Fleet Number: 270 Registration Number: R870 MDY First Licensed: 17/05/1998 Type: DAF DB250 / Optare Spectra Engine Size: 8.65 Litres Chassis Number: 0H006470 Seating Capacity: 77 Bodywork: Optare

Notes: Bus 70 was the first of a batch of twelve Optare Spectras purchased in 1998 to replace Leyland Olympians. Only the initial six Optare Spectras remain in the fleet. It was renumbered 270 from 1st October 2002, when the entire fleet was renumbered.

Bus 270 in the South Downs Connection livery.

Bus 270 is seen on 4th October 1998 at a special event when all twelve Optare Spectras were "launched".

Here Bus 270 is seen on The Rodmill looking out over Eastbourne towards Hastings.

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