1966 London Double Decker Bus auctioned at Christies for £67,250

A bright red double decker London bus RML Leyland Routemaster which was in its hay days way back in the 1960s when it ply on Route 73 at Oxford Street through to Kensington High Street and Park Lane Hilton. Now 50 years hence and still in its prime, the bus in question went under the auctioneers hammer at Christies where it sold for £67,250 ($106,591).

This was head and shoulders above what auctioneers had pegged the bus to be worth at $50,000 to $60,000 but it was obviously its pristine condition and pleasant memories that attracted this buyer to a remarkable bit of history.

The bus formed part of a fleet of Routemasters which ruled London streets. While most have been withdrawn there are still a few still seen on the roads to this day. A refreshed version of this vintage red double decker bus has been introduced in London in February this year.