From our base in Taunton we are able to offer our services across the UK; we have a fleet that consists of 15 vehicles, many with the modern facilities which are expected from a quality operator. Our drivers are always smartly dressed and are trained to the highest standards. Our vehicles are presented in a striking red livery which provides our clients with a vehicle which is sure to impress. If you need to hire a coach for a day or a week, for a club outing or business convention, Quantock Motor Services can provide the solution. please ask for details of our competitive rates when you make your booking. With one of the smartest and most versatile fleets in the region, we can satisfy virtually every need from a luxury coach or bus.

VDV 752

Bristol Lodekka, LDL6G with Eastern Coach Works body
seating 70 people

Built in 1957 for the Western National Omnibus Company as closed top buses and originally used on services from their Camborne and Trowbridge garages. They were two of an experimental batch of buses built by Bristol to the then newly authorised length of 30 feet for two axle double deckers. In 1972 both buses were converted to open top, given the names of “Admiral Boscawen” and “Sir Humphry Davy” and used on summer holiday services in Cornwall and Torbay. Both were later sold for further use on similar services in East Anglia. Photo © M. Fowler

VDV 753

Bristol LDL, this 70 Seat is the second vehicle on the pair of sisters we own.

KFM893

KFM 893
Bristol L5G with Eastern Coach Works body
seating 31 people

Built in 1950 for Crosville Motor Services of Chester, it has a Gardner 7.0 litre, 5-cylinder engine and 5 speed crash gearbox and was originally used on bus services across the company’s operating area that extended from Cheshire, Liverpool and The Wirral into north and central Wales. It was later converted for use as a towing bus but has now been extensively renovated as a dual-purpose vehicle, with luxury seats, as would have been used on longer distance and express services.

JLJ401

JLJ 401
Leyland Tiger PS2 with H V Burlingham Ltd, Blackpool,
body seating 31 people
Bournemouth Corporation Fleet number 44

One of 3 coaches built in 1949 for use on local tours in this seaside town, though converted for use as one man operated buses in 1959. All three were withdrawn from service in 1970 and then used as temporary customs posts at Hurn Airport, near Bournemouth, while it was being rebuilt. 44 has now been completely restored to full coach specification and painted in the distinctive Bournemouth colours of yellow and maroon.

HJA965E

HJA965E
Leyland Titan PD2 with Neepsend double deck body
seating 64 people

Built in 1967 for Stockport Corporation Transport and today painted in their red and cream colour scheme. It has a Leyland 9.8 litre diesel engine and a four speed synchromesh gearbox. Neepsend bodies were built in Sheffield to the same designs as used by their parent company, East Lancashire Coachbuilders of Blackburn. This was one of the last buses to be built with the traditional open back platform.

GNH258F

GNH 258F
Daimler CVG6 with Gardner 8.4 litre engine and 4 speed preselector gearbox Roe double deck bodywork
seating 59 passengers
New in 1966 to Northampton Corporation Fleet number 258

Throughout the 1950’s & 60’s Northampton had a very standardised and conservative vehicle policy, buying only front-engined Daimler chassis with traditional rear entrance, open platform bodies. 258 was one of 61 similar vehicles purchased between 1959 and 1968. The Roe body includes teak framing and is one of the last buses built to this longstanding method of construction. Originally painted all over red with just a single central cream band 258 is now in the livery, with additional cream areas around the windows, used from the mid 1970’s.

ACH441

ACH 441
AEC Regal III with Windover luxury coach body
seating 32 people

Built in 1948 for Trent Motor Traction of Derby for use on holiday tours throughout the UK. It has a 7.7 litre engine and a four speed crash gearbox. This coach has been thoroughly renovated including a luxurious art-deco style interior. The burgundy and cream exterior colour scheme is very similar to that applied when this vehicle was new.

ABV43B

ABV 43B
Leyland Titan PD2 with East Lancashire Coach Builders double deck body
seating 63 people
Blackburn Corporation Fleet number 43

One of 24 similar vehicles built between 1962 and 1964 for use in this Lancashire mill town. Very much a local bus with the body built in Blackburn and the chassis constructed only 10 miles away in Leyland. It is powered by the very rugged Leyland 0600 9.8 litre diesel engine and features air operated brakes and 4 speed semi automatic gearbox.