| Reg | Photo | Year | Make | Exhibitor | History |
| NVK 341 |  | 1950 | AEC Regent III 9612a NCB H30/26R | David Slater | AEC Regent III with Northern Coachbuilders, was new as Newcastle Corporation 341 in 1950. |
| MV 8996 |  | 1931 | Bedford WLB Duple C20F | North East Bus Preservation Trust Ltd | Originally a demonstrator for the coachbuilder, Duple, this vehicle passed to Howard of West Byfleet, and later to Teesdale of Lincoln for preservation. Purchased by Gerald Cox of Durham and eventually to the late Chris Moyes of Durham. Now in the care of NEBPT. |
| GHN 189 |  | 1942 | Bristol K5G ECW L27/26R | Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Society | 1942 Bristol K5G with 1949 Eastern Coachworks lowbridge 53-seat open rear platform double-decker.
Jun 42 - In service with United Automobile Services Limited, Darlington (BDO29)
May 51 - Fleet number changed to BGL29
1954 - Rebodied with 1949 ECW L27/26R (3162) (ex Leyland PD2 - LLL21 - HN 9019)
Jan 59 - Out of service with United Automobile Services Limited, Darlington (BGL29)
Mar 59 - In service with Silcox Motor Coach Company Limited, Pembroke Dock (32)
Nov 69 - Out of service with Silcox Motor Coach Company Limited, Pembroke Dock (32)
Jan 70 - M Banks, P Battersby & G Holt, Hull
<1977 - P Battersby, Teeside
Jul 81 - Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Group, Newton Aycliffe
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| HHN 202 |  | 1947 | Bristol L5G with Eastern Coachworks single-deck bus body. | David Slater | The bus was new to United in the summer of 1947, with fleet number BLO 202. It was allocated to subsidiary company Bell's Services of Westerhope, Newcastle carrying the standard red and cream livery. Next, in 1951, it was returned to the main United fleet as BG 216. In 1959, the bus was transferred from United to subsidiary company Durham District Services, with whom it ran in green and cream livery, numbered DB 216. It was sold for preservation in 1968.
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| RHN 548 |  | 1952 | Austin K8 Plaxton Venturer coach body. | Keith Kitching | This small 14 seater coach was a Plaxton exhibit at the 1952 Commercial Motor Show, before being delivered to Scott's Greys of Darlington. The company was formed in 1919 by Fred Scott who died in 1952. The business was taken over by Reg and Marion Hunter and RHN 548 was their first new coach. It was sold to Grierson's Coaches of Fishburn in 1956 and in the late 1970's ended up in a scrapyard in Ossett. Rescued by enthusiasts in 1984 it was restored and is in preserved in its original livery. "Maid Marion" has been owned by Keith and Chris Kitching of Scarborough since 2005. |
| JHL 701 |  | 1956 | Bedford SBG Plaxton Consort C41F | Just The Ticket Bus Preservation (Derek Thompson) | This vehicle was new to Swan of Berwick upon Tweed. Withdrawn by them in the 1980s and sold for preservation, passing to the present owner in 2002. A major restoration was carried out and a brand new engine, obtained from the MOD, was fitted. The vehicle has attended events all over the north in the past few years and completes an overseas trip to Holland each year. |
| SHO 800 | | 1957 | AEC Reliance Duple Britannia C41F | Philip Thornes | This vehicle, new in 1957, was exhibited at the 1957 Scottish Motor Show, in Glasgow. SHO 800 also took part in the 1958 British Coach Rally at Brighton, gaining a trophy at this popular event. |
| UFJ 292 |  | 1957 | Guy Arab IV Massey H30/26R | Karl Shaw | New to Exeter Corporation as No. 52, later operated for Shaw Brothers in Bishop Auckland area in 1971, and later passed onto United Atomobile Services in 1975, and with the current owner since September 1992. preserved in memory of John Shaw |
| OSK 831 |  | 1958 | Karrier BFD3023 Plaxton C14F | Alan Dixon | New to Brocksbank of Leeds, Original reg 6666 U, later BVH 157A, formerly owned by John Hogarth and Ray Thornton. Some restoration work recently carried out at Gardiners of Spennymoor.
