Bedford J2 , J3 & J4 PSV's
Blim Bus at Trecastle Festival 1988
4639AP (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Duple Compact C20F . Ex-Hughes . Llanfair . Caereinion.
Seen 23.7.88 Powys . Extremely windy and cloudy weather hid the lake nearby . Not sure who owned this ? or when it was scrapped ? . Photo = Dave Fawcett ,
Jez & Mair's Blim Pulling Onto Inglestone Common
JPN110D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Duple 'Compact' C20F. Ex-Bletchley . London SE27 .
Seen 27.5.89 Ingleston Common , Avon . Mair at the wheel of their bus , which they owned from 1987-90 selling to Jim Blim & Vicky & then scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Nicky & Andy's J3LZ7 At Rats Run 1989
LRM829L 21RN59 (1962) Bedford J3LZ7 . Strachan B23F. Ex-MOD (RN).
Seen 10.6.89 Longstock . Hants. A pre-Andover Festival rendezvous site . The bus was later owned by Natalie , anyone know if it still survives ? . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Jim Blim's 'Blim' J2 At Treworgey Festival 1989
BTK2C (1965) Bedford . Duple-Midland Compact C19F. Ex- Dortax . Dorchester .
Seen 1.8.89 Liskeard . Cornwall . Presumably scrapped by now ? Photo = Dave Fawcett
Angus's Blim J2 At Eye Airfield . Suffolk 1989
JCP215F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Haigh . Huddersfield .
Seen 10.8.89 Diss . Suffolk . Angus later sold this blim to Vicky and bought himself a Harrington Cavalier , which is now in the hands of a UK preservationist. Vicky took it to Ireland , before passing it onto folks in Scotland , who apparently managed to burn a few 1000 acres of forest down ! As for the bus ? presumably its been scrapped by now ? Photo = Dave Fawcett
Ady's J4 Duple Midland At Inglestone Festival 1990
AAB695A WNT244 (1961) Bedford J4LZ1. Duple Midland B30F . Ex-Salopia . Whitchurch no.144.
Seen 26.5.90 Avon . Ady's sidecar is parked by the door . I later saw this bus in various hands in France ; with Shaun it acquired the top 1/2 of a London taxi as a bedroom ! But its next owners removed it .. Later scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
James & Loll's Twilight Zone At Glastonbury 1990
3037WY (1961) Bedford J2SZ7 . Plaxton Consort III C18F. Ex-Grange . Yeadon
Seen 20.6.90 Pilton . Somerset .This was the 4th J2 bodied by Plaxton which later became a 20 seater with Davison of Brighouse . By 1991 James & Loll had stuck a Commer van on top for a bedroom ! Later scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Tidy's Blim At Glastonbury Festival 1990
RTE239L (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Plaxton Embassy C17FL. Ex-Lancashire County Council Social Services .
Seen 19.6.90 Pilton . Somerset . Tidy was so called due to his habit of 'tidying' other folks tat into his bus ... The bus was burnt out in May 1991 . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Oh Dear ! Pinner's Blim On Broadwas Layby 1990
AYN41B (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Worldwide . London SE5
Seen 13.8.90 A44 nr.Broadwas . Worcs . This blim featured in a Dr.Who series ! Used by 'The Master ' in ' Terror of The Autons ' The windscreen was shot out by a farmer , but later repaired by Pinner .. It survived another 10yrs after I saw it here . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Ex-MoD J2 Minibus At The Piod 1990
Q51GFR 94DYE 60.FH.53 (1963) Bedford J2LZ2 . Hawson . Ex-MOD
Seen 25.8.90 Piod . Powys . It was still parked at the Piod in 2022 unused & tatty looking . Photo = Dave Fawcett .
James & Loll's Twilight Zone . Sodbury Common 1991
3037WY (1961) Bedford J2SZ7 . Plaxton Consort III C18F. Ex-Grange . Yeadon
Seen 27.5.91 Avon . James & Loll's 'double decked' blim bus that brought a tear to the eye of many a uk preservationist !! Now sadly scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Tilly & Craig's Blim at Llanbister Common 1991
ABD699A 6579TF (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Consort V C20F. Ex-Kirkham . Church .
Seen 3.8.91 Llanbsiter Common Festival . Powys . I later bumped into Tilly & Craig & Milo on their bus in the winter of 1994/5 in central Portugal then in France . After returning to the uk in the mid 1990's the bus ended up in storage , but may still survive ? . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Ex-Royal Navy J2 Llanbister Common Festival 1991
CHA875Y 04RN00 (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook B19F. Ex-MOD (RN) .
Seen 4.8.91 Powys . Whose & what became of of it ? . Photo = Dave Fawcett
J2 Embassy = Highfield's Resident . Leicester 1991
JCH380N 93.RN.51 (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy B19F . Ex-Royal Navy .
Seen 23.12.91 Leicester . The bus was later rescued by Angie & Muffin , but ended up being stored in a field for years until sold on greedbay in 2014 for £1.2K (without a rear screen) . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Terry & Sarah's Blim Bus in Leicester 1991
Q748LPP EHN749C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Wood . Byfleet .
Seen 23.12.91 Highfields . Leicester . Andy rescued it from back street life in 1996 and photographed on Smeeton Westerby site by Angie . He then moved the bus down to Cornwall before selling it to its current owner in Blandford Forum in 2008 . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Matty & Sylvia's J4EZ1 . Charity Farm Site 1992
14223 JFL93D (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Motors A99 .
Seen 1.4.92 Breedon . Leics . Bought from the collection of J.C. Young (Notts) one of the few with a running engine . Matty insisted on painting its exterior before removing the seats and living in it ! Seems he hung onto it until 2005/6 . Then it was stored at Shoreham & bought by Janice whose had it resprayed in 2010 & by 2016 owned by Graeme who was based in Mayenne (France) . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Jim & Lisa's Blim at Charity Farm Site 1992
UTX360G (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Edwards . Beddau .
Seen 7.6.92 Breedon . Leics. When moving Jim towed this with a Commer Q4 so as to remove the need to tax n test it ! Presumably scrapped by now ? Photo = Dave Fawcett
Liz's J2 Blim At Donnington Le Heath Farm 1992
LPN735E (1967) Bedford J2SZ10 . Duple Midland Compact C19F . Ex-Setterfield . Milford Haven .
Seen 19.6.92 Leics. Liz & Zoe Meyer & Lee Jones , were just visiting our site . The bus was later painted green & white & in 2017 was stored in an open barn by it's current owner . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Matty Leaving Donnington Le Heath Farm 1992
14233 JFL93D (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Motors 99 .
Seen 2.7.92 Leics. Matty had insisted on doing the exterior paint-job first when he & Sylvia bought the bus from J. Young's collection at Nottingham , so the inside arrangements were still basic 3 months later !. After being in storage at Shoreham in 2006 the bus was then owned by Jan who had it resprayed in 2010 . Sold to Graeme in France in 2016 . Photo = Dave Fawcett .
