Post by Jonathan Smith on Jan 1, 2005 15:53:54 GMT
The MCW Metrobus was developed from the Scania Metropolitan, the earlier models being easily distinguished by the distinctive split level windscreen. The model was introduced in 1978 and sold in large numbers, including 1,400 for London and 1,100 for West Midlands.
In 1982 the Mk 2 body was introduced with a redesigned front without the split level windscreen which continued to be built until 1989. The majority of Metrobuses were bodied in-house by MCW, but some were also bodied by Alexander and Northern Counties. A three axle variant was built for the Hong Kong market and small numbers of these are now finding their way back into the UK.
After the closure of MCW in 1989, the rights to the design were bought by Optare and DAF, eventually appearing as the Spectra
In 1982 the Mk 2 body was introduced with a redesigned front without the split level windscreen which continued to be built until 1989. The majority of Metrobuses were bodied in-house by MCW, but some were also bodied by Alexander and Northern Counties. A three axle variant was built for the Hong Kong market and small numbers of these are now finding their way back into the UK.
After the closure of MCW in 1989, the rights to the design were bought by Optare and DAF, eventually appearing as the Spectra
www.busandcoach.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/builders/metrobus.htm
Similar to the Leyland olympian, features automatic gears and power steering, air supsension and rear engine layout.
