The gm pd4501 scenicruiser, manufactured exclusively for greyhound. Both were made in japan, are in excellent condition and are 6 long. An old greyhound converted to passengercamper use with a cummins isc 350 hp engine and an allison md3060 6 speed double overdrive transmission. This configuration proved to be unsuccessful and the 979 remaining buses were rebuilt with detroit diesel 8v71 engines and 4speed. Almost two years ago we featured an amazing story about two guys and a scenicruiser part 1, part 2. Greyhound presents the super scenicruiser 62waysbetterthanever. Greyhound scenicruiser, book by tom mcnally paperback.
The system is called super cruise, and one aspect of how it uses hazard. Com fully selfdriving cars may still be a long way off, but cadillac is taking a big step with super cruise, a system that can steer, accelerate and brake in certain highway conditions. General motors plans to introduce a semiautonomous driving system, similar to teslas autopilot, sometime next year. Greyhound scenicruiser engine specifications 8v71n pd4501 detroit diesel 03. This sent its main rival, continental trailways, on a hunt for a unique design of its own. Starting with prototypes, this book covers all the various models of the scenicruisers heritage. Unlike other driver assistance systems, super cruise utilizes two advanced technologies to provide the ease and convenience of handsfree driving. But they had structural problems, i hear, and nothing particularly special. In 1954, greyhound introduced the 40footlong, twolevel general motors pd 4501 scenicruiser. Gm pd4501 greyhound scenicruiser model bus 1 43 scale ixo. Available cadillac super cruise is the first true handsfree driving assistance feature for compatible highways. Post card greyhound general motors pd 4501 super scenicruiser.
Why gm cancelled the 19731978 gmc motorhome youtube. It was conceived during that very creative midlate thirties period, when traditional approaches to cars, buses trains and airplanes were all being tossed overboard. The pulitzer prizewinning novel a confederacy of dunces, by john kennedy. Gm super cruise driverassist system consumer reports. Greyhound scenicruiser fred rayman, tom mcnally isbn. One is a pd4905 super scenicruiser and the other is more or less a pd 4104 highway traveler or scenicruiser. Power was provided by two detroit diesel 471 engines driving through a fluid coupling. The scenicruiser starred in several movies, was featured on record album covers, and appeared on endless tv shows through the years. Gm held the patent for the general design of the scenicruiser. The gm transit coach old look is here this gm bus revolutionized the industry, 1936 yellow coach owned by gm model 719 super coach, a groundbreaking design. Fully restored 1954 greyhound scenicruiser presented by royal. This 43passenger, goldstriped bus features airconditioning, panoramic windows, a complete rest room and air suspension ride.
Riseon hermes white bus 39 gm brown couchevel leather tote bag handbag 188. I highly recommend this book greyhound scenicruiser to anyone who rode a. Pennsylvania railroad altoona and the prr book mint. When the federal interstate highway system was established, gm designed a bus exclusively for greyhound. Greyhound scenicruiser by tom mcnally and fred rayman. Tom mcnally works for an engineering firm in peoria, il, and is a super fan when it comes to the greyhound scenicruiser. After the rebuilding the super scenicruiser name replaced the scenicruiser name on the sides of. Super cruise hands free driving cadillac ownership. Nobody had ever written a technical and social history of the gm coach pd4501, better known as the scenicruiser, and commissioned by greyhound at the dallasbased bus systems very zenith.
When i do that, would you like me to send them again. They had a less obvious second level which ran most of the length of the coach, side windows from gmcs line of transit coaches and a smaller upper windshield in the front because the. The gmc pd4501 scenicruiser, manufactured by general motors for the greyhound. Media in category pd 4501 scenicruiser buses the following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total. Greyhound scenicruiser by tom mcnally, fred rayman.
Gms super cruise selfdriving system gets warning by. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. After nearly 60 years, its popularity, even today, is. For ic corporation fe school bus high pressure injection oil pump smp 72864gm. Spring vintage toy and greyhound bus collection online. Greyhound pd4501 scenicruiser bus, built by the gm corporation during. Fully restored 1954 greyhound scenicruiser presented by royal coach. The pulitzer prizewinning novel a confederacy of dunces, by john kennedy toole, includes many obsessively sarcastic. Starting with prototypes, this book covers all the various models of the scenicruisers heritage, and even highlights many of. Although the scenicruiser would be exclusive to greyhound, gm was in the early. Super chevy magazine february 2018 single issue magazine january 1, 2017 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. All the greyhound logos and dogs are faithfully reproduced. After the rebuilding the super scenicruiser name replaced the scenicruiser name on the sides of each coach.