Matty & Sylvia's J4EZ1 At Barrowden Lane 1993
14223 JFL93D (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F . Ex-Guernsey Motors A99 .
Seen 7.7.93 Ketton . Leics . Looking smart on the outside , but still a tip indoors as Matty decided it's exterior looks were more important ! (poor Sylvia ) Later Matty put it into storage until 2005/6 ? then it was bought by Jan who resprayed in 2011 . Bought by Graeme in Mayenne , France in 2016 . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Matty & Sylvia'a Interior At Barrowden Lane 1993
14223 JFL93D (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F . Ex-Guernsey Motors A99 .
Seen 7.7.93 Ketton . Leics. Bought from J. Young's collection in 1992 . The view from the bed looking forwards towards the kitchen & cabin . Later stored at Shoreham until c2006 , then revamped & repainted by Jan in 2010 . Bought by Graeme in France in 2016 . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Matty & Sylvia'a Interior At Barrowden Lane 1993
14223 JFL93D (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F . Ex-Guernsey Motors A99 .
Seen 8.7.93 Barrowden Lane . Ketton . Leics. View from kitchen looking back towards sofa & bedroom . It seems they owned the bus until 2006 & stored it at Shoreham , then with Jan who resprayed it in 2011 . By 2016 with Graeme in France . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Caroline's 'Pantomine' Embassy At Headley 1989
TWO100H (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Henley . Abertillery .
Seen 1989 Berks . Later owned by Dazz , then Terry by which time it was painted dark blue & towed a horse box . Photo = Caroline Driscoll .
Mark's Embassy On Linthwaite Site
AMM56A (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Bailey . Wembley .
Seen ? Linthwaite . This bus was later 'restored' and used in Heartbeat TV series . Sadly it later burnt out in a candle fire when parked in Bristol & owned by Brian . Photo = Ati .
Gerry or Paul's Double Deck Blim & MJ Chassis !
XEL758B 2652HL Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F Ex-Schofield . Ashton-u-Lyne .
Seen ? Originally converted by Gerry & Gwen at the Radstock site & painted white . Later sold to Paul & last with Alex & scrapped after not paying a farmer on whose land it was being stored on . Photo = via Richard Haughey .
Vern's Blim Bus .
PUU160F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Brine . London SE12 .
Seen ? ? . This was Vern's before he went horse-drawn . It was later scrapped . Photo = Vern . http://www.flickr.com/people/23vern/
Blim in Motion ! 2007
AMM56A (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Bailey . Wembley .
Seen ? After being in Travellers hands this bus was supposed to have been preserved & used in the Heartbeat TV programme ? But its looking pretty hippyfied here in its last known paint job , recently sold maybe in the Bristol area and the anoraks would like to know to whom / where etc ??. Photo = Bigal Davies ... who I hope doesn't object to my using his image ?
Tilly & Craig's Blim at Lechlade Site 1992
ABD699A 6579TF (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Consort V C20F.(Prototype). Ex-Kirkham . Church .
Seen 1992 . Lechlade . I last saw their blim in Portugal in the winter 1994/5 . They returnd to the uk & the bus was stored , possibly still with someone now ? . Photo = Sue Collins .
Marcus's THC Blim At Wychwood Festival 2006
LVG192B 69KWD (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Chamberlain . Leamington .
Seen 2006 Wychwood . Used by Marcus & friends as 'THC' Travelling Homoeopathic . It needed an engine change-rebuild in 2010 . Photo = Sam
Harvey's Old Blim Bus Being Restored By Joe 2007
LTF842F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Henthorn . Chadderton . Oldham .
Seen 2007 . Market Drayton . Owned by Topher 1998-2000 & painted silver & black . Then green & blue by the time Harvey used it . But later lunched out on a site & rescued by Joe Parrington but sold to A.G.Cannon Removals for restoration , but sold again in 2014 still in skeletal form . Photo = Joe Parrington
Topher / Harvey's Old Blim Bus 2010
LTF842F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex- Henthorn . Chadderton . Oldham .
Seen 2008 . Market Drayton . At one time this been owned by Topher c1998-2000 & painted Silver & Red , then Harvey when blue & green . Here it was being restored by Joe , but after losing the storage facilities he sold it to A.G. Cannon for restoration to a bus ... but they greedbay'd it in skeletal form in 2014 . photo = Joe .
Tilly & Craig's Blim on Ellie's Land.Portugal 1994
ABD699A 6579TF (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Consort V (Prototype) C20F. Ex-Kirkam . Church .
Seen 22.12.94 Villa Nova do Poiares . Portugal . Ellie's field , which rapidly filled up until Lisbon immigration paid an armed dawn visit . Bus later scrapped by someone they'd stored it with .. Photo = Dave Fawcett
Tilly & Craig's J2 At Ellie's Land . Portugal 1994
ABD699A 6579TF (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Consort V (Prototype) C20F. Ex-Kirkam . Church .
Seen 22.12.94 Villa Nova do Poiares . Portugal . Misty morning after an all night Winter Solstice party . Later scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Mike's Blim Bus at St.Y Bar Festival . France 1995
FEG887K (1972) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Shaw . Maxey .
Seen 27.5.95 Ariege (09) France . Mike still has the bus in the garden of his French house , though its not gone anywhere for some years now ! Photo = Dave Fawcett .
Shaun's J4LZ1 At Aurillac Festival 1995
AAB695A WNT244 (1961) Bedford J4LZ1 . Duple Midland B30F . Ex-Salopia . Whitchurch 144 .
Seen 28.8.95 Cantal (15). France . Enid is seen here with Shaun watching the CRS clear the festival camp-site ! . (Previously owned by Ady) Shaun had stuck the taxi on top as a bedroom , but the next owner took it off ..not sure what they did with the hole ? Later scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Mark's J2 Blim at Serpins in Portugal 1994
BMJ913C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Cook . Biggleswade .
Seen 3/4/94 Portugal . When Mark became house-drawn the bus returned to the UK to be sued by Mel , then Gary DS who cut the rear end out & then sold it to Pete who used greedbay to offer it for spares in 2011 . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Ella & Nick's Blue J2 At Solstice Gathering 2006
MUP715D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Fulton . Sacriston .
Seen 2006 . Sold in 2014 . Photo = Samsimillia .
Red & Green J2 Turning At Aurillac Festival 1996
HDY562G (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Conroy . Benfleet .
Seen 24.8.96 Aurillac (15) Cantal . France . Whose was this blim here ? Later burnt out in arson attack in 2006 when owned by Richard . Photo = Dave Fawcett .
Dee & Alex's J2 . Montauban . France 1997
JWX178J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Beecroft . Fewston .
Seen 14.9.97 Montauban (82) Tarn & Garonne . France . Dee & Alex were selling their bus & when back in the UK it was bought by Rupert who later painted Orange & white . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Dee & Alex's Blim At Montauban . France 1997
JWX178J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Beecroft . Fewston .
Seen 9.97 Montauban (82) Tarn & Garonne . France . Alex & his 'singing' partner Dee later sold the bus & its now owned by Rupert Crawford , painted orange & white . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Liz & Seaweed's Blim at Montauban . France 1997
LAY956E (1967) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Alpha . Brighton .
Seen 14.9.97 Tarn & Garonne (82). France . Later owned by Tod & Amy . Then scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Bedford J4LZ1 at Montauban . France 1997
AAB695A WNT244 (1961) Bedford J4LZ1 . Duple Midland B30F . Ex-Salopia . Whitchurch 144 .
