THE SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND BUS IMAGE GALLERY
Devon General opentop buses
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 Once a regular service bus with Devon General, MCW bodied AEC Regent V 818 (VDV818) of 1957 lost its roof in 1973 after withdrawal. It is seen touring Exeter in June 2015, possibly as part of an enthusiasts' event.
Picture courtesy of Ed Goodridge |
 Better known are the nine "Seadog" class of Metro-Cammell bodied Leyland Atlanteans of 1961. They were individually named Admiral Blake, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Martin Frobisher, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Richard Grenville. Sir John Hawkins, Sir Thomas Howard, Earl Howe and Sir Walter Raleigh. Over half are still in existence. This is Admiral Blake, 925 (MSJ499), seen at the August 2015 Bristol Bus Rally at Brislington. The bus was originally registered 925GTA.
Picture ref B809 |
 Sir Martin Frobisher has ended up with the Big Red Bus Company and is avaiable for hire. Its enthusiastic owners temper that with attendance at special events and it is seen in Reading in June 2018 participating in a Runnning Day organised by the Thames Valley and Great Western Omnibus Trust in the presence of a former Reading Corporation Dennis Loline, 76 (GRD576D). Sir Martin used to be 927 (927GTA), but has sadly lost its original registration in favour of 724XUW.
Picture ref C607 |
 At a Devon General Society event in August 2019 to celebrate the Centenary of Devon General was this Short Bros bodied AEC Regent I open topper, DR210 (OD7497) of 1934, sister vehicle DR214 (OD7500) is also preserved but has a closed roof Brush body fitted in 1949. A 1933 Leyland Lion is the only known survivor older than the Regents. Alongside 210 is Admiral Blake.
Picture courtesy of Ed Goodridge |
 Sir Martin Frobisher was at work on Regent Street in January 2024 on tours of the Christmas Lights.
Picture courtesy of Nidhi Sharma |
 Another paying job for Sir Martin in August 2024 operating a free shuttle from a trading estate car park to the Bunkfest in Wallingford. Here it is returning to the car park.
Picture ref D7608 |
 A second view of the Bunkfest Bus having just left the car park, behind on the right.
Picture ref P8168 |
 Admiral Blake was on a jolly in Exmouth in July 2025.
Picture courtesy of Ed Goodridge |
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