seen resting in Leigh bus station prior to heading for Manchester is 283, ETJ283F, a 1967 Guy Arab V with Northern Counties bodywork. (Thu 12/4/73, King Street Bus Station, Leigh)

810. ETJ903F ... Lancashire United Transport 267, ETJ903F, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with Northern Counties H41/32F body, new in 1967. (March 1972, Chapel Street, Salford)

811. ETJ904F ... Lancashire United 268, ETJ904F, Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32F. (Sat 26/7/80, Swinton)

812. ETJ905F ... Lancashire United Transport 269, ETJ905F, a Guy Arab Mk V with Northern Counties H41/32F body, new in 1967, passing a SELNEC Central Standard as it emerges from the gloom of its Greengate terminus and prepares to turn right into Chapel Street, Salford. (March 1973, Chapel Street/Greengate, Salford)

813. ETJ906F ... Lancashire United 270, ETJ906F, Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32F. (Fri 4/7/80, Higher Market Street, Farnworth)

814. ETJ910F ... Lancashire United 274, ETJ910F, Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32F, alongside the bus station at Farnworth and also bound for New Bury, this time on route 14. (Sat 26/7/80, Farnworth)

815. ETJ912F ... Lancashire United Transport 276, ETJ912F, and 193, RTC358C, both Guy Arab V (6LW) with Northern Counties H41/32F bodies, new in 1967 and 1965. (Sat 17/2/68, LUT Howe Bridge Depot)

816. ETJ919F ... Lancashire United 283, ETJ919F, Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32F. (Sat 25/10/80, Atherton Depot)

817. ETJ924F ... A really dismal day in Bolton and Lancashire United Guy Arab 288, ETJ924F, is running with its lights on to help brighten up the gloom. (Sat 28/1/78, Black Horse Street, Bolton)

818. ETJ926F ... Seen in St. Helens is Lancashire United, Atherton 290, ETJ926F, a Guy Arab V (6LW) with a Northern Counties H41/32F body new in December 1967. (Sat 17/4/71, Corporation Street, St. Helens)

819. MDA193E ... Wolverhampton 193, MDA193E, was a Guy Arab V with Strachan’s H41/31F bodywork, which had been new in March 1967. It passed to WMPTE as 193N. (c.1969, Victoria Square Bus Station, Wolverhampton)

820. MDA208E ... Wolverhampton 208, MDA208E, was a Guy Arab V with Strachan H41/31F body of 1967. (1968, Penn terminus, Springhill Lane, Wolverhampton)

821. RWY891F ... Blue Line (Samuel Morgan) RWY891F, a Guy Arab V with Roe H41/32F stands at the back of Stainforth depot. It was new in August 1967 and, although bought by SYPTE with the business in March 1979, it was, by then, out of service. In fact, out of the six Guy Arab Vs purchased by Blue Line and Reliance between 1963 and 1969, only 891GWT, the first of these, was still serviceable at the time of the takeover. (c.1973, Reliance Depot, Church Road, Stainforth)

822. RWY891F ... Morgan, Armthorpe RWY891F, was a Guy Arab V with a Roe H41/32F body seen in Thorne Road, Doncaster. (Tue 11/8/70, Thorne Road, Doncaster)

823. ETJ924F ... A pair of Lancs United famous Guy Arab Vs with Northern Counties bodywork rest in Atherton depot. Nearest the camera is 1968 model 268 ETJ924F with two years older 233 WTE156D alongside. (Sun 22/6/80, Atherton Depot)

824. AH4104 ... China Motor Bus, Hong Kong, M11 AH4104, a Guy Arab V built in 1969 with Metal Sections H39/29F+16 bodywork. (July 1981, Aberdeen, Hong Kong)

825. DFM346H ... Chester City 46, DFM346H, a 1969 Guy Arab V with Northern Counties H41/32F bodywork. This was one of the last Guy Arabs built, all of which went to Chester. The later modified livery is carried with more cream. (1975, Chester Cathedral, St. Werburgh Street)

826. DFM346H ... Chester City Transport 46, DFM346H, Guy Arab V with Northern Counties bodywork, one of the last batch of Guy Arabs to enter service in the UK. (1982, Eastgate)

827. DFM346H ... Chester Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32F 46, DFM346H. (Tue 2/9/80, Northgate Street, Chester)

828. DFM346H ... Chester 46, DFM346H, a Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32F seen in Oswestry whilst on an enthusiasts' tour to Oswestry. (Sun 29/3/81, Oswestry)

829. DFM346H ... Chester 46, DFM346H, a Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32F. (Sun 29/3/81, Vale of Llangollen)

830. DFM347H ... Chester City Transport 47, DFM347H, a Guy Arab V built in 1969 with Northern Counties H41/32F bodywork. (July 1978, St Werburgh Street, Chester)

831. XFM42G ... Chester bought Guy Arabs as long as they were available. 42, XFM42G, is a 1969 Guy Arab V with Northern Counties bodywork. (1996, at Meltham, Kirklees)

832. XFM43G ... City of Chester 43, XFM43G, a Guy Arab V built in 1969 with Northern Counties H41/32F bodywork. (July 1978, Northgate Street, Chester)

833. XFM44G ... Chester Guy Arab V / Northern Counties H41/32F 44, XFM44G. (Tue 2/9/80, Northgate Street, Chester)

834. AH4122 ... China Motor Bus M29, AH4122, a Guy Arab V built in 1970 with Metal Sections H39/29F bodywork. Metal Sections bodywork hardly seemed to change for many years but it certainly seemed to work well. (July 1981, Aberdeen, Hong Kong)

835. AH4139 ... China Motor Bus, Hong Kong, LX14 AH4139, a Guy Arab V built in 1971 with Metal Sections H44/30D bodywork. (July 1981, Hong Kong)

836. AC4756 ... China Motor Bus, Hong Kong, LX46 AC4756, a Guy Arab V 6LX built in 1965 with CMB/Wong Chow MkIIb H45/33D bodywork (I believe!) from 1976/7. (July 1981, Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong)