9:19The Story of an Un-Leyland-like Bus: The Ford R-Series! [UK Bus History]
Ford R-Series
Rare barn find footage of Ford R-Series, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.
Barn find footage documents one of the most thrilling experiences in the car world — the discovery of a forgotten vehicle hidden away in a garage, barn, or warehouse, sometimes for decades. These clips capture the dust, the patina, the moment of recognition when someone realises what they've found, and the agonising question of whether to restore or preserve. Some of the most valuable cars in existence were barn finds, and these videos tell their stories from the moment of discovery.
The Ford R series was a range of single-decker bus and single-decker coach chassis, built by Ford that evolved from designs made by Thames Trader until the mid-1960s. A number of components were shared with the D-series lorry, including the engine which was mounted vertically at the front of the vehicle, ahead of the front axle so as to provide a passenger entrance opposite the driver. The origina...
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