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February 21, 2008
Double Decker Bus on eBay!
By John
Editor
It has two stories, a fresh coat of paint, and seats a whopping 64 passengers. Plus, it runs! What’s not to love about this Route Master double decker bus! The bidding is currently at 13 grand, but something tells me it’ll go for a lot more—just think of the possibilities! Sean is totally turning circles about the wicked mobile electronics installs he could do on this baby, and I’ve been dreaming about turning it into the world’s coolest motor home. What would you do with it? Read the complete auction listing after the jump.
1962 Route Master Bus RM963 Double Decker
Originally owned and operated by London Transport. This bus was stripped to aluminum and professionally repainted with Imron paint and 2 coats of clear coat. It is in good condition and has been stored undercover. It has the original AEC590 9.6L 6-cylinder AEC engine, overhauled before import to the USA. The injectors are rebuilt. The fuel tank was removed and cleaned. This is a running, operating, licensed vehicle. The AEC direct selection 4-speed semi-automatic transmission works fine. It seats 64 people. It has the original London plaid seats. The cork floors are in very good condition. Located in California 94404. The bus runs & drives excellent! This Route Master is ready to roll or stand out in your collection!
Comments
retroman
Feb 22, 2008 at 7:05 pm
A little work and this thing could beat that “largest party on wheels” Hummer limo that was blogged a few days ago.
Ted
Feb 22, 2008 at 5:40 am
Encase the open rear with a custom sliding glass door (slides toward the back on the inside).
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Gut the interior, top and bottom and adorn the interior as any current high-end limo would be done. On the top level at the front, a large panel TV, as large as could fit. All windows taken out and replaced with long, dark-tinted single panes to unify the windows along the sides. Ditch the 2nd story hatch in the rear and replace with a larger window. Cut the roof and add long skylite openings.
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Try to smooth out the exterior by shaving where possible and paint in a black scheme with some kind of graphic or paint effect that works well.
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Replace the engine with something that fits and generates a decent amount of power. Review the rims/tires and update them with something (anything) that looks better (should be easy). Try to widen the stance a little by working the suspension and extending out the tires, maybe add a 2nd axle in the rear(?) and flaring out the wheel wells in a way that looks nice.
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or, maybe there’s another option. Just replace all those horrid seat covers and call it a day.