This tough-looking tow truck was on show at the recent Scottish Vintage Bus Museum’s Open Day. It looks like its Gardner 6LX engine could tow anything - but can it?

And what did it look like before?

Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck

Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck - Photo by: Frank Harrigan

Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck - Photo by: Frank Harrigan

Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck - Photo by: Frank Harrigan

Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck - Photo by: Frank Harrigan

Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck - Photo by: Frank Harrigan

Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck - Photo by: Frank Harrigan

The Bristol FLF6G as a Passenger Bus

Unfortunately I was unable to source photographs of CSG 29C as a passenger bus, but I’ve found a very similar vehicle for comparison.

Left photo: Frank Harrigan — Right photo: Arriva436, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Can the Bristol FLF6G truck tow a Routemaster?

Disclaimer: The following information is based solely on AI-generated research and general knowledge of vintage recovery vehicles. I have not personally seen this truck in operational towing condition, I have not discussed its capabilities with the owner, and I cannot confirm its current mechanical readiness. This should NOT be taken as definitive technical advice or information.

Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck and Routemaster - Photo by: Frank Harrigan

Routemaster being towed (1998)

Video by Soi Buakhao

Can the Bristol FLF6G truck tow other Vintage Double Decker Buses?

Please see Disclaimer above

I was really impressed by the build of this tow truck, it looked so smart inside, handy for parking up and sleeping overnight when on a long journey.

Sources

• railsroadsrunways.blogspot.com
• bcv.robsly.com
• Flikr: 8490475256
• Wikipedia: Bristol Lodekka
• Isle of Wight Bus Museum
• Wikipedia: AEC-Routemaster

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Further Information

• The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
• List of transport museums in the UK