Outstanding 1978 Passenger Bus for Sale
Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:23 pm
I am selling my 1978 7-passenger bus with 37,000 original miles. Almost all the paint and interior, and all mechanicals, are original and untouched but for preventive maintenance. It was driven sparingly throughout the years and always remained inside a garage when not in use. It starts, idles and accelerates as new and is an unabashed pleasure to drive, accelerating strongly and quietly and easily maintaining modern highway speeds. The mechanical condition has been proven on several cross-country drives, many multi-hour jaunts and countless around-town trips. There are no leaks of any kind and no burning of oil. It has the bus-specific adjustable Koni shocks, and demonstrates exemplary ride, handling and braking.
No repairs of any type are required. The original paint has a rich, deep gloss, and the original interior material a brightness and sheen, that really distinguishes this bus from other examples. The engine compartment has never been cleaned and appears new with the original plug wires and coil. There is no rust on any part of this bus. The wheel wells are still shiny with factory paint, protected by effective and period-correct waxoyl.
Being a 25 year-old original also means that there are some minor flaws from age and use. These minor flaws include: several touched up stone chips mainly on the left side, a wiper scratch on the windshield, and minor scratched areas on the top of rear seatback (from cat claws). In addition, the lower part of the driver's door, and part of the front panel near the driver's side headlight, were repainted decades ago due to a minor mishap, but the color match is excellent and casual observers never notice. None of these flaws detract from the outstanding overall appearance.
Included with the bus are the original factory keys (one key fits all locks including engine compartment) and manuals as well as service stickers on the driver's door jamb documenting the mileage through the years. The bus has been lovingly maintained, including exhaustive tweaking by Colin at least twice each year since the birth of IAC. If buses can have a soul, this one does, and it rewards the owner in many small ways. Selling only because circumstances require. Price is $19,000 firm.
No repairs of any type are required. The original paint has a rich, deep gloss, and the original interior material a brightness and sheen, that really distinguishes this bus from other examples. The engine compartment has never been cleaned and appears new with the original plug wires and coil. There is no rust on any part of this bus. The wheel wells are still shiny with factory paint, protected by effective and period-correct waxoyl.
Being a 25 year-old original also means that there are some minor flaws from age and use. These minor flaws include: several touched up stone chips mainly on the left side, a wiper scratch on the windshield, and minor scratched areas on the top of rear seatback (from cat claws). In addition, the lower part of the driver's door, and part of the front panel near the driver's side headlight, were repainted decades ago due to a minor mishap, but the color match is excellent and casual observers never notice. None of these flaws detract from the outstanding overall appearance.
Included with the bus are the original factory keys (one key fits all locks including engine compartment) and manuals as well as service stickers on the driver's door jamb documenting the mileage through the years. The bus has been lovingly maintained, including exhaustive tweaking by Colin at least twice each year since the birth of IAC. If buses can have a soul, this one does, and it rewards the owner in many small ways. Selling only because circumstances require. Price is $19,000 firm.