Pete And His Bus: Paul McCartney Wings Over Europe Tour Bus

This time on Pete And His Bus we re-visit an old friend. The Ex Wings over Europe, Paul McCartney tour bus is going to auction and I've been invited to help Car & Classic present it to the world. Who's goin to buy it and how much will they pay.... #barml2355 #peteandhisbus #routemaster #paulmccartney #wings #wingsovereurope
To see the listing and bid on this wonderful bus check out:
www.carandclas...
Also it’s making one more live appearance at the London Classic Car Boot sale on the 27th and 28th of April 2024. I’d you want to see it in real life before she goes under the hammer, this is your last chance.
www.classiccar...
For my details and my merchandise check out:
www.barml2355.com
peteandhisbus
About Pete And His Bus: Pete is a normal (ish) guy who has a big passion for old vehicles and particularly old buses. He is NOT a trained mechanic nor is he a professional restorer. He enjoys converting vehicles but he can not promise that what he is doing is going to work on your vehicle. Nor can he promise that you won’t harm yourself if you were you to attempt the things he does. He recommends that you are safe and responsible with machinery and equipment even if you’ve seen him messing about with it. A workshop and it’s content can be a dangerous place. If you are in doubt about your own vehicle, contact a professional for advice.

[@earlatkins9559]

She's a beauty. I hope whoever buys it, keeps her well protected.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

She’s been bought by a German events company and is the main show piece in their entrance hall. Sold for £186,000

[@earlatkins9559]

@@PeteAndHisBus Nice!

[@sonofdat]

Looks fantastic! Sir Paul should buy it and give it to Pete to look after!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I'll give him a call... ;)

[@sonofdat]

@@PeteAndHisBus I bet he calls you first. 😊

[@RadioJammor]

Sir Paul has never shown any apparent nor significant interest in purchasing or owning the vehicle, for which there has been three auctions in the last five years, not including this announcement, nor the Sotheby's auction in 1993. I agree that his buying it and then handing it over to a third party to maintain on his behalf, might be the ideal scenario for us punters and bus and vehicle enthusiasts in general, but it doesn't seem to be a sentiment he shares. He - or MPL at least - do seem to be interested in so far as his legacy or image might be affected or impacted, but a hands-off, arms-length interest with the vehicle seems to be the way of things. The tweet from Macca's Twitter account back in 2017 asking about it (having apparently been tipped-off by a Spanish Macca fan of its being put on a freighter back to Blighty - or so I am led to believe) has proven to be the zenith of his/their interest in the vehicle. Let's remember that McCartney used this vehicle for several weeks more than fifty years ago as a hire. He never owned it, may have mixed feelings about it, if any, but most of all he may simply not be interested in taking on the initial and ongoing financial burden of a classic vehicle, that's over seventy years old and needs considerable storage space, even if provided by a third party.

[@sonofdat]

@RadioJammor Thank you for your awsome epic reply. I'm not in the UK, so it's really cool to find out these things.

[@michaelkeen5010]

I sincerely hope it stays as it is and stays in the U.K. 👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

agreed!

[@petejones879]

​@@PeteAndHisBuswouldn't it be great if they could get Paul to perform live on the top of the bus again.. I'd pay to see that

[@MartinFutter70]

Having seen the 'Lowestoft Eastern Coach Works' pop up a few times now on some of the buses you've featured, I think it's time to have a look into the history of this company. Living in Norwich, which is just down the road from Lowestoft and also Carlton Colville Transport Museum, you've wetted my interest enough to see how they built these wonderful icons.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@grahambaynham745]

Drove this bus when I worked at Tricentrol Dunstable ,was mainly used Epsom Derby and weddings etc also went to Holland on a rally which I attended

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Excellent!!

[@RadioJammor]

Hi Graham, that would be the Volendam rally in 1980, known to the UK contingent as the Tulip Bus Rally (not to be confused with the Tulip Rally).

