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Item:1997 Bluebird Bus-116K miles!, 8.3L w/Allison+Retarder!
1997 Bluebird Bus-116K miles!, 8.3L w/Allison+Retarder!
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Ended:Nov 12, 200905:45:43 PST
Bid history:28 bids
Winning bid:US $5,000.00
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Deposit of US $250.00 within 48 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close.
Shipping:Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Item Location:Gunnison, Co, United States

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Item number:160375652050
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Sells to:United States
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Last updated on 03:11:50 PM PST, Nov 05, 2009 View all revisions
1997 Bluebird Bus-116K miles!, 8.3L w/Allison+Retarder!
Vehicle Description

Here is a great deal for someone. This is a specially ordered Bluebird bus that was fleet owned and operated until just a couple years ago when it was retired and replaced. From dry and rust free Colorado, this bus has only 116K miles. Basically new tires and brakes, overall great shape and cool looking to boot. Not to be confused with the much more common school bus configurations, this bus has the larger and more powerful 8.3L Cummins C series mated to the 5 speed Allison World Transmission with 6 stage retarder. This tranny is a significant improvement over the earlier MT643 series since it has an overdrive. This bus will cruise easily at 65-70 MPH. It climbs hills like a scalded cat and comes down the other side without ever having to touch the brakes. I have climbed Monarch Pass here in Colorado in this bus and easily topped it at 40+ MPH!  It also has the insulation package and an additional chassis heater. No A/C, but lots of windows and a roof vent. It had been equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, but that has been removed and is not available. There is a trailer hitch already on the back ready to tow whatever.  I have removed the seats, but they come with the bus. A couple are missing as are a couple sections of the overhead grab rails. It has a small dent in the LR radiator access door that could be replaced easily, or left as-is. One flat glass panel in the front door is cracked.

  This bus runs, drives and stops fantastic and I feel it could be driven anywhere just as it sits. It starts instantly at the turn of a key and runs like a wristwatch. Does not overheat when climbing or idling. It is the perfect candidate for your project due to its low miles and rust free condition.

  If you have a bus based project in mind, don't let this bus get away. It is priced right and is ready for conversion. Unlike many (if not most) busses out there in this price range , you won't have to spend lots of time on mechanical issues just to make it home. This rig is priced at virtually the value of the transmission alone!!!

  So here you go, ready for a RV or camper conversion, catering rig or mobile kitchen, employee transport, Luxury Limo, Burning Man, Indy, Nascar, Race Bus, Band Bus,  or you name it!

  Don't miss out, a bus this clean and set up this way would cost many, many times more than my reserve. Thanks for looking and get to bidding!!!



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 Q: Do you offer shipping? JC.
A: Sorry, no. Thanks or looking.
Nov 11, 2009 
  
 Q: What is the length of the bus it appears to be about 35 feet since you have driven the bus any idea as to what kind of miles per gallon it might get.
A: It measures just at 37' overall. Since it has an overdrive transmission, I estimate that at 65 MPH it will get close to 10 MPG, less as you go faster, and it will cruise at 70 easily. Thanks
Nov 10, 2009 
  
 Q: Hi I'm in Grand Jct and am looking for a bus to use as a mobil showroom. What type of title does it have? Bus? Motor Home? I'm looking for one with a wheel chair lift preferably.
A: Hi, Thanks for the interest. It is titled as a bus currently. It had a Ricon wheelchair lift, but it was removed and is not available.
Nov 09, 2009 
  
 Q: Hi Red Dog, Does this bus have any under-body storage? And what is your closest airport? Thanks, Gerry GUstin
A: Bus has no undebody storage. When I converted another similar bus, I cut in underbody tow truck tool boxes and they wotked out great (for an RV, probably no so for luggage). You can fly into Gunnison (GUC), Denver is the... Continue reading
Nov 08, 2009 
 Q: ME INTERESTED IN THE BUS WHAT IS THE BEST PRICE? THANKS ...
A: Hello and thanks for your interest. Please note that there is a Buy It Now price posted if you do not want to participate in the auction process. Thanks again!
Nov 05, 2009 
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