Bus

Out of the Route 66 Museum: 1960 Crown Supercoach

The Supercoach was a bus built by Crown Coach Co. from 1948 until its demise in 1991. They were largely sold as school buses on the West Coast but also provided the foundation for RVs and the like. This… more»

Deck ‘N A Half: 1955 GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser

Greyhound was founded in Minnesota by Eric Wickman, a Huppmobile dealer who couldn’t sell even one Huppmobile. Partnering up with a couple of buddies, Wickman used his orphan car to ferry miners from town to mine starting in 1914…. more»

Yellowstone Park Bus: 1924 White 15-45 Touring

Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, covers parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Much of its growth and success tracks with the advent of the automobile, which led to more visitors. Touring buses became popular in the early 20th… more»

Best Yellowstone Souvenir Ever: 1925 White 12 Passenger Bus

It is said that all we will have in the end is memories.  For those who have made the pilgrimage to Yellowstone, there are a lot of memories swimming around in their brains.  From majestic peaks to amazing animals,… more»

Camper Conversion: 1964 GMC TDH-3501

As best as we can tell, this coach has a commuter look to it and began life as something other than a camper but became one later. It looks to be in good condition and ready for some road… more»

Three Owners! 1966 Volkswagen Kombi

This VW bus has stories to tell. Its first owner was a funeral home. Painted green to match the rest of the funereal livery, its chores were limited to hauling flowers. So they say. Next, it was discovered in… more»

1 of 16: 1974 Dodge DayStar St Tropez

DayStar Motor Homes was a short-lived name in the RV business, building as few as 16 lavish custom rolling homesteads in the 1970s. They used a Dodge commercial chassis for their platform and were powered by 440 cubic-inch V8s… more»

Field Find: 1973 Volkswagen Bus

During the height of the Volkswagen van craze in the late 2010s, it wasn’t uncommon to see some nice examples bring six figures at auction. Prices have dropped off since then, but their popularity hasn’t waned. This one is… more»

Restomod Camper? 1947 Diamond T Bus

Diamond T Company was an American truck manufacturer that also had a brief run in the automobile business. There isn’t much info out there about them being in the bus business, too, with the seller suggesting this example may… more»

BF Auction: 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window

Finding yourself with too many projects and selling one with the finish line in sight can be difficult. However, that is the decision the owner of this 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window Bus faced. With the panels and paint… more»

Last Year Split Windshield: 1967 Volkswagen Bus

Growing up near a Volkswagen dealership in the seventies, we saw our fair share of these on the lot and running around the neighborhoods when I was a kid.  But how times have changed, and it’s been years since… more»

Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442

Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»

Your Inner Child Wants This: 1951 GMC Short School Bus

Short buses are often referred to in inappropriate jokes.  Despite this checkered connection, short buses are very versatile and can be converted into pretty neat campers.  If you formerly were a passenger on a bus of any sort, then… more»

Recently Restored 1960 23-Window VW Bus

Designed to tour the Swiss Alps. That’s what they say about VW bus models like this 23-window cutie. You can understand that the view out all those windows would be spectacular. This one is  currently residing in George, Utah,… more»

Chicken Bus: 1965 Volkswagen Type 2

The iconic VW bus, known officially as the Type 2, began production in 1950. And is still going strong today in its sixth generation. Back when this 1965 edition was new, it was recruited to be a delivery vehicle… more»

An Iconic Shape In Many Forms: 1947 Flxible Bus

There are a few vehicles that earn icon status just on their shape alone.  For example, Cord 810/812s, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertibles, and 1964-1965 Ford Mustangs are vehicle images that are imprinted into the American experience.  Postwar Flxible… more»