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| 780 GHA | | 1959 | BMMO C5, 37 seat bodywork. | Roger Burdett | Completely refurbished and converted back from a caravan. First year on the road since 1971. |
| JDC 599 |  | 1959 | Dennis Loline (Gardner 6LW engine) with Northern Counties double-deck H36/31RD body | 500 Group | The first of nine Dennis Lolines purchased by Middlesbrough Corporation to allow a normal seating layout in a double-decker low enough to pass under the Middlesbrough Station (Albert) bridge. It was the only one of the nine to have an open rear platform and was exhibited at the 1958 Earl’s Court Commercial Motor Show.
Withdrawn from service in 1970, she was acquired by a Scottish independent operator, initially running on hire to, and later sold to the Bellshill Bingorama Ltd. operation.
Saved from a scrapyard at the last minute by Ron Maybray in 1977, she was moved to Derby and stored in his garden pending restoration!
In 1991 she was purchased by the 500 Group for a nominal fee on condition that she was restored to as new condition. She was restored in time for her fortieth birthday in 1998. The bus has now spent far longer with the 500 Group than it did in commercial use! She has attended many rallies and other events over the years but is mainly used for ceremonial duties these days. |
| 204 UXJ |  | 1961 | AEC Routemaster Park Royal 64-seat double-deck bodywork. | Paul Ogilvie | The bus was put into service by London Transport as RM1058, an example of the original production short-length vehicles. After privatisation it was inherited by Go Ahead's London Central and worked from New Cross garage. It was retired into preservation in 2005 after service 36 was converted to driver-only operation. Restoration continues on the vehicle, including seats re-trimmed in original Scott tartan. Original registration 58 CLT. |
| 221 JVK |  | 1961 | Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Alexander double-deck body. | David Slater | The bus was new to Newcastle Corporation and was operated until 1977. It was bought for preservation by the Four to One Group, who carried out much work on it. It later passed to Jimmy Storey who completed the restoration work. |
| 8124 WX |  | 1961 | Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F bodywork. | North East Bus Preservation Trust Ltd | This vehicle was new to West Yorks RCC as fleet no. CUG 27. It was withdrawn from service in September 1973, and passed through a number of private owners until acquired by the late Chris Moyes in 1996. Thoroughly overhauled by Go-Ahead and extensively rallied, this vehicle later passed to NEBPT ownership. |
| 811 BWR |  | 1962 | Bristol SUL4A, ECW B36F | Trevor Leach | New to the West Yorkshire Road Car Company and ran from Malton and York depots. Withdrawn in 1972 and sold via a dealer to Wolfreton School, Hull. Later sold to BP Chemicals at Saltend Refinery and used on internal works transport within the plant. Presented by BP for preservation in 1983 and kept at Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum, where some restoration work was carried out, but this was not completed and it passed to the present owner in 1993 in a generally poor condition. Since acquisition much restoration work has been carried out and the vehicle is now tested to full PSV standard once again, although only used to attend rallies and running days |
| VSL 528 |  | 1962 | Bedford CA 11-seat minibus | Brian Clarke | Kenebrake bodywork, one of very few remaining. Purchased in Wales by the current owner in August 2008. |
| EUP 405B |  | 1964 | AEC Routemaster 3R2RH, Park Royal H41/31F | David Slater | New to Northern General as fleet no. 2105; one of only 50 built for use outside London; used for medium-distance services until preserved in 1980. Restored in the original livery in which it entered service. |
| LCU 112 |  | 1964 | Daimler CCG6 with Roe double-deck body. | 140 Group | The bus appeared in the 1964 Earls Court Motor Show. It is a hybrid of Daimler chassis and Guy driveline with Gardner engine. It has appeared in a Tesco advert.
