The Mercedes-Benz O 305 was one of the first generation of standard regular-service buses- standardization of the bus models used for scheduled service had begun in 1967. The exhibited vehicle did more than 600,000 miles of service for Stuttgart’s local public transport company (SSB) from 1980 to 1995.

• Cylinders 6
• Displacement 696 cu in
• Output 177 kW
• at engine speed 2200/min
• Top speed 50 mph
• Seats 44
• Production period 1968-1987
• Units produced 11570