The London Ambulance Service (LAS) has initiated a fundraising campaign aimed at restoring its last remaining World War Two ambulance, which is historically linked to the Blitz, and getting it back on the roads.

This 90-year-old Clements Talbot vehicle, constructed from wood and steel, was active throughout the German bombing raids and continued to operate in London until approximately 1950.

Having featured in the 1969 film “Battle of Britain” and the ITV series “Poirot,” this ambulance has been meticulously preserved, yet it can no longer be driven, according to statements from the LAS.

The organization is eager to restore the historic vehicle to working condition so it can be showcased to the public on a tour.

Craig Henty, who oversees the historical collection at the LAS, remarked, “We recognize the significant role it played in our city, especially during the war when it was engaged in numerous rescue missions amid falling incendiary bombs.”

“However, its age is becoming apparent, and it requires specialized and careful restoration to become operational once again.”

Mr. Henty has collaborated with automotive enthusiasts from the Talbot Owners’ Club to determine how to make the ambulance roadworthy.

Volunteers from the club have stepped forward to assist, but the LAS is aiming to raise £2,000 for custom parts necessary to replace the fuel system and electrical components.

If successful in the restoration efforts, the LAS plans to take the ambulance on a tour, allowing more people to see it alongside its original medical equipment.

“Experiencing a genuine wartime artifact truly brings London’s history to life,” commented the service.

This weekend, the ambulance will be featured at the National Trust’s Ightham Mote estate near Sevenoaks, Kent, as part of the 80th anniversary commemorations for VE Day.

Fully outfitted with wartime medical supplies, it will be used in demonstrations depicting life on the Home Front during World War Two.