Eastbourne Corporations main claim to fame is its boast that it was the first municipality in the world to run motor buses, this is disputed by Southampton who also claim this honour.. The first route commenced on 12th April 1903 between the Railway station and Meads at the foot of Beachy Head. Two single deckers and two double deckers were operated, these were Milnes  Daimlers and ran via Grand Parade. After experimenting with De Dion Boutons, Leylands, Dennis's and Crossleys, in the 1950's and Sixties most new orders were for AECs. The company is still council owned and trades as Eastbourne Buses.

An AEC Regent number 30 (JK 9987). A typical Eastbourne bus of the period.

A 1929 Hall Lewis bodied Dennis "G" . They were 14 seaters, 3 were made, fleet no: 7-9  Renumbered in 1937 to 97-9. They ran along the sea front routes in wintertime, Number Plates JK 537-9, withdrawn 1939, 97 to Hellingly sports club the other 2 to A.R.P. Ambulances.   Photo & caption info: Jim Type

An ex Greater Manchester Atlantean 61 (VNB 132L)

An Ikarus bodied DAF SB220 18 (N518 LUF)

The "White Knight", No 10 (JK 7431) a 1938 AEC Regent II with Northern Counties body seen here on service 6 to Beachy Head.

No 42 (AHC 442) is a1951 AEC Regent III with Bruce  H56R body

No 12 (JK 8418) a 1939 Leyland Lion LT9 with Leyland bodywork followed by a 1950 AEC Regal