Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread

[dan-fox]

Ouch! Didn't see that. I kinda wandered off after I found that they'd supplied a 16-character VIN.

[scapegoatwax]

Hey!

Last night I stumbled upon these buses on govdeals, a bunch of transits (I think 34'?) that seem like they're in really good shape. I called the contact (Bryan) today and he was super nice and helpful. Said the buses were only phased out because they got new buses. (Rather than because they were, say, problematic.) Some of them have had their transmission rebuilt, which you can see in the Additional Info: pdfs. The buses dohave governors that make them top out at 55-60mph, according to Bryan. (Can those be removed?)

What do you folks think of them? I like the idea of getting a transit under 40', and these seem like a decent choice (without having inspected them), so I'm tempted to make a low offer and see if it works out.

Here's one, there's a few: https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...75&acctid=1130

All of the buses of that type from that lot, according to Bryan, that were listed on January 5, 2018 were running when they got put on the lot. There are a few unlisted ones that aren't running, the maintenance contractors are still working on the ones that don't run, but they will be listed later whether they are able to run or not.

Would anyone be able to take a look at the buses in person? Austin is about 8 hours from me so I technically could, but I'd need to take a day or two off of work and I don't exactly have a keen eye. Bryan asked if someone was going to look at the bus, that they call him first because he works off-site.

[Asetechrail]

https://www.kenporterauctions.com/ve...?auctionid=432

[PB&G]

Originally Posted by Asetechrail

https://www.kenporterauctions.com/ve...?auctionid=432

The two 88's went for $2000 and $2400

[Robin97396]

Auction #2008695 - International School Bus
Location; National School District, 1500 "N" Avenue, National City, CA 91950

WITH A MINIMUM STARTING BID OF $12,000??????????????????????????????????
Am I missing something here?

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...ew?auc=2008695

This is a great dependable school bus very clean;
- 2002
- Make: American Transportation Corporation
- Model: DT 466 Conventional
- Vin #1BVBRAAN42A914614
- 30 Passenger Capacity
- 2 Wheelchair Stations
- Ricon Lift (Model S-Series S5003)
- Automatic Transmission: Allison, Model 2000 Series
- Engine: International CL215. 7.6L
- 103,445 Miles
- Emissions: DI, TL, ECM, CAC

Additional Specifications:
DPF Therma Cat, Model 144100; Manufacture Date Sept. 2011 GVWR 27,000 LBS

Additional Information:
Air compressor seeps oil. Oil pan seep oil. Transmission pan seeps oil. Engine front cover seep oil.

*** Currently will not start without a jump ***

Condition: GOOD

[Twigg]

... and the dreaded letters ... DPF

[Robin97396]

Auction #2008696 - Thomas School Bus

Current Price $9,000.00
# of Bids 0

Additional Information: Engine front seal seeping oil. Side cover seeping oil, valve cover seeping oil, oil cooler base seeping oil. Head leak, Shocks are worn.

Condition: GOOD What the hay?

1999
- Make: Thomas
- Model: Saf T Liner Transit
- Vin #1T7HT4B28X1075763
- 78 Passenger Capacity
- 6 Wheelchair Stations
- Ricon Lift (Model S-Series S5003)
- Automatic Transmission: Allison, Model 3060Series
- Engine: Caterpillar, 3126 7.2L
- 160,759 Miles
- Emissions: EM, DI, TC, ECM CAC

When did BGA start selling at Public Surplus?

[Robin97396]

When did leaky CA buses become worth this much? Needs jump to run?? But in good condition?

The smog garb is a detriment to an already leaky bus. Am I missing something of intrinsic value in these two buses?

[evathedefiler]

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-international-series/6427449683.html

A little far for us to go look.

[Robin97396]

2000 Articulating Bus ---------------------- Sale By Owner - $10 (Denver)

https://portland.craigslist.org/nco/...427931014.html

Cummins 10.8L Diesel , Hp600 transmission

[Twigg]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

2000 Articulating Bus ---------------------- Sale By Owner - $10 (Denver)

https://portland.craigslist.org/nco/...427931014.html

Cummins 10.8L Diesel , Hp600 transmission

The "500" is missing from that $10 ...

[brokedown]

Originally Posted by Twigg

The "500" is missing from that $10 ...

I always report ads that have crazy random numbers in the title that aren't the price.

[802trees]

https://www.purplewave.com/auction/180206/item/DB6681

Is this a good bus.

[oricha1984]

For those with deep pockets.
https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...3D&auc=1997423


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[o1marc]

Originally Posted by oricha1984

For those with deep pockets.
https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...3D&auc=1997423


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How deep do they need to be? It's at $1500 with no mention of what the reserve is.
I'd like to see pics of the inside, sounds like a nice set up.

[802trees]

https://m.ebay.com/itm/2009-Bluebird...kAAOSwQwZaUoyN

Cute on the outside...odd on the inside

[802trees]

Just saw a Crown, 1987

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by brokedown

I always report ads that have crazy random numbers in the title that aren't the price.

Good thought.

I reply to the ad with a "full price" offer.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by 802trees

https://m.ebay.com/itm/2009-Bluebird...kAAOSwQwZaUoyN

Cute on the outside...odd on the inside

If I had a quarter for every woman that told me that....

[brokedown]

Originally Posted by Rusty

If I had a quarter for every woman that told me that....

Better than the other way around though!