Finally, the Model 20 was introduced in 1987, which was a Model 10 with the external styling of the wider Model 15. The result was the NEW Silver Eagle model that was to be produced in 1960 and 1961. So to call it a Bus & Car is incorrect. With the help of La Brugeoise, Continental established its own factory in Belgium, giving it the name Bus & Car, N.V. (N.V. is the Dutch/Flemish term for Inc.). Academy Express (1957, 2 built) Kssbohrer, Germany. AtPhoenix Coach, we strive to make the jobs all of all operators, mechanics, and owners as easy and pleasant as possible. Using tooling and parts stocks from Mexico, SEBM offered the older Models 15 and 20 in 37-, 40- and 45-foot versions. Vehicle Located In Yakima WA. 1989 Silver Eagle Coach Class A. Interior Driver Area Mfr. In the meantime Moore ordered 113 Vista-Liner 100 coaches from Flxible for delivery in 1955 and 1956. Their patented trailing section dominated the articulated market for nearly a decade. 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. Editorial note: This page has been updated based on editorial and content corrections made by Joe Richards (text submitted Nov. 2014). Technically not Eagles but taken to replace two Silver Eagles each under the contract with Kssbohrer. Design work started and production was scheduled for the middle of 1960. In time Continental teamed up with La Brugeoise et Nivelles in Belgium, an old company mainly building railway equipment. In the 1990s, Greyhound declared bankruptcy, which also included all of its subsidiaries to include Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc. Engine rebuilt in 1991 when converted. For any cities or companies using stimulus finds to purchase coaches, I believe that stimulus funds require that products be manufactured in the U.S., and we are the only one.". Forty-five Silver Eagles were to have followed in 1958 but the number was reduced to 41 because Continental bought the two articulated Academy Express coaches from Kssbohrer in 1957 to take the place of the four missing Silver Eagles. There\'s plenty of kitsch, too: a \"Code of Ethics for Travel Trailer Owners\" sticker inside a cupboard; tile back splash, vintage Formica everywhere else; original hardware; and more classic whimsie. BN went on to build 204 diesel locomotives for the Belgian and Luxembourg Railways with GM 567 engines and many more PCC cars for Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent in Belgium plus The Hague in Holland. "We are the only U.S. manufacturer of this same quality or genre of buses. The Model 10 replaced the Model 05 with many design and technical changes in 1980. in Brownsville, Texas, USA. This coach became the iconic coach typically associated with Trailways. A special plant was built in Harlingen, Texas to produce the model. They were part of Kssbohrers standard product range for their German customers and technically were not Eagles. Silver Eagle converted bus. Classic 40 ft. Silver Eagle Bus Conversion "REDUCED" - $36,500 (Sarasota) Own a true classic! During a period of over four decades, some 8,000 Eagle coaches were built in four countries on two continents. has made a name for itself in the list of top suppliers of mini buses ,led light assembly in United States. Extreme Package has all the features of the LX and LTD along with these upgrades: Condor wheel chocks. They are building Silver Eagle "shells" in a factory in Brownsville, Texas, and doing business under the name Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc. Who makes Eaglebus? Bus & Car produced the Model 05 for the US market until the end of 1976. The coaches were a common sight on American highways and were strongly associated with Continental Trailways for over three decades. Next up was Germany where Continental considered buying Neoplan. The company registration number is None, It's listed as Active. for transmissions and was willing to work on Continentals terms. Most appearance features remained the same from 1965 through 1968 except that the front of the silver siding and lightning bolt trim that was raised to the window level in 1965 and stayed there until the 1975 models arrived. 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. Hanloh says the Nashville area labor market appears to be "wonderful. In 1972, Bus & Car built twenty Model 09 Eagles for South African Railways. Over the years, many smaller improvements were made and some companies ordered special versions of the standard models. Professionally converted in 1991 from the ground up. This factory run had the same general external look but with a lesser interior specification. posted by Dave and Lois @ 8:33 AM 0 comments. "The seated coach market is a lot better than the entertainment market for us now," Hanloh says. Also shown were a prototype transit bus which was somewhat reminiscent of the Model 16, called the Model 17 City, and a coach named the M20 Touring. It seems the only truck parts they distributed were those that were common to Eagle coaches such as Detroit Diesel engine parts, Lockheed brakes, Carrier compressors, Spicer transmissions and Ross steering. Very late in 1974, Eagle International Inc started building coaches in Brownsville, Texas, and for two years the Model 05 was built both in Belgium and Texas. It is smoke free inside. 