47 years of bus photography
Mini buses and minibuses
1st August 2005

There were mini buses - in other words buses that were on the small size - and there were minibuses, the converted bread vans that populated the country in the late Seventies and Eighties in the wake of the successful minibus operations in and around Exeter.
The mini buses, on the other hand were standard vehicles, but built to a short length. They included the Albion Nimbus and Bristol SU, and the cutdown saloons like the Ford R192s from Midland Red/Carlyle Works.
You'll find a mix of them here.

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2005-06-02 12:30:00
 C485 BFB and C794 YOT
C485 BFB and C794 YOT
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
 CV51 NKM, an LDV on a school run in Medway
CV51 NKM, an LDV on a school run in Medway
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cv51_nkm.JPG
2005-10-05 16:36:00
 E431 AFT
E431 AFT
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
 E478 SNM, E482 SNM and E479 SNM
E478 SNM, E482 SNM and E479 SNM
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0000-00-00 00:00:00
 G111 JBO
G111 JBO
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
 G731 UYF, a Talbot Pullman
G731 UYF, a Talbot Pullman
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2005-10-05 16:30:00
 G889 GOL, a Talbot Pullman at Merry Hill
G889 GOL, a Talbot Pullman at Merry Hill
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246.0106C_780.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
 GF04 AXH, a Peugeot
GF04 AXH, a Peugeot
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2006-06-09 13:10:00
 HBH 471Y pictured on the Victoria Hopper shuttle in London
HBH 471Y pictured on the Victoria Hopper shuttle in London
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0000-00-00 00:00:00
 OUF 256W
OUF 256W
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
 R716 LBD
R716 LBD
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2006-04-26 15:52:00
 R716 LBD on a school bus run
R716 LBD on a school bus run
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2005-10-05 16:38:00
 WG51 UDN
WG51 UDN
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2005-02-25 17:40:21
 Y293 ONM on a school bus run. In the distance can be seen The Historic Dockyard in chatham
Y293 ONM on a school bus run. In the distance can be seen The Historic Dockyard in chatham
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246.0507J.JPG
2005-10-05 16:41:00
 Y672 TKE
Y672 TKE
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2004-06-21 15:09:04
 Y991 OCT, an ACI-bodied Mercedes Benz 0814D, at Stansted
Y991 OCT, an ACI-bodied Mercedes Benz 0814D, at Stansted
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DSCF2467.JPG
2006-05-31 19:09:00
Apollo, Cardiff G193 PAO is a Mercedes-Benz 709D/Alexander DP25F that was new as Magic Bus 304,
Apollo, Cardiff G193 PAO is a Mercedes-Benz 709D/Alexander DP25F that was new as Magic Bus 304,
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241.0835J.JPG
2007-09-17 16:17:00
ASD, Strood N662 FLR
ASD, Strood N662 FLR
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240.133J.JPG.jpg
2005-10-05 16:40:00
Blue Triangle, Rainham TS 101 (L715 OVX) was a County Bus Fiat 59.12 with Marshall B18FL bodywork originally numbered MBT 715
Blue Triangle, Rainham TS 101 (L715 OVX) was a County Bus Fiat 59.12 with Marshall B18FL bodywork originally numbered MBT 715
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2006-10-05 11:07:00
Bridgwater Shuttle minibus, C890 GYD, and 2855 (SFJ 135R) just after transfer from Devon General to Southern National
Bridgwater Shuttle minibus, C890 GYD, and 2855 (SFJ 135R) just after transfer from Devon General to Southern National
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Bryn Melyn Ford Transit, *** 177R
Bryn Melyn Ford Transit, *** 177R
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1984-06-01 00:00:00
BW04 VYX, an Iveco 45 C 13
BW04 VYX, an Iveco 45 C 13
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2007-10-23 15:38:00
Chapman AIG 7814
Chapman AIG 7814
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2007-09-17 16:26:00
Charnley, Coleshill G757 VNR, a Toyota with Caetano bodywork
Charnley, Coleshill G757 VNR, a Toyota with Caetano bodywork
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243.0203C_777.jpg
0000-00-00 00:00:00
CIE KW 1 (45 XZL, previously 45 XZI) was an experimental saloon built by FFG, and giving real meaning to a front entrance.