The vehicle was new to South Shields Corporation as No 140. On withdrawal, it was retained by Busways and later Stagecoach, and has been maintained by the 140 Group for 32 years. It has been in preservation longer than it was in service. The only double decker remaining in South Shields. |
| JJD 551D |  | 1966 | AEC Routemaster Park Royal H40/32R | Steve Griffin | This Routemaster entered service as London Transport RML2551 in 1966, initially on route 6, and after refurbishment on route 12. Refurbishment was of both interior and of the driveline, when a Cummins engine replaced the AEC original. The current owner intends to preserve it with its route 12 branding. |
| SMK 686F |  | 1967 | AEC Routemaster Park Royal H40/32R | Ted Jones | New to London Transport as RML 2686, one of the last batch of RML's in service and latterly run by Arriva until the demise of RM operation in London. The bus was refurbished some years ago and was fitted with a Cummins engine, bought by Cooper of Annitsford, Northumberland, and acquired from them by present owner in 2005 after driving it up from London. On going restoration to its 1968 looks. |
| JDC 544L |  | 1972 | Daimler Fleetline CRL6 with Northern Counties H43/27D body | 500 Group | This last-surviving Teesside 'standard' only 13'5" high, was acquired for preservation in 1989. It has covered over 1,200,000 miles! |
| 321 YHN |  | 1973 | Bedford YRQ with Plaxton Panorama coach body. | Peter Elliott | The coach was new to National Travel South East as VYH 500M. Then it worked for James Meffan of Kirriemuir from 1985, before becoming a motor home in 1997. Bought from a scrapyard in 1999, it has been totally refurbished by the current owner. Restored in United Tyne-Tees livery. |
| OWT 776M |  | 1973 | Bristol RELL6G ECW B53F | Alex Lawson | 1403 was the last Bristol RELL to be purchased by National Bus Co. and was allocated to West Yorks RCC on 26.10.73. Engine when new was a Leyland 0.680 but this was changed to a Gardner 6HLX taken from fleet no 1037. 1403 was placed in storage until 20.5.74 at Bradford depot where it worked for most of its life. Withdrawn 31.10.84 and sold to WYRC Social Club, later into preservation, passing to present owner in 1990. Part of the Aire Valley Transport Group collection, see www.avtg.co.uk |
| JAJ 293N |  | 1975 | Bristol RELL6L ECW B46D | James Nielsen | Single Deck Dual Door Bristol RE, ex Hartlepool Borough Transport. Operated in Service from May 1975 to November 1997, when it was withdrawn by Stagecoach. Last RE to operate in the town and the last bus in Hartlepool Maroon & Cream Livery |
| KEW 785P |  | 1975 | Bedford YRT Plaxton Panorama Elite 3 | Daron Hardy | The vehicle was new to Robinsons' of Kimbolton in 1975. It worked for them until 2000 when it was purchased for preservation. Now in the livery of the original owner, this has returned to the scene after 2 years while some work was carried out on her. |
| RGF 231P |  | 1976 | Bristol LHS6L with Plaxton C33F bodywork | Michael Burke | The vehicle was new to Epsom Coaches in 1976 then to G E Sykes of Appleton Roebuck near York. It was acquired by the current owner in 2003. |
| JPT 906T |  | 1979 | Bristol VRT SL3 501 Eastern Coach Works | Jonothan Ruddick | JPT906T is a Bristol VRT/SL3, fitted with a highbridge Eastern Coach Works body, and a Leyland 501 engine. The bus was new to Northern General as fleet number 3406. In December 1982, 3406 was one of three VR's to be converted to dual purpose (3404, 3405 and 3406), being fitted with coach seats and being painted into NBC half red/half white livery. 3406 was subsequently painted into Tynelink and Expresslink liveries, and was withdrawn from service with the company in 1993. It later worked for several other operators, before entering preservation in 2002. The bus is currently presented in NBC dual purpose livery. |
| JKH 194V |  | 1979 | Leyland Leopard/Plaxton Supreme C53F | Tony Hull | Plaxton Supreme IV bodywork, ex National Express (East Yorkshire). It then went to Cherry Coaches of Hull, before returning to East Yorkshire Motor Services, it spent some it's later years with Lee's of Durham, Classic of Annfield Plain, and Scarlet Band Coaches all in the Durham area, before being preserved by the present owner Mr Tony Hull. |
| EJR 111W |  | 1980 | Leyland Atlantean AN68C/2R with Alexander double-deck body. | Treble One Group (M Mackenzie) | New to Tyne and Wear PTE in 1981; it passed to Busways in 1986. It worked first at City Busways from Byker then most of its time at Slatyford on Fastline services. It had brief spells on Magicbus and at Sunderland and ended up at Stagecoach Transit from where it was bought by the Treble-one Group in 2004.
