"If you have ever fancied owning an old London bus, Transport for London ( TfL) is selling five authentic 1960s AEC Routemaster double-decker buses at auction next month. Old Routemasters come up for sale occasionally, but not often five at once and all still owned by TfL and were last used on the heritage Route 15 service. RM2089 - ALM 89B RM2060 - ALM 60B RM2071 - ALM 71B RM2050 - ALM 50B RM652 - WLT 652 The five buses are currently at West Ham bus garage - but are being sold by Wilsons Auctions."
"Nigel Binks, Associate Director UK Sales at Wilsons Auctions, explains, "These are instantly recognisable, unmistakably British, and a lasting symbol of the city's heritage. Interested bidders will be pleased to hear that all five buses are running.""
""We are honoured to be working with Transport for London on this auction. It's a privilege to offer buyers a rare opportunity to secure pieces of genuine history.""
Transport for London is selling five authentic 1960s AEC Routemaster double-decker buses at auction next month. The vehicles are RM2089 (ALM 89B), RM2060 (ALM 60B), RM2071 (ALM 71B), RM2050 (ALM 50B) and RM652 (WLT 652). The buses were last used on the heritage Route 15 service and remain owned by Transport for London. All five buses are currently at West Ham bus garage and are reported to be running. The auction is being handled by Wilsons Auctions and the sale is presented as an opportunity to acquire pieces of the city's transport heritage.
Read at ianVisits
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]