Le Mans 2006

[Simple]

What are the driving licence requirements for a Bus?

Presumably you can't drive one on a normal licence.

[gemini]

No one wanting to buy it when we return?

[unrepentant]

Simple said:

What are the driving licence requirements for a Bus? Presumably you can't drive one on a normal licence.

I think you only need a PSV if you are carrying fare paying passengers.

I've always wanted a Routemaster but Mrs U rather unreasonably refused permission.

Brilliant idea BTW.

[johnny]

I'd already decided that I have to go next year, having never been before, but this just sounds fantastic!! Top, top idea. If i could bring my good lady wife i'd definately be interested.

Cheers, Johnny

[SEE YA]

Hello, first thing is to check that the ferries will take it across. Otherwise it is a non starter.

SEE YA

[Balmoral Green]

I understand that various tour companies take lots of pensioners abroad on cheap trips, and they use buses. I also understand that those great big things used for moving goods around can use the ferries too, so I think we will be OK

[mightydquinn]

Donuts in a bently is one thing
but in a double decker bus that would be AWSOME.
1,What are the dates
2, drivers
3,ferry etc
4, AA cover

Count me in as an interested PHer

[v15ben]

Awesome idea and I hope you can pull it off! I am still tempted to take a tent down to LM next year but would love to see the bus parked on one of the campsites! It would be the ultimate LM vehicle

[SEE YA]

Hello, I work in France go there via Eurotunnel saw a double decker bus in the lanes so they can take them.
Would like to join up with you for the trip as my wife does not want to go now with me.

Waiting on a reply.

SEE YA

>> Edited by SEE YA on Monday 15th August 04:15

[Killer2005]

Sheer genious of an idea. Count me in as an interested.

Possibly get newspapers/tv coverage and see if there's any donors around that would like a bit of free advertising

[ProPlus]

Thought about the idea of doing that myself at somepoint but no room to leave while converting, had a look on t'internet and thought I would look at the possibilities of existing, not started and completed projects and came up with these.

[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Converted-6-berth-single-decker-bus_W0QQitemZ4568461656QQcategoryZ14256QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Double-Decker-Bus_W0QQitemZ4568227265QQcategoryZ108850QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1975-DAIMLER-LEYLAND-FLEETLINE-DOUBLE-DECK-LONDON-BUS_W0QQitemZ4568634493QQcategoryZ108850QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAF-Diesel-coach-camper-conversion-mobile-home-RV-bus_W0QQitemZ4569265207QQcategoryZ14256QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

Would be amazing and could be used over adn over again, but I think its gonna get expensive
v v v

[url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EXHIBITION-DISPLAY-BUS-CAMPER-RACE-TRUCK_W0QQitemZ4569242585QQcategoryZ9883QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[SEE YA]

Hello, is this trip going ahead or not plans have to be made etc.

SEE YA

[Balmoral Green]

SEE YA said:

Hello, is this trip going ahead or not plans have to be made etc.

When I originally posted, the idea was to get some interest drummed up, and some names posted as definately interested, I reckoned to let this run until the end of August. Then into September we need to switch from 'definately interested' to '100% positive I want in on this project'.

Was thinking of a dozen names and costs of around £350 each.

So, shall we start a list now? Only put your name down if you are definately up for it and can slap £350 notes down and be prepared for things to go tits up big time and we have to bail out and you may not get all your money back (imagine we make a mistake and buy a duffer!)

During October we will go and buy a bus, now that will be a laugh

Names so far:

1/ Balmoral Green
2/ SEE YA
3/ minimax
4/ the-gofer
5/ andy4200
6/ Mrs andy4200
7/ Simple
8/ johnny
9/ Mrs johnny
10/ mightydquinn
11/ Killer2005
12/ ProPlus

Need a few TVR car club members to secure tickets and camping as with the 2005 trip.

I will make enquiries about PSV driving lessons in my area, we wont actually need a PSV license, but a few familiarisation lessons from the local PSV trainers would be a good idea.

I have also filled in an enquiry form on the ensignbus website to get some purchase advice, if they are interested in flogging something to us! I shouldnt think we are the usual potential customer.

>> Edited by Balmoral Green on Wednesday 17th August 21:55

[gemini]

Youre mad all of you - but I wish you every success - Itll be one hell of a sight!

PS if you need a back up vehicle count me in for that - and tickets (TVRCC member)

Itll be my 40th B/d whilst were there (providing I can go due to work not currently giving time off - Ascot is still buggering leave - hurry up and decide if youre coming to York!)

[v15ben]

Yep looking at that list of names it will be one hell of a week

Good luck with it and hopefully I will see you there. I might even manage to overtake you this time!!!

[ProPlus]

Yep, mark me down for this one, Im up for a laugh.

[minimax]

v15ben said:

I might even manage to overtake you this time!!!

doubt it

[tomtvr]

wow what a cool idea, sounds tempting but its hard to know what ill be doing at the time

[v15ben]

minimax said:

v15ben said: I might even manage to overtake you this time!!! doubt it

I hope the girlfriend buys this Civic Type R then - I fear for the Micra vs. a Bus

[minimax]

tomtvr said:

wow what a cool idea, sounds tempting but its hard to know what ill be doing at the time

so plan this in your diary then you will know what you're doing at the time!