Seen 28.9.97 Tarn & Garonne (82) . France . At one time owned by Ady in the UK . Shaun its previous owner in France had added an upstairs Taxi bedroom ! But the current owners here had removed it . Later scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Ecki & Becki's Ex-Guernsey J4
21901 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F . Ex-Guernsey Railway Co. 109 .
Seen ? . Later scrapped ? Photo = Mark Hudson .
Mike's Blim Bus Just Painted In Orange ! . Dorset
FEG887K (1972) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Shaw . Maxey .
Seen ? . Wareham . Dorset . Now sat in Mike's garden in s.Europe .. . Photo = Mark Hudson .
Straight camper in Kent , now in a Field !
ADC152B (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Bob's . Hayley & Middlesborough .
Seen ? Kent . Photo = Richard Haughey . This bus has since been sold to someone 'well connected' as they say .. but has relegated the bus to one of his paddocks ..
Straight's Blim Camper
PJE469J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Miller . Foxton .
Seen ? . photo = Richard Haughey .
Straight's Blim Camper at Canvey Island 2006
ANL810B (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Armstrong . Westerhope .
Seen 2006 . Canvey Island . Photo = Richard Haughey .
Geoff's Straight's Blim Camper . Norwich 2002
XUM123J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C20F. Ex-Shilton . Leeds .
Seen 2002 Norwich . Used as a camper by a few owners , until stored for years in a Norfolk wood by John Hunter , resold via-gbay until 're-preserved' in 2019 . Photo = Richard Haughey .
Ex-Heartbeat TV Series Blim
AMM56A (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Bailey . Wembley .
Seen ? This bus passed through various travellers hands , then a spell in television work ? & back to being a home .. But sadly got burnt out by a candle fire in April 2010 when parked in Bristol ! Photo = Gary Conway .
Simon's Blim Before Ending Its Days At RGM
FBE100D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Sheffield . Cleethorpes .
Seen ? . Now derelict in Rush Green Motor's yard . Photo = Gary Conway .
Kya's Caetano J2SZ2 . 2010
NPE218P (1976) Bedford J2SZ2 . Caetano C20F. Ex-Heron . Horley .
Seen 2010 . Previously owned by Richard . Photo = Gary Conway .
Ella & Nick's Blue J2 Embassy Bus
MUP715D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Fulton . Sacriston .
Seen ? Sold to new owners in 2014 . Photo = Gary Conway .
Leila's Red & White Embassy Blim J2
GTV20D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Skill . Nottingham .
Seen ? . Bought by Chris in 2014 . Photo = Gary Conway .
T-J Minibus
UVS871 Bedford J3 ???
Seen ? . Photo = Gary Conway .
Rainbow Blim at Stoney Cross . 1986
VDY413 (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook C19F . Ex-Dray . Birmingham .
Seen 1986 Stoney Cross . Hants. Whose ? Not sure for how much longer this bus carried on Travelling after being impounded after the morning raid ? . Photo = Rob Large .
Gerard's Rear End at Womad Festival 1986
XUF34A 5421CR (1959) Bedford J4LZ1 . Plaxton Consort III C29F. Ex-Hastings Bus Co. Hastings .
Seen 6.86 Clevedon . Bristol . Unfortunately Gerard's bus was not the intended object when taking this , so it's only by chance part of it's here , for him to have recognised 24yrs later !. Rumoured to have been scrapped in 1994 ? . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Jez & Mare's Blim J2 At Glastonbury Festival 1989
JPN110D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Duple Midland C19F. Ex-Bletchley Self Drive . Bletchley SE27 .
Seen 6.89 Pilton . Somerset . Later they sold it to Jim Blim & Vicky & eventually scrapped . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Claire's Rebuilt J2 Blim Embassy 2009
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 2009 . Previously owned by Ali & Andy in the mid 1990's until they emigrated . After a fire Claire's father did much of the rebuilding work on her bus . She sold it to Colin in 2011 , who then sold it to Ollie in 2014 to become part of his festival catering business . Photo = Claire .
Andy's Blim On Smeeton Westerby Site . Leics. 1996
Q748LPP EHN749C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Wood . Byfleet .
Seen ? . Leics. Rescued from Highfields by Andy & repainted . Later moved it to Cornwall , then sold to folks in Blandford Forum in 2008 . Photo = Angie .
Muffin & Angie's J2 Embassy . Leicestershire 199..
JCH380N 93RN51 (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy B19F. Ex-MOD (RN) .
Seen ? Leics. They'd saved it from being a Highfield's street decoration , but later stored it in a field , until someone paid £1.2K on greedbay for it (minus the rear screen) in 2014 . Photo = Angie .
Paddy & Lisa's Blim Bus That Was For Sale ...
RJE565K (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-East Anglia Regional Hospital Board .
Seen ? . Owned by Paddy & Irish Lisa when bought out of PSV service & went to Portugal t some stage . But not sure when this photo dates from & if it was still theirs ? Scrapped by 1995 . Photo = Jim & Hev .
Topher's Blim J2 On Site
LTF842F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Henthorn . Chadderton .
Seen ? Owned by Topher c1998-2000 , then Harvey at some stage & painted blue & green . Then Ian a collector rescued it from a site in 2010 in poor condition , but lost his storage facility so sold it to A.G. Cannon , who sold it still un-restored in 2014 . Photo = Pete .
Gary's Ex-Metropolitan Police Bus J4
651DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Willowbrook B-F. Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3441G .
Seen ? Previously owned by Paul when he was part of Here & Now , sold to Gary by Keith The Bass after Paul had left the group & his bus . Then resold in Amsterdam in 1979 , but the Dutch authorities scrapped it in 1981 ! . Photo = Dominic .
'Comic' J2 !
reg ? Bedford J2SZ10 . Duple ?
Seen ? Amusing use of a bus body ! Photo = Tash .
Artistic Blim Bus !!
reg ? Bedford J2SZ10 . Duple ?
Seen ? The owners had certainly enjoyed themselves painting this bus ! Photo = Tash .
Emily & Mik's 'New' Bus In Sussex 2010
TVS752 652DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Duple Midland B27F . Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3442G .
Seen 6.10 Sussex . It had been sat in (Richard's ?) yard for some years before they bought it & gave it a thorough interior refit & resprayed the exterior dark green . Photo = Emily .
Janice's J4EZ1 Rubbed Down 2010
JFL93D / 14223 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Motors A99 .
Seen 2010 Bought from J. Young's collection near Nottingham by Matty & Sylvia , fitted out & painted , then stored at Shoreham until 2006 . Owned by Graeme in France in 2016 . Photo = Jan
Janice's Bus Back From The Paintshop 2010
JFL93D 14223 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Motors A99 .
Seen 2010 Imported into the UK by J.C. Young . Bought by Matty & Sylvia in 1992 , converted & used by them until 2005/6 , then repainted when owned by Janice & by 2016 owned by Graeme & possibly in Mayenne (France) . Photo = Janice .
Piccolo Pete's Blim Getting Paper'd !!
AYD276B (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook C18F. Ex-Field . Paulton .
Seen 1986 ?. Photo = Tash .
Marcus's THC Blim J2 At Glastonbury Festival 2010
LVG192B 69KWD (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Chamberlain . Leamington .
Seen 6.10 Pilton . Somerset . Marcus used the bus as a travelling homoeopathic clinic & had to find a replacement engine for it . Photo = Jen .
