| AEC Regent I | |
|---|---|
 ST 922 at Brooklands | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AEC |
| Production | 1929–1942 |
| Assembly | Southall, England |
| Body and chassis | |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Related | AEC Regal I |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | AEC Regent II |
The AEC Regent I was a double-decker bus chassis manufactured by AEC.
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