Anybody want a $30,000 double-decker bus?

"Jim Spanfeller" (awesomeaustinv) 03/27/2020 at 13:41 • Filed to: None

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This would be a very practical family transporter right about now. Just think about it... T his thing really takes social distancing to a whole other level, literally! Besides that, it’s also just plain cool. According to the seller, it “did” run. Which means it probably doesn’t right now. But it could! And these engines are known to be capable of 500,000+ miles, so there’s a good chance it has a lot of life left in it. You can find it here:

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415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 13:50

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I seriously do want to make a house out of one. Buy some land somewhere.

For Sweden > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 13:50

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The best I can offer is a pallet of Crown Victoria and Chevrolet Impala oil filters

https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Parts-Crown-Vic%2FChevy-Impala-Oil-Filters-Virginia/3129986

user314 > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 13:52

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ranwhenparked > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 13:53

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Given what used transit buses tend to go for, I think it’s probably overpriced. But, it’s pretty rare on this continent, so really no comparable sale prices to go off of. If someone wants one badly enough, they’ll basically have to buy it. Sort of how a £2000 Reliant Rialto magically becomes $10,000-$15,000 once it crosses the Atlantic.

Jim Spanfeller > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 03/27/2020 at 14:16

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They make epic motorhomes, provided you watch out for low bridges. There’s one in my area that some people converted into a mobile coffee shop, and it appears at lots of car shows and other large events. Or at least it did, until... Y ou know...

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 14:26

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WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > For Sweden 03/27/2020 at 14:28

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Best I can do is electric motors and water pumps.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/tls/d/chisago-city-pallet-of-electric-motors/7099675912.html

Jim Spanfeller > ranwhenparked 03/27/2020 at 14:29

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Actually, I think the price seems fairly reasonable. These are iconic and beloved classic vehicles, and very large ones as well. They’re surprisingly reliable and easy to drive, too. Businesses know that they are fantastic for advertising, and because of their spacious interiors, some people even build their businesses inside them. Heck, there’s one in my area that was converted into a mobile coffee shop. You could easily argue that there’s more demand for these than for regular buses.

Svend > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 14:49

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You know what you must do.

The Rosebery

The Nyetimber

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 15:32

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Ooo, much want! :D

ranwhenparked > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 18:58

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True, they do have an iconic appeal far beyond pure utility. This isn’t destined to be a church bus or motorhome conversion, but it’s an ideal advertising vehicle, for businesses that still have a need to advertise at the moment.

People do respond to them, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce sold tickets for $10 just to sit in one parked stationary on the Queen Mary's deck as it sailed around Cape Horn, just so people could say they went around the cape in a bus. That's like $78 now, a lot of money for a silly novelty like that.

Jayvincent > Jim Spanfeller 03/27/2020 at 20:31

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Want? Y!E!S! but have a place to park one.... that’s a no. S o sad :(