It is restored in Newcastle Busways livery. |
| UCU 491Y | | 1982 | Bedford CF Minibus | W H Hayes | |
| UTN 501Y |  | 1983 | MCW Metrobus Mark 2, ex Northern 3501 with MCW bodywork H46/31F | Lee Garrett | New on the 12th June 1983, as the first Mark 2 Metrobus to be delivered to Northern and also the National Bus Company. Delivered in NBC poppy red, this vehicle was one of only 12 Metrobuses painted in this livery from new. 3501's first depot allocation was Chester le Street, and moved to Murton Depot after a year at it's previous depot, remained here until Murton closed. 3501 was withdrawn in 2000, and after restored won the best 1980's double decker award at Showbus Rally in Duxford in 2009.
The bus is powered by Gardner engine linked to a 4 speed Voith gearbox.
The vehicle is fully restored in "as new" condition.
The bus was withdrawn fifteen years ago and has been in preservation with its current owner ever since. |
| CUI 841 |  | 1984 | Leyland Tiger, Duple Caribbean Mark 2 C51F ZF 6 Speed gear box | Kenneth Wilkinson | New in 1984, ran between North West and London on Rapide services for Ribble. Purchased from Fosters of Hetton in 1994 and still in semi use. Named Lady Pamela. This vehicle was completely refurbished in 2006. |
| G251 SRG |  | 1989 | DAF SB220 Optare Delta. | Mick Rochford | Optare Delta 251 was the first of a batch of four vehicles (251 to 254) ordered by Northumbria Motor Services Ltd of Newcastle upon Tyne on the 4th of July 1989
251 was delivered to Northumbria in October 1989 after it appeared in the Bus & Coach Show at the N.E.C. It then travelled to France & Holland with the Directors & Senior Managers at the end of November 1989.
Originally based at Gallowgate depot, 251 worked out of most of the Northumbria depots at some time in her life before the sale of the Company to British Bus then ultimately Cowies (Arriva) Ironically on the 15th of January 1998 251 became the first bus to be painted in Arriva livery!
Between the 11th of January 2006 and the 21st of September 2008 251 was expertly restored by Gardiners of Spennymoor before making her debut at Showbus 2008.
