It is an iconic sight, a steam bus that shuttles more than 50,000 tourists a year through the steep, narrow streets of Whitby. And now you can own a slice of history by bidding for the Elizabeth the Steam Bus on eBay. The 11-tonne bus is on sale for £185,000 and has long been a familiar sight in the picturesque North Yorkshire seaside town, trundling along at a maximum speed of 25mph. Iconic seaside attraction, Elizabeth the Steam Bus, is now up for sale on eBay for £185,000 But now owners Viv and Vernon Smith have decided to reluctantly part with the unique steam bus, after a row with the local council.
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An 11-tonne steam bus, known as Elizabeth, is now for sale on eBay
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Owners opting to part with the vehicle after a dispute with the local council
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Currently resides in the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby
Despite being labelled a heritage attraction and a national treasure, @placeholder, the only working steam bus in the world, receives no money from the public purse.
Mr Smith said: 'There are a variety of reasons for selling @placeholder but the council's behaviour is a catalyst.