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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We’re delighted to offer our new 2023 GVVT Calendar, featuring 13 great images featuring of vehicles from the GVVT collection on the road. No increase in price from 2022, only £9.99 including post and packaging from the GVVT online shop
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We’re delighted to release the dates for our events in 2023, including our popular Open Sundays, Guided Tours, West End Bus Fest and Annual Open Weekend. Please see our Events Page for more details. 2022 has been one of our most successful years ever, with more visitors to Bridgeton Bus […]
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