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  • Authentic 1970s makeover for Blackpool ‘Balloon’ No. 715

    Authentic 1970s makeover for Blackpool ‘Balloon’ No. 715

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    Sam Hewitt

    BLACKPOOL ‘Balloon’ car No. 715 has undergone a partial repaint at Rigby Road depot into authentic 1970s livery with full green cab surrounds, complete with period advertising.  On one side it carries an advert for CIS Insurance (pictured), while on the other is a classic advert for Blackpool Zoo.  The Fylde Transport Trust-owned car has also…

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