1993 silver eagle. 1963 models were built with taller roofs than the others but this was for only that one year. Priority was given to the manufacturing of spare parts. GALLERY. The Eagle had long ago became popular as a conversion shell for motorhomes and entertainers coaches and this market segment was not neglected. Silver Eagle's major competitors include Illinois-based Motor Coach Industries, which originated in Winnipeg and currently conducts its primary manufacturing in Canada. Buses For Sale. 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. Bus production resumed in July, 1992, but output remained low, with a large proportion of vehicles built as conversion shells for the entertainer market. Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company is located in Portland, Oregon, and was founded in 1936. La Brugeoise started Eagle production with the Model 01 as soon as the last NEW Silver Eagle rolled off the line. Phone: (828) 428-4102. CO. TRAILER HITCHES 1982-12-04 1450 Units In 1985 production of the 102-inch wide Model 15. "I had always worked in management on the business side of manufacturing and production, so Craig asked my help to do this side of the business. Continental had an idea of what their dream coach would look like and gave their requirements and sketches to Kssbohrer. In 1988, a 2-axle 35 foot version and a 3-axle 45 foot version of the Model 15 were introduced. has made a name for itself in the list of top suppliers of mini buses ,led light assembly in United States. Granite Tactical Vehicles announced in December that it would expand operations in Mount Airy, N.C., in two former hosiery manufacturing plants. :- Registered in 2010 , Silver Eagle Bus Mfg. U.S. production started very late in 1974 and at the end of 1976, Bus & Car stopped producing Eagles for the American market. Sometime in 1959 Kssbohrer decided to concentrate all of its resources on the rapidly expanding European market and wanted to wind down the manufacture of Eagle coaches. For example, New Jersey Transit bought a special version of the Model 20 which had very large front destination displays and large black helper bumpers. 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. Qualified buyers may be eligible for Full Financing Nationwide Shipping and Extended Warranty. Title. Any questions, or to arrange an in-person inspection, please call Anthony at (516)443-8867. Get a direct or competing quote. Silver eagle is the. Phoenix Coach has created a wesbite capable of adding vendors for all bus and motorcoach parts under one roof. SILVER EAGLE BUS MANUFACTURING, INC. mailing address is PO BOX 1711 GALLATIN, TN 37066-1711. The first right-hand-drive was built in August 1983 from Brownsville production for Stateliner in Australia. HEAT also serves as a sub-engineering company for larger military suppliers or larger armored production companies. We don't talk about who our customers are because you can defeat every type of armored vehicle in the world if you know it's armored. The 'Bus & Car' name may sound odd as they never made automobiles but the word 'Car' in this case came from the European term 'Touring Car/Touringcar' or highway coach as opposed to a local or regional bus. Greyhound filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1991. 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. The two Academy Express articulated coaches came first in 1957. Free and open company data on Texas (US) company Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing, Inc. (company number 0800414231), P.O. This 34 foot RV has 122000 miles tub-shower combination 2 twin beds sofa bed table makes to a bed and it sleeps 6. Transmission rebuilt in 1991 when converted. Eventually he made an agreement with the German manufacturer Kssbohrer for the production of a prototype, which was completed in 1956 and shipped to Houston. Goodson Bus Sales Inc. 4841 Maiden Highway Maiden, NC 28650 Phone: (828) 428-4102 EMAIL The Companys primary products included converter dollies for the heavy truck industry and tactical trailers for the United States military. In the meantime, La Brugeoise helped Bus & Car design its new plant and supervised its construction. fresh water, 57/87 black and gray tanks, 2 flat screen TV's, raised roof, blackout shades, microwave, refrigerator and 2 open bays underneath. Silver Eagle also provides parts and services to its customers. Silver Eagle Houston, Anheuser-Busch and the Astros Market Ukraine's Most Love Beer, Chernigivske. reserved. from NYC) I can deliver for a reasonable fee within NJ, DE, Eastern PA. and lower NY. MOL had built a small number of bus chassis and wanted to expand in this area. Box 1711 Gallatin, TN 37066 Reviews Write Review There are no reviews yet for this company. 