The Mercedes Benz Midibus

This account documents the development of the Mercedes-Benz midibus from the mid-1980s into a very versatile, well-respected and long-lasting bus throughout the British Isles. More than 220 illustrations clearly show the distinctive models from the various bodybuilders, together with a kaleidoscope of colours applied to the buses when in service.

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This book covers an important aspect of British bus provision that has not been fully documented before. The Mercedes-Benz Midibus may have been small, but it had a huge impact. It became well respected by fleet engineers and served its purpose well. This story is not just about a successful vehicle, it focuses on several small coachbuilding businesses that rose to the forefront of the British manufacturing industry, through the work of their designers, craftsmen and salesmen. The variety that the Mercedes-Benz Midibus offered was quite remarkable!