BMMO C5 4780 (780 GHA) on M45

BMMO C5 4780 (780 GHA) on the M45, having just passed it's first MOT in 28 years. On withdrawal from service with Midland Red in January 1971, it was converted into a motor caravan by a haulier from Dudley, and he used it to travel around, even taking it onto the continent visiting Paris, and the south of France, among other places. Finally restored to a passenger carrying vehicle once more, following an extensive and comprehensive restoration.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Midland
• Red
• BMMO
• C5
• Motorway
• Coach
• M45

[v6200man]

top class filming - really captures the idea of what these magnificent coaches achieved

[Rugbytransport]

As always, fantastic video.

[dgr64]

superb restoration,well done to those concerned.

dismayed by the petty criticismes.

[anothergrandad]

Great video and a real credit to Roger for the restoration, and Midland Red for designing and building these excellent vehicles 50 years ago now.

[althejazz]

When you put in as much time and effort as Roger has, why not keep it 100% authentic when on the road. I sounds so good why shouldn't it like right too ?

[philiplamb100]

Why find fault? When you have achieved half of what Roger has achieved — then have your pathetic say!

[Megasmith50]

Excellent! I had the pleasure of travelling on this fabulous vehicle from Digbeth to London VCS on 31.10.09 for the M1 50th anniversary run. It is absolutely superb and a credit to the designers and its owner, Roger Burdett. Look forward to seeing the video of that occasion too. Incidentally, 4780 now has destination blinds to complete the picture.

[althejazz]

Why the headlights ? - you never saw BMMO coaches or buses of this era driven with headlights on in daylight. It's so inappropriate with such a nice looking and classic vehicle.

[axmh]

Excellent job you have done to the bus.

Nice to see a restored bus in full glory especially the throaty sounds of the bus, so evocative and pure music.

Well done.