OPP 222P - 1976 (P) Seddon Pennine VII Plaxton Supreme III

[@Battismore-Blue]

You know your getting old when a bus you`d have gone to school on is classed as vintage

[@djrichylaurence8991]

School trip coach. I mooned a lorry driver from the back of one of these when I was ten. 😊

[@tobeycat2007]

Simply the ultimate, remember going to school in late 70s on similar one, journey was highlight of the day.

[@paulbrown6554]

Reminds me of the coaches we went on school trips in I remember they sounded awesome

[@seansands424]

sort of coach we went on , on our school trips

[@1paultay]

Plaxton Clock! ...and the pebbly ceiling and veneer. Brings back so many memories of school outings to the coast and Hadrians Wall on Moor-Dale-Curtis Bedfords

[@gcbus2]

So much more stylish looking than most of the current modern coaches on the road.

[@seansands424]

still looks modern

[@nataliehilton]

As I remember, Seddon Atkinskon were a Lancashire company that were based in Oldham, also built trucks that were either bin wagons, or generator trucks for mobile fair ground people. Those generator trucks are still knocking about, and most have Gardner engines fitted.

[@alestout5632]

They didn’t build dustcarts but supplied cab & chassis to makers of those vehicles most fairground lorries started life as something else

[@simbayihamaundu3552]

I have already fallen in love with this vintage

[@patrickgibson4148]

Seen Bibby's coaches on the Fylde coast over the years and always well turned out no matter what the weather, and this coach proves it. They should keep her as she is already in a good home

[@nightynightjill]

Absolutely beautiful! - A rolling work of art! Such style, grace and character.

[@frazermountford]

Gardner engine too, beautiful example

[@robertp.wainman4094]

......and that really makes it very special!

[@acd1202]

​@robertp.wainman4094 and not any Gardner either. I seem to remember Peter Bibby telling me once that he'd had John Killingbeck (aka Dr John) up to tune it. So this is 180 that's on song, and a bit more.

[@PaddyWV]

So used to those with a Bedford badge on the front. That's intriguing. 👍

[@SteveMillar-t3f]

It’s bit unusual to see a Seddon - Aki coach but those Gardner engines beautiful.

[@audibell]

I am a lover of old coaches

[@chriscoad191]

What a beautiful couch

[@carlwalker1843]

I think Bibby's of Ingleton should keep it in my opinion. It looks the business it should go to a classic coach enthusiast who will keep it in good condition in another respect l think the company will be making a big mistake l hope the will go to a good home.

[@TheSimonhammond]

Plaxton coaches of this era are simply gorgeous.

[@petermatthews6819]

If only I had the room😂. An absolute gem ❤

[@paulsutton5896]

A beautiful machine. How come we now import these things? What went wrong?

[@andrewcassidy7795]

Takes me back to school mate

[@andrewmizon2339]

How I'd love to own that Seddon Atkinson coach. Superb machine !😮 Wish you'd started her up, though.

[@rogerlee6599]

I can remember in July 1976 going on the Blackwell School Summer Holiday on a Brownes ( Bedford ? ) Coach of this period, luxury travel aboard a 'P' Suffix Registration Plate, looking pretty much the same as this, different livery of course, from northeast West Sussex to the Youth Hostel Association ( Y.H.A. ) Youth Hostel, Bridport, Dorset for 2 weeks of the glorious Dorset Sunshine in the exceptionally hot ☀️🌡 summer of that year . . . Happy Memories !

[@oliransome173]

Brooklands London bus museum would love this coach bud

[@alanoliver535]

Good looking coach of the 70s LUT had these but Leopards/volvos in starsky and hutch livery.

[@jodavies8952]

PP registration for Buckinghamshire, nice coach.

[@brianwebb191]

Yes it was Dick Sworders from new, look much better in his colours, His son operates a very smart Volvo tractor unit,

[@milehighclassics]

Misty wet windows after swimming pool trip at school on chivers coaches wallington Surrey 1980

[@robertp.wainman4094]

Know just what you mean about the smell - I'm convinced I could tell a Plaxton, Duple or ECW interior of that era with my eyes blindfolded.....just by the interior smell! Oh well, everyone needs a party piece! What's the asking price?

[@leroyhamilton3999]

Where did they kept that school trip coach

[@waynesharp1690]

Beautiful ❤️

[@paulacannon3452]

beautiful don't sell her for home conversion

[@audibell]

Just keep it as a coach

[@John-u1u1u]

Absolutely not

[@guywilloughby3383]

Funny I can't remember ever having anything to do with a seddon Atkinson chassis. My dad had a coach company and it was always Bedfords Leylands or AEC until the 1990's, then volvo and DAF. However I can remember him having at least 2 or 3 in that body, air door included.

[@DMJ52]

PP in the number plate is registered in Buckinghamshire.

[@peterw29]

Registered at Luton actually. (Registration mark allocations changed in 1974.) This one was new to Sworders of Walkern near Stevenage.

[@brianwebb191]

​@@peterw29 It looked better in their colours when Dick had it, i did have the chance to buy it then ,

[@Marksinclair.]

Very nice indeed

[@biffotheclown]

She’s a beauty 😊

[@Bus2000]

what a beauty

[@njkip]

Did it sell.....?

[@biffotheclown]

How much Boss ?

[@allenhughes867]

Went on a Bibby coach to Tenby in South Wales it was the worst coach trip we ever went on, and the driver was the most miserable horrible driver you could wish for, he repeatedly remarked he didn't want to be on this trip, he didn't talk to his passengers horrible man.

[@jonmilligan8069]

Wow that is a beaut

[@cidertom5140]

Engine idle too high

[@CovKid2K10]

Yeh it’s fucked

[@jonathanwood2465]

Quality

[@tom201090]

That is a beautiful vehicle...don't put it on schools or in public service. Private Hire to people who will appreciate it.

[@CovKid2K10]

Old coach, talk to me.

[@John-u1u1u]

😍😍😍😍

[@sonofatwitch82]

All is Sedden done lol

[@mullagh670]

Put seat belt's into some of these, so not used for a long time.

[@peterelement820]

Just can't make beautiful automotive these days. It doesn't exist.

[@richardhornsby1712]

Our school buses were these both in ford and Bedford's, nice buses

[@stephenollerhead5325]

I bet every v test certificate shines curtains as well oooo la lah 🥲🦺👌⭐️🧐