33 likes. In mid-1968, the new Model 05 was introduced but it continued to use the Model 01 body style. This version met with little success as only 84 were made. The first Eagle coach was built in Germany by the Karl Kssbohrer firm of Ulm in 1956. This coach became the iconic coach typically associated with Trailways. Darren Flynn, HEAT's vice president of sales and marketing, says the company converts vehicles such as Suburbans or Cadillacs by adding armoring systems to match a particular customer's specialized needs, "be it handgun protection or assault rifle protection. This Beautiful Motor Home Has Many Outstanding Features To Enhance Your- Camping And Traveling Experience The Open Floor Plans And Generous - Storage Space Allows Additional Room For Those Extra Things You Want To- Bring Along And Sleeping On The Comfortable Bedding You Will Forget You- Were In The Great Outdoors. Not only were they tremendously helpful before we moved here, the continued support of our project has been amazing.". Description of Eagle 1983 Silver Eagle Bus for Sale 45' with raised roof $26,000 or best offer 1983 Silver Eagle Model Entertainer - 8V71 TURBO Detroit Diesel with ALLISON HT740 Automatic transmission - 405 hp @ 2150 rpm The engine came from a self propelled Howitzer! Unable to find a North American manufacturer who would start production on their terms, Continental started looking overseas. The bus was called Setra from the first letters of both words. Using tooling and parts stocks from Mexico, SEBM offered the older Models 15 and 20 in 37-, 40- and 45-foot versions. for transmissions and was willing to work on Continentals terms. Next up was Germany where Continental considered buying Neoplan. They were quite flexible concerning lengths and widths and other details like the number of axles. On The Inside Of This Silver Eagle You Will Find All The Amenities Needed- To Make Your Traveling Adventures Fun And Relaxing With Large Areas And- Many Features To Suit You And Your Families Traveling Needs. All had the trademark Eagle styling and Torsilastic suspension. Oops something went wrong: The front end went up and down at every expansion joint in the road and sometimes the driver had to grip the steering wheel hard to remain seated. This led many frequent travelers to make comparisons between the two companies and their equipment. Of this original group, four were articulated Super Golden Eagles. They were standard Setra buses with separate Setra bodies and Henschel chassis for their European customers rather than something designed for the US market. SEBM also produced one 37-foot Model 20, but it has never been learned if it was actually completed and sold. They found one in the form of the Belgian transportation equipment manufacturer La Brugeoise et Nivelles (Bruges and Nivelles, the two cities where they had factories). By Crystal Johnson on February 13, 2020 in Awards, News. For example, New Jersey Transit bought a special version of the Model 20 which had very large front destination displays and large black safety bumpers. . It first contacted Flxible of Loudonville, Ohio. About Silver Eagle Bus Mfg. 1972 Eagle Bus Conversion, all electric. In May 1957 President Maurice E. Moore of Continental Trailways again visited the Kssbohrer factory. The VL100 had some design input from Continental. Silver Eagle Model 05 (196876) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 05E (197080) European version of the standard 05. Demand by the military and the private security sector is driving an array of industrial projects around the U.S. HEAT Armor, also known as Herlihy Engineered & Armored Technologies, was founded in September 2008 and moved into a 50,000-sq.-ft. (4,645-sq.-m.) building in an old warehouse district in Chicago. In 1989, smooth sides became an option. This 34 foot RV has 122000 miles tub-shower combination 2 twin beds sofa bed table makes to a bed and it sleeps 6. Rolled Oak Cabinets, Microwave, Top/Bottom Fridge, Carpet, Full Shower, Sleeps 7, 2 Captain Chairs, 4 Recliners (make into bed), TV, VCR, DVD, Diesel Generator, Furnace, Back Up Camera, Monitor Panel, CB Radio, Basement Storage, No Smoke Or Pets, Rebuilt Motor In 2003, Unit Has Been Appraised For $87,000, Fully Loaded, Mirrored Ceiling, Buddy Seat, Tinted Windows, Built In Phone System, Built In Vacuum, Master Bedroom Has Full Bed, Customized Front Bumper, To Many Amenities To List INTERIOR COLOR: Blue