Delivered new to Perth Depot, MRF168 was part of the last batch of Fleetlines to be delivered to Midland, and to the Scottish Bus Group. It marked a return to Alexander built double decker bodies which Midland had not specified in any great number since 1970 despite the company being based in Falkirk, home of the coachbuilder. In 1985 Midland was split up, Perth Depot was transferred to the new Strathtay Scottish company. MRF168 became SD16 in the new concerns fleet numbering system. After privatisation and a fierce bus war with Stagecoach on the streets of Perth in the early 1990’s Perth Depot was closed and SD16, renumbered again now being 716, was moved to Dundee Depot. 716 was then moved to Blairgowrie Depot where its last years would be spent primarily on school services. Recently withdrawn she was amongst the very last of the once common Fleetlines to be in service anywhere in Scotland.

The owners of this vehicle have created an independent website for more thorough restoration information. You can access this by clicking the link below (Please note, the GVVT is not responsible for any content on this site):
http://bestbusintown.fotopic.net/