Ideal small coach for touring the winding, narrow roads in the Yorkshire Dales! A beautiful example from the great days of Plaxton's coach building in the UK.
Absolutely priceless. ❤ A pal of mine owned one of these 50 years ago. Thanks for showing this little gem. It certainly reminds me when I was in my twenties. Kind regards to all.👍
As a child in the late 60's, was always taking interest in cars, buses, lorries. Remember seeing Karrier BF's, not this coach though. Just the van version. Everything was so distinct from everything else and most were british. There were Thames Traders, AEC Meryweathers, everywhere and Ford Consul Zephyr Zodiacs, Jaguar MK II, Routemasters and RT buses. There was a nice gut that had a Karrier red/white fish and chip van every Friday where I lived in the early 70's. Got to say though although nicely preserved I preferred the van version.
I've been to Wales from Buckinghamshire twice in one of those. They were scout camping trips. They had one, but it had ordinary seats and was not in anything like as good condition. We were amazed it kept going.
Οι στυλίστες της εποχής διέθεταν και εξαιρετικό χέρι και υψηλή φαντασία! Και οι σχεδιαστές αυτοκινήτων μπορούσαν να δημιουργήσουν τα σχέδια από το χαρτί σε δημιουργήματα! Πολύ αξιόλογο project και αξίζουν σε όλους πολλά "εύγε"!
Absolutely beautiful (and typically these are very popular choice for weddings special occasions and period films etc) The aluminium on wood bodies are virtually rust free.
I can’t believe people are suggesting this piece of automotive history could be turned into a CAMPER!! I’m surprised no one’s suggested a burger van. Let’s hope it goes to the right owner.
these commer Karrier bfs were only made as cold war ambulances, my late father had a few in his recue team , when the mod disposed of them they went for just a few quid each and were snapped up for delivery vans, ice cream vans , coaches they are areal work horse and total bomb proof, ours were fantastic off road, very wel balanced a pleasure to drive.
In the late 1950´s our junior choir used to hire a full size coach to take us to performances. That coach had a petrol engine, not diesel like the public transport buses of the time. The driver said the petrol engine was better for a coach because it ran smoothly and quietly without all the vibration of diesel power. Diesels then were pretty basic, no turbo charging or electronic engine management. I remember when you sat downstairs at the front overlooking the engine cover of the old rear platform access double decker service bus, on tick over the diesel engine shook everything around it like the front end bodywork would shake apart before long. The big advantage of the petrol engine in the 1950´s was more BHP, if at the expense of MPG, plus faster acceleration and higher cruising speeds for more luxurious long distance coach travel.
That is fabulous. It would be super awesome with all the interior ripped out and then redone as a camper. Could block out a few windows and update the colour scheme too. Super fantastic.
FOURTEEN NUNS IN CHAINMAIL BIKINIS EATNG CALVADOS SOAKED DONUTS WHILST SINGING IRREVERENT SONGS ON THE WAY TO BE BLESSED BY FATHER JACK HACKETT IN THE ANNUAL CATCH A NUN CONTEST... AHH THE GOOD OLD DAYS
So is it for sale ? Or is it just a new acquisition for the shop, that's not clarified.... And if it is for sale, what's the asking price, or does it get sold by auction ? Would be great for a retro-minded luxrious hotel, like the Midland Hotel in Morecambe, to make tours with the privileged guests... It also could have starred in Endeavour... What a deliciously frivolous design, that bus. Today everything has to be so damned rational and square, design without a soul. This little bus makes me smile, just by looking at this cutie.... It breaths out optimism and frivolity, from a time buses weren't populated by zombies, obsessed by the latest ping on their smartphone.... Progress comes with a serious serious price. But I guess, this rare bicolore bus too. I know which of the two I prefer.
Cars were all recognisable when we were kids. Designing was probably more fun with the ability to imagine shapes without conformity. It’s not just cars. We all have to agree to conform because they say we have to. God this planet is more like a prison these days.m
There was a small bus/coach company in St. Margarets, near Ware in Hertfordshire that had a vehicle exactly the same as this. Also weren't Plaxtons based in Ware? That bus is the same colour and the interior is the the same scheme. Anyone remember the name of the company that operated the vehicle?
The body builder in Ware was Thurgood. ( Plaxton ended up in Scarborough, Duple in Blackpool- having been in Hendon but took over Burlingham of Blackpool)
Was that a hole for the starting handle belowthe radiator grill? Front and rear windows interchangeable, if drivers window breaks change it for the rear glass.
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Nothing made nowadays with such characterful looks!