[@grahambaynham745]

@@RadioJammor There were two Tricentrol vehicles on that run.Rgs598r which was a Duple Bedford 12 meter, which I was driving, and of course the Bristol

[@callumthomas653]

My favourite bus is this one and it’s back story nothing else like it for a bus wonderful journey it’s been on

[@PeteAndHisBus]

It’s good isn’t it!? Glad you like it. Hopefully it’ll stay in the county 🤞

[@Daytonafox1]

I really HOPE who ever tales over ownership at this point truly looks after this buss now and leaves it as it is. Thx pete for following this story and making it magic again.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@dancedecker]

Excellent stuff, Pete. There's also the original Magical Mystery Tour Bedford Val (URO 913E) that survives, too. The coach is now in America at the Hard Rock Cafe in Orlando, but the story of how it survived is worth a video, perhaps one time. Happy bidding to all.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

cool, thanks for watching!

[@dancedecker]

@@PeteAndHisBusThanks Pete. Thanks for making the vid. But you should be on 10% comish from Cars and Classics. Lol. I couldn't find much about how the VAL got saved,, but if you want the tale as it was told to me, let me know. It is an amusing and interesting one. Cheers

[@meichong8278]

​@@dancedeckerPete might not .... but I'd love to hear the story 😁

[@dancedecker]

@meichong8278 Hello. Well, as I understand it, a guy at a small coach company somewhere in the UK was sat one midweek afternoon, watching some fairly boring programme, waiting for the schools buses to go out in his depot office, when the film that came on was "Magical Mystery Tour". In one scene, the coach pulls up right up to the camera and all you see is the lights, grille and registration number. He puzzles that that registration rings a bell somehow. He looks across the yard and sat, sad and covered in a tarpaulin in the corner of the yard, is a very faded Bedford VAL being used as a seat store. (URO 913E). It wasn't a seat store the next day. It was fully restored and sold to Beatle City in Liverpool. Then, when that closed, Hard Rock Cafe bought it and shipped it to the US, where apparently, it still survives. Hope that was of some interest. Cheers.

[@johnshaw8481]

Having personally driven a 1964 Bristol Lodekker around Europe , 15 countries in 14 days , touring for the whole Summer season in 1986 , I can attest to the fact it was REALLY difficult to get around corners but , as the drivers windscreen opens outwards , it was a fabulous experience and not to stifling hot . I hope the new owner has the courage (and biceps) to take it into mainland Europe again 😅

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Lovely! Thanks for watching

[@robertp.wainman4094]

You must have worked for Top Deck!

[@johnshaw8481]

@@robertp.wainman4094 yup , for 1 season

[@marcogiuseppedegaetano]

Parlando di un mito di tutte le generazioni come Paul McCartney senza luogo ne tempo, e di un suo personale oggetto non resta altro che emozionarsi davanti questo video meraviglioso, con notevole emozione e nostalgia di quei tempi meravigliosi. Bravissimo Pete w la musica w i Beatles

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@robertp.wainman4094]

A Bristol/ECW/Gardner combination takes some beating! Check out the Top Deck Bristol Lodekka's that went from trundling around the Isle of Wight to a 'retirement' touring Europe and the famous Kathmandu run. British 'overengineering' at it's very best!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

thanks for watching!

[@BradleyEarl-yo3dl]

Blood, sweat, tears and love went into this restoration! ❤

[@PeteAndHisBus]

They sure did! Thanks for watching

[@Keith1]

Excellent stuff, what an icon......the Beatles bus too.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Cool isn’t it

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Wings bus not beatles

[@leejones286]

What a wonderful piece of history that bus is. The new owner will be really lucky owning that bus let’s hope they keep it as it is. cheers for the video Pete.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I hope so too! Thanks for watching

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Yeah be silly changing anything on it because that's we're the money is..

[@kevinpritchard9149]

Wow hope it stays in the uk and goes to a good home looking forward to see what happens

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Agreed! Thanks for watching 👍

[@andrewlitchfield4843]

Hats off to original driver back in 1975 driving bus round Europe!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

True, that would’ve been hard work

[@stupididiot6116]

Absolutely horrendous job for the poor driver . Not one bit of cab comfort at all !

[@WingsTourBus]

Denny Seiwell said his name was Pat, did some research and I believe Puchella was his surname, so Pat Puchella. Denny loved him and said as well as being an amazing driver he was huge fun to have around.

[@sarahcarter824]

Brooklands Motor Museum should buy it and put it on display in their bus museum.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Would be nice

[@russellgray1426]

Thanks for that Pete, it has brightened up my morning. Another great video 👍🏼❤️

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching

[@davidbassett4577]

You should get a crowd funding going to purchase this historic vehicle Pete!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

But what would I do with it?

