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1956 Flxible Coach

Original 1956 Flxible Coach Model 218-B-1 S/N 30883, original engine model FB320 (8 cylinder GM, gasoline fueled) w/less than 100,000 miles, when purchased from Harrisburg Railways Bus of Harrisburg, PA, June, 1964.

Historically, our unit had been assigned, with driver, mechanic, to a Scranton, PA Women’s College and was being rotated due to a worldwide rotational maintenance contract with General Motors which required they change their US fleets to new GM buses under a worldwide scheduled maintenance, including a teardown and reassembly line inspection. Our unit was included and was one of the first over the new production / remanufacture line, and was subsequently purchased by us for motor home conversion. Our conversion then became Number 491 of the Family Motor Coach Association.

This unit has very low mileage since conversion (less than 30000 miles) due to heavy work schedule and frequent job related travel. Tires are 10 ply 900 x 20 truck type. New in front (prior to storage), low wear (recaps) in rear. Conversion included; interior paneled with walnut faced plywood, shower, vanity sink and toilet, water heater in closet, overhead cabinets, stove/oven, combination fridge, sink, propane furnace and cooking, carpeting, curtains, 2 “goucho” beds (pull out to sleep 4), dinette for 4. Crawl access door to baggage compartment, potable water tank and pump, space for included 6.5 KVA Kohler generator, overhead track and stowage for 1 or 2 motorcycles through baggage door, and inside access to vehicle engine.

Unit needs inspection of all belts and hoses as storage follow-up. Has been garaged or covered since purchase in 1964. No A/C, but easily installed towards forward roof to allow minimum interference with vehicle radiator cooling. Original Flxible Parts and Service Books included.

$15,000 or best offer

Richard W. Backus

3955 Grant Road

Grant, FL 32949

(321) 723 0675

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