The Ford V8 bus with NZMB steelbilt body in this photo is believed to be former Eastbourne 5 operating with Allan
Muggeridge in Wahi. If that is the case then the blanked out signwriting will say Caves Buses Ltd, Whakatane.
Photo Wayne Duncan.
The former Eastbourne 5, a Ford V8 with NZMB Steelbilt body no longer road worthy in Wanganui Photo Peter Rendall.
Eastbourne 13 was a Ford R1114 with NZMB/Hess body. Photo Graeme Bennett.
Ford R1114 with NZMB body, former Eastbourne 14 now a movan. April 2003 Photo Graeme Inwood.
Somewhat taller (and no doubt heavier) now is Former Eastbourne 17 a Ford R192 with highly modified NZMB body.
February 2003 Photo Graeme Inwood.
