Had it been a darksider, it would probably have sold for 6 or 7 thousand pounds still.
Looks like a rolling (well, not at the moment) testament to the reputed cooling issues on the series 1, 2 and 2A with that extra cutaway above the original mesh grille.
And that one-piece rear bumber is a rarity. Had it been an original item, mind.
Lovely bus, but used and abused for a tad too long, methinks.
1965 Commer (1592ccm) series IIa Bluebird Highwayman