The Force is sure to be with you at a top event that’s out of this world. Darth Vader will open Family and Community Day at Bridgeton Bus Garage on Sunday, July 30, writes Ed Bonner. Supported by troopers from Star Wars Imperial Scottish Garrison, the Dark Lord will cut the […]
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You’re never too young to enjoy Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust and Amelia Harwood is proof. The 14-month-old with a smile as large as a double-decker has taken her first bus ride…on a vehicle 61 years her senior, writes Ed Bonner. Little Amelia rode the Big L, 1961 Leyland Titan L446, at […]
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GVVT was at the centre of the fun on the annual children’s Glasgow taxi run to Troon. More than 300 kids with additional support needs were ferried to the beach in a multi-coloured, horn-blasting convoy of 120 decorated cabs and our own Volvo Olympian open-topper, writes Ed Bonner. Organised by the […]
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After a period of time off the road awaiting parts and repairs we’re delighted to report that our vintage open top Leyland Titan PD2 L108 is now back on the road! L108 was new in February 1959, registered as SGD10. It was coverted to open top in 1975. The GVVT […]
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The mighty Astromega, one of the largest and most exciting coaches in preservation, is poised to launch. Sir Brian Souter’s 50 foot-long Van Hool sleeper will be star of the show at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust’s Open Sunday on June 4, writes Ed Bonner. Visitors to Bridgeton Bus Garage will step aboard […]
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Happy Birthday Isa! Rewards are frequent at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust and we were able to help mark a special celebration for the 102nd birthday of the remarkable Isa Dorman, surely the oldest living former Glasgow Corporation Transport conductress. Thanks to our own Ed Bonner Paul Jones, Joan Flanagan and […]
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We have some very exciting news about a tie up between the GVVT and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow’s west end. Through the great work of Nicola McHendry of Cairn Heritage, who is helping develop our archive and resource centre, we have secured a six-month residency in the […]
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One of the biggest names in global bus operation has chosen a new home for one of the biggest coaches on the road. Sir Brian Souter, founder of the Stagecoach empire, has entered a Van Hool Astromega sleeper into preservation and selected Bridgeton Bus Garage, home of Glasgow Vintage Vehicle […]
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A huge thank you to everyone who came to visit us today and support the work of the GVVT. This has been our busiest April Open Sunday on record, with around 700 visitors at Bridgeton Bus Garage. Passengers on our free bus service had 1100 rides, we think some people […]
Read MoreWe are delighted to introduce Brian Jackson, our brand new building manager for Bridgeton Bus Garage, who started with us today. He is seen being welcomed to the garage by Martin Walker (on the right) who is our trustee responsible for building. This a big commitment for the Trust. But […]
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