Hellan's Old Black & Pink Blim J2 . Radstock 2002
ONK248H (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C15F. Ex-World Wide Coaches . London SE5 .
Seen 2002 Radstock . Hellan bought it from Bedlam at Castlemoreton festival in 1992 where they'd used it to transport their sound system . photo = Gary Conway .
Crispin & Liz's Blim & Trailer In Netherton Woods
HAR209C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C16F. Ex-JM . WC1 .
Seen Netherton Woods . Wakefield . Sadly the bus burnt down in 1999 when being squatted by Jay on Mark's land near Huddersfield . Photo = Crispin .
Joe's Blim at Grately . 1990's
NHL149F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Blake . Winsford .
Seen 1990's Grately . Photo =Joe .
Joe's Blim at Ringwood . Hants. 1991
NHL149F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Blake . Winsford
Seen 1993 Ringwood . Hants. With mate's daughter Nienta stood in front . Photo = Joe .
Joe's Blim at Nomansland Site . Wilts. 1990's
NHL149F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Blake . Winsford .
Seen 1990s Nomansland Site . Wilts. Photo = Joe
Paddy & Irish Lisa's Blim With Seats In .
RJE565K (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-East Anglia Regional Hospital Board .
Seen ? I've a later photo of this bus with a for sale sign , and it apparently went to Portugal in the 1990's but seems to have been scrapped by 1995 ? . Photo = Dan .
Green & White Blim
reg? Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-
Seen ? Whose ? photo = Kelly .
Claire's J2 Embassy Rear End 2008
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 2008 . Previously owned by Ali & Andy until they emigrated . Claire later painted it two-tone blue , then red & blue after barn fire . She sold it to Chris in 2011 & by 2014 it was owned by Ollie on the I.O.W & refitted as part of his festival catering business . Photo = Claire Bradley .
Claire's Blim J2 Embassy . 2nd Colour Scheme 2009
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 2009 She'd changed it from red & green done bit Ali & Alan it's previous owners . Later after a barn fir Claire repainted it red & blue , then sold it to Colin , then sold it in 2014 to Ollie . Since then its had a thorough overhaul to be used on the I.O.W as a vegan catering unit . Photo = Claire Bradley .
Claire's J2 Re-panelled After A Barn Fire . 2010
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 2010 . Previously owned by Ali & Andy until they emigrated . Whilst in storage with Claire it suffered fire damage & seen here re-panelled . She sold it to Chris , who passed it onto Ollie in 2014 . After a total exterior & interior refit he now uses it as part of a festival catering business on the I.O.W . Photo = Claire Bradley
Maeve's J2 in Germany 1992
7250HA (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook C19F. Ex-Morris . Bearwood .
Seen 1992 Dieman . Germany . Maeve learnt to drive in her bus ! Nikki's stood in front of it . Photo = Paul Brader .
Firey End for Blim ...April 2011
AMM56A (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Bailey . Wembley .
Seen 4.11 Bristol . At least the occupant got out ok , shame about her dog .. bus anoraks were more interested in getting their paws on the chassis at the time ! Had been owned by Mark 'Ati' , then a tv star in Heartbeat before returning to Traveller's ownership .
Straight's J2 in Bridlington . 1980's
BHL879C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C20F. Ex-Goudie . Castle Donnington .
Seen 1980's Bridlington Railway Station . Photo = Mark Smith .
J3 Minibus ?
reg? Bedford J3 . Hawson ?
Seen ? whose ? Photo = Gary Conway .
Emily & MIk's J4LZ2 At Shoreham Works . 2011
TVS752 652DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Duple Midland B27F. Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3442G .
Seen 2011 W. Sussex . Their bus had been sat in another Sussex yard for years before they'd bought it in 2010 & started a total refit & repaint . Photo = Steve Vallance .
Rear Of Emily & Mik's J4LZ2 Shoreham Yard 2011
TVS752 652DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Duple Midland B27F. Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3442G .
Seen 2011 W. Sussex . Bought from another Sussex yard in 2010 , it was later resprayed dark green . Photo = Steve Vallance .
Lianne's J2 on Claremont Road . Bradford 1999
VVV497L (1972) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook C19F. Ex-Collins . Northampton .
Seen 1999 Claremont Site . Bradford . Once owned by Andy Wilcott prior to being converted & owned by Arr ..who sold it to Lianne .Seen in a John Peel 1999 programme on musicians in various towns . On Youtube he can be seen enjoying a cuppa in it & then witnessing it being hot-ragged for the 1st time in 3 years to try .. & go to a gig ! Sold to another Traveller who cut it up on the same site . Photo = Crispian Barker .
Adam's Bus At Solfest 2011
MUR204H (1970) Plaxton Embassy C15F. Ex-Rickards . Brentford .
Seen 9.11 Solfest . Adam has given the bus quite a rebuild it seems over the years ! Photo = Joe Public .
Rupert's J2 Bus
JWX178J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Beecroft . Fewston .
Seen ? Lived in by Alex & Dee in the late 1990's . Photo = Norman .
Emily & Mik's Ex-Met . Police Bus Newly Sprayed
TVS752 652DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Duple Midland B27F. Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3442G .
Seen 2011 . Bought from a yard in Sussex in 2010 . The interior of their bus has also been given a face-lift & refit ! . Photo = Emily .
Green Blim Bus At Carnac . France 1996
LIB2542 MUR201H (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C15F. Ex-Rickards . Brentford .
Seen 1996 Carnac . France . whose ? Later it sat in a UK yard for 10+yrs and was sold to Glen in 2016 needing a complete re-framing , up for sale again on greedbay 2021 still a rot-box . Photo = Lee .
Mark's Blim J2
BMJ913C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Cook . Biggleswade .
Seen ? Mark had used his bus around Portugal , it returned to the UK with Mel , but later Gary DS cut the rear end out ..& the collector he sold it to in 2009 sold it via greedbay in 2011 for parts . Photo = Mark .
Pete's J2 At Shoreham Cement Works 2008
BMJ913C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Cook . Biggleswade .
Seen 6.08 West Sussex . In 1994 Mark had been using this J2 in Portugal , then Mel had it in the UK & finally Gary DS cut the rear end out , then sold it to a collector , but Pete was selling it for spares via greedbay . Photo = Chris .
J2 At Shoreham . Seen On Greedbay 2009
BMJ913C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Cook . Biggleswade .
Seen 2009 West Sussex . At one time used by Mark in Portugal .. then Mel in the UK & lastly by Gary DS who'd cut the rear end out to make a towing unit .. The collector he sold it to was selling it for parts ..
Ecki & Becki's Bus
21901 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Railway 109 .
Seen ?
Piccolo Pete's Blim in London
AYD276B (1964) Bedford J2SZ10. Willowbrook C18F. Ex-Field . Paulton .
Seen ? London Photo = Adrian .
Jan's J4EZ1 In Rye . 2011
JFL93D 14223 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Motors A99 .
Seen 2011 Rye . Sussex . Originally bought from J. Young's collection by Matty & Sylvia in 1992 , later stored at Shoreham until c2006 . Looking very smart here with a new paint-job . Sold to Graeme in France in 2016 . Photo = Chris Stanley
Gerry & Gwen's Blim At Ferndown 1989
XEL758B 2652HL (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Schofield Taxis'. Ashton-under-Lyne
Seen 1989 Ferndown . Hants. Later Gerry put the bus on a 4 wheel-drive chassis & added a Commer space van to the roof . Then sold to Paul & last with Alex before being scrapped by a farmer after he'd failed to pay storage fees . Photo = Karen
Gerry & Gwen's Blim & VW Camper
XEL758B 2652HL (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Schofield Taxis'. Ashton under Lyne .