Carpet/Beige EXTERIOR COLOR: Blue/Cream Ad provided by http://www.RVregistry.com, 2006 Ford Four Wind Thor Toy Hauler Black, 2007 Hostar marine yard and transport hydraulic lift. Please contact our helpdesk@tradeindia.com to view more! In 1985 the Model 15 was introduced making the standard bus 102 inches wide and from 1989 coaches could be ordered in 35-, 40- and 45-foot lengths. Cash sale only. The Model 05 also became the leader in the conversion entertainer shell industries in their 2nd lives. Design work started and production was scheduled for the middle of 1960. The Model 10 introduced the Detroit Diesel 6V-92 engine and an Allison four-speed automatic transmission to Eagle coaches. Some were just appearance changes, but others were engineerings, such as an air-operated parking brake and new air intakes for the engine. As with the 1956 Golden Eagle prototype, Continental wanted to build up some time and mileage on these new coaches before deciding on what changes to make in the next batch. We've had some snow and very cold weather, so it's not happening as fast as I would like. Great condition. The Eagle International factory started delivering buses made in Brownsville, Texas late in 1974. It once built buses for Trailways. Silver Eagle Model 15 - $35,900 (Beaufort) 1993 Silver Eagle Bus Model 15 6v92T Detroit diesel Allison Automatic Transmission. They were part of Kssbohrers standard product range for their German customers and technically were not Eagles. There was also a new design, the 102-inch-wide Model 25 available in 40- and 45-foot versions. Its basic structure consisted of a load-bearing frame of a lattice pattern that is welded from high-quality section steel tubes & with sheet steel paneling making it absolutely rigid. 11.1 meter (37 feet) European version of the 05 with two axles, 98.5 inches wide) Bus & Car, Belgium, Eagle Model 14 (1975, 40 for SNCV in Belgium, designed for local interurban services) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 15 (1972, Short version of the Model 05 with two axles, mostly identical to the Model 12) Bus & Car, Belgium, Eagle Model M15 Transcontinental (197580, European development of the 05 with many changes) Bus & Car and MOL Eaglebus, Belgium, Eagle Model 16 (1975, 15 for STIB, the Brussels transport operator, city buses) Bus & Car, Belgium, Eagle Model 17 (1976, a few prototypes of an advanced city bus) Bus & Car and MOL Eaglebus, Belgium, Eagle Model M20 Touring (Around 1980, MOL chassis and Irizar body from Spain, three made) MOL Eaglebus, Belgium, Eagle Model 10 or AE10, (198087, improved version of the late Model 05) Eagle International, USA. This is a great bus. This was an 05 that was 102 inches wide (rather than 96); 45 were produced. This bus was almost new when we bought it. 904 Billy Mitchell Blvd, Brownsville, TX, 78521-5602. There is some problem with your account, please contact our helpdesk at helpdesk@tradeindia.com to update your mobile number in our records. Any Silver Eagle motorhomes were originally buses that have been converted to motorhomes. Eagle Model 10LT, Premium interior version of the Model 10. He signed a contract for two Academy Express articulated coaches, 50 more Golden Eagles, four Super Golden Eagles and 41 Silver Eagles for delivery in 1957 and 1958 plus 85 more Silver Eagles for later delivery. The Silver Eagle Model 25 bus is manufactured by Silver Eagle Bus Mfg. It will sleep 7, has central heat and air, bathroom, shower, 100 gal. The exterior aluminum siding was anodized in gold, hence the Golden Eagle name. They were called the Model 01 and were nearly identical to the NEW Silver Eagles built by La Brugeoise. It's now a motor home. ft. (16,800 sq. Professionally converted in 1991 from the ground up. He says the engineering part of the equation is important to the reliability of the products. Bus & Car built the Model 01 until mid-1968. Over 3,000 Eagles have been built in Texas, mostly for the North American market, though some were exported to Australia, Chili & Taiwan. T he Silver Eagle Bus Co., whose manufacturing history traces to Belgium and Germany before a run of several decades in the U.S., has embarked on a new chapter in its twist-and-turn history as it ramps up production in the Nashville suburb of Gallatin. GALLERY. Silver Eagle, based in Portland, Oregon, offers the world's largest selection of converter dolly configurations, along with aerodynamic devices for long haul trailers. 