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Routemaster Bus for Sale RM 479

RM 479 for sale in closed top configuration

Available for sale from: 20th April 2026

This 60 seat 1960 RM Routemaster bus for sale has a convertible open top, and is presented in very good condition with the rigid closed top fitted (as photo, right), and Timebus red livery.

All the removable sections of the convertible top are professionally made made of Aluminium (as is the standard Routemaster bodywork) to avoid rust issues, and are held in place with bolts and screws.

RM 479 can be converted into this open top configuration

The convertible closed top roof and sides are removable in rigid sections, leaving only the front and rear dome sections with a permanent roof (as photo, left). The remainder of the upper deck becomes open top, with handrails along the sides.

The upper deck was professionally converted for open top use, and refurbished in 2014 including an extra water drain and new sealed vinyl floor covering.

Asking price £44,000 . VAT at 20% will be added in all cases.

Viewing by appointment at our depot in St Albans, Hertfordshire - please telephone 01727 866248.

Explore the history of this Routemaster for sale in our History Fact Sheet.

Click on thumbnails below for high resolution images. All photos below taken in April 2026.

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This bus is no longer available for hire.