If you have ever fancied owning an old London bus, Transport for London (TfL) is selling five authentic 1960s AEC Routemaster double-decker buses at auction next month.
Old Routemasters come up for sale occasionally, but not often five at once and all still owned by TfL and were last used on the heritage Route 15 service.
RM2089 – ALM 89B
RM2060 – ALM 60B
RM2071 – ALM 71B
RM2050 – ALM 50B
RM652 – WLT 652
The five buses are currently at West Ham bus garage – but are being sold by Wilsons Auctions.
Nigel Binks, Associate Director UK Sales at Wilsons Auctions, explains, “These are instantly recognisable, unmistakably British, and a lasting symbol of the city’s heritage. Interested bidders will be pleased to hear that all five buses are running.”
“We are honoured to be working with Transport for London on this auction. It’s a privilege to offer buyers a rare opportunity to secure pieces of genuine history.”
The auction details are here.
