GM 4106 on Craigslist

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David:

You asked me some questions; I will try to answer them. The 4106 was a great bus and it is the bus that built Greyhound. When buses became large enough and roads became good enough, the 671 inline Detroit as used in the 4104 was no longer enough HP to power them.

GM designed the Scenicruiser which, I believe was a 40 ft. bus with 2 471 Detroits powering the bus through a gearbox to a single differential driveshaft. In these days (early 1950's), gearboses were not that reliable and this dual engine Scenicruiser was fraught with problems.

GM then designed the 4106 with the 8V71 engine in conjunction with Greyhound and originally, they were only built for Greyhound. Some other bus companies brought a class action lawsuit, or threatened to do so, and GM then started supplying the 4106 to other bus companies. I believe all or nearly all the Scenicruisers were eventually converted to the 8V71 engine.

The 4106 was the bus of choice for celebrity/motorhome conversions during our younger years (covet; covet; covet).

If you are into classics, the 4106 is a great classic and there are a few of them out there that are in great condition. Buy a celebrity/motorhome conversion that has not been a Greyhound. The Greyhound buses were well maintained but who needs a million mile used vehicle?

Also, buy one that has been professionally converted. Many of the homemade conversions had the interior installed first so that they could show their friends their new bus conversion. It is very difficult (think impossible) to properly install the systems after the interior is installed.

You have one of the best (maybe the best) coaches ever built. Spend a few hundred thousand dollars installing bunk beds and enjoy.

Remember advice is seldom worth more than it costs.

FOX