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The '''] Delta''' is a single-decker bus body produced for the ] chassis. |
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The '''] Delta''' is a single-decker bus body produced for the ] chassis. They were built in a factory in ]. They are known for their distinctive sloping front window.<ref></ref> |
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The Delta sold well during its lifetime but production of the Delta ceased in 1999.{{cn}} |
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The dramatic front windscreen was a product of the designer’s experience of driving buses as it maximized driver visibility. It was also an attempt to disguise the bulge of the DAF SB220 chassis stylistically. |
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The overall design stems from a design exercise into a new trolleybus for the proposed Leeds Trolleybus network in the 1980s. Although the trolleybus network didn’t come to fruition due to political and financial reasons the design was used for the Delta, with very few minor alterations. These included the removal of trolley poles (since the Delta would be powered by a diesel engine these weren’t required) and the replacement of a smooth panel emblazoned with ‘Optare’ with a conventional grill between the headlights. |
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The Delta sold well during its lifetime but production of the Delta ceased in 1999. |
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==Optare Delta in culture== |
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==Optare Delta in culture== |
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An Optare Delta in all-over red livery (resembling ]) is featured as a driveable vehicle in the PlayStation 2 game '']'', and its sequel '']''. They are commonly found driving around in most areas in these games, readily available to be "bus-jacked" at any time. |
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An Optare Delta in all-over red livery is featured as a driveable vehicle in the PlayStation 2 game '']'', and its sequel '']''.<ref></ref> |
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==References== |
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The Delta sold well during its lifetime but production of the Delta ceased in 1999.
An Optare Delta in all-over red livery is featured as a driveable vehicle in the PlayStation 2 game The Getaway, and its sequel The Getaway: Black Monday.
An Optare Delta owned by Southern Transit