CIE KW 1 (45 XZL, previously 45 XZI) was an experimental saloon built by FFG, and giving real meaning to a front entrance.
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090.115C_382.jpg
2000-01-01 00:00:00
Clark, Aberdeen LGD 90V
Clark, Aberdeen LGD 90V
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240.093C_726.jpg
1990-03-20 00:00:00
Corfu hotel bus KYB 5364
Corfu hotel bus KYB 5364
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240.152J.JPG
2008-08-23 11:37:00
Corfu-based KYK 3110 is a Kiel-bodied Mercedes Benz 616 GDI
Corfu-based KYK 3110 is a Kiel-bodied Mercedes Benz 616 GDI
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241.0886J.JPG
2008-08-19 06:16:00
Countryliner, Sussex P425 VRG climbs from Lewes station to the town centre. It was new to Sunderland and District as their 425
Countryliner, Sussex P425 VRG climbs from Lewes station to the town centre. It was new to Sunderland and District as their 425
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2007-12-31 15:37:00
Crawley Dial-a-Ride GU52 ZYW
Crawley Dial-a-Ride GU52 ZYW
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2009-06-11 11:16:00
Crawley Dial-a-Ride GU52 ZYW
Crawley Dial-a-Ride GU52 ZYW
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241.0926J.JPG
2009-06-11 11:16:00
Crosville Wales' C11 coach  [Alan O. Watkins Colln]
Crosville Wales' C11 coach [Alan O. Watkins Colln]
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Cutting, Brockley RNK 323W, a Ford Transit/Dormobile, pictured in Bury St Edmunds
Cutting, Brockley RNK 323W, a Ford Transit/Dormobile, pictured in Bury St Edmunds
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1982-01-01 00:00:00
East of England Ambulance Service 374 (EU05 ZNS) on a shout in Basildon bus station
East of England Ambulance Service 374 (EU05 ZNS) on a shout in Basildon bus station
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2009-03-13 12:24:00
Egypt - Edfu mini buses
Egypt - Edfu mini buses
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2006-08-15 11:00:00
Fistral Bay Hotel, Newquay's Dodge 50/Reeves Burgess C25F hotel shuttle, XUT 3Y
Fistral Bay Hotel, Newquay's Dodge 50/Reeves Burgess C25F hotel shuttle, XUT 3Y
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245.021C_678.jpg
1989-01-01 00:00:00
Francis Drake, Newport MX06 EVB
Francis Drake, Newport MX06 EVB
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2008-06-05 12:56:00
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
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2008-06-05 13:35:00
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
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2008-06-05 13:35:00
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
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2008-06-05 14:43:00
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
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2008-06-05 15:16:00
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
Francis Drake, Newport MX07 BAA
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2008-06-05 12:43:00
Frome Minibuses YX54 ACU
Frome Minibuses YX54 ACU
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2005-10-22 10:50:00
Gwent social services JDW 201J with a former london Country Bristol LHS/ECW converted for asimilar task. Both were parked up at Broad Haven, Presceli.
Gwent social services JDW 201J with a former london Country Bristol LHS/ECW converted for asimilar task. Both were parked up at Broad Haven, Presceli.
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1984-05-05 00:00:00
GWR bus [Alan O. Watkins Colln]
GWR bus [Alan O. Watkins Colln]
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0000-00-00 00:00:00
Hackney Community Transport LFR 11 (W503 NLC)
Hackney Community Transport LFR 11 (W503 NLC)
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2005-06-11 13:33:00
Hackney Community Transport LFR 14 (GK02 WDX) and LFR 16 (RC53 RYY)
Hackney Community Transport LFR 14 (GK02 WDX) and LFR 16 (RC53 RYY)
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2005-06-11 13:33:00
Halifax 250 (RJX 250) with Harvey, Mousehole, pictured at the Penzance terminus. It was an Albion Nimbus
Halifax 250 (RJX 250) with Harvey, Mousehole, pictured at the Penzance terminus. It was an Albion Nimbus
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1967-06-19 00:00:00
Help the Aged, Kidderminster D701 VNN was a Volkswagonminibus
Help the Aged, Kidderminster D701 VNN was a Volkswagonminibus
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242.0101C_783.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Highland Scottish Q402 (E402 TBS), in Highland Terrier livery, was a short-lived Renault S56 with Alexander AM bodywork.