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| ECU 201E |  | 1967 | Bristol RESL6L with Eastern Coachworks body | Phil Logie | This bus was the first Leyland-engined Bristol RE to be delivered to a non-Tilling operator. It was sold by Busways in 1977 for service with a succession of further operators before reacquisition in 1988. It has been preserved since 1998. |
| FL 6176 |  | 1927 | Morris Oxford 3/4 coup | Bob Buyers | |
| DT 2041 |  | 1929 | Lea-Francis 12/40 P type sports tourer | George Jolley | Bodywork by Avon. We have run this car for 40 years. It's been everywhere & done everything. One of 7 vintage Leas in the family. This is one of 1096 made. Lea-Francis is Britains oldest maker still in existance |
| OU 5124 | | 1930 | Lea Francis O Type | George Jolley | A very sporty vintage car indeed |
| FS 5646 |  | 1932 | Austin 10/9 Tourer with Dickey seat | Gordon Wilson | First registered in Edinburgh to a doctor. Restored by the current owner between 1970 and 1975. |
| AJG 415 |  | 1938 | Austin Seven Ruby saloon. | Gordon & Anne Tildesley | Gordon just loves Austins! |
| FSM 85 | | 1940 | Daimler DB18 Tickford | Derek Cansfield | New in 1940. Original owner RAF Pilot killed in action days after delivery. Stood 15 years and used sparingly 'til 30 years old. Bought by me with 22000 miles on the clock 7+ years ago. Now 34000 miles from new. |
| HAC 36 |  | 1948 | Rover P3 75 | Ron Taylor | A Rover P3 75 light six, saloon car. Black over ivory. Original colour was green. Once used as a wedding car prior to my ownership. In very good condition and has been well maintained |
| KUA 11 |  | 1948 | Riley RMA 1.5 litre | Stuart MacDonald | This car won the Champion of Champions award at Glamis Castle. |
| KKH 609 | | 1949 | Jaguar Mk 5 | Alan Simpson | |
| KXO 381 |  | 1949 | MG TC | Ian Tunnicliffe | This car has been owned since 1966 and preserved since 1984. It has won many awards since then. |
| CU 5705 | | 1951 | AEC Regent III based Merryweather pump escape appliance | Paul Pearson | New to South Shields Fire Brigade. |
| XMM 73 |  | 1952 | Scammel Showman's Tractor | Arthur Wakefield | New in 1952 to Guinness of London, sold to Ken Furborough of Leicester (Showman) and was used to travel the Big Wheel between fairgrounds |
| 163 AMC | | 1953 | Ford Thames Pickup | Alf Sterling | Preserved by the current owner |
| NDU 372 | | 1953 | Standard Vanguard | Ron Horsfall | |
| SSY 296 |  | 1953 | Vauxhall Velox Pick-Up | Richard Dixon | |
| RAO 761 | | 1955 | Ford Zodac MKI | George Moon | Preserved by the current owner |
| KNL 266 |  | 1956 | Morris Oxford series II saloon | Chris Steele | The vehicle was owned by a farmer's wife in Scotland for 30 years. It was restored 15 years ago by a previous owner. |
| LHS 85 | | 1956 | Morris Oxford | A L Colquhoun | The vehicle was purchased in 1973 for the current owner's son. Column gear change converted to floor change. Semaphore signal changed to flashers. Further work is required. |
| SAO 288 | | 1956 | Morris Minor | Charles Stewart | One of the last split screen models. The car is very original and has never had any welding repairs. Has been repainted in 2 Pack. To date the car has done 16,000 miles. |
| 396 AKJ | | 1957 | VW Wolkswagen | Barry Waterson | |
| OSK 818 | | 1958 | Hillman Minx | John Cousin | Owned since 1990 |
| VYK 208 | | 1958 | Ford Zephyr MKII Hi-line in Richmond Blue | John Eden | Three owners from new. Spent most of its life in the Channel Islands. Converted to LPG gas. Restored over last winter |
| 9109 UA | | 1959 | Sunbeam Alpine - 2 seat sports car | Tom Lawson | One of the first Alpines made, and now one of the few remaining from the first series. |
| JCN 961 |  | 1959 | Rover P4 saloon | John Cubby | |
| 390 BXP |  | 1961 | Ford Consul Mk2 | Kevin Ainsley | |
| RCF 533 | | 1961 | Morris Minor Convertable | Chris and Anne Jarvis | New in 1961, and an original convertable, this Morris Minor is now preserved with the current owner. Recently undergo an enigine refurbishement and a repaint. |
| SSK 900 | | 1961 | Ford Anglia 105E saloon | Donald McKenzie | |
| 498 DXC | | 1962 | Morris Oxford DL | Alan Charlton | Preserved by the current owner |