That coach in that condition should be driven straight into a motor museum, it would be a star attraction in the commercial-commuter vehicle section.
Ideal small coach for touring the winding, narrow roads in the Yorkshire Dales! A beautiful example from the great days of Plaxton's coach building in the UK.
Rhubarb and Custard and gorgeous. Whats not to not like. Just need a Carry on film.
Lol, Syd James leaning out the window.
Good times !!!@@spencereagle1118
How much is it or is it auction?
Built in the days when all vehicles had a unique character of their own unlike the mass produced jelly moulds of today
So many beautiful buses made back then and this one is no exception. 👏
Absolutely priceless. ❤
A pal of mine owned one of these 50 years ago. Thanks for showing this little gem.
It certainly reminds me when I was in my twenties. Kind regards to all.👍
The most beautiful and interesting coach I've seen.
mostly used for Proms and Weddings now, better than a streach limo for the discerning client
And just look at the turn indicators both on the side post (very Art Deco) and the illuminating turn arrows on the rear panel, fantastic.
Now what a cute little coach!
Saw this within Gardiners coach works Spennymoor County Durham a few years ago having a few jobs done
Lovely condition
As a child in the late 60's, was always taking interest in cars, buses, lorries. Remember seeing Karrier BF's, not this coach though. Just the van version. Everything was so distinct from everything else and most were british. There were Thames Traders, AEC Meryweathers, everywhere and Ford Consul Zephyr Zodiacs, Jaguar MK II, Routemasters and RT buses. There was a nice gut that had a Karrier red/white fish and chip van every Friday where I lived in the early 70's. Got to say though although nicely preserved I preferred the van version.
They don’t make them like that anymore, a real piece of motoring history, this bus is !!
I've been to Wales from Buckinghamshire twice in one of those. They were scout camping trips. They had one, but it had ordinary seats and was not in anything like as good condition. We were amazed it kept going.
I saw a lovely camper conversion on a later moder about 30 years ago.
I was very jealous.
It's a year older than me but what a beautiful thing,
Why don't they bring them back? 👍🏻👍🏻
Οι στυλίστες της εποχής διέθεταν και εξαιρετικό χέρι και υψηλή φαντασία! Και οι σχεδιαστές αυτοκινήτων μπορούσαν να δημιουργήσουν τα σχέδια από το χαρτί σε δημιουργήματα! Πολύ αξιόλογο project και αξίζουν σε όλους πολλά "εύγε"!
Wow! Body and soul!😮
Commer Karrier ????, remember travelling to school in one of these........👋👍
Старая автомобильная техника всегда очень добрая и очень милая.
Создана с душой.
I can remember that bus when I was young And that is the most classic beautiful bus I've seen chain 19 6 50
Absolutely beautiful (and typically these are very popular choice for weddings special occasions and period films etc) The aluminium on wood bodies are virtually rust free.
Beauty.Just the job for a trip to the seaside.
Fantastic little machine.
Absolutely beautiful bus, and great descriptive video. What an education!
what a lovely gem of a thing that is
I can’t believe people are suggesting this piece of automotive history could be turned into a CAMPER!! I’m surprised no one’s suggested a burger van.
Let’s hope it goes to the right owner.
Such a beautiful little bus👍👍
these commer Karrier bfs were only made as cold war ambulances, my late father had a few in his recue team , when the mod disposed of them they went for just a few quid each and were snapped up for delivery vans, ice cream vans , coaches they are areal work horse and total bomb proof, ours were fantastic off road, very wel balanced a pleasure to drive.
what a beauty i went to school in a coach with body like this with sky lights along the top
Safeguard at Guildford have got a similar (Bedford I think) one
In the late 1950´s our junior choir used to hire a full size coach to take us to performances. That coach had a petrol engine, not diesel like the public transport buses of the time. The driver said the petrol engine was better for a coach because it ran smoothly and quietly without all the vibration of diesel power. Diesels then were pretty basic, no turbo charging or electronic engine management. I remember when you sat downstairs at the front overlooking the engine cover of the old rear platform access double decker service bus, on tick over the diesel engine shook everything around it like the front end bodywork would shake apart before long. The big advantage of the petrol engine in the 1950´s was more BHP, if at the expense of MPG, plus faster acceleration and higher cruising speeds for more luxurious long distance coach travel.
Brilliant thanks for uploading
Can someone put this back in production? Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing from Mexico
One of these took us to school in the 60s.Cory's Coaches. Market Harborough.
No entiendo ingles
Pero es el minibus mas lindo que he visto
That is fabulous. It would be super awesome with all the interior ripped out and then redone as a camper. Could block out a few windows and update the colour scheme too. Super fantastic.
