Wednesday, May 29, 2013

5k: Bustrocity: GM Scenicruiser Bus w/ 1976 GMC Motorhome Title

Not exactly a good daily driver, but certainly an interesting piece of metal, this 1950s Greyhound GM Scenicruiser bus has been re-titled as a 1976 GMC Motorhome and is being sold in Tampa Bay, FL for $5,000 via craigslist.  The PD-4501 Scenicruser was an aluminum sided passenger bus made by GM for Greyhound between 1954 to 1956, but has been stripped from the inside and is now a "blank canvas" according to the sellers. Chances are good that it's still powered by a 9.3 liter Detroit Diesel 8V-71 two stroke supercharged diesel V8 screamer. What would you do with a split level RV? Park it in front of your 1950's split level ranch? Mid Century Modern is, after all, totally "in" right now.




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  1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    After 10 years of being parked, it just needs a bit of "tinkering" to get it running again, eh? Well, you tinker with a Beetle or a lawn mower, not a 29,000 lb., 45 foot long roll of Reynolds Wrap

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    1. UnknownApril 8, 2019 at 5:29 PM

      Yes i wood looking for one for long time want to own one for traveling turn into RV

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  2. AnonymousMay 30, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    The 4 speed in most of these are fast shifting so have your racing shoes on.

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  3. CFloMay 30, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Normally we would be right there with you on the levels of "tinkering" required after sitting 10 years, but the 8V-71 diesel should be fine if it "ran when parked." There are many videos on youtube showing these engines allegedly starting for the first time after long, long slumbers. They sound mean!

    Here's a site I found showing a nicely restored Scenicruiser as it would have looked in 1954 Greyhound trim.

    http://www.greyhoundcoach.com/

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  4. Ian @ Jewel or JalopyMay 30, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    I've always loved those old Greyhounds, and it would make a fabulous RV. Way more character than a modern slide-out monstrosity. But it seems like these never get past the "we've gutted it" stage. Once they see a HUGE blank canvas the ideas run out. Hopefully someone will actually restore this one.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    bus #579. 8v71 turbo. 4 speed.luggage racks removed. sides are warped.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 3, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Il take it. Lead me the way, im 90% ready to take this on . I want to do it honor of my dear old dad. Im selling his mobile home to do it, and i have more to put in it. If it rolls i can do it

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  7. captain crunchJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    has it been sold yet if not i want it my names ken smith my number is 334 691 2524 thank you call any time

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  8. captain crunchJanuary 3, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    has it been sold yet if not i want it my names ken smith my number is 334 691 2524 thank you call any time

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  9. UnknownApril 8, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    Dj Produce from CO ready remodel a bus for tour and take on the trip of a lifetime email me at diem-v@hotmail.com or call at 720-498-1149

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  10. UnknownApril 21, 2020 at 2:17 PM

    I'm still interested in this business signed captain crunch

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  11. UnknownApril 21, 2020 at 2:18 PM

    You can contact me at 334 596 3617 thank you .

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