(12 Aug 2014, 10:44 am)AdamY wrote It is of course possible to use 'vintage buses' for special occasions (maybe two or three times per year) however continuous use will present a myriad of mechanical problems and an exhibit (or exhibits) could be lost due to overuse.
Using them only two or three times a year is likely to cause far more mechanical issues than regular use. I speak as a previous owner of many old buses including a 45 year old Routemaster that made many trips back to the smoke from Stockton.
The key is regular and preventative maintenance.