| CSJ 570 | | 1961 | Ford Consul 375 convertable | John Eden | Ford Consul mark 2 convertable. Fully restored 10 years ago. Average is 150 miles a year only comes out in good weather
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| GSL 964 |  | 1962 | Rolls Royce Silver Cloud III four-door saloon. | Grahame McDonald | This was the last Rolls-Royce car completed in 1962. Previous owners include the Duke of Rutland. |
| YKW 870 | | 1962 | Austin 152 Motor Caravan | H S Transport Collection | New in 1962, this Austin Caravan was used after 3 months new and was only taxed for 3 months a year until 1972, when the original owner died, stored undercover from this year till 1997 when discovered and had only 16,000 miles on her. Preserved in worked on with a repaint in 1998, which she was re-chromed in 2002, now she has 34,000 miles on the clock as happily going at 40 - 45mph, and does 20 - 22mpg she is going well to this very day. |
| 970 FAX |  | 1963 | Triumph Herald 1200 saloon car. | Mike Robson | |
| DHX 724A | | 1963 | Ford Zodiac MK3 | Philip Eden | Preserved by the current owner |
| EHX 328A | | 1963 | Austin Paralanian Motor Caravan | H S Transport Collection | A working example of what was sold as "Worlds most Luxurious Motor Caravan", and is preserved by the current owner. |
| NFF 418 | | 1963 | Morris Oxford | Brian Phillips | |
| WGV 970 | | 1963 | Ford Zodar MKIII | Alex Maskell | Preserved by the current owner |
| ADN 761B | | 1964 | Morris Oxford four-door saloon | Eddie Hartley | All original. Finished in BMC Black with red leather interior. Only 2 previous owners and covered just 45000 miles. |
| DMR 726C | | 1965 | MG Midget | Peter Burnell | "Ruby", recently purchased for future restoration, but for the time being she is being used and enjoyed. |
| FHJ 778C | | 1965 | Sunbeam Rapier IV | G Cooper | |
| EOD 649D | | 1966 | Humber Sceptre | Alan & Elsie Ellis | 1966 Humber Sceptre 1725cc automatic. Acquired from the original owners family with history and MOT documents showing the genuine 60,000 miles from new. |
| FFX 293D | | 1966 | Morris 1000 | Greta Ainsley | |
| FNC 542D | | 1966 | Ford Anglia Super | Linda McKenzie | Bought in 2000, several previous owners, recent restoration. |
| FST 378E | | 1967 | Lancia Fulvia | Ayleen Weatherspoon | Preserved by the current owner |
| KAO 985E | | 1967 | Ford Anglia | Bob Jobson | This Ford Anglia light van is now preserved by the current owner |
| NCR 115F |  | 1967 | Hillman Hunter | Kenneth Gill | |
| SPG 879F |  | 1967 | Jaguar 340 | Jim Collins | |
| UTU 895E | | 1967 | MG Midget mk III | Howard Ellis | |
| EAR 423F | | 1968 | Morris Mini Traveller | Stuart Watson | One previous owner, older restoration |
| JNM 344F | | 1968 | Riley 4/72. | Tommy & Christine Cook | One previous owner, genuine 30,000 miles, car is in mainly original condition. |
| PJB 578F | | 1968 | Morris Minor 4 Door | W Nicholson | Preserved by the current owner |
| RJN 625G | | 1968 | Morris 1000 Convertible | Paul Pearson | |
| TVK 938G | | 1969 | Morris Minor 1000 | Vince Curry | Morris Minor 1000 4 door saloon. Two owners from new, in everyday use with a total mileage over 240,000 miles. |
| VVK 153G | | 1969 | Triumph TR6 - 2 seat sports car | Tom Lawson | A very early TR6, which was supplied to the USA when new. Re-imported back to the UK |
| WRE 372G | | 1969 | Daimler V250 | Allan McGuigan | |
| EHN 161 | | 1970 | Ford D Series Lorry..with gardner generator on the back | Alan Swallow | 35 years as a snowplough at newcastle airport..restored 2006..present owner bought it 2007, now preserved. |
| EPA 349J | | 1970 | MG B GT | John Ward | New in October 1970 in the Surrey area, and now since 2002 preserved by the current owner |
| FJB 412K |  | 1971 | Volvo 145DL | William Ibbetson | Recently acquired, this vehicle has covered 174,000 miles. |
| KMU 85K | | 1971 | Morris Mini Cooper 'S' Mk II | John Nicholson | New in October/ November 1970, but not registered until August 1971. It is thought to appear at the Geneva Motor Show, when new. |
| LWR 550K | | 1971 | MGB GT | Bob Luke | Owned since 2001. New carbs, new engine fitted in 2003 )now on 12000 miles), new front/rear suspension, new brakes (discs & pads), electronic ignition and fuel pump, 12V battery.
