Coaches
Felix gets extra OB
Felix of Long Melford, Suffolk, has acquired a further Bedford OB, bringing the number of these vehicles in its heritage fleet to three. The latest addition, a 1950 Duple-bodied example, was new as GBL200 to […]
Industry Heritage
Buses
Celebrations planned well in advance!
A transport museum has issued a list of operators and anniversaries it will be celebrating… over the next five years. This extraordinary piece of forward planning comes from the Manchester Museum of Transport, with the […]
Buses
Last day recreation
AEC Routemasters and their owners are invited to attend an anniversary event for a unique finale. December 2019 is the 14th anniversary of the last mainstream crew operation in London and the date when Routemasters […]
Features
CVE Omni goes for preservation
The last complete example of a pioneering low-floor minibus has passed into preservation after 29 years with a Sussex operator, reports Nick Larkin
Buses
PD2 wows the crowds
A 1952 Leyland PD2 new to Midland Red promoted heritage buses to thousands of classic car fans at an extensive classic car show at the NEC
Buses
Xelabus 10th anniversary event appeal
Hampshire-based Xelabus is planning a major celebration for its 10th birthday and is appealing to classic vehicle owners for help
Buses
Operator gives up on heritage
An Essex AEC Routemaster operator has decided to leave the heritage market and offer his last example for sale
Buses
Lincoln delights
Nick Larkin visited the Lincoln Vintage Vehicle Society’s Transport Festival in search of Industry Heritage gems A great end of rally season event, this year’s annual November Transport Festival based at the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle […]
Buses
Painter reaches 100…
Renowned heritage buses painter Kevin Hill is celebrating his hundredth – vehicle painted that is! Kevin has, he said, got buses in his blood; the Birmingham fleet being his favourite. His grandfather was a driver […]
Buses
Red rarity restored
After much restoration work, preserved Cheltenham Bristol KSW UHY374 has been brought back to life, reports Nick Larkin
