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Old 09-06-2017, 09:46 AM   #1
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Busboys Rally September 22 – 24, 2017

Busboys Rally – Historic Bus Show

Busboys Rally – Historic Bus Show
Evansville, IN – September 22 – 24, 2017
222 Sycamore St, Evansville, IN 47708

The Busboys Collection will host a historic vintage bus rally at the newly restored former Greyhound Terminal in Evansville, Indiana. September 22, 23, 24 – 2017.

Dan & Stan Holter of the Busboys Collection are hosting this historic bus rally on site of the former Greyhound Terminal in recognition to this iconic landmark and to help promote the heritage of the bus industry. This rally will attract vintage buses from all over North America, as well as visitors worldwide to come view some of the rarest and unique vintage buses still operational, some never seen before by the general public. This Rally will be the largest gathering of vintage buses ever to be displayed in the U.S. for such a purpose, with the emphasis on 25 years old and older. The rally welcomes all vintage buses and converted motor homes alike regardless make or model, that were originally manufactured by a bus builder.

The agenda for this rally is primarily focused on gathering vintage buses together for public display, but will also host a variety of vendors selling industry related memorabilia, artifacts and other industry related products. The rally will also include vintage bus rides thru some of Evansville’s historic and prominent sights near the terminal. Visitors may participate in voting for their favorite buses, of which trophy’s will be awarded in multiple categories in recognition of the owners preservation efforts. The Rally will end with a bus parade thru the Evansville Downtown district with the longest parade ever of its kind.

The newly restored Greyhound Terminal is the result of an independent nonprofit organization (Indiana Landmarks) dedicated to preserving historic buildings. This beautifully restored building will house Indiana Landmark’s SW Regional office, and has leased the majority of its space to the new Bru Burger Bar which will be open to the public for both indoor & outdoor dining. Other food vendors will be on site as well as many local area restaurants near the rally for other choices.

Never been, wish my rig was done and I'd ride on over. Back to work for me !!

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*Drool**drool**drool* I know that terminal well. That's my old hometown!!!! Oh how I WISH I could be there!!!!!!

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Old 09-06-2017, 11:25 AM   #3
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I'm going to be there. Also going to the unofficial pre and post rallys.

My bus is old enough to be in the parade (over 25). I heard yesterday that there are over 100 registered. I think they are going for a world record.
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Old 09-06-2017, 04:39 PM   #5
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My bus is old enough to be in the parade (over 25). I heard yesterday that there are over 100 registered. I think they are going for a world record.
Oh, man, get some video! That's Rosh Hashanah; I don't get to go nowhere that weekend!
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Old 09-06-2017, 06:14 PM   #6
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wow my 1991 Carpenter could go in it!! and its not crazy far from me..
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Old 09-16-2017, 11:51 AM   #7
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I just registered... seems my 1990 chassis / 91 body bus is Allowed . the DEV bus gets a road trip! been awhile since I had it on a road trip!

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Old 09-16-2017, 12:32 PM   #8
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I just registered... seems my 1990 chassis / 91 body bus is Allowed . the DEV bus gets a road trip! been awhile since I had it on a road trip!

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Wonderful ! Send us back photos, please.
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wow so MANY COOL BUSSES here!!!!!

a few skoolies... LOTS of kickass vintage fishbowls to scenic-cruisers, yeah this is Bus-Geek heaven!!!!!!

my phone wont upload pics without the wifi to my icloud so ill posrt pics once im back at my hotel.

I drove the DEV bus down, it drove fantastic.. was a tad warm inside driving into the sun and no insulation no tinted windows.. i had both A/C's Maxxed and didnt sweat but wasnt freezing either..

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*drool**drool**drool*........



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Old 09-22-2017, 06:48 PM   #11
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*drool**drool**drool*........
Right? He is such a tease.

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Old 09-22-2017, 06:51 PM   #12
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Some pics so far from the rally. Still 2 days to go! Come on out ! All kindsf busses old to newer! School to prevost!!








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its really fascinatimng (and dishaertening) to see that some of these original greyhound busses. clearly show that taking the bus back in the 40s and 50s. was MUCH more elegant than even flying first class in today's world...

disheartening to the degradation of travel comfort, granted we have things like Air conditioning, TV and WiFi nowadays on the bus and airplanes. but its clear t osee in the old world that travelli ng passengers (customers) were treated quite well even on the bus..

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Christopher, saw your bus, I think I saw you, not sure what you look like. Stop by.
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Old 09-22-2017, 09:24 PM   #16
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Christopher, saw your bus, I think I saw you, not sure what you look like. Stop by.

is yours the one with the minisplit on the left rear? I saw the bus.. Nice minisplit install! tucks up under nicely.. but didnt see anyone around the bus when i went by.. I'll stop by tomorrow.

some pretty incredible busses here!!
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That's me. Looks like my avitar.
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awesome !

Wow- so much style on those. I forgot about that wrap-around bumper on the greyhounds.

Thanks for sharing- enjoy the weekend, should be toasty.
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Christopher,

If you love the vintage cars go to Frog Follies in Evansville. They were held last month (always just before classes at U.E. start up - always a drool-fest for me when I was an undergrad, then working for Walts-Drive-A-Way/Meisler Trailer Rentals). THAT is an AWESOME display of classic iron....

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More busses showed up today!! My dream bus is here, a 1980 superior international ! I got to see it inside today and hear the iconic clicking of the school lights relay. If you have never been in a superior you won't understand.



Some other nice hardware !


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