This is the instantly recognisable Routemaster bus that served the streets of London for more than 50 years.

Still drawing attention, and fondly remembered by those who have ridden in one.

The Open Top Routemaster always brings a smile to people’s faces, because it’s topless!

The sight of a gleaming vintage red open top Routemaster bus always attracts attention. This makes the bus perfect for business promotions or advertising campaigns. Special large banners to advertise your company can be attached to the sides of the bus.

Passengers can survey the perfect panoramic view that no other bus can provide. This makes her the ideal vehicle for sightseeing and being at the front of a race track.

Routemaster Buses

FEATURES

• Open entrance platform

• Conductor provided with ticket machine

• Original unique passenger bell

• 32 seats downstairs

• 40 seats upstairs

FEATURES

• Full open top deck

• Open entrance platform

• Conductor provided with ticket machine

• Original unique passenger bell

• 28 seats downstairs

• 36 seats upstairs

ROUTEMASTER STATISTICS

Built from

1st May 1962

From 1st October 1965

Width

2, 44 m (8ft)

2, 44 m (8ft)

Length

8, 38 m (27ft 7in)

9, 14 m (29ft 11in)

Height

4, 37 m ( 14ft 5in)

4, 37 m (14ft 5in)

Weight

7468 kgs unloaded, 11864 kgs loaded

7823 kgs unloaded, 12700 kgs loaded

Max Speed

40mph

40mph

Capacity

64 passengers, 28 downstairs and 36 upstairs

72 passengers, 32 downstairs and 40 upstairs

Engine

AEC AV 590 9, 6 litre diesel

115bhp at 1800rev/min

IVECO 8361 I.000.00 A.025

8.102 litre diesel 130bhp at 1850rev/min

Gears

AEC direct automatic 4 gears

AEC direct automatic 4 gears

Brakes

continuous hydraulic

continuous hydraulic

Steering

power steering

power steering

Body

aluminium

aluminium

Chassis

2 separate steel chassis frames
(A & B)

2 separate steel chassis frames
(A & B)


(A) frame carries the engine, the steering system, front wheel axle and suspension
(B) frame carries the rear axle and suspension


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