First Refreshed Dart

Thanks to Richard Smith for this nice shot of recently repainted Dennis Dart 41795 in First new livery. Whilst not the oldest bus into the new scheme its still a surprising repaint being the first Marshall Dart and the first dual door non articulated bus into the livery. Now I actually like the new livery but it has to be said it really doesn't work on this bus, especially on this side!

©Richard Smith

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