Venerable Volvos
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B59 #1001
What Adelaidean wouldn’t recognise a bus like this
This is 1001, the first Volvo B59 built for Adelaide in 1977, and a special addition to BPASA’s fleet of member-owned buses.
B59 #722
One of a kind
722, a Volvo B59 built for Adelaide in 1979, was the only of its type to be painted in the SERCo Corporate livery, affectionately known as “Blue Bum”.
B10M #1439
One of the first preserved
Volvo B58 1439 has been with our group for a long time, and is now receiving a makeover and preparations for its return to the spotlight
B58 #1466
The Iconic Brown Bomber
Volvo B58 1466 is a great example of a DIY restoration, with lots of continuous love from its owner. It is often shown off at events.
B10M #1445
Stripes all the way
Volvo B10M 1445 is one of the founding buses of our association, bought for preservation over 10 years ago now.
B58H #1355
A Bendy Bomber
Volvo B58H 1355 has spent many years in NSW as a school bus after its long career in Adelaide. It will return to its original guise.
B10M #2405
The last one to go
Volvo B10M 2405 was the last of the Brown Bombers in service, retiring with Torrens Transit before going to Kanga Coachlines for a second life.
B58 #1454
The Problem Child
Volvo B10M 1454 was acquired from NSW after many years in NSW as a school bus. Due to its numerous problems, it will end up a parts bus.