Espírito Santo 300 – MAN Lion's Star
Coach operated by Espírito Santo seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in May 2019. This coach with fleet number 300 is a second-generation MAN Lion's Star registered in 2006. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 49 passengers (49+1+1). It features integral construction and uses a MAN ¹ engine. Based in Vila Nova de Gaia , J. Espírito Santo & Irmãos and A. Costa Reis & Filhos operate regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services under the brand name Espírito Santo, or Espírito Santo – Autocarros de Gaia. Here, we see this MAN Lion's Star in an occasional service. Introduced in 2002, the second generation of the MAN Lion's Star family includes the Lion's Star (39.4 ft) and the 3-axle Lion's Star L (45.3 ft). The MAN Lion's Star is distinguished as Coach of the Year in 2004. A note of interest for enthusiasts – the Lion’s Star is externally identical to the Lion’s Coach Supreme, but it can easily be identified by...