Red Arrow MBA606 was the first single decker in the UK to be adorned with an allover advertisement and it ran from September 1972 on route 500. The striking decoration for Chappell's Music Store confused some passengers and the front panel was soon painted bus red. (Jeff Lloyd collection)
Red Arrow MBA606 was the first single decker in the UK to be adorned with an allover advertisement and it ran from September 1972 on route 500. The striking decoration for Chappell's Music Store confused some passengers and the front panel was soon painted bus red. (Jeff Lloyd collection)
AEC Swift – LT MB type (1966-69)
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Former Red Arrow MBA605 (AML605H) worked in and around the docks at Dover for a good few years, initially in the ownership of Townsend Thoresen, followed by P&O Ferries. (Neil Fraser)Previous | NextAllover advert bus MBA606 ran in a black-based livery from September 1972 until July 1974 when it was repainted in this revised white-based livery which it ran with for a further twelve months. (Jeff Lloyd collection)

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From Des Elmes at 2008-09-20 22:00:38 : MBA606 was sold to Wombwell Diesels in April 1982, and Chappell's relocated to Wardour Street in November 2006.

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