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| PWM 848J | | 1971 | Ford Capri 1.3 L | Philip Eden | Acquired by the current owner in 2004. The engine and gearbox has been replaced. It has had a full restoration of the body, new wings, wheel arches, sills, door posts and a full respray. Very rare pre face lift model. One of only 7 believed in existance. |
| RWM 135K | | 1971 | Volkswagen Type 2 | W H Hayes | |
| YCV 748J |  | 1971 | Morris Traveller
| Susan Cook | Modified 1300cc engine & servo assisted brakes in Old English White finish. |
| GDM 283K |  | 1972 | Reliant Scimitar GTE | Brian Hodgson | |
| KKX 981L | | 1972 | Opel Manta | Janet Ross | None given. |
| MCU 299K | | 1972 | Ford D Series Platform Lorry | Bob Shipley | New in 1972, was used internally with ICI for 8 years, Now in the liverty of Vaux Brewery, and preserved by the current owner. |
| MVK 130L |  | 1972 | MGB GT | Norman Rose | MGB GT Built in 1972 but not registered until March 1973. Last chrome bumper MGB variation before the change to rubber bumper. Restored 16 years ago by the previous owner. Member of the North East Restoration Club |
| MYF 695L |  | 1972 | Hillman Hunter GL saloon | John Barclay | |
| NVB 4L |  | 1972 | Ford Capri Mk1 | Anthony Alderson | Ford Capri Mk1 in Daytona Yellow |
| OYW 549L |  | 1972 | Morris Marina coup? automatic. | Tom Thompson | The current owner has had the car for nine years, and he uses it still every day. |
| PFT 117L | | 1972 | ERF HCB/Angus Water Tender/Major Pump Appliance | Paul Pearson | |
| PPX 145K | | 1972 | Austin 1300 GT | David Carrahar | This car is in original condition. |
| TUP 71 | | 2004 | Jaguar S Type | William Ellison | |
| JDE 88L | | 1973 | MG Midget Mk III | Colin Jones | |
| PEC 294L |  | 1973 | Karrier Bantam 'Chelsea' type Refuse Lorry | Andrew Chadwick | Originating in Cumberland as a flatbed coal lorry, it gained it's 'Chelsea' style refuse body for filming purposes before moving to the North East. Currently painted in Seaham Urban District Council livery, who used similar vehicles in the 1960s. The photo shows the vehicle with modified registration, when used for filming. |
| GBT 838N | | 1974 | Reliant Scimitar GTE | Colin Gardener | Reliant Scimitar GTE brought in 1990, after having been used a Plumbers van. Recently converted to an V8 Auto |
| NHH 139M |  | 1974 | Ford Escort MK1 RS 2000 | Philip Eden | One of the last MK1 Escorts before MK2 launched. Finished in Ermine White with Blue trim |
| GSH 600N | | 1975 | Triumph 2000 Mk 2 saloon | Bill and Ena Hutchinson | The car has been in the possession of the current owner for 30 years. |
| JFG 602N | | 1975 | Jensen Healey | David Shortland | Preserved by the current owner |
| JFL 872N | | 1975 | MGB GT | Alan Johnson | Owned for the last 10 years having attended this show many times. |
| NBR 762P |  | 1975 | Reliant Super Robin 850 | William L Briggs | Owned since 1983, used as everyday transport for owner when a bus driver, still going well today. Very well maintained by myself former mechanic come bus driver |
| NNL 388R |  | 1976 | Triumph Spitfire 1500 | James Bays | |
| SUI 7682 | | 1976 | Cadillac Coupe De Ville | Jeff Elliott | |
| WVY 965R | | 1976 | Jaguar XJC Coupe | Malcolm Ross | New in 1976 and now preserved by the current owner. |
| AAG 789S | | 1978 | Ford Cortina MK4 | Mark Tate | Ford Cortina Mark 4 |
| UCN 201S | | 1978 | Triumph | Barry Dixon | Historic race car winning 1978 porsche 924 championship driven by Tony Dron and entered by Newcastle dealer Gordon Ramsay.
