The vast majority of Capitals – more than 800 examples – were bodied on the Dennis Dart SLF chassis.

Key design features of the Capital include the double-curvature windscreen, arched top with a separately mounted destination display, and peaked roof dome.

[citation needed] Dart Buses of Paisley were the second-largest customer, ordering six C43s,[1] including the final example to be produced in January 1999.

The Minibus had an entrance step height of 320 millimetres (13 in), capable of lowering to 250 millimetres (9.8 in) with a kneeling suspension, and the interior floor remained flat until the rear axle, where two steps led to the rear seats of the bus.

The Minibus was powered by a Cummins B Series engine, and came fitted with an Allison AT542 four-speed automatic transmission as standard.

[3] London General placed the first sizeable order for the Minibus, with 15 examples delivered between September 1996 and January 1997.