Seen ? Gerry eventually put their blim on a MJ 4x4 chassis ! Sold to Paul & later scrapped by a farmer due to its then owner Alex not paying storage fees . Photo = Tash .
Andy's Blim In 2006
Q748LPP EHN749C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Wood . Byfleet .
Seen 2006 . Andy sold his blim in 2008 to someone based in Blandford Forum , so is still in use ? Photo = Dave Harris .
James & Loll's Twilight Zone .
3037WY (1961) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Consort III C18F. Ex-Grange . Yeadon .
Seen ? Later painted mid-green , then weighed in . Photo = Tash .
James & Loll's Twilight Zone .
3037WY (1961) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Consort III C18F. Ex-Grange . Yeadon .
Seen ? Later scrapped . Photo = Tash .
Terry's J2 & Horse Trailer .
TWO100H (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Henley . Abertillery .
Seen ? Oxford ? Previously painted white with a blue stripe when owned by Caroline & then Dazz before Terry . Photo = Simon .
Brian's J2 Before It was Burnt Out
AMM56A (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Bailey . Wembley
Seen ? It had been owned by Mark Ati , used on the Heartbeat series with a later owner , then by Brian before becoming a victim of candle fire one night when parked in Bristol in 2011 . photo = Andy .
Rear End Of Kate , Dain & Amber's 1st home
ANL810B (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Armstrong . Westerhope .
Seen ? Later owned by a straight & now seen at Uk rallies as a camper . Photo = Jayne .
Embassy
reg? Bedford J2 ? Plaxton Embassy
Seen ? Whose ? phto = Cravat .
Fran & Jake's Blim Bus & Party Bunting In Wales
BWO858B (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Consort III C20F. Ex-Perry , Blackwood .
Seen 1990s Pen-y-Bont . Wales . By 2021 it was sat derelict with 2 other J2's in a yard at Dalton Magna , South Yorks. photo = Jaine
Red J3 . Ex MoD ?
MDC445G (1962)? Bedford J3 . Strachan B-F ? . Ex-MoD ??
Seen ? In 1994 its then Traveller owner was seeking a tow to the Harvest Fayre !! A previous bike racing owner replaced its 200CC engine with a 330 & 5 speed box . Sold to collectors & with John Dowd in 2005 . Photo = Gary Conway .
Claire Squatting Chris's J2 At Stonehenge 2012
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 21.12.12 Wilts. Claire had bought it from Ali & Andy , who'd owned it since the mid '90's until they emigrated . She sold it to Chris c2011 , he subsequently sold it to Ollie in 2014 , who overhauled it as part of a vegan catering business on the I.O.W . Photo = Gary Conway .
Jim's Ex-Guernsey J4 On The Move .
HFW391D 14859 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Railway 77 (177) .
Seen ? Jim bought his bus from someone who used to work at Guernsey bus station & later sold it to a bloke in Telford when he stopped travelling . Photo = Martin Perry .
Nathalie's J3 At A Festival
LRM829L 21RN59 (1962) Bedford J3LZ7 . Strachan B23F. Ex-MoD (RN) .
Seen ? At one time owned by Nikky & Andy . Don't know who owned after Nathalie ? Later scrapped . Photo = Gary Conway .
Diana's Willowbrook J2
reg? Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook C-F.
Seen ? Photo = Diana .
Tegla's Willowbrook J2SZ2 Rotting Near Porthmadog
SLK736F (1968) Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook B19F. Ex-London Borough Hackney 337 .
Seen 2015 Wales . Sadly left to rot for 10+yrs & now beyond use as a home ... Offered for sale in this condition for £1k in 2014 but only got offered £600 in 2015 ! Photo = Tegla .
Marcus's J2 At Glastonbury Festival 2013
LVG192B 69KWD (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Chamberlain . Leamington .
Seen 6.2013 Pilton . Somerset . photo = Gary Conway
J2 When Owned By Arr Shaba
VVV497L (1972) Bedford J2SZ10 . Wilowbrook C19F. Ex-Collins . Northampton .
Seen ? Also owned by Andy at one time & then Lianne before being scrapped .. Photo = Arr .
Acid Selling Blim At Greenham Common 1982
667CJJ (1961) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C14F. Ex-Ritchie . Sutton .
Seen 1982 Greenham . In 1985 this was owned by Brian . Photo = Al Stokes .
Gerry & Gwen's 4x4 J2 Conversion At Radstock Site
XEL758B 2652HL (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Schofield . Ashton-under-Lyne .
Seen c1995 Radstock . Fitted onto an MJ chassis ? Later owned by Paul who painted it green & lastly with Alex & scrapped by a farmer after he failed to pay its storage fees . Photo = Anna .
Keith's Blim J2 In Leics. 1993
846JBU (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Henthorne . Oldham .
Seen Leics. 1993 . I often saw this blim when parked on midland sites . Sadly the council decided this wasn't a fit accommodation , so Keith moved into a brick box & his bus was towed to Morris's yard in Loughborough . Where it was later rescued by Mr Mee & sold via greedbay . Photo = Dave Fawcett
Keith's Old Blim in 2013
846JBU (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Henthorne . Oldham .
Seen 2013 Loughborough . Used as a home in the Midlands until the council deemed it unfit for habitation .. Towed to Morris's Loughborough scrapyard .. rescued by Mr. Mee & was being sold via greedbay . Photo C. Mee
Topher's J2 In Silver , Black & Red ...c1998
LTF842F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Henthorn . Chadderton .
Seen ? Topher used it from 1998-2000 & then at some stage Harvey's & painted blue & green , before getting lunched out on a site & rescued by Ian who started to restore it before losing storage & sold to G.C. Cannon .. who sold it in skeletal form on greedbay in 2014 ..photo = Carl
Jay Squattting Blim At Mark's In Huddersfield 1999
HAR209C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C16F. Ex-JM . WC1
Seen 1999 Huddersfield . Previously owned by Crispin & Lizzie , later in 1999 it burnt down after a cigarette set fire to the straw bale bed !! & Jay weighed it in using only a hacksaw & crowbar ! Photo = Jay .
Mike's Blim In His French Garden 2011
FEG887K (1972) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Shaw . Maxey .
Seen 2011 France . Looking rough after being stood for years & needs new wood framing to hold the rear screen in ! Photo = Mike .
Brown & White Blim At A UK Festival 1990's
Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C-F.
Seen ? Whose ? Photo = Sharon .
Gerry & Gwen's J2 & VW Van
XEL758B 2652HL (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Schofield Taxis'. Ashton-under-Lyne .
Seen ? Later placed on an MJ chassis , then sold to Paul who painted it green . Last owned by Alex & scrapped by a farmer after storage fees were not paid . Photo = ?
Gerry or Paul's Double Deck Blim & MJ Chassis !
XEL758B 2652HL (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Schofield . Ashton-u-Lyne .
Seen ? Gerry had put his & Gwen's blim onto an MJ chassis & added a VW van . Last owned by Alex & scrapped by a farmer after he failed to pay storage fees . Photo = ?
