Welcome to Mancbuses
Mancbuses Limited is a preservation company built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and for the public. We focus on the conservation of buses that defined public transport in Greater Manchester.
Every rivet, every seat, and every engine roar tells a story of the North West. Through dedicated restoration efforts and community engagement, we ensure that future generations can experience the classic buses of yesterday. See our fleet, follow our detailed progress, and discover how you can support the preservation of our shared transport heritage.
A Passion for Preservation
Our team is driven by a profound enthusiasm for the distinctive vehicles that operated under various liveries and companies throughout Greater Manchester’s history.
Archiving History: Beyond the vehicles themselves, we strive to preserve the operational history, documentation, and stories associated with our fleet.
Hands-on Restoration: We undertake detailed, historically accurate restoration projects, often focusing on vehicles that played a significant role in local service but are now increasingly rare. Our Previous projects, such as the restoration of the Rossendale Dennis Dart, are meticulously documented to showcase the dedication and skill involved in bringing these machines back to their former glory, unfortunately not all can be saved
Join Our Journey
The preservation of heritage vehicles is a continuous effort. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast, a former driver, or simply someone interested in the history of Greater Manchester, we welcome your involvement.
- Explore our Fleet: Discover the history behind each bus we are working to save.
- Follow our Progress: Watch the restoration efforts come to life on our YouTube channel.
- Support Our Work: See how you can contribute financially or through volunteering to secure the future of our past.
Thank you for visiting Mancbuses Limited. Together, we can keep the wheels of Manchester’s history turning.
About Us
Our Mission: Securing Yesterday’s Transport for Tomorrow
At Mancbuses Limited, we are more than just a bus preservation group—we are custodians of Greater Manchester’s transport identity. Our core mission is to actively acquire, restore, maintain, and operate buses that served the communities of Greater Manchester and the wider North West region.
We believe that these vehicles are vital pieces of local social and industrial history. Our goal is to ensure that future generations can see, hear, and even ride on the iconic buses that defined public travel in the region during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Engaging the Community and the Enthusiast
Mancbuses Limited is built on the principle of sharing. We actively engage with the community and fellow transport enthusiasts through several channels:
Future Events: We look forward to opportunities to display our preserved fleet at rallies and events, allowing the public to get up close and personal with these moving monuments to local history.
Digital Reach (YouTube & Social Media): We operate a popular presence on platforms like YouTube, where we regularly share high-quality content. This includes:
Driver’s View Videos: Offering a unique, immersive experience of driving vintage buses on real-world routes, providing insight into the skills required to operate these classic vehicles.
Restoration Updates: Providing transparent, step-by-step progress reports on our ongoing conservation efforts.
Crowdfunding and Support: We actively invite the community to participate in our mission. Restoration is expensive and time-consuming; through structured crowdfunding campaigns and direct support, we allow enthusiasts to directly contribute to the survival of a specific piece of local history.
💛 Support Our Mission
Mancbuses Limited relies entirely on your generosity to preserve Greater Manchester’s bus heritage. These historical vehicles require expensive, specialist care for restoration, maintenance, and secure storage. Your donation directly funds critical components, expert labour, and the vital digital content we produce, ensuring these iconic buses not only survive but can operate again for the public to enjoy. Help us keep the wheels of Manchester’s transport history turning for future generations.
Where Your Money Goes: Every donation made to Mancbuses Limited is strategically allocated to the preservation and continued operation of Greater Manchester’s historical bus fleet. Funds are prioritized for sourcing rare mechanical parts and materials (like specialized upholstery or bodywork components), covering the essential costs of secure vehicle storage and insurance, and financing professional services such as specialized engine rebuilds when necessary. Your contributions also help maintain our digital presence by supporting the production of our popular driver’s view videos and restoration updates, ensuring the heritage is shared widely.
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