Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 05-30-2016, 10:07 PM   #1
Bus Nut
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 548
Abingdon, VA buses for auction

Some buses for sale from the Abingdon, VA school district. One is a shortie with manual trans.

Bluebird Bus #09 - Manual Trans
Public Surplus: Auction #1614100

Amtran Bus #36
Public Surplus: Auction #1614040

I spoke with the bus garage boss and he said both of the above buses were pulled from service not too long ago and would have no problem driving to get them home. The have other buses listed as well. Auction ends in 16hrs (approx 3:00pm Tues)

dgorila1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 07:55 AM   #2
Bus Geek
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,830
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
that shorties is a bus id love to get my hands on!.. a DT466 in a shortie with a stick... that bus probably has some guts!...

alas i really dont need 2 busses....

-Christopher
cadillackid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 08:39 AM   #3
Bus Nut
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 548
Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid View Post
that shorties is a bus id love to get my hands on!.. a DT466 in a shortie with a stick... that bus probably has some guts!...

alas i really dont need 2 busses....

-Christopher
I know, the shortie is the one I really want but I'm not financially ready right now to make the purchase. I would have purchased the shortie or the Amtran though after talking to the garage boss about the condition of both. Basically he said both were road ready and should have no problems driving the 300+ miles across the state to get them home. They are being sold just due to age. I'd love that shortie with a manual trans!
dgorila1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 10:37 AM   #4
Bus Nut
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 264
Hey, bus #73 looks pretty nice. Got the smaller Cummins but has the 3060 trans so it should drive pretty well.
__________________
Daddy, can we go on a trip again??
'85 Thomas SafTLiner RE
3208 NA CAT MT643
boojiewoojie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 03:56 PM   #5
Bus Nut
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 548
Quote:
Originally Posted by dgorila1 View Post
Some buses for sale from the Abingdon, VA school district. One is a shortie with manual trans.

Bluebird Bus #09 - Manual Trans
Public Surplus: Auction #1614100

Amtran Bus #36
Public Surplus: Auction #1614040

I spoke with the bus garage boss and he said both of the above buses were pulled from service not too long ago and would have no problem driving to get them home. The have other buses listed as well. Auction ends in 16hrs (approx 3:00pm Tues)

Wow, the Bluebird sold for only $1765 and the Amtran for only $860! Great deal for two ready to drive buses. If a dealer bought them they'll turn around and flip them for $4000-$8000. Geez I wish I had more $$$$$ and a large place to store these things!
dgorila1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 04:01 PM   #6
Bus Geek
 
EastCoastCB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
I WAS the high bidder on the shorty with the manual. Unfortunately, I went to St Augustine today and got back a little late and was outbid by $25. Damn.

I WANTED that bus BAD!
EastCoastCB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 04:31 PM   #7
Bus Geek
 
bansil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
CB that bus is like 1 hr from me...too bad you lost it, maybe they will back out
__________________
Our build La Tortuga
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
George S. Patton
bansil is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 04:50 PM   #8
Bus Nut
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 548
Maybe you can buy it from them for $3500
dgorila1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 05:07 PM   #9
Bus Geek
 
EastCoastCB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by dgorila1 View Post
Maybe you can buy it from them for $3500
nah, I bid what it was worth to me. I woulda went to like 1900 but oh well. Theres a nice local shorty for 3500 but I want one cheap!
EastCoastCB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 05:08 PM   #10
Bus Geek
 
EastCoastCB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
Quote:
Originally Posted by bansil View Post
CB that bus is like 1 hr from me...too bad you lost it, maybe they will back out
I hope they do!!!
EastCoastCB is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:09 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.