Optare: Difference between revisions

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Their first model was the Citypacer. It was built on a Volkswagon LT55 chassis.

1988 The Delta was launched. This model was based on the DAF SB220 chassis.

1988 Optare bought the rights to produce the Metrorider and the Metrobus.

1996 They designed the Excel, it had a deep front windscreen and was powered by a Cummins B-series engine.

2000 Optare was sold to NABI for £21.5 million. They were a Hungarian company.

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 *Optare were formed in 1985.
-*Their first model was the '''Citypacer''' it was built on a [[Volkswagon]] LT55 chassis.
-*1988 the '''Delta''' was launched this model was based on the ''DAF SB220 chassis''.
+*Their first model was the '''Citypacer'''. It was built on a [[Volkswagon]] LT55 chassis.
+*1988 The '''Delta''' was launched. This model was based on the ''DAF SB220 chassis''.
 *1988 Optare bought the rights to produce the '''Metrorider''' and the '''Metrobus'''.
-*1991 Optare designed a ''Alusuisse'' body named as the '''Spectra'''.
-*1996 they designed the '''Excel''', it had a deep front windscreen and was powered by a ''Cummins B-series'' engine.
+*1991 Optare designed a ''Alusuisse'' body named the '''Spectra'''.
+*1996 They designed the '''Excel''', it had a deep front windscreen and was powered by a ''Cummins B-series'' engine.
 *The first of these models went into service with ''Blackpool Transport''.
-*1999 the '''Mark 2 Excel ''' was launched.
-*2000 Optare was sold to '''NABI''' for £21.5 million they were a Hungarian company.
+*1999 The '''Mark 2 Excel ''' was launched.
+*2000 Optare was sold to '''NABI''' for £21.5 million. They were a Hungarian company.
 ==Sources of Infomation==
+*Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris
-Ian Allan - British Buses Since 1900 - Aldridge and Morris