While its interior has since been stripped, the seller has kept all rv related equipment like tanks, toilets, heaters and so on. It is in great condition, and was painted and decaled several years ago. The paperback of the greyhound scenicruiser by tom mcnally, fred. They were on the road into the early 80s, and then sent to the big depot in the sky. Pamona bus lines faegol twin bus line, bus, railway museum. Price new from used from single issue magazine, january 1, 2017 please retry. Greyhound bus lines history photographs busses terminals. Find gm bus available for sale here on the internet. Super cruise is the first truly handsfree driving technology. Greyhound pd4501 scenicruiser bus, built by the gm corporation. Cadillac super cruise is a big step on the road to full autonomy, a huge convenience on longdistance road trips and a substantial technological triumph for cadillac. I have also attached two pictures of the silversides we have for sale. After the rebuilding a super scenicruiser badge replaced the scenicruiser badge.
Royal coachs luxurious 47 passenger presidential coach is the top of the line in transportation. Greyhound scenicruiser pd4501 gm prototypes gx2 bus. This is a pair of original 1950s 1960s greyhound gm scenicruiser tin toy bus models. The pd5401 was strictly reserved for greyhound and along with a contract extension for 500 more, a total of 1001 scenicruisers were built, including. Everyone enjoyed following their journey home, so we knew we had to feature this one when both jim s and george g sent it in. Post house and greyhound super scenicruiser old bus matchbook. The gmc pd4501 scenicruiser, manufactured by general motors for the greyhound corporation, was a threeaxle monocoque twolevel coach used by greyhound from july 1954 into the mid70s.
The engine had been rebuilt with ddc oem parts, being a ddc dealer, was able to save him major bucks on parts, the rings were the latest design, injectors had been the 145, the largest available at the time, yes it would roll black smoke until the turbo caught up, then. Ixo hachette 1956 gmc greyhound super scenicruiser mib unopened 1. I have a vintage 1954 splitlevel greyhound scenicruiser bus, restored back to the original specifications of new. Trucks, dog memorial, busses, book of life, motorhome, touring, real life. When we deem things iconic, they have naturally become part of history and have earned a permanent status of importance to usone such object is a particular intercity coach, the greyhound pd4501 scenicruiser bus, built by the gm corporation during 195456. The general motors pd4501 scenicruiser was a 43 passenger parlor series coach built from 1954 to 1956 in the united states. Tom and his coauthor have amassed a very large collection of photographs, time tables, post cards, antique toys and models. Greyhound scenicruiser hemmings hemmings motor news. I used to drive them, so youd think i would know, but i spent my time behind the wheel, not across the street with a camera. And bill robb, i completely agree, i dont think gm felt the scenicruiser represented its work in the best way except as to styling that was superb. Greyhound scenicruiser mcnally, tom, rayman, fred on.
Starting with prototypes, this book covers all the various models of the scenicruiser s heritage, and even highlights many of the restored and still operating legends today. This bus was converted to an rv back in the seventies, but has since been gutted. Il, and is a super fan when it comes to the greyhound scenicruiser. The greyhound scenicruiser was filled with the american dream. The first scenicruiser entered the greyhound fleet in 1954, and the last one retired from active service at greyhound about 1975. Starting with prototypes, this book covers all the various models of the scenicruisers heritage, and even highlights many of the restored and still operating legends today. The scenicruisers popularity with the public inspired gms later pd 4107 and pd 4903 buffalo bus 35 and 40foot models, which arrived nearly a decade later. Gms super cruise is a marriage of cuttingedge hardware.
Without getting out all my books, is that the last one gm built that was supposedly. General motors has updated its super cruise advanced driverassist system, making it easier to activate and offering more information about when and. The 19731978 gmc motorhome was an engineering wonder that was decades ahead in styling and engineering. If ever a book on an icon of the american highway was decades overdue, this was it. Mci6 rv bus, bus conversion potential, supercruiser, mci 6. Gm shocked the world for the 1973 model year with the debut of the beautiful gmc motorhome. Produced in a joint effort between the greyhound bus company and general motors, the scenicruiser was designated at gm as a model pd4501 when it made. Gm took on the task of building the final productionversion scenicruiser prototype in 1953, now officially called the pd4501, as a model for the 500 more that greyhound initially contracted for. Fully restored 1954 greyhound scenicruiser presented by. Corgi gm4501 scenicruiser greyhound bus 1 50 destination. Starting in the scenicruiser became synonymous with long highway trips.
This incredible greyhound coach has undergone a full. Post card greyhound general motors pd 4501 super scenicruiser bus 5542 side0. Being stored indoors for 30 years has really made this a true gem. This bus conversion is located in gulf breeze, florida an. Greyhound scenicruiser by fred rayman, tom mcnally. Starting with prototypes, this book covers all the various models of the.
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