Highland Scottish Q402 (E402 TBS), in Highland Terrier livery, was a short-lived Renault S56 with Alexander AM bodywork.
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245.033C_727.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Horseman, Reading		RX57 GXV
Horseman, Reading RX57 GXV
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2009-06-24 12:31:00
Horseman, Reading		RX57 GXV
Horseman, Reading RX57 GXV
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2009-06-24 12:41:00
Hounslow council 631 (H788 VGP)
Hounslow council 631 (H788 VGP)
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Hounslow council 631 (H788 VGP)
Hounslow council 631 (H788 VGP)
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246.0516C_780.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Howarth, Merthyr Tydfil D987 JYG was a Volkswagen LT55 with Optare DP25F bodywork
Howarth, Merthyr Tydfil D987 JYG was a Volkswagen LT55 with Optare DP25F bodywork
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d987jygC_681.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Hummer HY07 EYX
Hummer HY07 EYX
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2009-02-21 22:48:00
Hummer PO58 OEC
Hummer PO58 OEC
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2009-02-21 18:24:00
Inner London education Authority KYM 840X
Inner London education Authority KYM 840X
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Irish Wheelchair Association 955 GZL was a Mercedes Benz minibus
Irish Wheelchair Association 955 GZL was a Mercedes Benz minibus
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Isuzu midibus in Northern Cyprus
Isuzu midibus in Northern Cyprus
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2005-07-31 11:33:00
Jubilee, Stevenage E479 CNM, an MCW minibus
Jubilee, Stevenage E479 CNM, an MCW minibus
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0000-00-00 00:00:00
Jubilee, Stevenage E479 CNM, an MCW minibus
Jubilee, Stevenage E479 CNM, an MCW minibus
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0000-00-00 00:00:00
K212 MMT was a long way from home whene photographed in Chatham Historic Dockyard: it was owned by the Cambria Sea Scouts
K212 MMT was a long way from home whene photographed in Chatham Historic Dockyard: it was owned by the Cambria Sea Scouts
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2004-07-15 14:17:00
Lewis' P741 YCK was the very last MCW Metrorider to be built
Lewis' P741 YCK was the very last MCW Metrorider to be built
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2007-09-13 11:58:00
Lewis, Bean (P741 YCK) is listed as an Optare MR15 new to Tresize, Wigan, but in fact is the very last MCW Metrorider to be built
Lewis, Bean (P741 YCK) is listed as an Optare MR15 new to Tresize, Wigan, but in fact is the very last MCW Metrorider to be built
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2008-10-03 15:39:00
London Forest minibus D811 HWT
London Forest minibus D811 HWT
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Longleat House GTR 805D and GOW 358D suitably painted for the game reserve tour
Longleat House GTR 805D and GOW 358D suitably painted for the game reserve tour
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1966-09-08 00:00:00
Lutonian D494 LYN
Lutonian D494 LYN
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Manchester Airport D 54 RJA is a Ford Transit with Robin Hood bodywork.
Manchester Airport D 54 RJA is a Ford Transit with Robin Hood bodywork.
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1990-05-14 00:00:00
Manchester Airport, Wythenshawe E823 YBA, a Carlyle C5-bodied Fiat 49.10, showing the unique way the luggage was stored for shuttling around the airport.
Manchester Airport, Wythenshawe E823 YBA, a Carlyle C5-bodied Fiat 49.10, showing the unique way the luggage was stored for shuttling around the airport.
