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Title: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: dad1uk on 01 January 2011, 15:29:00
Here is one for the coach anoraks amongst us ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-DUPLE-VICEROY-COACH-BUILT-1970-AND-NEVER-USED-/230441091218?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item35a75c0092
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Welung666 on 01 January 2011, 16:26:12
Now that is stunning!  :o If only I'd got £50k!!

Wait until Miss Zoom sees it ;D
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: redelitev6 on 01 January 2011, 16:27:06
 :o Lot of money for an old coach! seen this advertised a while back,real time warp job!
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 January 2011, 16:35:01
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Now that is stunning!  :o If only I'd got £50k!!

Wait until Miss Zoom sees it ;D


Indeed Welung, and also wait until Smethmate (Byron) clocks it!! ;D ;D ;D ;D

Absolutely stunning, and if I had the money................!!!! ::) ::) ::)  As a part owner (with my ex and others) of a 1958 Duple in the past, I really appreciate that styling.  It would be great to drive, and I could have some real fun in that!! ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Welung666 on 01 January 2011, 16:35:07
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:o Lot of money for an old coach! seen this advertised a while back,real time warp job!

It is! It would make a stunning DIY Winnebago though ;)
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 January 2011, 16:38:25
PS I just do not understand how a beuty like that was kept in storage for all those years and never used!! :o :o :o :o

Oh, how can I get my hands on £50k?  It is worth every penny of that!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Mysteryman on 01 January 2011, 16:48:16
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PS I just do not understand how a beuty like that was kept in storage for all those years and never used!! :o :o :o :o

Oh, how can I get my hands on £50k?  It is worth every penny of that!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)


Sell your body...........50,000 times ;D
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Andy B on 01 January 2011, 16:49:33
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Sell your body...........50,000 times ;D

 :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 January 2011, 17:14:12
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PS I just do not understand how a beuty like that was kept in storage for all those years and never used!! :o :o :o :o

Oh, how can I get my hands on £50k?  It is worth every penny of that!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)


Sell your body...........50,000 times ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y

But do you know Steve it would be worthwhile! ::) ::) ::)  ;)
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 01 January 2011, 17:28:05
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Here is one for the coach anoraks amongst us ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-DUPLE-VICEROY-COACH-BUILT-1970-AND-NEVER-USED-/230441091218?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item35a75c0092



A real time-warper without doubt. :y

Would be interesting to get the full story behind it.
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: aaronjb on 01 January 2011, 17:31:10
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PS I just do not understand how a beuty like that was kept in storage for all those years and never used!! :o :o :o :o

Oh, how can I get my hands on £50k?  It is worth every penny of that!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)


Sell your body...........50,000 times ;D

Damn they must be cheap around your way.. point us in the right direction? ;)


Still can't quite see the appeal of spending £50k on an old bus, though .. but each to their own!
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 January 2011, 17:36:37
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PS I just do not understand how a beuty like that was kept in storage for all those years and never used!! :o :o :o :o

Oh, how can I get my hands on £50k?  It is worth every penny of that!! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)


Sell your body...........50,000 times ;D

Damn they must be cheap around your way.. point us in the right direction? ;)


Still can't quite see the appeal of spending £50k on an old bus, though .. but each to their own!


Well let us put it this way Aaron, if everyone registered on the OOF  sends me just £10, I will then buy the coach.  I will then promise to come to every meet and ferry people around whilst their Omega's are being dealt with! 8-) 8-) 8-)

There, what a bargain for everyone!! ::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Seth on 01 January 2011, 17:53:09
50 Grand?????? ::) ::) ::)
Someone's having a laugh! ;D
For the preservationists ....... hmmmm ........ I'd say 15k, and not a penny more. :y

Cheap and cheerful 'off the peg' crap - "end of" etc. :(


Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Vamps on 01 January 2011, 19:55:13
Love it, but £15or £50k, I have neither spare sadly... :(

Unregistered!! would there not be a problem there, if registering new and now as it would not meet today's safety standard's, but as was built in 1970 would it need to?
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 January 2011, 20:08:33
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Love it, but £15or £50k, I have neither spare sadly... :(

Unregistered!! would there not be a problem there, if registering new and now as it would not meet today's safety standard's, but as was built in 1970 would it need to?