I would go back to school in a heart beet if that bus would collect
me.😊
Quality and full of character , absolutely love it . I’m an old guy and I love older vehicles . How much would this cost ?!
What a great classy RV conversion it could be!
@freddobbs4437 ......dont be daft - it would be a crime to convert this bus.
Absolutely beautiful ❤
That is just beautiful and the sun roof. Would make a great camper
Noooooooooo! What are you thinking?!
@caroltaylor4684 I could see myself cruising across the Nullarbor with it.
Would need a bigger radiator though.
Pretty sure WE Berriman had one of these in Langtoft, East Yorkshire, which i probably went to school on at one time or another!
Phil Whitley
If Wonderland had a coach, this would be that.
This was originally 6666U, new to Brockbank, Bramley, Leeds in 1958. It was re-registered as BVH157A but not sure why.
That'd probably be worth more than the bus itself now!
Lovely 🚌
Adorable!
Sure I’ve just spotted this passing through Brough en-route to Kirkby Stephen. Looked great.
that is a thing of beauty!
I like it very nice
One Bad owner and ….. give Museum’s the first option!
Nice to know what it sold for, hope a very high price into a collection at least.
I have a souvenir of our local ice cream man driving one of these to sell his wares to the happy children with coins in their hands !
Didn’t they make a full size version of this as well. I am sure I remember one as our school bus.
A bucket list camper/home, nice as it is now, what a beauty!
Yay, Hippy bus!
Wonderful xx
Fantastic! 🤗
Looks like something out of a Carry On film !
Beautiful xx but Take that 70s marina choke cable off it’s letting it down
The front looks like Bedford van.
FOURTEEN NUNS IN CHAINMAIL BIKINIS
EATNG CALVADOS SOAKED DONUTS
WHILST SINGING IRREVERENT SONGS
ON THE WAY TO BE BLESSED BY FATHER JACK HACKETT
IN THE ANNUAL CATCH A NUN CONTEST...
AHH THE GOOD OLD DAYS
So is it for sale ? Or is it just a new acquisition for the shop, that's not clarified.... And if it is for sale, what's the asking price, or does it get sold by auction ?
Would be great for a retro-minded luxrious hotel, like the Midland Hotel in Morecambe, to make tours with the privileged guests... It also could have starred in Endeavour... What a deliciously frivolous design, that bus. Today everything has to be so damned rational and square, design without a soul. This little bus makes me smile, just by looking at this cutie.... It breaths out optimism and frivolity, from a time buses weren't populated by zombies, obsessed by the latest ping on their smartphone.... Progress comes with a serious serious price. But I guess, this rare bicolore bus too. I know which of the two I prefer.
It is going to auction in April.
Cars were all recognisable when we were kids. Designing was probably more fun with the ability to imagine shapes without conformity. It’s not just cars. We all have to agree to conform because they say we have to. God this planet is more like a prison these days.m
Lots of knee room!
Wonder Where That Started Off Its Life Maybe Macbraynes
Dam if i had somewhere to put it
There was a small bus/coach company in St. Margarets, near Ware in Hertfordshire that had a vehicle exactly the same as this. Also weren't Plaxtons based in Ware? That bus is the same colour and the interior is the the same scheme. Anyone remember the name of the company that operated the vehicle?
The body builder in Ware was Thurgood. ( Plaxton ended up in Scarborough, Duple in Blackpool- having been in Hendon but took over Burlingham of Blackpool)
Was that a hole for the starting handle belowthe radiator grill?
Front and rear windows interchangeable, if drivers window breaks change it for the rear glass.
Cachorrinho!
What is the estimated price please. What day is the auction.
👍
Even as a native English speaker I had to hit the CC button, which equally struggled, with amusing results.
I think that little 4 cylinder would struggle with a full load.
I looked on the website.
But can't see this
was this at the metrocentre coach show last year
Looks like late 30s early 40a style American bus .
❤
A truly beautiful old vehicle, I can’t say the same of the clueless sales patter.
Steering wheel i on the wrong side
Scared little bug
If electric buses looked like that I would love them, but they have to make them look ugly probably by law.
Take a look at the Seddon Choride bus at Manchester Museum of Transport. But it is to bus spec, not a coach.
Good enough to be a Dinky toy .
SPANISH GIBRALTAR! English pirates out of Spain. // ¡GIBRALTAR ESPAÑOL! Fuera piratas ingleses de España.
perfect for us cannabis patients to go on holiday
Great for films and conventions