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Manchester Airport, Wythenshawe E823 YBA, a Carlyle C5-bodied Fiat 49.10, showing the unique way the luggage was stored for shuttling around the airport.
Manchester Airport, Wythenshawe E823 YBA, a Carlyle C5-bodied Fiat 49.10, showing the unique way the luggage was stored for shuttling around the airport.
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Manchester Airport, Wythenshawe E823 YBA, a Fiat/Carlyle minibus
Manchester Airport, Wythenshawe E823 YBA, a Fiat/Carlyle minibus
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Manchester Minibuses 146 (D146 NON), a Caryle CFL-bodied Leyland Freight Rover at Manchester Airport
Manchester Minibuses 146 (D146 NON), a Caryle CFL-bodied Leyland Freight Rover at Manchester Airport
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
MCW demonstrator E  77 VDA seen as Highland Scottish P  7, and wearing the Highland Terrier colours
MCW demonstrator E 77 VDA seen as Highland Scottish P 7, and wearing the Highland Terrier colours
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Meteor, Stansted P714 MLD
Meteor, Stansted P714 MLD
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2006-05-31 19:00:00
Meteor, Stansted P714 MLD, an Iveco minibus with ?Mellor? bodywork
Meteor, Stansted P714 MLD, an Iveco minibus with ?Mellor? bodywork
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DSCF2466.JPG
2006-05-31 19:00:00
Moor-Dale E673 DCU in the Kentish Bus fleet
Moor-Dale E673 DCU in the Kentish Bus fleet
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242.016C_790.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
MR 3879
MR 3879
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2005-05-29 13:27:00
MRL 74
MRL 74
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248.501C_779.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
National Blood Transfusion Service HJA 30N
National Blood Transfusion Service HJA 30N
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Nissan town bus, pictured on the West bank of the Nile at Luxor
Nissan town bus, pictured on the West bank of the Nile at Luxor
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2006-08-14 13:55:00
Nissan town bus, pictured on the West bank of the Nile at Luxor
Nissan town bus, pictured on the West bank of the Nile at Luxor
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2006-08-14 13:55:00
On a Mission, Leighton Buzzard CX03 YHH gets a ticket at the rear of Bulleid Way coach station
On a Mission, Leighton Buzzard CX03 YHH gets a ticket at the rear of Bulleid Way coach station
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2008-07-21 07:49:00
Plymouth 46 (B346 VTA)
Plymouth 46 (B346 VTA)
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1989-06-20 00:00:00
RAF crew transports
RAF crew transports
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2000-01-01 00:00:00
Reynard 211 (C211 AUA) in York
Reynard 211 (C211 AUA) in York
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240.105C_752.jpg
1990-05-01 00:00:00
Reynard Pullman 211 (C211 AUA) in York
Reynard Pullman 211 (C211 AUA) in York
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240.105C_752.jpg
1990-01-01 00:00:00
Royal Mail Post Bus LPN 382W
Royal Mail Post Bus LPN 382W
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090.127C_464.jpg
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Rye & District Communtiy Transport R164 RBL, a Ford Transit with Cunliffe (Barnsley) bodywork
Rye & District Communtiy Transport R164 RBL, a Ford Transit with Cunliffe (Barnsley) bodywork
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240.136J_R164RBL.JPG
2006-03-13 11:13:00
Rye Community Transport P708 MOO
Rye Community Transport P708 MOO
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240.157J.JPG
2009-03-26 13:23:00
Rye Community Transport P708 MOO
Rye Community Transport P708 MOO
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2009-03-26 13:24:00
Rye Community Transport P708 MOO pictured negotiating the medieval hill town
Rye Community Transport P708 MOO pictured negotiating the medieval hill town
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240.158J.JPG
2009-03-26 13:24:00
SAS, Strood CV51 NKM on a school bus run
SAS, Strood CV51 NKM on a school bus run
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2005-10-05 16:36:00
Silver Star, Porton Down 367 BAA as Bristol-300. It was a Trojan with own-maker C13 bodywork. It is seen outside Bath Abbey.
