Our Collection
Buses for Hire
AEC Regent V - 'BOW'
Background
‘BOW’ is an AEC Regent V, built in 1965 and has a seating capacity of 66. New to Southampton, she is an iconic Half Cab rear entrance double decker which has been restored over the past 5 years. This bus is fantastic for moving people to and from venues and makes an ideal back drop for photographs. This bus is class 6 MOTd and tachograph fitted ready to make your day a special one.
Guy Arab Mk4 - 'Kenneth'
Background
TFJ808 or ‘Kenneth’ is a 1956 Guy Arab Mk4 with Massey body work. New to Exeter Corporation in 1956, this bus spent its entire life working in and around Devon. With its distinctive half cab and exposed radiator, this is one of the most used buses in our collection. Kenneth is one of the older half cabs we use, he has a very tuneful gear box and can carry 56 passengers. Booking is recommended to be as early as possible as Kenneth can be busy all year round. This bus is inspected for safety every 10 weeks for safety, full class 6 mot, tachograph fitted and calibrated.
Bristol VR Double Decker - 'Lacie'
Background
‘Lacie’, affectionately named after our daughter, is a 1980 Bristol VR Double decker bus, new to Eastern Counties East Anglia. With a seating capacity of 74 this is the biggest of our buses and doesn’t require a conductor. This bus is ideal for all avenues of hire from weddings to proms, like all our buses they can be used for any type of hire and this one with fully enclosed decks, heaters and doors is ideal for day trips, long journeys and much more. . This bus is class 6 MOTd and tachograph fitted ready to make your day a special one.
AHC411
Background
AHC411 is an AEC Regal 3, New to Eastbourne co orp 1950. This is a favourite for wedding hire. As seen on Father Brown , beautiful art décor interior. Seats 30. Ideal for those hard to access churches and venues. Bridesmaid parties , brides or grooms men.
FFN451
Background
FFN451 is the last remaining Leyland Royal Tiger coach from the East Kent fleet. With the luxurious 50s interior and art deco styling this coach is perfect for weddings or long distance travelling. Back in the 50s this was a long distance coach used on the London to Paris trips. 70 years on we now have National Express but nothing with the styling of the Royal Tiger.
1950 Dennis Falcon - 'Norman'
Background
EFN568 is the last remaining Dennis Falcon with original Dennis built body. This little Bus was previously owned and restored by Norman Hamshere (RIP) of Ewurst, Guildford. This and CFN154 were his lifes work spanning over 50 years of ownership. Now owned by Troopers Lodge Motor Services “Norman” is available for hire for smaller crowds. With 20 seats this little Bus is perfect for Bridal parties or your own personal transport for close friends and family.
1948 Dennis Lancet
Background
Dennis Lancet 31 seats that was previously owned by Norman Hamshere of Ewurst, Guildford (Rip). This post war single deck Bus was a famous site around East Kent in the 50s and 60s. The interior is fantastically restored to what it was when new. Complete with Conductor this Bus will happily take you and your family to the church. Available for weddings and private hire throughout the year
JOJ231
Background
Birmingham Corporation Transport Leyland Ps2 1950.
This is the first of a batch of single Deckers new to BCT in 1950. The company were not renowned for running single decks as capacity was key. But 231 was special as it ran to the Bournville chocolate factory as to avoid the low bridge. Many people have fond memories of the single decks as they were rare around Birmingham. This Bus also served as a snow plough!
The beautiful art deco interior topped with the cream and blue is fantastic for small wedding parties or day trips out
Open Top Buses
Our open top buses are available to hire throughout the year*. A day at the races? Or just a family event. We have 3 very different styles of open top bus. Traditional half cab and conductor to semi enclosed top bus. Seating capacities vary from 54 – 78.
*Weather dependent (if wet we will replace bus of a similar style).
Leyland PD3 - 'Queen Mary'
In 1957 regulations permitted double deckers to be the maximum permitted size of 30ft long and 8ft wide. Over a period of 10 years Southdown took delivery of 285 QM’s . Car 410 is one of several convertible open tops. She corries 69 passengers and is a regular feature on the no 11 Heritage bus service. The bus is available throughout the year weather dependant.
VDV 818 - 'Rosie'
Rosie the open top Regent 1957 Deven General traditional half cab open top and open rear platform, seats 56. Another regular on the no 11 Heritage bus service.
Buses for Hire
AEC Regent V - 'BOW'
'BOW' is an AEC Regent V, built in 1965 and has a seating capacity of 66. New to Southampton, she is an iconic Half Cab rear entrance double decker which has been restored over the past 5 years. This bus is fantastic for moving people to and from venues and makes an ideal back drop for photographs. This bus is class 6 MOTd and tachograph fitted ready to make your day a special one.
Guy Arab Mk4 - 'Kenneth'
TFJ808 or 'Kenneth' is a 1956 Guy Arab Mk4 with Massey body work. New to Exeter Corporation in 1956, this bus spent its entire life working in and around Devon. With its distinctive half cab and exposed radiator, this is one of the most used buses in our collection. Kenneth is one of the older half cabs we use, he has a very tuneful gear box and can carry 56 passengers. Booking is recommended to be as early as possible as Kenneth can be busy all year round. This bus is inspected for safety every 10 weeks for safety, full class 6 mot, tachograph fitted and calibrated.
Leyland PD2 (open top) - 'Bob'
'Bob' is a Leyland PD2 open top Bus built in 1967 with East Lancs body, new to Eastbourne Corporation with a seating capacity of 60 and is one of two Eastbourne buses in our collection and work very well together moving guests. They make a fantastic photo for the bride and groom being his and hers bus with the added bonus to hire one and have a third off the second (see services). This bus is also available for open top tours, a day at the races or anything that you require (weather dependant) . This bus is class 6 MOTd and tachograph fitted ready to make your day a special one.
Bristol VR Double Decker - 'Lacie'
'Lacie', affectionately named after our daughter, is a 1980 Bristol VR Double decker bus, new to Eastern Counties East Anglia. With a seating capacity of 74 this is the biggest of our buses and doesn’t require a conductor. This bus is ideal for all avenues of hire from weddings to proms, like all our buses they can be used for any type of hire and this one with fully enclosed decks, heaters and doors is ideal for day trips, long journeys and much more. . This bus is class 6 MOTd and tachograph fitted ready to make your day a special one.
The Rest Of The Collection