[@davidbassett4577]

@@PeteAndHisBus tour it for up and coming bands .. or in conjunction with your BaRML2355 at events …

[@activeadventurerswiltshire]

Please Pete, buy it please please

[@PeteAndHisBus]

what would I do with it!? ;)

[@activeadventurerswiltshire]

@@PeteAndHisBus Pete, if we all know you as we do, that bus has wings and would make you a fortune!!

[@willemjordaan4108]

Hey Pete, still love your content 👌 Greetings from South Africa!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks bud 👍

[@jennyd255]

Lovely video Pete. I just hope it ends up with the right owner. In the normal run of events I've nothing against rich Americans buying up iconic things, but with this one I am just hoping that it will sell to a a British or European owner, because for some reason the idea of this iconic bus ending its days lost in Utah or somewhere similar would be slightly disappointing.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Agreed, well have to wait and see

[@jacksugden8190]

Hadn’t seen this bus before Pete, although remember them in service at Brentwood in Essex in the late 1950’s into the 1970’s with Eastern National, hence the green cab, think they may have have had a 1940’s body, although a WNO number was Eastern National which was used on other Lodekker’s in Essex at that time.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching

[@jacksugden8190]

@@PeteAndHisBusAlways entertaining 😀

[@marcogiuseppedegaetano]

hi Pete I had to tell you this evening on Italian public TV they talked at length about this legendary bus, its magnificent history and the auction base. so the news is getting around. Auction starting price 200,000 pounds. Shall we form a company?

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I don’t think the starting bid will be 200k… it’ll start much lower.

[@eriksnel6461]

So awesome! I also hope it will stay in the UK and will be used in a way everyone can enjoy it!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

agreed Thanks for watching!

[@jamesfrench7299]

The only way is placing it back on route service which there is two chances of. Non and Buckley's.

[@MrButtonpresser]

If Corgi ever make a model of one, put me down for it.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

me too

[@chrisblay]

What a great story about the history. Will you be having a bid?

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I'm tempted but I just don't know what I'd do with it...

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

how about a "crowd-funded" collaboration with the Bus Museum of Oxford to buy it? They do after all run most of their fleet on the road on special open days. (and it would be the perfect height - 13ft - to pass under the railway bridge in the city centre)

[@PeteAndHisBus]

This bus sold for £186,000! That'd be a lot of crowd funding

[@mungmungie]

I have seen the Rolls Royce a number of times. It was on display at Expo '86 in Vancouver BC Canada. At the time it was owned by multi-millionaire (billionaire?) Jimmie Pattison, but at some point he donated it to the Province of British Columbia. As with a large number of artefacts in the Museum of Transportation, the car was a victim of neglect as it and the Transportation Museum was seen by the political party in power as being associated with the previous party in power. The Museum was disbanded and several artefacts were sold off, and some scrapped. The Rolls Royce eventually wound up in Victoria BC and is displayed at the museum there.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍

[@russb2286]

👏👏👏

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍

[@kaydesign]

I miss the bright pillows on the top deck. Would give it that extra seventies vibe? Great bus, great work and great video!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching

[@kaydesign]

@@PeteAndHisBus Many thanks for giving us a glimpse the historical bus world 🇬🇧🙏

[@KnugenMooMoo]

Checked the price sold for £186k wonder where it when

[@PeteAndHisBus]

It went to a German events company.

[@KnugenMooMoo]

Bet there was quite a few bids on it

[@mattploij2673]

very cool, will be following its journey! not that i can afford to be putting the little paddle in the air!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thanks for watching!

[@RadioJammor]

