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EFE SHOWBUS International 2003 photos
Optare

Showbus 2003 Neoplans
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Optare Alero
The Optare Alero made its first appearance at EFE SHOWBUS International this year. The low entry, easy access, 16 seater is building a name for itself on rural services, dial a ride and welfare work.
 
Optare Solo & Excel The Optare contingent arrived on Saturday evening and parked up ready for Sunday morning. In the long standing silver and blue demonstration livery, worn by many Optare buses over the years are a Solo and Excel 2. On the end is a NABI 30LFN, the American version of the Solo. This left hand drive model was finished in base white. On the Monday it was off to Southampton Docks for the voyage to Miami for service with Metro-Dade where it would gain mauve and jade vinyls to complete its appearance.
 
Optare Solo and Excel The rear views of the Optare larger vehicles. The contrast between the UK Solo and NABI 30LFN is interesting. The American bus works out longer overall.
 
Miami Dade NABI 3356 Miami Dade 03356. Note the sensibly front mounted bicycle rack - so easy to control and observe from the driver's seat, a fairly standard and much used US fitting.
 
Miami Dade NABI 3356 A better view of the NABI rear. The American bound bus faces Eastern Block military vehicles parked against the Land Warfare Hall!
 
Optare Solo Excel & Alero The Optare line-up on the Sunday which greeted the entries by Parking Reception.
 
Leyland & Volvo Olympians The vehicles are admired by SHOWBUS visitors.
 

EFE SHOWBUS International 2003 photos
Optare

Showbus 2003 Neoplans
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