AFN 780B
1964 AEC REGENT V
AFN 780 B was delivered to 'East Kent' new in 1964 and was fitted with the new style fluorescent lighting. This Regent was also originally fitted with a nearside luggage pen in the lower saloon which had since been replaced with a standard double seat.
As of late 2020 the nearside front seat has once again been replace by an original Ashford Town service luggage pen. This along with the correct destination blinds now helps to restore '780B' back to her early Ashford days in service.
AFN 780 B was delivered to 'East Kent' new in 1964 and was fitted with the new style fluorescent lighting. This Regent was also originally fitted with a nearside luggage pen in the lower saloon which had since been replaced with a standard double seat.
As of late 2020 the nearside front seat has once again been replace by an original Ashford Town service luggage pen. This along with the correct destination blinds now helps to restore '780B' back to her early Ashford days in service.
YJG 807
1962 AEC Bridgemaster 590
YJG 807 is the sole survivor of three Bridgemasters delivered to the 'East Kent' Dover depot in 1962 to be operated on the Town service 129 to St. Radigan's. This ran via a low railway bridge in Coombe Valley Road which is no longer accessible by double deck buses due to bridge damage protection measures. '807' was delivered with and still has an offside illuminated advertisement display. Now complete with a full set of new tyres '807' is back on the road once more.
YJG 807 is the sole survivor of three Bridgemasters delivered to the 'East Kent' Dover depot in 1962 to be operated on the Town service 129 to St. Radigan's. This ran via a low railway bridge in Coombe Valley Road which is no longer accessible by double deck buses due to bridge damage protection measures. '807' was delivered with and still has an offside illuminated advertisement display. Now complete with a full set of new tyres '807' is back on the road once more.
VJG 187J
1970 AEC Swift 691
VJG 187J returned to the arms of Friends of the East Kent during September 2020. Sold by FotEK several years ago to ease financial difficulties the East Kent Nostalgic Bus & Coach Trust used it as a publicity vehicle for a couple of years before letting her sit in a field for several years. February 2020 saw it on e-bay and was bought by Dave Mulpeter of 'Seaford and District' who planned to restore her to full class 6 PSV.
Due to the Covid lockdown Dave decided to sell her. She was quickly bought back to Kent and is now garaged alongside the two vehicles above.
VJG 187J returned to the arms of Friends of the East Kent during September 2020. Sold by FotEK several years ago to ease financial difficulties the East Kent Nostalgic Bus & Coach Trust used it as a publicity vehicle for a couple of years before letting her sit in a field for several years. February 2020 saw it on e-bay and was bought by Dave Mulpeter of 'Seaford and District' who planned to restore her to full class 6 PSV.
Due to the Covid lockdown Dave decided to sell her. She was quickly bought back to Kent and is now garaged alongside the two vehicles above.
FFN 399
1951 GUY Arab lll
FFN 399 has been a local attraction for many years being owned by a local garage owner, Adrian Lead. We were fortunate enough to be able to buy the vehicle from him in January 2022 as he was determined that it should stay in the area, it having worked at local bus depots for many years.
'399' has become a favourite with all of us at 'Friends of the East Kent'.
FFN 399 has been a local attraction for many years being owned by a local garage owner, Adrian Lead. We were fortunate enough to be able to buy the vehicle from him in January 2022 as he was determined that it should stay in the area, it having worked at local bus depots for many years.
'399' has become a favourite with all of us at 'Friends of the East Kent'.
