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Ninfatur – Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class

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Coach operated by Ninfatur seen on Rua Joaquim António de Aguiar, Lisboa , in May 2012. This coach is an Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class registered in 2004. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and uses a Scania chassis. Based in Moscavide , Ninfatur ¹ operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class on an occasional service. From an aesthetic point of view, I like to see touring coaches with polished rims or wheel covers, especially if combined with waxed tires. However, when properly maintained and cleaned, as in this case, white plastic covers are equally attractive and give the coach a pleasant presence. ●   Autocarro operado pela Ninfatur visto na Rua Joaquim António de Aguiar, Lisboa , em Maio de 2012. Este autocarro é um Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class registado em 2004. Tem um comprimento total de 12 m e utiliza um chassis Scania . Baseada em Moscavide , a Ninfatur ¹ opera serviços regulares especializados e serviços o...

Isidoro Duarte 318 – Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class

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Coach operated by Isidoro Duarte seen at Praça Marquês de Pombal, Lisboa , in May 2013. This coach with fleet number 318 is an Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class registered in 2004. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and uses a Scania chassis ¹ . With its origins going back to 1923 and based in Milharado , in 2013 Isidoro Duarte ² operates regular services in the municipalities of Mafra and Loures and provides the respective connections to Lisboa. However, its main activity is specialized regular services and occasional services. Here, we see this Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class on an occasional service. Established in 1949, Alfredo Caetano ³ is widely known for its Bravo and Fenix coaches. Possibly around 2010, Starbus (or " S ociedade T ransformadora de A utocarros e R econdicionamento, S.A. ") acquires the brand Alfredo Caetano and continues offering an interesting family of models, comprising the Kid, the Road, the Duplo Deck and two appealing new models, the Cygny and the Teti...

Turexpresso – Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class

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Coach operated by Turexpresso seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in September 2019. This coach is an Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class registered in 2004. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 55 seated passengers (55+1+1). It uses a Scania chassis, possibly the K124IB 4x2. Established in 1958 and based in Maçãs de Dona Maria , Turexpresso operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this eye-catching Alfredo Caetano Fenix Class in an occasional service. Established in 1949, Alfredo Caetano is widely known for its Bravo and Fenix coaches. Possibly around 2010, Starbus (or " Sociedade Transformadora de Autocarros e Recondicionamento, S.A. ") acquires the brand Alfredo Caetano and continues offering an interesting family of models, comprising the Kid, the Road, the Duplo Deck and two appealing new models, the Cygny and the Tetis. Sadly, Starbus ceases activity around 2012. Possibly manufactured until 2009, the Alfredo Caetano Fenix ...