1963 models were built with taller roofs than the others but this was for only that one year. Classic 40 ft. Silver Eagle Bus Conversion "REDUCED" - $36,500 (Sarasota) Own a true classic! It is smoke free inside. No Eagles were produced in 1959 while Continental gained experience with its new fleet. As a result of the depressed European market and strong competition, Mol only built 50 Eagle coaches between 1978 and 1987 when it closed its bus division. In October 1991 Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc was sold to Mexican corporation,Motodiesel. A small number of Model 05s with Model 10 styling features preceded the real Model 10 down the production line and caused confusion because they did not have any of the Model 10 improvements other than the new styling. Kssbohrer had connections to M.A.N. Granite Tactical Vehicles plans to employ 200. La Brugeoise started Eagle production with the Model 01 as soon as the last NEW Silver Eagle rolled off the line. Advance Auto sells Eagle Transit Buses auto parts online and in local stores all over the country. The first Bus & Car Eagles introduced a wraparound mesh grill which remained an Eagle feature until 1969. Hanloh says the company initially wanted to just target the entertainer, or personal coach, market, but has since acquired the designs to build the company's Classic Model 15 Eagle bus, which enables it to serve the seated coach market. The Model 05 was built until 1980, when it was superseded by the Model 10 of which 2,217 were built until 1987. From this point on Eagles used many imported US components such as Detroit Diesel engines, Spicer transmissions, Lockheed brakes, Carrier compressors and Ross steering gear. Features. In May, 1957 President Maurice E. Moore of Continental Trailways again visited the Kassbohrer factory. Golden Eagle Model 01 (1963 (31) and 1964 (13)) Bus & Car, Belgium. MOL N.V. bought the remains of Bus & Car after it went bankrupt in 1978 and continued selling buses and parts up to at least 1987 under the 'MOL Eaglebus' name. We carry close to 21 Eagle Transit Buses parts and accessories for the last 17 years and 6 different models of Eagle Transit Buses cars - so you're sure to find what you need. Hanloh says the Nashville area labor market appears to be "wonderful. In the mid-2000s, Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc (SEBM) was established in Brownsville, Texas, to revive the Eagle coach. The largest external difference was a new design for the six-piece windshield because drivers complained that the original design had them baking in the Texas sun even with air conditioning. Over the years, many smaller improvements were made and some companies ordered special versions of the standard models. Thanks to Joe Richards, John Veerkamp for contributing this data and to Dan Lenz for the photo. Booth Dinette- Cabinets- Captains Chair - Patio Awning - Rear Ladder- Skylight- Smoke Alarm - Roof Vent. From this point on Eagles used many imported US components such as Detroit Diesel engines, Spicer transmissions, Lockheed brakes, Carrier compressors and Ross steering gear. In total, Bus & Car N.V. built around 3,800 Eagles. These two were each built on an underfloor-engined Henschel chassis with Kssbohrer bodywork. Name Contact Phone; Silver Eagle Bus (800)686-5211: Contact Location; Craig A. Hanloh , Chief Operations Officer : 904 BILLY MITCHELL BLVD., BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521 UNITED STATES (USA) The company has constantly evolved through the years. The Model 20 shared similar styling as the Model 15 but a narrower chassis to meet the needs of customers, due to their narrower roads, in the northeast, for Europeancustomers, and Australian customers. "A lot of automotive-related businesses in the area have closed and there is a good supply of people with specific industry-related experience.". For two years, both the Bus & Car and Eagle International factories produced coaches for the US market, but since 1977, all US Eagles were produced in Texas. The 20 had the same styling as the Model 15. "We decided that the Nashville area, because of the entertainment market and because of its more central location, was better for our existing customers, who are people who already own coaches. During a period of over four decades, some 8,000 Eagle coaches were built in four countries on two continents. Dont wait it will go