West Coast Connections Our new book by Stuart D. Bell will be released on Monday 11th August GVVT is delighted to announce the publication its latest book which goes on sale on Monday 11th August. ‘West Coast Connections’ is the story of West Coast Motors. From the southern tip of the […]
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Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2nd-8th June 2025 GVVT salutes its most important asset – its people. Without you, nothing works. As the nation marks Volunteers’ Week, we celebrate the army of men and women who freely give time, literally to keep the wheels turning. From the owners who make vehicles available […]
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GVVT has recruited its first patron – broadcasting legend Ken Bruce MBE. The man who spins the hits insists he has spotted a chart-topper in Bridgeton Bus Garage. Ken will take up his role on September 1, marking a major moment for the Trust as it seeks to build its […]
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We’re celebrating the centenary of the introduction of motorbuses by Glasgow Corporation Transport in 1924 with a special parade through the streets of Glasgow. Buses were initially introduced to provide feeder services to the city’s massive tram network. The first route ran from Greendyke Street to Maryhill, starting on Monday […]
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GVVT welcomes the oldest surviving Glasgow Corporation bus to Bridgeton Bus Garage GVVT welcomed Sir Brian Souter to Bridgeton Bus Garage today (Wednesday 6th March). Sir Brian has loaned the Trust a bus from his collection. It is no ordinary bus. It is a 1928 Glasgow Corporation Transport Leyland Titan TD1, […]
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By Ed Bonner More members, more visitors, more passengers than ever and a mighty supply of bacon rolls and burgers which if strung together would stretch from Bridgeton Bus Garage to George Square and back. Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust celebrated 2023, its 21st year, with a staggering set of superlatives: […]
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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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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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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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