Sarah's Blim Under Conversion 2013
HRN443G (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook DP20F. Ex-British Aircraft Corp. Preston .
Seen 2013 . By 2016 it was owned by Auriel . photo = Simon .
Blim At Wacton Coaches
PEG277G (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Shaw . Maxey .
Seen ? Worcs. Sold to Wacton Coaches after an accident for scrap , but converted & seen in Devon c2004 . Photo = Welsh Pete .
Here & Now's J4 Touring France . 1976
651DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Willowbrook B26F. Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3441G .
Seen 1976 France . Here & Now bus when owned by Paul , the police window bars were finally removed when in Lourges . Sold by Keith The Bass to Gary & later scrapped by Dutch authorities in 1981 after he'd sold it in Amsterdam in 1979 . Photo = Paul .
Blim Willowbrook Rotting In Poxwell Nursery
PAW514G (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Wilowbrook C16F. Ex-Telford Development Corporation .
Seen 2011 Dorset . Parked next to a converted TK Horse box ..Photo = Mark Smith
Nathalie's ?? J3 1992
LRM829L 21RN59 (1962) Bedford J3LZ7 . Strachan B23F. Ex-MoD (RN)
Seen 1992 Being evicted just before Castlemorten festival . Photo = BBC Doc
Jimmy's J4EZ1 Rear End
HFW391D 1489 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Railway 77 (177)
Seen ? Anyone know what became of Jimmy's bus ? Photo = Sioux .
Jim Driving His Ex-Guernsey J4
HFW391D 1489 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Railway 77 (177) .
Seen ? Jim had bought it from a Guernsey Bus Station worker & later sold it to someone in Telford when he stopped living in it . Photo = Sioux .
Jim & Vicky's Blim Bus
JPN110D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Duple Midland Compact C19f> Ex-Bletchley Self Drive . Bletchley .
Seen ? Previously owned by Jez & Mare , later scrapped . Photo = Becks.
J2 Welfare Bus & Trailer Impounded At Stoney Cross
JLM193M (1975) Bedford J2LZ2 . G.C.Smith B15FL. Ex-Hillingdon Council Welfare Bus 3545 .
Seen 1986 Hants. A shame I've not found a better shot of this vehcile so far ! Photo = Peter Gardner .
Ella & Nick's Blue J2 . 2014
MUP715D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Fulton . Sacriston .
Seen 2014 Glos. Now with new owner . Photo = Nick .
Interior Of Ella & Nick's Blim Embassy . 2014
MUP715D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Fulton . Sacriston
Seen 2014 Glos . Now with new owners . Photo = Nick .
Ella & Nick's Blue J2 Embassy Bus 2014
MUP715D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Fulton . Sacriston .
Seen 2014 Gloucestershire . Owned by Emma since 2015 . Photo = Nick
Muffin & Angie's J2 Embassy . Leicestershire 2014
JCH380N 93RN51 (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy B19F. Ex-MOD RN
Seen 2014 Leics. After being 'stored' for years it was time to let go , minus the rear windscreen , but someone still paid £1.2K for it ! Photo = Muffin
Muffin & Angie's J2 . Sold On greedbay 2014
JCH380N 93RN51 (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy B19F. Ex-MOD RN
Seen 2014 . Open field storage has not been kind to the bus , but someone paid £1.2K+ for it .. Photo = Muffin .
Ali & Andy's J2 Embassy . 1990's
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford
Seen 1990's . They'd bought the bus in the mid 1990's & sold it to Claire when they emigrated to Australia . It then passed to Chris & in 2014 to Ollie to be transformed as part of his I.O.W based vegan catering business . Photo = Ali .
Mell's J2 At Waterhall Site . 1996
BMJ913C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Cook . Biggleswade .
Seen 1996 Waterhall . In 1994 this had been with Mark in Portugal , its last Traveller owner was Gary DS who cut out the boot .. then sold it to collectors .. & offered for spares ... Photo = Stu .
Old Advert For Matty & Sylvia's J4EZ1
JFL93D 14223 (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Motors A99 .
Seen ? Now repainted & lived in by Janice .
Dennis's Ex-Navy J2 . Bournemouth 2014
XKY869T 41RN37 (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook B19F. Ex-MoD/RN .
Seen 2014 Bournemouth . He claims his daughter chose the paint-job ! Burnt out at the same location in 2020 & he was unsure to sell the remains or try & rebuild it . Photo = Dennis .
Adam's J2 Embassy 2014
MUR204H (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C15F. Ex-Rickards . Brentford
Seen 2014 . He was trying to find a park-up , but ended up being threatened with the police by camp-site owners ! Photo = ?
Paddy & Lisa's Blim On BBC Festival Doc.
RJE565K (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-East Anglia Regional Hospital Board .
Seen ? This blim went to Portugal & back but don't know if it had any other owners ? Scrapped in 1995 . Photo = BBC
Green Willowbrook J2SZ2 In Staffs. 2014
VTO962J (1971) Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook CFJ2 B20F. Ex-Nottingham Health & Welfare 62 .
Seen 2014 Staffs. Sited in a field with Iveco minibus & trailer in matching green . Photo = Fordy .
Building Worker's ? J2
230GWO (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Edwards . Markham .
Seen ? With Travellers in Llangollen by 2002 . Next noted in 2021 sat in a yard at Dalton Magna , South Yorks. farm painted white & looking rough !! . Photo = Martin Perry .
Ollie's J2 Blim Embassy . 2014
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford
Seen 2014 Bought by Ali & Andy in the mid-1990's , sold to Claire when they emigrated to Australia , who later sold it to Colin . Bought in 2014 by Ollie & given a thorough bodywork overhaul & internal refit to be used for his I.O.W festival catering outfit . Photo = Ollie
Chris's New .. J2 . 2014
GTV20D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Skill . Nottingham .
Seen 2014 Wales . Chris was loading the bus after buying it from Leila . Photo = Chris .
Topher's Blim On Site 1999 ??
LTF842F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Henthorn . Chadderton .
Seen ? This bus ended up being painted when owned by Harvey , then rescued in a lunched out state by Ian . But his intended restoration never materialised and it was sold in a skeletal state via greedbay in 2014 . Photo = Jonathan .
Here & Now's J4 At Stonehenge 1976
651DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Duple Midland B27F. Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3441G .
Seen 1976 Wilts. Originally owned by Paul & then Here & Now's band bus . later sold by Keith The Bass to Gary & later scrapped by the Dutch authorities in 1981 after he'd sold it in 1979 in Amsterdam . Photo = Paul
Matty & Sylvia's J4 . Coleford Forest Fayre 1994
14223 JFL93D (1966) Bedford J4EZ1 . Reading B35F. Ex-Guernsey Motors A99
Seen 1994 . After they'd stopped living in the bus Matty stored it at Shoreham , until it was sold to cover overdue rent . Bought by Jan & resprayed in 2010 . By 2016 it was owned by Graeme in France . Photo = Matthew
J3 Asking For A Tow !! Harvest Fayre . Cilgerran
MDC445G (1962)? . Bedford J3 . Strachan ? B-F. Ex-MoD ?
Seen 1994 Wales . Who needed a tow ? Later photo shows it painted burgundy & empty , now with a collector . Photo = Matthew
Chris's J2 At Corby Site 2015
GTV20D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Skill . Nottingham .
