1959 AEC Routemaster (Double-decker London Bus, red, classic)

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Updated 26 September 2026

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Make: AEC
Model: Routemaster
Variant: Double-decker London Bus
Year: 1959
Decade: 1950s
Colour: Red
Types: Classic Bus / Coach

This catalogue entry records a 1959 AEC Routemaster Double-decker London Bus in red, a bus, from the 1950s.

The 1959 AEC Routemaster Double-decker London Bus in red is filed under Classic and Bus / Coach, within the 1950s picture cars.

1950s on screen

A station pickup can give a period car a practical purpose, using luggage and waiting passengers to tell the audience what the journey is for. Suburban entrances leave space for small domestic actions, such as collecting a coat or saying goodbye, before a character reaches the parked vehicle. The lettering above a shop and the furniture on the pavement can anchor a fifties location, particularly when the car is only a background presence.

Possible roles in a production

Visible operator names and advertisements should be reviewed before filming, since bus and coach surfaces can carry lettering well beyond the destination display. A bus-stop exterior needs space for performer movement and crew access, with the vehicle’s placement agreed before the background passengers begin rehearsing. Route numbers and destination displays should be agreed as art-department details, especially where a close shot lets the audience read the fictional service.

About this listing

Catalogue details identify a 1959 AEC Routemaster Double-decker London Bus in red in the Classic and Bus / Coach categories. Counting all listings of this model gives 2 AEC Routemasters. The dates attached to this model cover the period 1959 to 1966. For context, our make listings total 2 AEC vehicles, alongside a period selection of 145 cars from the 1950s.

Questions about this car

Can I hire this 1959 AEC Routemaster in red for filming?

For a filming enquiry, name the AEC Routemaster and describe the shot alongside your dates and location; we will check availability rather than assume a booking.

Is the photo of this exact car?

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What if this AEC Routemaster isn't available?

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Can it be driven on camera?

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