Classic & Vintage cars

After the razzamatazz of the Gumball 3000 rally visiting Scotland, things took on a somewhat more sedate pace with a visit of the Scottish Western Thoroughbred Vehicle Club to Cornalees Visitor Centre in Greenock.

Cars dating back to the Ford Model T were proudly displayed by their owners while the public enjoyed these memories of past times.

Many of the cars were from relatively recent times and most definitely within the  lifetime of many of the visitors.

It is always good to see that these cars are being kept alive and in working order.

1975 MG Midget Mk III

VW Campervan

Riley RME

Delage DI

Ford Model T

Triumph TR2 1955

MacBrayne's buses

At one time MacBrayne buses would have provided a vital link for the many residents in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

They were taken over by the Scottish Bus Group in the early seventies.

Some of their buses have been restored by enthusiasts and they are brought along to events and rallies throughout Scotland.

Two of these buses were at Glasgow's Riverside Museum and passengers were taken for a short trip through the west end of Glasgow.

GVVT Open day, other exhibits

As well as the display of buses, commercial vehicles and cars were also present at the open day.

Most of these were privately owned and had been either well looked after or restored.

GVVT Open Day

Old buses don't die and go to heaven, but some get rescued and restored by groups such as the Glasgow Vintage vehicle Trust.

At their Open Day the Bridgeton bus depot was filled with many models from different eras, on display for the public to come along and enjoy.

Many of the liveries are long gone now but hopefully not forgotten.

Glasgow vintage bus day

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust ran a free bus service from George Square to Queens Park today as part of the Southside Open Day.

1967 Albion single decker waiting at City Chambers

1985 Leyland DAB Lion double decker

1968 Albion single seater

Ex Highland Omnibuses single decker

1959 Leyland Titan

Western SMT buses were a regular sight at one time in the west of Scotland

An earlier 1954 Leyland Titan

L684 was a Central SMT bus