fast. Renovated interior in 2012 - granite countertops, new carpeting, new upholstery, new refrigerator. bus is in harrisonburg va. More silver eagle classic cars for sale. "Clay and Shirley had it head and shoulders over the rest in terms of knowing their business and what the economic development role is supposed to be for their city," Hanloh says. Continental was mostly very happy with it but asked Kssbohrer for some changes to be made before production started. Comfortably sleeps six with double central air. This pair may have actually been the Model 03. La Brugeoise et Nivelles (later known as BN and today part of Bombardier Transportation) worked with Bus & Car to set up a new factory in Sint Michels bij Brugge. For decades, the Eagle Bus was a common sight on America's highways, taking passengers to their destinations across the nation. Golden Eagles originally contained an aircraft-style galley plus a rear lounge that had two tables with pairs of facing seats, observation windows and other luxury features such as piped in music, newspapers and magazines. Hilton Head Island, SC. In the summer of 2006, Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing moved to their new larger facility near Brownsville International Airport on Billy Mitchell Boulevard. Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing, Inc. has been building buses for almost 50 years. In 1989, smooth sides became an option. Our records show it was established in 2004 and incorporated in Tennessee. The company was undercapitalized from the start and went out of business after relocating to Gallatin, Tennessee, as it was unable to pay off its many creditors. All older Eagles, except the four Super Golden Eagles, received 8V-71 engines and Spicer four-speed manual transmissions to replace their original power packages. Just don\'t wait too long to take this little piece of nostalgia home. In 1987, Greyhound purchased Trailways Inc and Eagle International Inc and the name was then changed to Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc. Engine rebuilt in 1991 when converted. Continental suggested a number of design changes to Kssbohrer that included a new front end and a standard American powertrain. By the end of the decade, the company got into financial trouble again and filed for Chapter 11 protection in January, 1998. Throughout its history it has developed innovative transportation accessory equipment. 2041 Eagle Model 05 coaches were produced on 2 different continents, over 11 years. Lower labor costs plus the fact that the tooling was already in Europe were the main reasons to build coaches in Belgium. That search pinpointed about a dozen cities in several Southeastern and Midwestern states. The Eagles were warmer in the winter, had a more comfortable ride, much more comfortable seats and a quieter cabin appointed in better-quality materials than any of their competitors. Bus had quite a few upgrades and work done 10k miles before we purchased it in 2017. Kssbohrer took the German words selbst tragend (self-carrying) for a trademark in the form of Setra, a name formed from the first letters of those two words. These had the external appearance of the 05, and were shorter but retained the three axles. ENTERTAINER HARDWOOD CUSTOMIZED COACH FOR SALE, '00 Single Axel Semi Trailer Dolly 5th Wheel Towable w/ Air brakes, Lights NJ, 1988 SILVER EAGLE 15 MODEL 15 COACH BUS MOTORHOME .. BEAUTIFUL AND FUN TO DRIVE. The venture was undercapitalized and went bankrupt a few years later as it was unable to pay its creditors. Eagle Model M28 (1976) Short and narrow transit bus with 21 seat Jonckheere Bermuda bodies. In the meantime Moore ordered 113 Vista-Liner 100 coaches from Flxible for delivery in 1955 and 1956. This For Sale by Owner Listing was provided by RVSellersUSA, a division of National Marketing Classifieds - NMSell, Mileage: 0. this is a nice 1968 silver eagle registered as a 69 the bus runs great and is very open and roomy. In 1985 production of the 102-inch wide Model 15. New products and services are added daily as more fill the void within the industry. In the early 1970s, Trailways drivers and maintainers referred to 'Round' (01 and 05 Old Look) Eagles and 'Square' (05 New Look and 07) Eagles based on the body design. Spearheaded by developmentfor the entertainer coach industry, the competition took an additional 3 years to introduce their own 45ft coaches. They were used