Ford Transit MNY717L seen arriving at Bovey Tracey on the 891 Pony Express Service from Widecombe on August 04, 1979. At Bovey Tracey connection was made with service 173 to Newton Abbot operated by Devon General from Chagford and Moretonhampstead. The petrol price at the garage is interesting £1.18 bought a gallon of 4 star!
Beard's Garage of Widecombe Ford Transit minibus operating the Dartmoor Pony Express service between Postbridge and Buckfastleigh via Widecombe in the Moor seen near Runnage on August 04, 1979
Devon General liveried Bristoil LH appears onto the former A30 road at Crockernwell from the lane which leads to Drewsteignton. It was operating route 365 Moretonhampstead - Chagford - Drewsteington - Tedburn St Mary - Whitestone - Exeter. The petrol sign marks the location of Crockernwell Motor Works a traditional country garage which also operated local bus services.
