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Wartime London Bus

1940 - RT8

Restored to museum quality and one of only a handful of wartime London survivors.

A unique bus available for bookings when you want that vintage wow-factor.

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Doubledeckers

Below is our selection of double decks.

Routemaster Coach Long

1965 - RCL2220

London icon as popular now as ever… Originally built for the luxury Green Line commuter services into London, its one of only a handful built for extra speed and comfort.

Routemaster Coach

1962 - RMC1485

One of our most popular Routemasters is the ex Green Line version that provides protection from the cold with closable doors and was built for more speed and comfort and now re-engined for low emissions.

Routemaster Airport

1967 - RMA50

The RMA (Route Master Airport) was designed as an airport bus with doors at the front. Features including deep seat cushions, fluorescent lighting, better suspension, luggage racks.

Routemaster Long

1961 - ER882

The third ever Long Routemaster built from the prototype batch, now faitfully restored to 1960s style with period adverts If you want to travel in a living piece of history, then this vehicle will bring the memories home.

Routemaster Long

1966 - RML2405

One of the 50 buses painted gold to celebrate the Queens Golden Jubilee, now back in its traditional red livery a real London icon, some of these vehicles travelled over a million miles in service and are instantly recognisable the world over.

Routemaster Short

1959 - RM54

The last London Routemaster in service, having finished its run just after the ‘official’ last bus had already finished! This vehicle is ideal for weddings, corporate events & tours and especially suited to longer distance jobs. The open platform layout has been retained.

Routemaster

1962 - RM1361

Recipient of a year long restoration to restore it back to its original condition after a service life of 42 years, 1361 now benefits from original style lighting, seating and interior. A really atmospheric vehicle and perfect for those who remember what London’s bus used to be like in days gone by.

Routemaster

1959 - RM25

A classic amongst classics… As Routemasters go, few can exceed this vehicle as a real London bus as RM25 must be one of London Transport’s longest ever serving front line buses, having been delivered in 1959 and eventually withdrawn in 2005 and having served at garages all over London in that period.

RLH

1952 - RLH61

Bought in May 2004, when it was recovered from Canada then fully restored over about 14 months. RLH61 was then given to Peter Newman, chairman of Ensignbus, as a surprise birthday present on 17th July 2005. It is an ideal vehicle for weddings, film work or any other special occasion.

RT - Cravens

1949 - RT1431

This is an ideal vehicle for period scenes within the film industry. Alternatively, this bus attracts attention and favourable comments should you choose to use it for your wedding day or special occasion.

RT - Cravens

1949 - RT1499

One of the only two worldwide survivors of the Cravens version of the body and returned to the colours of London Transport’s country area, the bus always draws favourable comments for being a little different from the standard London bus.

1950 - RT3232

In 1979 it was acquired by Ensignbus and has been painted in an attractive green livery. If you fancy travelling in an historical, stylish bus, then this is the bus for you.

1954 - RT4421

They formed one of the greatest standardised fleets ever assembled in the world. Withdrawn from London service by 1979 they remain a timeless and nostalgic link to a different way of life. Later painted red, this bus went on to survive almost to the end of RT operation.

For a school trip or occasion where you need to move a lot of people, why not hire one of our high capacity double deck buses? They are capable of 60mph, so are therefore ideal for day trips to places like Thorpe Park and the Seaside.

Doubledeckers - various

Modern Opentop - various

We also have a couple of more modern open top double decks for hire. What better way is there to celebrate sporting success, or promoting a new product idea or event? These bus are used for many well known clients, and can carry adverts, banner or even full wraps to make certain you and your event will be seen.

Vintage Opentop

1970 - EGP33J

We have this vintage 1970′s open topper available for any event. This bus was used by one of a handful of private companies on London sightseeing tours in the 1980′s. This bus is for those who want a classic look using something other than a Routemaster.

Routemaster Opentop

1960 - RM371

This is one of the few that have been converted to open top for tour work and is fitted with a PA system making it idea for promotions or tours.

AEC Regent III

1948 - RT624

Perhaps the most famous of RT’s being the very last one to operate in service for London Transport in April 1979 bringing to a close 40 years of service for the largest standardised fleet of double decks the world has ever seen. Restored back to its 1979 look to commemorate its historical pedigree, why not enjoy an RT with a real history!

Leyland PD2

1949 - RTL453

An RT with a difference! One of only a handful of the Leylands that received one of the older ‘roof box’ bodies with a destination display on the front roof dome. Having been due to be shipped to Ceylon in the 1960’s, she escaped that fate and remains a firm favourite now in her home town.

Leyland Titan PD3/5

1959 - 5280NW

The City of Leeds always had a knack of specifying vehicles that were quite special. 5280NW is no exception, having extra high seating for a bus of this period in a roomy interior, semi-automatic gearbox for a smoother journey and wearing the ever popular two shades of green livery that was a familiar sight in Leeds for many years.

Leyland PD2

1965 - 204

New to Lancaster City Transport, KTJ, known to all as ‘Katie’ was one of the standard work horses of the Lancastrian municipality. Ending her working career as a driver trainer she reflects the North West of England in our collection.

MCW Metrobus

1978 - M1

The very first of London’s nearly 1,500 Metrobuses M1 would see nearly 30 years in service. Part of a design that would be familiar across London in the 1980’s and 90’s and now restored to its unique livery M1 is a representative of a class that gave years of service to the capital.

Leyland Fleetline

1978 - DM2646

The very last of London’s DMS class in 1978 DM2646 was chosen to represent London Transport in its 150th anniversary celebrations in 1979 wearing a livery based on that of George Shillibeers very first horse bus of 1829. Having been sold by LT in 1992 and passing through a number of operators she fell into disrepair. Donated to Ensignbus in 2004 it was restored and returned to the celebratory 1979 Shillibeer livery.

Routemaster Long

1966 - RML2588

One of the few RML’s that has been returned back from the modernised fleet to a more traditional feel. With original style seating and soft interior lighting reinstated, you have the ability to carry 72 people but in a really retro way. Another unique feature is that one side of the main exterior adverts is illuminated as they were earlier in the vehicles life and provides a great advertising opportunity to this day.

Routemaster Coach

1962 - RMC1513

One of our most popular Routemasters is the ex Green Line version that provides protection from the cold with closable doors and was built for more speed and comfort. This example maintains an original sounding engine as well much of its original interior charm, including deeper seats and luggage racking.

Routemaster Opentop

1960 - RM2203

Whether it was One Direction or Britain's Got Talent, the Routemaster is always a popular vehicle to hire and none more than an open top one. So popular has our first open top Routemaster proved to be that we now have a second available. Identical to our RM371 these vehicles are the ideal way to tour, publicise or use for a celebration your guests will never forget.

AEC Regent III

1950 - RT3251

Originally one of the distinctive Romford Green Line vehicles now restored into the traditional red and period adverts of its later life, RT3251 was one of the very last RT’s in service and to be owned by London Transport.

Leyland PD2

1950 - RTL1014

A London bus with a Californian accent! New to London in 1950 the vehicle spent only 17 years serving London before being exported to University of California where it spent the next 45 years of its life! Restored today to keep a blend of its British and American history, the only vehicle to go choose for any event that needs a transatlantic feel.