Believe it or not, our country was once filled with folks who traveled by bus. Buses and passenger trains hauled folks from city to city, whether in-state or across the country. Before Trailways and Greyhound dominated the market, numerous… more»
Flxible
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
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»
Sep 22, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Un Autobus Loco! 1973 Flxible El Chico Party Bus
You could probably make the argument that there are more Mexican restaurants in the United States than there are in Mexico. Americans are madly and deeply in love with this cuisine. Who doesn’t like Mexican food? If you are… more»
Mar 18, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Motorhome Conversion: 1949 Flxible Clipper Bus
At one time, The Flxible Company was one of the largest transit-bus manufacturers in the U.S. And one of their mainstay products was the Clipper intercity coach, which was built between 1937-50 (with a brief hiatus during World War… more»
May 29, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
21 Window Alternative: 1949 Flxible Clipper Sightseer
With all the hubbub over the 21-window Volkswagen Buses – and the crazy prices they are still commanding – perhaps it’s time to look at some cheaper alternatives with the same amount of sunlight on board. This 1949 Flxible… 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»
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»
Dec 15, 2016 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Bargain Bus: 1941 Flxible Clipper
Flexible? Fixable? So many ways to confuse this name, but I think I’ve got the correct spelling in the title. And really, it’s a shame I didn’t know this manufactuer’s name since Flxible was one of the largest manufacturers… more»
Jun 20, 2015 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1946 Flxible RV: And It Runs!
I’ve always been fascinated by old buses, I’m not sure if it’s their streamlined looks, their size and grandjour, or the stories my father use to tell me of his childhood experiences riding them across the border into Mexico… more»
