1954 Flxible Visicoach
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1954 Flxible Visicoach
Location: Columbus, OH 43206
Description:
This 1954 Flxible Visicoach was one of ten buses purchased by the Santa Fe Railroad Company and taken to the Grand Canyon for its first 27 years. It changed hands twice and ended up being converted to a full scale RV in 1983 by Lyn Coach Works in Greensboro, North Carolina (original paperwork available). Since then it has been remarkably maintained throughout and stored indoors full time.
Since being purchased in 2014, it has had a completely new re-power including a crated, brand new Cummins ISC 8.3L Turbo Diesel engine which was paired with a new Allison 3066 Automatic transmission (now with cruise control as well). A Silver Leaf electronics unit that provides instantaneous speed, engine and transmission temps, mpg, video capabilities, etc was also installed. A PacBrake greatly reduces wear and tear on the air brakes. A custom air scoop was fabricated in 2016 and the front brakes and kingpins were also replaced that year. A custom trailer hitch and low profile a/c unit have also been added within the past two years.
This bus conversion is remarkable in that it has the power of a brand new rig (and a lot of power at that – no worries going through mountains on the East or West coast!) AND it has the interior of a professional vintage bus conversion ~ custom upholstery, stretched vinyl ceiling, and plenty of fine detail to speak to the level of craftsmanship. The appliances all work ~ 3 burner propane stove fueled by two 30 gallon propane tanks, 30K BTU gas furnace, microwave, fridge and freezer (new in 2014), shower and bathroom.
Powertrain:
Engine – 8.3L Cummins ISC Turbo (3,300 original miles)
Transmission – Allison 3066 Automatic (3,300 original miles)
Cruise Control
Custom fan cooling system
K&N air filter
Mechanics:
Air Brakes
Custom air scoop
– 18gauge aluminum with hand pressed louvres
PacBrake exhaust brake
Wanli S3070 Tires – less than 6,000 miles
Alcoa Aluminum wheels
Onan 4.0kW GenSet generator
Battery Charger
Power Inverter
Interior:
Lyn Coach Works complete restoration (original paperwork)
Norcold 8cubic foot refrigerator/freezer
Gas furnace 30K BTU
Magic Chef three-burner gas range
Microwave
Indirect valance lighting
Book reading lighting
Sleeps 4
– twin beds convert to queen size in bedroom
– sleeper sofa in living room (full size)
Roof mounted Skyliner TV antenna
Removable Dining Table
Custom window curtains throughout
Humphrey gas lantern with mantle
ShurFlo water pump
Necessary Comforts:
Two 40-gallon diesel tanks
One 20-gallon gasoline tank (generator)
Two 30-gallon propane tanks
104-gallon septic tank
Paloma tank-less gas water heater
Low profile Dometic Duo-Therm air conditioner
Robertshaw thermostat
Accessories:
Custom ‘Flxible’ Mud flaps
Custom trailer hitch, towing capacity 7,500lbs
Midland CB Radio
Air horn
Airguide Compass
Weight: 19,480lbs
Front Axel: 5,800lbs
Rear Axel: 13,680lbs
Asking Price: $100,000
Contact:
Brian Santin
(614) 571-8092
briansantin@gmail.com
For additional pictures: www.callithappenstance.com
