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Long before it joined our collection, preserved Weymann-bodied AEC Regent III NTT 661 is pictured on 25/8/07 at the Babbacombe terminus of Service 30. It was on a short tour of DG routes after a book signing by the late Les Folkard.
Picture credit: DGS collection / Les Folkard
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Preserved 1968 MCW-bodied Leyland Atlantean NDV 537G is pictured under the distinctive clock at Newton Abbot bus station on 2 May 1987, during the DGS Members' Weekend. The bus station closed in June 1991 & was redeveloped as offices.
Picture credit: DGS collection / Les Folkard
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Our 1959 Leyland Atlantean 872 ATA made its public debut under our ownership at the Taunton Vintage Bus Day on 31 May 2026. It's seen here at the Rumwell Farm Shop, between Wellington and Taunton, in company with our 1965 AEC Regent V CTT 513C.
Picture credit: Paul Jenkins
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Seen during the 1987 DGS Members' Weekend, Plaxton-bodied Bristol LH6L AFJ 740T was on lease to Grey Cars Ltd., a new company formed by a group of Torquay-based coach drivers to take over Devon General Ltd's coach operations in Torbay.
Picture credit: DGS collection / Les Folkard
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A 1976 view of Weymann-bodied Leyland Titan VFJ 998 at Fore St in Exeter. It's arriving from Newton Abbot as a Ser 186, having entered the city via Alphington, & its blind is already set for the return journey as a Ser 187, leaving via Countess Wear.
Picture credit: Paul Jenkins
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Devon General Society retweeted
1959 Metro Cammell-bodied Leyland Atlantean 872 ATA will be making its running day debut under our ownership at the Taunton Vintage Bus Day on 31/5/26.
A big thanks to our volunteers, who have been busy over the winter preparing 872 for its big day.
Picture credit: Terry Bennett
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It's time for another of our occasional views of the rears of Devon General buses. In this February 1981 image of Exeter Paris Street coach station we have a line up of Bristol VRTs and, partly hidden from view, a Leyland Atlantean.
Picture credit: Paul Jenkins
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Our 1952 Weymann-bodied AEC Regent III NTT 661 is seen at Churston Station in June 2023, during the Devon General Society members' Torbay Trams and Trains Tour.
Picture credit: Paul Jenkins
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Preserved 'Sea Dog' Leyland Atlantean 932 GTA 'Earl Howe' is seen leaving Oldway Mansion in Paignton in June 1998. The occasion was the 3rd Torbay Classic Bus & Coach Gathering and it was operating a free service to Broadsands.
Picture credit: Paul Jenkins
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Our 1957 Weymann-bodied AEC Reliance VDV 798 is pictured at The Square in Chagford on 15/6/25, whilst operating the annual Devon General Society members' tour.
798's first outing this year will be to the South Molton Vintage Rally on 30/5/26.
Picture credit: Martin White
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A view of Park Royal-bodied AEC Regent V CTT 513C posed in the entrance to Sidmouth depot during the 'Regent Finale' enthusiasts' tour on 23rd August 1980. These days, 513 is preserved in its original livery and is part of the DGOT collection.
Picture credit: Peter Snowden
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Our 1937/53 Saunders Roe-bodied AEC 'Light Six' Rebuild ETT 995 is seen at Highweek Way in Newton Abbot on 3/9/23, during the 'Devon General Remembered' running day. The event is back here again on 6/9/26, & buses from our collection will taking part.
Picture credit: Martin White
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Seen at Exeter Bus Station, 871 ATA was a Willowbrook-bodied AEC Reliance, the last of a batch of twelve (SR860-871) delivered in 1959. 871 received NBC poppy red livery in 1974 and was scrapped at Torquay depot in 1977.
Picture credit: Brian Bennett
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ECW-bodied Bristol LH6Ls STT 410R (new 1977) and KTT 42P (new 1975) are pictured in April 1982. Both were on Exeter's allocation at the time. The location is Ottery St Mary outstation, with the buses' blinds set for the first trips out in the morning.
Picture credit: Paul Jenkins
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Devon General Society retweeted
We have entered our 1957 Weymann-bodied AEC Reliance VDV 798 in the South Molton Vintage Rally on Saturday 30th May 2026. There is information about the event at southmoltonvintagerallyclub.…
Picture credit: Terry Bennett
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Freshly painted into NBC poppy red, Willowbrook-bodied AEC Regent V CTT 516C is seen in Torquay in June 1976.
Picture credit: Paul Jenkins
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Devon General Society retweeted
We are keen to reinstate 872 ATA's original dual destination blind display, but we need to source or re-make some components, so as a short-term measure, we have fixed two original destination blinds in place to give a visually authentic appearance.
Picture credit: Terry Bennett
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1958 Willowbrook 'Viking' - bodied AEC Reliance XDV 859 is seen at Exeter Paris Street bus station. It passed to Greenslades Tours in 1966 and remained with them until 1969.
Picture credit: Brian Bennett
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'Sea Dog' Leyland Atlantean 929 GTA is seen in Station Road at Newton Abbot in May 1982.
Our 'Devon General Remembered' running day will be held at Newton Abbot on Sunday 6th September 2026:
devongeneral.org.uk/category…
Picture credit: Paul Jenkins
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Long before they joined our collection, preserved AEC Regent Vs VDV 817 and CTT 513C are seen taking part in the May 1984 Exeter - Paignton - Torquay road run that helped to celebrate Devon General's 65th anniversary.
Picture credit: DGS collection / Les Folkard
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