I appreciate your enthusiasm for this particular vehicle, as I share it. That said, my enthusiasm extends to the history, and perhaps I know things about this vehicle that perhaps you do not, and the owner has been tight-lipped about - or has embellished. First of all, you initially may be doing a slight dis-service to the late Roger White, who did indeed save the bus in 1982. According to - shall we say 'a witness' - Roger is believed to have repainted the vehicle in the Wings livery in the 1980s after obtaining it from Tricentrol, where it had a mustard/gold livery. There is no photographic evidence to support this, which I stress, but there are documents/letters that show Roger attempted to sell the vehicle in 1984, as the former Wings Tour Bus, which gives this credence. Recollections are however untrustworthy, I acknowledge, and have found that to be the case with this bus, on numerous occasions. I have been following this vehicle's history in detail since McCartney tweeted about it in 2017 and some time prior to current owner becoming involved. The red livery is of course to do with the BAFTA rallies it went on in 1989 and 1990, and as you correctly point out, it was then repainted in its Wings livery in 1993, and that this does seem to be same paintwork that remained in place throughout its time in Tenerife, until its recent renovation. You do not mention the owner of the time and I wonder if you know. It was John "Goldfinger" Palmer, who owned Harley's where the bus was often parked outside of in Tenerife, and was the "Cafe owner' and therefore 'garden' owner that Justin James obtained the bus from, prior to bringing it back in 2017. It is curious to note that Mr James states that he purchased the vehicle from its then owner about ten years prior to his selling it in 2019 - making that circa 2009 - which was eight years before he took possession and brought it back to England in 2017 (which he explains as due to difficulties in getting the vehicle out of the 'ravine' where it was - you've seen the Google pics - requiring a crane and of course freight passage). This is also two years after John Palmer was shot and murdered (2015). I might add that despite the owner's constant attempts at linkage, the 1972 tour was completely before McCartney had anything to do with Live and Let Die, which he wrote in short order, after speed-reading the Fleming novel, and recorded in October 1972. This bus has an extraordinary history that has no need for embellishment by anyone, let alone its owner.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Excellent knowledge! Thanks for sharing

[@DanielColby-t6l]

Redbull should buy it…it gives you wings!😅

[@PeteAndHisBus]

They have a bus already… and this one is too special for them.. 😂👍

[@CharlesBluTheXPicturesInc]

Paul McCartney Has Same Car Model As Mr. Bean!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍

[@MckIdyll]

You really need to persuade Paul himself to show up, even if only for a few moments in the sales video. Drive the bus to wherever he is, if necessary to bring that about.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Couldn’t find his phone number… it’s not listed 😂👍😜

[@Grid56]

At 30 mph, the tour must have taken a looooong time😂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

35 actually… 😂😂😂👍👍

[@Grid56]

@PeteAndHisBus Ah that's what Jet must have been written about 🤣🤣🤣🤣🚌💨

[@jukeboxfan60]

Mooie video, Peter. Doet de bus echt eer aan 👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Dank u 👍👍

[@jamesfrench7299]

I'd like it as a grocery getter as long as it's maintained for me and fuelled up free of charge.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

That's a deal!!!! "said no one ever..." ;)

[@stinker1000000]

Does sir paul know its for sale? I don't know if he's into cars/buses but this may mean something to him.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Well, we’ve used one of the most well known online auctions. Their reach is pretty grand so if he is into old vehicles I’m sure he’ll be aware of it.

[@jimralph8066]

Great story pete,would you happen to have the paint code number for the bus 😂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Well I figured it after I drank and smoked a load, but now I’ve forgotten…. 😂👍

[@karlgt9989]

Great great story

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johncourtneidge]

I would prefer it to be restored to its Eastern National/Westcliffe-on-sea livery.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

😂😂

[@chris_3636]

How cool would it be for you to turn up at events with Paul's bus and BaRML Pete 😉. If it's not for you, it'd be really great if it's new owners use it and keep it in the public eye, rather than it becoming a museum piece. Maybe even in Liverpool.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Couldn't agree more

[@Tom.Jackson.]

Out of my league No where to keep it But hope someone who wins the bid has a nice place for it and looks afer it forever after 😁

[@PeteAndHisBus]

hopefully

[@PeteAndHisBus]

fingers crossed

[@lackodhr.5303]

🤗👍👌💯❤️ what a lovely bus!

[@PeteAndHisBus]

isn't it just..

[@MarcelEling]

Nice story🎉

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Thank you 😀

[@tonys1636]

Don't think that my pocket is deep enough. You forgot to include a link to the Car & Classic site, will have to go the long route.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

It’s been added. I had to wait for it to go live hence it took a minute.

[@Sir.Fisher]

Sold for £186,000

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍

[@willemjordaan4108]

It should be you, Pete! 😂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

😂😂

[@nickcaruso4275]

I wonder what happened to the Summer Holiday bus

[@PeteAndHisBus]

It was scrapped not long after the film was made.