I do not think so Mike as it will be given a 1970 reg. number and will be treated like a vehicle from that time in private ownership.

If it become a commercial public service vehicle, then I suppose it would be different with the regs being applied.

 ;)
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Seth on 01 January 2011, 20:08:36
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Love it, but £15or £50k, I have neither spare sadly... :(

Unregistered!! would there not be a problem there, if registering new and now as it would not meet today's safety standard's, but as was built in 1970 would it need to?
Not sure that there'd actually be a problem registering it.
It might be allocated a 'Q plate' initially, though the purchaser could possibly substitute this with an age-related cherished plate subsequently.

To actually 'work' the coach, it's the contract specification that'll state the vehicular requirements.
For instance, many local authorities will specify seat belts, low floors etc.
For 'heritage work', weddings etc; there should be little problem, though that sector is pretty limited work-wise.

An enthusiast though should have no problem, beyond initial registration and certification.
 :y
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Vamps on 01 January 2011, 20:12:35
This is going to be a Great new Year, a new bus thread already.... :D :D :D
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Di on 01 January 2011, 20:13:06
Now, why do I think that a certain Gareth Handy may be interested in this?????????????????????
Or even Martin Howarth?
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 01 January 2011, 20:16:29
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Now, why do I think that a certain Gareth Handy may be interested in this?????????????????????
Or even Martin Howarth?


Hello Di and welcome back!! ;) ;)
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Di on 01 January 2011, 20:20:30
Just had a Happy New Year message from a member here so thought I would pop in.
Very busy these days thank god.
I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year.
I will pop in now and again just to say I am still alive.
Very nice coach by the way, sadly, Seth thinks not.
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Seth on 01 January 2011, 21:11:46
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Just had a Happy New Year message from a member here so thought I would pop in.
Very busy these days thank god.
I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year.
I will pop in now and again just to say I am still alive.
Very nice coach by the way, sadly, Seth thinks not.

Absolutely, though it'll probably be okay for an enthusiast.

Anyway, welcome back missus and blwyddyn newydd hapus :y
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Amigo on 01 January 2011, 22:04:48
What with my love of classic cars it'll come as no surprise to most of you that i adore this, what a find. If i had the money i would buy it to show. It would make a brilliant motorhome conversion but given the originality i could'nt change it in any way. Sweet!!!! 8-)
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Seth on 01 January 2011, 22:18:04
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What with my love of classic cars it'll come as no surprise to most of you that i adore this, what a find. If i had the money i would buy it to show. It would make a brilliant motorhome conversion but given the originality i could'nt change it in any way. Sweet!!!! 8-)

That was my thinking when I restored my former AEC Reliance bus some years back Guy.

It was simply too good to spoil. :y
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Di on 01 January 2011, 22:35:37
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Limo-Bus-Party-Bus-coifd-38-Lightening-Bolt-limo-/230567904946?pt=UK_Minibuses_Buses_Coaches&hash=item35aeeb06b2

This is the coach to have..............

I reckon there are hours of fun in there with a few mates round and an abundance of Creme Eggs.
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Seth on 01 January 2011, 22:45:23
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Limo-Bus-Party-Bus-coifd-38-Lightening-Bolt-limo-/230567904946?pt=UK_Minibuses_Buses_Coaches&hash=item35aeeb06b2

This is the coach to have..............

I reckon there are hours of fun in there with a few mates round and an abundance of Creme Eggs.

Gimme an AEC Reliance with 505 engine and 6-speed overdrive 'crash' gearbox any time :y

Oh, and a bottle of Newcastle Brown when I get home too! ::)
Title: Re: Proper Coach - very collectable
Post by: Vamps on 01 January 2011, 22:49:42
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Limo-Bus-Party-Bus-coifd-38-Lightening-Bolt-limo-/230567904946?pt=UK_Minibuses_Buses_Coaches&hash=item35aeeb06b2

This is the coach to have..............

I reckon there are hours of fun in there with a few mates round and an abundance of Creme Eggs.

OOF meets come to mind, but where to put the bbq... :D :D :D