AEC Reliance Single Decker Bus

Vehicle Ref 862

Front angled view of a burgundy and cream vintage single-decker wedding bus parked on a road surrounded by green woodland.

About this vehicle:

This beautifully restored 1958 AEC Reliance single-decker bus, finished in elegant burgundy and cream, brings a wonderful sense of nostalgia and charm to any wedding day. Its rounded 1950s bodywork, classic chrome detailing and distinctive front twin-windscreen and twin-tinted windows above give it an unmistakable retro presence, especially when in photographs outside churches, period manor houses and countryside venues.

 

Inside, the bus offers seating for up to 37 passengers, making it ideal for transporting larger groups of guests together. The warm, authentic interior retains its vintage character, complete with period seating and generously sized windows that let in plenty of natural light. It creates a welcoming atmosphere for bridal parties and guests alike, whether travelling between ceremony and reception or simply enjoying the journey as part of the celebration.

 

The AEC Reliance holds a special place in British transport history. First introduced in the late 1950s, it quickly became known for its smooth ride, reliability and forward-thinking engineering, serving towns and cities across the country for decades. Having one of these rare survivors fully restored and available for wedding hire is a real treat for enthusiasts and couples wanting something truly unique.

 

With its timeless burgundy and cream livery, classic curves and delightful vintage character, this 1958 Reliance is far more than just transport — it becomes part of your wedding day adding a touch of old-school romance and a brilliant talking point for guests.

Features

Exterior / Interior Colours:

Cream & Burgundy / Red Cloth

Total Number of Seats:

37 Passengers (+ Chauffeur)

Chauffeur's Attire:

Smart Suit & Tie

Children & Babies:

Babies & Children

Number of Passenger Seats:

0 Front , 37 Rear

Passenger Seat Belts Fitted:

0 Front , 0 Rear

Vehicle's Year:

1958

Vehicle Local Area:

Walsall, West Midlands

Vehicle Make:

AEC

Vehicle Operating Area

Verified Reviews from Past Clients

We booked this wonderful car for our wedding in South Wales and were over the moon with the car itself and the excellent service provided by our driver, Darren. Throughout the enquiry and booking process Premier Carriage were responsive and always available to answer our questions. Prior to the wedding we both agreed an itinerary and any extra details so that we wouldn’t miss any photos opportunities and everything ran smoothly on our big day. Would really recommend using a Premier Carriage car on your big day and a huge thanks to Darran our driver!
From Rebecca Hemmings
18-10-2025

We booked this wonderful car for our wedding in South Wales and were over the moon with the car itself and the excellent service provided by our driver, Darren. Throughout the enquiry and booking process Premier Carriage were responsive and always available to answer our questions. Prior to the wedding we both agreed an itinerary and any extra details so that we wouldn’t miss any photos opportunities and everything ran smoothly on our big day. Would really recommend using a Premier Carriage car on your big day and a huge thanks to Darran our driver!

Prompt arrival. Very pleasant driver. Nice car. Everything we had hoped for. Thanks
From Patrick Elder
21-12-2025

Prompt arrival. Very pleasant driver. Nice car. Everything we had hoped for. Thanks

Beautiful Car and Greg was amazing!
From Sattam Saha
20-12-2025

Beautiful Car and Greg was amazing!

We were delighted with our choice of car. Our driver Dave was great, he couldn’t do enough for us and all the timings were perfect. Highly recommended!
From Kate Easton
16-12-2025

We were delighted with our choice of car. Our driver Dave was great, he couldn’t do enough for us and all the timings were perfect. Highly recommended!

Excellent service from start to finish. Very professional, punctual, and incredibly helpful. They made everything stress-free on our wedding day. Highly recommended — 10/10.
From Jay Samuel
13-12-2025

Excellent service from start to finish. Very professional, punctual, and incredibly helpful. They made everything stress-free on our wedding day. Highly recommended — 10/10.

Everything was perfect. Driver was pleasant and very good communication
From Noah Vanmol
13-12-2025

Everything was perfect. Driver was pleasant and very good communication

A huge thank you to Nick for the most amazing service on our wedding day. He arrived with plenty of time to spare and there was no pressure to leave for the ceremony until I was ready. Nick then drove us from the ceremony to our venue and made the whole experience so easy and such fun for us. We had so many compliments on the car. Thanks for making us feel so special!
From Phoebe Boag
29-11-2025

A huge thank you to Nick for the most amazing service on our wedding day. He arrived with plenty of time to spare and there was no pressure to leave for the ceremony until I was ready. Nick then drove us from the ceremony to our venue and made the whole experience so easy and such fun for us. We had so many compliments on the car. Thanks for making us feel so special!

Great service, travelled a long way, timings. Were perfect, very pleasant driver. Thank you.
From chris mccormack
06-12-2025

Great service, travelled a long way, timings. Were perfect, very pleasant driver. Thank you.

Absolutely amazing from first contact to saying goodbye. Communication through WhatsApp was good and nothing was too much hassle. We requested a play list to be played to our wedding and to the after venue and was no problem. Harry arrived at our home early which was nice to show off the wedding car before setting off. The car itself "WOW" there is no more explanation needed. We asked for gold ribbon which was the perfect colour match. He was the perfect chauffeur and didn't rush us and let us take our time. We were even surprised to find a small gift from Harry when we got back into the gorgeous car when heading to the after venue. A massive thank you for making our day that little bit more special.
From Nicola Woods
20-11-2025

Absolutely amazing from first contact to saying goodbye. Communication through WhatsApp was good and nothing was too much hassle. We requested a play list to be played to our wedding and to the after venue and was no problem. Harry arrived at our home early which was nice to show off the wedding car before setting off. The car itself "WOW" there is no more explanation needed. We asked for gold ribbon which was the perfect colour match. He was the perfect chauffeur and didn't rush us and let us take our time. We were even surprised to find a small gift from Harry when we got back into the gorgeous car when heading to the after venue. A massive thank you for making our day that little bit more special.

Had a fabulous experience from start to finish with Keyhole Motors for my daughter’s wedding car! Hired a beautifully spotless blue & ivory Imperial Landaulette and can’t thank driver Dave enough. Would definitely recommend everyone involved!! Thanks
From Warren Davies
23-11-2025

Had a fabulous experience from start to finish with Keyhole Motors for my daughter’s wedding car! Hired a beautifully spotless blue & ivory Imperial Landaulette and can’t thank driver Dave enough. Would definitely recommend everyone involved!! Thanks

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