MCI, or “Motor Coach Industries”, has been manufacturing bus platform vehicles for nearly a century now. In business since 1933, their chassis has been used for a wide variety of purposes, including everything from prison transport vehicles to highly… more»
Buses
Dec 22, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Running Late: 1951 GM “Old-Look” Bus
Hey, does the number 11 still stop here? Noooo, not any longer, the old 11 has seen better days and its time as a hauler are long over. Looking for its next trick? That appears to be the case… more»
Dec 16, 2021 • For Sale • 41 Comments
Fishbowl Coach: 1975 GMC “New Look” Bus
It’s funny – in the vintage BMW world, there are all sorts of translations for the different styling eras that emerged in the late 1960s into the 70s. That makes sense, as collectors tend to break their favorite model… more»
Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rat Rod Shorty: 1952 International Harvester School Bus
When it comes to vintage buses, it’s often the case that well-intentioned owners get to it too late. The bus, once retired, falls into private hands that simply need a lot of space and a lot of seats, which… more»
Oct 20, 2018 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Willie Nelson Connection: 1952 Flxible Flyer Visicoach
If I weren’t into vintage European cars and Japanese SUVs, I’m fairly certain I’d want to own a Flxible touring bus of some kind. Flxible Flyers sported some of the best art-deco styling to ever grace a transportation vessel, and… more»
Oct 20, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Short Bus: 1958 Chevrolet Superior School Bus
This 1958 Chevrolet Superior School Bus has been sitting forlornly in New Mexico for years, according to the seller, and there’s not much left to this short bus body. While I wish there were pictures of the hedge it… more»
Oct 5, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Flathead Powered Shorty: 1949 Ford School Bus
For some reason, old school buses are super cool. And the shorter they are the better! Just have a look at this 1949 Ford School Bus. It’s definitely a special find, as it’s a highly original short bus with… more»
Mar 31, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Live the Post-War Dream! 1948 Flxible Clipper
The Flxible company (one ‘e’ short of Flexible to coin a patentable trademark) made this generation of Clipper bus from 1946 until 1967. This 1948 Flxible Clipper hails from a location near Londonderry, New Hampshire. Thanks to reader “AMXBrian”… more»
Nov 30, 2017 • Stories • 12 Comments
They Can Fly! New Life for Seven Old School Buses Update
In September, 2016 I wrote about seven old school buses headed to a new life serving the children of Haiti. It took awhile, but finally on November, 20th they were loaded onto two Air Force C5 aircraft and flown… more»
Aug 24, 2017 • For Sale Stories • 31 Comments
Big Barn Find: 1950 GM Transit Bus
I can only imagine the size of the barn this thing was found it! It is being sold by the third owner, who acquired it the estate of a private collector, so presumably it was kept in a large… more»
Jul 24, 2017 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1978 Volkswagen Bus in Time-capsule for Over 20 Years!
Check out this 1978 Volkswagen Bus in seemingly excellent condition, offered here on craigslist for $6,000 in Hayfork California. Said to have been off the road since 1996, this Tylenol-shaped time capsule is waiting for the right person to put… more»
Jul 18, 2017 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Old School: 1957 GMC School Bus
How much fun would this be as a converted motorhome or party bus? This 1957 GMC bus looks like a very solid project. For sale here on craigslist for $2,500 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ad doesn’t have too many pictures… more»
Jun 24, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
For Short Hippies: 1966 Volkswagen Bus
Your eyes are not deceiving you. This VW bus was shortened by two feet before a band of paintbrush-toting hippies descended on it. The seller claims that this bus could have been at Woodstock. That may be speculation, but… more»
Apr 28, 2017 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Too Cool For School: 1937 Ford School Bus
This ’37 Ford school bus has a rad look to it! There’s some moss growing here and there, but it’s surprisingly solid. The seller purchased it from the city and is has supposedly never changed hands since new. They had… more»
Oct 4, 2016 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Three Pedals: 1970 MCI Motor Coach
There are times when I want to meet the owners of the vehicles we feature on Barn Finds and find out their story. How did you come into owning such a vehicle? What was going through your mind when you traded… more»
Aug 15, 2016 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1947 Ford School Bus
What a neat old school bus! Modern buses are big boxes without character. A bus like this ’47 Ford School bus on the other hand is jam packed with style. If this bus pulled up in front of my house, I’d… more»
