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The '''[[Optare]] Solera''' is a coach body built by [[Optare]]. It is designed for mini and midi coach chassis. |
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| name = Ferqui Solera |
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| image = Taunton Castel Green - Nippy Bus X757HVL.jpg |
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| manufacturer = Ferqui |
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| production = 1997–2008 |
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| successor = [[Ferqui Nora]] |
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| class = [[Midicoach]] |
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| doors = 1 door |
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| floortype = [[High-floor|Step entrance]] |
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| platform = [[Mercedes-Benz Atego]] |
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The '''Ferqui Solera''' (sold as the '''Optare Solera''' in the United Kingdom) was a [[midicoach]] built by Spanish manufacturer Ferqui on [[Mercedes-Benz Atego]] chassis between 1997 and 2008. |
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As a result of a dealership arrangement between Ferqui and [[Optare]], the Solera was badged as an Optare product in the United Kingdom throughout its production run. |
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==Original Solera== |
==Original Solera== |
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==Solera HD== |
==Solera HD== |
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The Solera HD is a much updated form of the original. It removes the characteristic doorway with a conventional layout with the door ahead of the front axle. The styling has been updated to match the rest of the Optare coach range. The rollbars create a big coach appearance. |
The Solera HD is a much updated form of the original. It removes the characteristic doorway with a conventional layout with the door ahead of the front axle. The styling has been updated to match the rest of the Optare coach range. The rollbars create a big coach appearance. |
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==See also== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.optare.com/ |
*[http://www.optare.com/vehicles/ Solera's product page from Optare] |
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 13 September 2023
| Ferqui Solera | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ferqui |
| Production | 1997–2008 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Midicoach |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz Atego |
| Doors | 1 door |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Ferqui Nora |
The Ferqui Solera (sold as the Optare Solera in the United Kingdom) was a midicoach built by Spanish manufacturer Ferqui on Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis between 1997 and 2008.
As a result of a dealership arrangement between Ferqui and Optare, the Solera was badged as an Optare product in the United Kingdom throughout its production run.
Original Solera
[edit]The original Solera has the characteristic behind front axle door, this gives it an appearance of a very small coach. It has become a popular choice for independent coach companies. It is still available in a slightly updated form to match the styling of the Solera HD.
Solera HD
[edit]The Solera HD is a much updated form of the original. It removes the characteristic doorway with a conventional layout with the door ahead of the front axle. The styling has been updated to match the rest of the Optare coach range. The rollbars create a big coach appearance.
External links
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