[@paulpobsanderson6219]

The Pheasant missed the bus 😂😂😂

[@PeteAndHisBus]

😂😂😂

[@David-gr8rh]

Wait for me haha 😅

[@williamr3840]

Where are the 'On The Buses' buses? :0)

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I actually have no idea 😂👍

[@williamr3840]

​@@PeteAndHisBus Dress up as Blakey (or Olive) and get going on some detective work -- make a great episode! :0)

[@curnock]

If McCartney bids under an alias nobody stands a chance

[@PeteAndHisBus]

True that

[@francisnewmarch6837]

If I bid under an alious everyone has a chance. 😊

[@scotttait2197]

Nothing but a huge advert

[@PeteAndHisBus]

That’s right… it is an advert… 😂

[@richardcrosk6428]

This would look good in your Barn Pete, just saying that's all 😅

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I know... shhhhhhhh stop it

[@richardcrosk6428]

@@PeteAndHisBus haha sorry Pete

[@chrisclarke7828]

This is a message about how tight McCartney is because to pay the complete restoration fees would have been nothing to him.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

He could've refused to sign off on use of his name and the bands name. To be honest he's been nothing but helpful throughout this process. He just wasn't interested in owning it.

[@KnugenMooMoo]

Why would Paul pay for a restoration on something he doesn't own ? I wouldn't buy a classic truck and expect the previous owner to pay for it you buy said item you pay for the restoration how I see it as

[@OneFlyingLap]

Next episode, ‘ Pete’s New bus’ ………. 💪👍

[@PeteAndHisBus]

hahaha! What would I do with it though....

[@OneFlyingLap]

@@PeteAndHisBus beetle tours for the paying fans, shows, gigs and festivals, I’m sure organisers would pay to have it at such things, that Bristol is just an amazing piece of automotive history 👍💪

[@williamr3840]

What happened to the 'Double Deckers' double decker? :0)

[@PeteAndHisBus]

haha no idea

[@williamr3840]

Seems like something you could get into, Pete... Tracking down the Double Deckers bus, dressing up like one of them, doing the Double Deckers secret dance! :0)

[@Jamiewhitehouse1214]

How much does he want for it

[@PeteAndHisBus]

It’s up for auction……

[@Jamiewhitehouse1214]

@@PeteAndHisBus What site is it on

[@carllockpick6179]

5lw Gardner engine ?

[@PeteAndHisBus]

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1953-bristol-ksw5g-paul-mccartney-and-wings-1972-wings-over-europe-tour-bus-nY10ln

[@carllockpick6179]

@@PeteAndHisBus thanks mate, yes it's a Gardner 5lw, Carl ex Gardner fitter.

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

This model has the air conditioning around the base of the gear stick.

[@kantaralak.billlbill1857]

And the top deck

[@PeteAndHisBus]

That's the one! haha

[@Lighting_Desk]

I have a feeling that website is gonna be dangerous for me. Thankfully I have very little money or id bd starting a collection

[@PeteAndHisBus]

It is indeed a dangerous place 😂😂👍

[@jamieg5419]

amazing, do a go fund me

[@PeteAndHisBus]

I could do... What would I use it for.....

[@dancedecker]

@@PeteAndHisBus To start your rock star career, of course. Lol. Hump up one Saturday in her at Blue Water and next minute, you're the new Rick Astley. Lol

[@petermiddo]

I wouldn't have 1/100th of the reserve on this bus. And its too far from me to enjoy.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

Not for you then 😂😂👍

[@petermiddo]

@@PeteAndHisBus sounds familiar.

[@PeteAndHisBus]

@@petermiddo Hey mate, got your email! I've replied

[@richardstevenson2727]

👊🫡

[@PeteAndHisBus]

👍👍

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

Go Fund Me?

[@PeteAndHisBus]

This bus sold for £186,000! That'd be a lot of crowd funding

[@EpRoos]

Cool! But indeed it should be in the UK and nowhere else. Btw, not family from this great comedian? --> en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Sonneveld

[@PeteAndHisBus]

ha! nope.. But I used to get asked a lot.

[@EpRoos]

@@PeteAndHisBus have you seen any shows of him? If not, you should, also good for your Dutch! 🤣 He was rather good. We both are just to young unfortunate.

[@BradleyEarl-yo3dl]

Blood, sweat, tears and love went into this restoration! ❤

[@PeteAndHisBus]

They sure did! Thanks for watching

[@WingsTourBus]

... also talent, skill, dedication and above and beyond the call of duty perseverance.