I have just finished an 18 month restoration of this rare historic race car |
| WRM 554S |  | 1978 | Land Rover Series III 109" HCB/Angus L4P Fire Appliance | Malcolm Paul | New to British Steel's Barrow works, Cumbria in 1978 until sold to Bowater Tissue Manufacturers, Barrow-in-Furness, in 1983. Passed to a major motor museum in early 2001 but sold in late 2001 to the current owner who has restored it to running order. Total mileage is only 11,800 miles. |
| HVC 222V | | 1979 | MG Midget | Colin Ellenden | This car was re-shelled into an American shell from San Franciso about 5 years ago. Still has USA features. |
| PRW 915W | | 1979 | Mini 1000 HL | Stephen Ramsey | This vehicke has had one owner since new, before the current owner who is preserving this Mini 1000, and still quite in the original condition. |
| WHK 213W | | 1979 | Pontiac Firebird Trans-am | Alan Bebb | |
| NWR 871V | | 1980 | Ford Cortina MkV | Mr T S Hunt | Preserved in a very good condition by the present owner, although many Ford Cortinas that was produced this is one of a few left remaining on todays roads |
| XBR 644V | | 1980 | Morris Marina 440 7cwt Van | M Sidney | Purchased new by the current owner for his carpet business. Used as a private vehicle from 2000. First entered in classic shows from 2004. Won various other awards. Also won its class at the Tyne Tees Run for the last 7 years. |
| FTN 290W |  | 1981 | Vauxhall Cavalier 2000 GLS Sports Hatch | Peter Barclay | The owner purchased the vehicle in September, 2001, for only ?50. It has since been recommissioned with the paint restored from bare metal, and is now used everyday as well as being presented at shows. |
| NTB 795W | | 1981 | Austin Mini Metro | G Bayles | |
| POF 967Y | | 1982 | Austin Mini Metro V'P automatic. | G Bayles | |
| YPY 294Y | | 1983 | Triumph Acclaim CD | Howard Williams | |
| 8530 VX |  | 1987 | Mercedes-Benz 300SL Convertible | Allan Errington | This vehicle has been little used and well preserved. Merc Club National Concours winner in 2008, show car at NEC Classic in November. As of 2014 mileage less than 23,000. |
| F597 MLW | | 1988 | Dodge 50s Recovery truck. | W H Hayes | |
| G274 GSM |  | 1989 | BMW 635 CSi Highline | Mike Downie | Last year of 6-Series Shark-Nose 13-year production. 192,000 miles, original Royal Blue Metallic with White Lotus Leather and in everyday use. 3430cc straight six, one of the last produced of Paul Bracq's design. |
| G607 SGK |  | 1990 | GMC G2500 Vandura Day Van 5.7 V8 Petrol
| Andrew Murley | |
| J741 GFR | | 1991 | Rover Mini | Richard Burnell | |
| P424 NNF | | 1997 | London Black Cab | Chris Atkison | Originally served life in london before being used as a taxi in blackpool then sold to myself in 2010 |
| H865 YJR | | 1989 | Mini thirty + trailer | Alec Burrell | Another Mini with its own trailer part of the Durham Mini Club |