on transcontinental service until the program was terminated about a year later. is listed in Trade India's list of verified sellers offering supreme quality of Eagle Bus ,New Generation Eagle Bus etc. In 1967 a prototype 2-axle, 40 foot, 102 inch wide coach was built for Trailways called the Model 02 and two prototypes for the Model 05 were built using Model 01 bodies. Using tooling and parts stocks from Mexico, SEBM offered the older Models 15 and 20 in 37-, 40- and 45-foot versions. La Brugeoise assembled the 85 NEW Silver Eagles as they were called during late 1960 and 1961. Generator low hours Lots of bay storage with air locks Two 15,000 BTU central air units (currently disconnected) 50 Ft. exterior AC cord 30 Gal. Posted on February 27, 2017 by Jim Shepherd. As Continental had bought the Santa Fe Trail Transportation Company (the large bus operations of the Santa Fe Railway) in 1948 and transcontinental carrier American Buslines in 1953, they were not flush with cash at the time and started looking elsewhere. Automatic 740 Allison Transmission. Eagle was forced to stop production in December1990 due to a protracted drivers strike. From the 1960s to the 1980s, Trailways and Greyhound ran competitive services on the Boston-to-New York and New York-to-Washington routes with hourly departures for most of the day. Lower labor costs plus the fact that the tooling was already in Europe were the main reasons to build coaches in Belgium. Today, it continues to specialize in custom coaches for the entertainment industry, but also builds rigs for the 40- to 45-seat coach market. Rising labor costs in Belgium and a declining dollar resulted in the decision to shift production for the US market to the other side of the Atlantic. NJ Transit's Eagle Buses | TTMG 1989 Eagle AE-20 Commuter Coach (Jersey Cruiser) Bus : 5500-5618 Back to the Visual Media Menu New Jersey Transit Click Thumbnail To Enlarge Image & See Image Info. 1955-1958: Kassbohrer Eagles (West Germany), 1974-1996: Eagle International/Eagle Bus Manufacturing (USA), 2000s: Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing (USA), Last edited on 22 December 2022, at 12:44, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eagle_bus&oldid=1128879829, Normally 46 seats plus a lavatory in a 40 foot coach, Diesel: 250-400 SAE HP; Gas Turbine: 450 or 600 SAE HP, +/-28000 pounds for a 40 foot, 96 inch coach, Golden Eagle (195658, 51 built) Kssbohrer, Germany. These had narrow Jonckheere Trans City bodywork. Gamer 2017-09-27 14:36 Fifty Golden Eagles with M.A.N engines and Z.F. Robin and Craig Hanloh moved Silver Eagle Bus Company to the Nashville suburb of Gallatin. Silver Eagle converted bus. Coach Works . Later in 1958, Kssbohrer built the forty-one Silver Eagles. Around the same time in 1959 that Continental and Kssbohrer were agreeing on the details of the second generation of the Eagle (the NEW Silver Eagle, mentioned above), Kssbohrer decided to concentrate exclusively on building coaches for the rapidly growing European market. Grupo& Ruvesa S.A. De C.V. produced approximately 18 coaches. stove is gas fridge and water heater are gas and electric all appliances were installed brand new in 2009. there is two roof ac units both blow ice cold a 6.5 ohonan generator gas with a 14 gal tank 4 new rear tires 1 ok and 3 about ready to be replaced. After that, Continental had to find a new European partner if they wanted to keep building Eagle coaches in Europe. The 01 Eagles had the drive axle ahead of the tag axle. Connects with a pintle hook. The Silver Eagle became the new standard coach of Continental Trailways. The first Bus & Car Eagles introduced a wraparound mesh grill which remained an Eagle feature until 1969. A special plant was built in Harlingen, Texas to produce the model. Late in 1961 the Bus & Car factory opened and all Eagle tooling, parts, equipment and production was moved out of the La Brugeoise factory and into the new Bus & Car factory, which was near to the main offices of La Brugeoise. To say it is an Eagle made by Bus & Car is correct. Profits To Support Humanitarian Relief Efforts. They were not high level buses and lacked underfloor luggage space. Eagle Buses. With the success of the Vendor Signup porgram, bus and motorcoach parts manufacturers have a new avenue of getting their products in front of the customers in an easy to use website, full of features that aide in building a better buisness.
