Guy Arab 55 seen in West Street Fareham on the special service around Fareham run as part of the Exhibition held at Westbury Manor Museum Fareham in Sept 2004 to commemorate Provincial’s past (Photo Malcolm Audsley)

On the Evening preceding the start of the exhibition, a special trip was run around the proposed route for dignitaries including the Mayor of Fareham and members of the Provincial Society. 55 is seen here in Highlands Road Fareham (Photo Darren Marshall)

Signwriter John Crouch puts the finishing touches to an historic trademark on David Whitakers AEC Regal No 24 (CG 9607). Photo David Whitaker

This photograph was taken in the summer of 1999 when 57 was stored in the open near to Chichester by-pass. It is clear from this shot that some of the bodywork had been attacked by the elements. The vehicle is now in secure undercover accommodation and since then considerable progress has been made. On 14 January 2006, the Provincial Society took on the responsibility of restoring and maintaining the unique bus for future generations to enjoy. Photo Bob Jackson Collection

Some of the exhibits from the Museum display form the backdrop to (left) John Sherwin (Provincial Society Chairman) and Richard Soper (MD First Hampshire & Dorset and Society President) (Photo Darren Marshall)

Undoubtedly the star of the 2005 Stokes Bay Rally was David Whitaker’s AEC Regal No 24 (CG 9607) which appeared at Hoeford depot for the first time in thirty years. The proud owner is standing by his bus as it emerges from the garage just like it must have done all those years ago. Photo John Sherwin

Here is a shot of the Cougar’s engine compartment minus engine taken in the workshops on 12 November 2005. Photo: John Sherwin

55 (EHO 228) waits to collect a large crowd on one of the special trips from Westbury Manor Museum (Photo Malcolm Audsley)

In June 2004, five members of the Provincial Society undertook a challenge to raise funds for the ACE Cougar. Ready for off! From left to right at Fareham bus station are John Sherwin, Darren Marshall, Richard Arthur and Dave Collins. (Photo Denis Strange)

Still looking fresh and bright after the halfway mark at Lowford are John,Darren, Denis and Dave. (Photo Richard Arthur)