Silver Star, Porton Down 367 BAA as Bristol-300. It was a Trojan with own-maker C13 bodywork. It is seen outside Bath Abbey.
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091.012_115.jpg
1969-08-05 00:00:00
Southern Vectis 251 (B251 LDL) awaiting departure from Carlyle Works.
Southern Vectis 251 (B251 LDL) awaiting departure from Carlyle Works.
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070.157C_475.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Strathclyde M64 (E949 XYS)
Strathclyde M64 (E949 XYS)
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246.022C_728.jpg
1990-03-30 00:00:00
Sureline, Dorchester L312 AUT was new to Midland Fox M312
Sureline, Dorchester L312 AUT was new to Midland Fox M312
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DSCF9991.JPG
2005-10-22 15:04:00
Swan National B103 YUC is a Toyota BB30R/Caetano C9F supplied new to Smith, Reading
Swan National B103 YUC is a Toyota BB30R/Caetano C9F supplied new to Smith, Reading
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168.004C_579.jpg
1986-02-01 11:36:00
Talbot tri-axle G192 TND
Talbot tri-axle G192 TND
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248.018C_738.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Target E575 ANE was a former Northern Counties demonstrator of its minibus bodywork on the Renault (ex-Dodge) S56 chassis. It is seen in York.
Target E575 ANE was a former Northern Counties demonstrator of its minibus bodywork on the Renault (ex-Dodge) S56 chassis. It is seen in York.
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248.020C_746.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Target G198 NWY and B92 SWX
Target G198 NWY and B92 SWX
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248.023C_764.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Target G248 LWF pictured in York.
Target G248 LWF pictured in York.
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Target minibus in York
Target minibus in York
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248.022C_747.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
Titan Up Tours VW 211 (RF05 WJZ)
Titan Up Tours VW 211 (RF05 WJZ)
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242.0103J.JPG
2007-04-05 23:03:00
Town & Country C778 SLP leads Swan National B103 YUC around the first three terminals at Heathrow airport
Town & Country C778 SLP leads Swan National B103 YUC around the first three terminals at Heathrow airport
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168.005C_581.jpg
1986-02-01 16:34:00
Trippit-liveried E857 GNR
Trippit-liveried E857 GNR
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Tyne & Wear Omnibus D411 TFT and Northumbria 428 (B256 PAJ)
Tyne & Wear Omnibus D411 TFT and Northumbria 428 (B256 PAJ)
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032.1147C_769.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
V413 KKM in Lewes
V413 KKM in Lewes
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2007-12-30 14:33:00
Variety Club of Great Britain		GN58 LHJ, seen in Oxford
Variety Club of Great Britain GN58 LHJ, seen in Oxford
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244.0530J.JPG
2009-07-06 11:47:00
Wadham Stringer Vantage demonstrator A995 PTR was mounted on a Leyland Cub CU335 chassis. It was B32FL.
Wadham Stringer Vantage demonstrator A995 PTR was mounted on a Leyland Cub CU335 chassis. It was B32FL.
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108.030C_448.jpg
1984-10-23 00:00:00
West Wilts 855 (R502 NPR) as First 52602
West Wilts 855 (R502 NPR) as First 52602
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DSCF9997.JPG
2005-10-22 16:33:00
West, Stevenage F714 CWJ
West, Stevenage F714 CWJ
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246.011_671.jpg
0000-00-00 00:00:00
XVF 732X
XVF 732X
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070.124var_277.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
YM54 VZU
YM54 VZU
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240.156J.JPG
2009-01-22 12:38:00
YMJ 558S
YMJ 558S
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ymj558S_277.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
YN05 AUP
YN05 AUP
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091.0218J.JPG
2008-01-10 11:52:00
York City 141 (D541 HNW)
York City 141 (D541 HNW)
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240.103C_746.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
York City 211 (G211 KUA)
York City 211 (G211 KUA)
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240.100C_747.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00
York City D536 HNW
York City D536 HNW
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240.099C_746.jpg
1999-11-30 00:00:00