Southcoast Motor Services

69 Seat, Southdown Closed -Top Buses

Fact panel

• Fleet numbers: 350 (and later in 2008 sister bus 954).

• Vehicle Type: 1967/1964 Northern Counties bodied Leyland Titan PD3 double deck bus.

• Features: 350 featured in a Royal Mail first day cover issue (see below) and similar bus number 954 has just undergone a 10 year restoration (pictures soon).

• Seats: 69 in total – 39 upstairs and 30 down.

• Availability: Usually from mid-April to late summer.

Please bear in mind that both buses are 14½ feet high and not suitable for many country lanes or where height restrictions apply. You will need to consider your route very carefully and we will be pleased to assist you in this matter.

Upper Saloon (39 seats)

Next to the rails at Epsom

Lower Saloon (30 seats)

Royal Mail Commemorative Stamp Issue.

In May 2001, the advanced design of our 1967 double-deck Leyland 'Panoramic'' bus was recognised by The Royal Mail with the issue of a special set of commemorative stamps.

Featuring UK double deck buses through various decades, Royal Mail were keen to include our bus 350 regarding it as being a fine example of 1960s design. It was one of only 16 vehicles chosen from across the UK which were shown ‘lined up’ over 5 stamps.

Bus number 954 of 1964 will be launched in 2008 following a 10 year restoration. 954 is similar in appearance to bus 350 shown above and has the same seating capacity (69 total).

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