Southcoast Motor Services

Ladies Day (The Oaks) and Epsom Derby - 5^th & 6^th June 2009

Please note, the 2008 festival is sold out.

The world famous Epsom Derby dates back to 1780 and is surely one of the most iconic sporting and social events of the calender. The two day Derby Festival, held each year on the first weekend of June at Epsom Downs Racecourse, is truly an unmissable event. For the 2009 season, instead of using a modern vehicle, why not make your race day unique by hiring a vintage bus or coach to take you to the races?

We operate three types of vintage vehicle – a luxury coach, closed-top double deck buses and an open-top bus. Add in a choice of parking positions close to or next to the rails, and it's not difficult to imagine a fantastic day at the races for you and your guests.

The 2009 festival.

Ladies Day, which starts the festival on Friday the 5th, really is the place to dress up and be seen. A pleasantly relaxed meet and a refreshing alternative to the crowds Saturday's event draws. The highlight is of course The Oaks, in which the finest three year old fillies compete. All in all, Ladies Day is an absolutely superb, value for money day out!

The Derby on Saturday has to be the show-piece of the flat racing season. Horses and riders really are pushed to their limit and the atmosphere is fantastic. Thoroughly recommended!!

To start your day, we will convey your party from a convenient location between London and the Sussex Coast. We also arrange vehicle parking within an exclusive enclosure, including admission for all on-board passengers. Specialist caterers experienced in working alongside our buses at the Epsom Downs Racecourse can also be recommended.

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Racegoers taking lunch right next to the bus.

Vehicle information and availability.

As demand for our vehicles is very high, existing Epsom customers will have first refusal for 2009. Once it has been established which customers wish to return, the remaining available vehicles will then be offered for hire. Should you wish to be contacted if vehicles become available, please register an interest with us now.

Ladies Day.

Friday 5th July.

Derby Day.

Saturday 6th July.

Vehicle Type: 1961 classic coach

Fleet number: 1722

Seats: 37 with headrests.

Features: Curved glass in roof letting the light flood in. Large rear boot and side lockers for picnics and luggage

View pictures: 1961 Luxury Coach.

VINTAGE COACH

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Vehicle Type: Traditional closed-top double-deck buses from 1964 & 1967.

Fleet numbers: 954 (1964) & 350 (1967).

Seats: 30 down & 39 upstairs - 69 total.

Features: 350 has unusual 'Panoramic' side windows. 954 has recently been restored.

View pictures: 1960's Closed-Top Buses.

CLOSED-TOP BUSES

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Vehicle Type: 1964 open-top bus.

Fleet number: 406

Seats: 30 down & 39 upstairs - 69 total.

Features: One from a batch of 25 buses built with detachable roofs, this classic 'open-top' bus offers unsurpassed views.

View pictures: 1964 Open Top Bus

OPEN-TOP BUS

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OPEN-TOP BUS

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BOOKED.

Should your preferred choice of vehicle be unavailable, why not instead consider summer racing at the 5 day Glorious Goodwood meeting commencing at the end of July?

Remember too, all of the vehicles shown are usually available to hire throughout the summer months for other occasions. Please feel free to contact us for availability and a quote.

Which enclosure at Epsom?

Lonsdale enclosure

For the best views with unsurpassed atmosphere, we recommend you to consider only the Lonsdale Enclosure where possible. On Ladies Day, any of our vehicles are permitted entry - though only open-top buses may enter on Derby Day itself.

The Lonsdale Enclosure is almost directly opposite the Queen's Stand by the finishing line. Vehicles are lined up in a single row facing the rails, (see picture top of page). This being very much the centre of events we strongly recommend you book The Lonsdale as first preference .

Upper Tattenham enclosure

Alternatively, the exclusive Upper Tattenham Enclosure is located next to the final straight on the same side as the Queen's Stand. Vehicles are arranged in the following manner:

The 1961 luxury coach is usually positioned in the front row next to the rails, with plenty of space for you to set up a picnic or catering.

All Double Deck vehicles are positioned in the second row but have the advantage of an almost grandstand view of the racing from the top deck. Again, there is usually plenty of space in front of the vehicle to set up your catering.

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