Seen 2015 . Photo = Ruth
Converted J2 Blim In Need of $ TLC . Greedbay 2015
LIB2542 MUR201H (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C15F. Ex-Rickards . Brentford .
Seen 2015 . A 1996 photo in this section show's the bus when lived in , then it seems to have sat in a UK yard for 10yrs plus . Bought by Glen , who will need to rebuild it's wooden framework !! Photo gbay
Simon's Ex-Blim In Rush Green Motors Yard 2015
FBE100D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Sheffield . Cleethorpes .
Seen 2015 Hants. Well tatted & probably due for the gas axe soon ?? .. Photo = Steve Aitch
Adam & His Blim At The Green gathering 2015
MUR204H (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C15F. Ex-Rickards . Brentford .
Seen 2015 Chepstow . Photo = Gary Conway
End Of The Road For Two J2's ?? 2014
CHL131C & LTF842F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Henthorn . Chadderton .
Seen 2014 After various failed restoration projects LTF.. which had once been lived in by Chris , then Harvey was supposed to be spares for A.G. Cannon to rebuild CHL.. but were bought by Rush Green Motors via greedbay .. Photo = via John Wakefield
Rupert's J2 & Other Homes In Morocco 1990's
JWX178J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Beecroft . Fewston .
Seen ? Morocco . Photo = Angela
Jon's Blim In 2010
PJE469J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Miller . Foxton .
Seen 2010 . In 2016 it was being sold .. Photo = D. Mant
Black & Red J2SZ10 At Torpedo Town Fstival 1990
reg ? Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C-F.
Seen 1990 Chapel Common . Photo = Owen
Caroline's Pantomine J2
TWO100H (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Henley . Abertillery .
Seen ? Later sold to Dazz & then Terry , by which time it was all-over blue & towing a horse box . Eventually scrapped . Photo = Jameson
Bedford J2's & Super Vega At Glastonbury 1990
reg? Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C19F. Ex-Hertfordshire County Council . XHR508A 9042AR (1960) Bedford SB3 . Duple Vega C41F. Ex-Premier . Watford . AYN41B (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C14F. Ex-Worldwide . London SE5 .
Seen 1990 Pilton . Somerset . Photo = Becks
Orange & Black J2 Embassy . Spirit Of Albion Film
....C (1965) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C-F.
Seen ? France . photo = Spirit Of Albion Film
Pat's Panorama & J2 Blim Stage At Uk Festival
226VTG (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C19F. Ex-Caerphilly Greys . Caerphilly .
Seen ? Pat's POT506G Panorama on the left & Tim's (?) Blim that was taken to Holland by his daughter Kit & Bernt . Sold to a Dutch collector , but scrapped c2010 . Photo = Pat
Leila's J2 Embassy . 2009
GTV20D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Skill . Nottingham .
Seen 2009 , Sold to Chris in 2014 . Photo = Leila
Auriel's Transformed Willowbrook J2 . 2016
HRN443G (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook DP20F. Ex-British Aircraft Corporation . Preston .
Seen 2016 . Previously a preserved bus seen at rallies , then Sarah carried out the current transformation before selling it to her . Photo = Auriel ?
Green & White J2 Embassy In Wood Dalling 2008
160FYV (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C16F. Ex-Timpson SE6 .
Seen 2008 Norfolk . This bus had been used as a caravan by Sandra c1990 , then Julian , in whose ownership it was when this photo was taken , followed by Ben in 2008 . Photo = Ben Evans ?
Gerry & Gwen's 4x4 J2 With VW Bedroom
XEL758B 2652HL (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Schofield . Ashton-u-Lyne .
Seen ? Later sold to Paul & then Alex before a farmer scrapped it due to unpaid storage fees . photo = Boo
Ollie Rebuilding His J2 Embassy . 2015
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 2015 . 1st lived in by Ali & Andy in the mid 1990's , then by Claire , who sold it to Colin in 2011 & before being given a thorough overhaul by Ollie in 2014 to become a catering unit . Photo = Ollie
Auriel's Transformed Willowbrook J2 . 2016
HRN443G (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook DP20F. Ex-British Aircraft Corporation . Preston .
Seen 2016 . At one time it'd been preserved & rallied around the UK . Sarah then gave it a complete overhaul & body transformation , before selling it to Auriel c2016 . photo = Auriel
Ex-J4 Camper Sat In A Norfolk Wood 2016
XUM123J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C20F. Ex-Shilton . Leeds .
Seen 2016 Norfolk . This had been a straight camper with a few owners before being stored for many years by John Hunter & sold - resold on gbay until re-preserved in 2019 . It's original font grill was replaced after an accident . Photo = gbay
Marcus's THC J2 At Glastonbury Festival 2016
LVG192B 69KWD . Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Chamberlain . Leamington . Seen 2006 . Wychwood .
Seen 2016 Pilton . Somerset . Travelling Homoeopathic Community .. Photo = Gary Conway
Emily & Mik's J4 At Weekend Get Together 2015
TVS752 652DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Duple Midland B27F . Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3442G .
Seen 2015 . They'd bought the bus in 2010 from a Sussex yard & gave it a total interior & exterior face-lift . photo = Zoe
Hellan's Black & Pink Blim J2
ONK248H (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C15F. Ex-World Wide Coaches . London SE5 .
Seen ? She bought it from the Bedlam sound system at Castlemoreton festival in 1992 . Photo = Hellan
Hellan's Black & Pink Blim J2 At Glastonbury
ONK248H (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C15F. Ex-World Wide Coaches . London SE5 .
Seen ? Pilton . Somerset . Previously owned by Bedlam & sold at Castlemoreton Festival in 1992 . Photo = Hellan
Interior Of Hellan's Blim J2
ONK248H (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C15F. Ex-World Wide Coaches . London SE5 .
Seen ? Bought from the Bedlam sound system in 1992 at the Castlemoreton Festival . Photo = Hellan
Rear Of Hellan's Blim J2
ONK248H (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C15F. Ex-World Wide Coaches . London SE5 .
Seen ? Bought from Bedlam sound system at Castlemoreton Festival in 1992 . Photo = Hellan
Blim Bus Being Scrapped After The Beanfiled 1985
reg? Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton C-F.
Seen 1985 Savernake . photo = via Wally
J2 In Holland Waiting To Be Dismantled 2010
226VTG (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C19F. Ex-Caerphilly Greys . Caerphilly .
Seen 2010 Holland . This had been converted in the late 1990's by Tim(?) then taken to Holland by his daughter Kit(?) . Ending up with a Dutch wedding bus company who dismantled it to use on another J2 . photo = Frank Bruyninckx
Auriel's J2 At Rock Oyster 2016
HRN443G (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook DP20F. Ex-British Aircraft Corporation . Preston .
Seen 2016 At one time it'd been preserved & rallied in the UK . Then an complete overhaul & body transformation was carried out by Sarah & bought by Auriel . photo = Mark
Richard's Cream & Burgundy Blim Embassy 2005
HDY562G (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Conroy . Benfleet .
Seen 2005 I'd seen this when painted red & green at Aurillac , France in 1996 . It passed through at least 2 owners before torched by arsonists in 2006 . Photo = Malcolm Pelling (B&CP)
Ex-MoD ? J3 At Driffield Steam Rally 2005
MDC445G (1962)? Bedford J3 . Strachan B-F ? . Ex-MoD ?
