For Sale at Auction: 1947 Flxible Bus in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1947 Flxible 29 B1-47 TransitBus

The Flxible Co.(pronounced "flexible") was an American manufacturer of motorcyclesidecars, funeral cars,ambulances,intercity coachesandtransit buses, based in the U.S. state ofOhio. It was founded in 1913 and closed in 1996. The company's production transitioned from highway coaches and other products to transit buses over the period 1953-1970, and during the years that followed, Flxible was one of the largest transit-bus manufacturers in North America.

For auction, a 1947 Flxible 29 B1-47 transit bus with unknown mileage. "When most people think of a Flxible Clipper, they are thinking of one that was made from late 1946 until 1967. That's when the trademark "smiley face" front end was introduced. It featured a dual headlamp design, curved "panoramic" windshields, (a Flxible patented innovation), and a flat dashboard." Flxibleowners.org

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is being auctioned remotely for the AACA Museum Collection in Hershey, PA. It can be seen by appointment at Americas Transportation Experience / AACA Museum Inc 161 Museum Drive , Hershey Pa. 17033 For appointment call 717-566-7100 X100

Exterior
Tan over brown paint covers this 34 footer, with seven double windows and a six banded aluminum side panel with proportions that are appropriately large for the bus. The windows cant forward and along with the rounded tail, the bus presents with a streamline profile, capped by a curved front end and distinctive dual headlights and a chrome bumper that contours to the curvature. 15-inch wheels are painted tan to match the top half and the trim stripe the runs along the lower panels.

Interior
Green tweed seats are framed in tan vinyl and look to be in very nice condition. Luggage shelves line bone sides under a curved wooden ceiling. The aisle is lined with a tan rubberized mat.

Drivetrain
On board is a 320ci Fireball OHV V8 rated at 144 horsepower and fueled via a 2-barrel carburetor. It's mated to a non-synchronized 4-speed manual transmission that routes power to the 4.89 gears in back.

Undercarriage
A single exhaust flows through a stock style muffler and air brakes are drums at all four wheels. Leaf spring suspension is utilized front and rear.

Here's an impressive bit of transit history that may have had some futuristic Flash Gordon inspiration. Whether it's a museum, car show, or part of your collection, this big bus is sure to garner attention.

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L

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