Seen 2005 Driffield . In 1994 it'd been a Traveller's home , then sold to collectors & now with John Dowd . Photo = Peter Fowler
Mike's Bus At Torres Vedras New Years Party 1996/7
FEG887K (1972) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Shaw . Maxey .
Seen 1997 Portugal . Mike's J2 has since been painted orange but not moved out of his garden in France for years ! Photo = Foxtanz
Mike's Bus At Fran & Steve's . Lombada
FEG887K (1972) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Shaw . Maxey .
Seen ? Portugal . Mike still has the bus , but not been mobile for years . Photo = Fran
Green & White J2 Stored In Open Barn 2017
LPN735E (1967) Bedford J2SZ10 . Duple Midland Compact C19F . Ex-Setterfield . Milford Haven .
Seen 2017 . In the 1990's it had been a home to Liz & her daughter Zoe . photo = Steve Grey
Ollie's J2 Embassy After Restoration . IOW 2017
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 2017 IOW . Previously lived in by Ali & Andy in the mid-90's until they emigrated & sold it to Claire . Later owned by Chris in 2011 & then Ollie in 2014 & now functioning as a festival vegan cafe bus . Photo = Ollie
Rear Serving Hatch . Ollie's Vegan Cafe Bus . 2017
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 2017 IOW . Previously a home to Ali & Andy in the mid '90's until they emigrated & sold to Claire then owned by Colin in 2012 until he sold it to Ollie in 2014 & now converted it into a catering vehicle . Photo = Ollie
Ollie's Vegan Cafe Bus . I.O.W 2017
SAK58J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Delius . Bradford .
Seen 2017 IOW . Previously used as a home by Ali & Andy in the 1990's (until they emigrated) , then by Claire & lastly by Colin . From whom Ollie bought it in 2014 & gave it a through bodywork overall & internal refit for his catering business . Photo = Ollie
Muffin & Angie's J2 With Security Doberman
JCH380N 93RN51 (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy B19F. Ex-MOD Royal Navy .
Seen ? They later stored the bus in a field until selling it minus rear window in 2014 . Photo = Angie
Muffin & Angie & J2 At Smeeton Site 1997
JCH380N 93RN51 (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy B19F. Ex-MOD Royal Navy .
Seen 1997 Smeeton Westerby . Leics. It ended up being stored in a field for years , until they sold it (minus its rear screen) in 2014 . Photo = Georgia
Ex-Metropolitan Police Bus AT Stonehenge 2000..
TVS752 652DJJ (1962) Bedford J4LZ2 . Duple Midland B27F. Ex-Metropolitan Police . Westminster 3442G .
Seen ? Wilts. It later sat in a Sussex yard until rescued by Emil & Mik & given a total face-lift inside & out . Photo = Gary Conway
Gareth's Blim In Holland c2000
226VTG (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C19F. Ex-Caerphilly Greys . Caerphilly .
Seen Holland . Not certain of the id of this J2 , but one with similar mirrors was taken to Holland by Kit & eventually dismantled by a Dutch Hospitality co when painted red & black in 2010 . Photo = Alex
Rusting Willowbrook Bodied J2SZ10 c2008
FMD380J (1970) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook B21F. Ex-L.B. Croydon A514 .
Seen ? It had been owned by Ferg & Ian to take his combat clothing stall to Bike rallies etc. until they sold it to a collector in 1996-7 . Last recorded as surviving in 2008 .. Photo = Gary Conway
Joe's J2 . 1992
NHL149F (1968) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Blake . Winsford .
Seen 1992 Photo = Shax
Nicky & Andy's J3's Bonnet Open . Ribblehead 1988
LRM829L 21RN59 (1962) Bedford J3LZ7 . Strachan B23F. Ex-MOD (RN).
Seen 1988 Ribblehead . N. Yorks. Not sure if this was due to overheating , or a more serious problem to judge by the tow rope wrapped around their front bumper ! The bus was later used by Nathalie . Photo = Janet
Marcus's J2 . 1990's
LVG192B 69KWD (1964) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-Chamberlain . Leamington .
Seen 1990's Later repainted & used at UK festivals as a mobile homoeopathic treatment unit . Assume it' still 'alive' after needing a new engine in 2010 ? Photo = Christopher
Rupert's J2 . c2007
JWX178J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F . Ex-Beecroft . Fewston .
Seen 2007 Previously lived in by Dee & Alex . Photo = Rupert .
Brian's J2 Embassy In Convoy June 1985
667CJJ (1961) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C14F. Ex-Ritchie . Sutton . & MPR533H (1970) Bedford VAL70 . Plaxton Panorama Elite II C53F. Ex-Rendell . Parkstone .
Seen 1985 . Another Brian's VAL70 was behind him . Photo = Brian
Rusted Willowbrook J2 . Poxwell Nursery 2011
PAW514G (1969) Bedford J2SZ10 . Wilowbrook C16F. Ex-Telford Development Corporation .
Seen 2011 Dorset . It had been left under a plastic tarpaulin for years , so doubt anyone tried to save it . Photo = Spudgun
Static Green J2SZ2 In A Leek Field 2019
VTO962J (1971) Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook CFJ2 B20F. Ex-Nottingham Health & Welfare 62 ..
Seen 2019 Leek . Photo = Chris
Blim Bus In Nightime 1985 Festival Photo
LYX919D (1966) Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C20F. Ex-BEA . Abbotsinch .
Seen 1985 Photo = Andrew
J2 Embassy 1985
reg.. Bedford J2SZ10 . Plaxton Embassy C-F.
Seen 1985 . photo = Andrew
Joe & His J2 Blim Leaving The I.O.W . 1990
FMD379J (1971) Bedford J2SZ10 . Willowbrook B21F. Ex-London Borough Croydon A513 .
Seen 1990 IOW . A later owner painted the bus red & then it was scrapped at some stage . Photo = Joe
Shaz's Old Ex-Navy J2
Reg ? Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook B19F. Ex-Royal Navy .
Seen ? Photo = Shaz
Dennis's Burnt Out J2SZ2 . 2020
XKY869T 41RN37 (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook B19F. Ex-Royal Navy .
Seen 2020 Bournemouth . Not sure how the fire started ? Photo = Dennis
Interior Of Dennis's Burnt Out J2SZ2 . 2020
XKY869T 41RN37 (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook B19F. Ex-Royal Navy .
Seen 2020 Bournemouth . He might have rebuilt it , or scrapped it ? Photo = Dennis
Dennis's Burnt Out J2SZ2 . 2020
XKY869T 41RN37 (1972) Bedford J2SZ2 . Willowbrook B19F. Ex-Royal Navy .
Seen 2020 Bournemouth . Not sure if he scrapped it or managed to rebuild it ? Photo = Dennis
Ati's J2SZ10 On Chambers TK Recovery Vehicle 1990s
AMM56A (1963) Bedford J2SZ10 Plaxton Embassy C20F. Bailey . Wembley . OVR579R (1977) Bedford TK .
Seen 1990s Yorkshire . After Mark , the bus passed through the ownership of Kim , Heartbeat TV series , Brian & finally burnt out by a candle fire in Bristol 2011 . Photo = Ati