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! These had the external appearance of the 05, and were shorter but retained the three axles. is listed in Trade India's list of verified sellers offering supreme quality of Eagle Bus ,New Generation Eagle Bus etc. This one had Spanish Irizar bodywork on a MOL chassis. Silver Eagle is operating in a temporary location in Gallatin, but the company plans to move into an existing 400,000-sq.-ft. (37,160-sq.-m.) building. Continental had an idea of what their dream coach would look like and gave their requirements and sketches to Kssbohrer. 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. The only other Eagle coach built in a width of 102 was the Model 07. 33 likes. Endeavour sold its interest to the founding family in 2012. Box 1711 Gallatin, TN 37066 ROBIN HANLOH Director P.O. Continental suggested a number of design changes to Kssbohrer that included a new front end and a standard American powertrain. In 1985 production of the 102 inch wide Model 15 (all the others had been 96 inches wide except for the Model 07). The coaches were a common sight on American highways and were strongly associated with Continental Trailways for over three decades. 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. We lived in White House [another Nashville suburb] before we moved to Brownsville, so the idea was also appealing from a personal standpoint.". potable water, 20 Gal. Continental was mostly very happy with it but asked Kssbohrer for some changes to be made before production started. 1 part engineering and 1 part archeology, the treasure hunt began. La Brugeoise had a long history of building railway and tramway equipment including PCC streetcars built under license from the Transit Research Corporation in the US. Features Include. In October, 1991 the factory was sold to a Mexican corporation as Eagle Bus Manufacturing, Inc. 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. It was also noticeably underpowered (it had a 175 HP Cummins JT-600 diesel engine) which caused certain timetables to be adjusted on longer journeys. Golden Eagle Model 01 (1963 (31) and 1964 (13)) Bus & Car, Belgium. With the launch saw the addition of products never before available in Eagle history. Meticulously maintained. In mid 1968, the new Model 05 was introduced but it continued to use the Model 01 body style. Trailways Eagles provided a more comfortable ride than Greyhound's GM and Motor Coach Industries coaches. Silver Eagle completed its first contract in Tennessee in December and employed about 15 in late January, but plans to increase employment to approximately 180 by early 2011. The company started trading on 1 January 1950. These had Mercedes engines and again received Jonckheere bodywork in the current A120 style started by Van Hool. Eagle Model 10S, 198283, Two axle version of the Model 10 intended for suburban service, 84 made, New Trails Manufacturing Company, Harlingen, TX, USA, Eagle AE 15 (198596), 102-inch-wide version of the AE 10) Eagle International, USA, Eagle AE 20 (198796, updated version of the AE 10 with AE 15 styling) Eagle International, USA, Eagle Model 25 (2007) Prototype for a motorhome that was sold to an individual. Silver Eagle Bus Spartan Tiffin Vogue Western Rec Winnebago Workhorse 5th Wheel Hitches Autoslide - Automatic Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch 13K Above Bed Mount 5th Wheel Hitch - Rails Included 13K Above Bed Mount 5th Wheel Hitch - Rails Not Included . 12 meters (40 feet) long and 2.5 meters (98.5 inches wide), Golden Eagle Model 05 (1969 (50) and 1971 (12)) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 05 (197479) Eagle International, Brownsville, TX, USA, Silver Eagle Model 07 (196970, 45 built as 102-inch-wide versions of the Model 05) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 09 (1972, 20 built for South African Railways) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 12 (1972, 15 built for World Travel in Thailand. The design of these buses followed the standard Brussels model that was based on a design by Philip Neerman but they featured silver skirts, a bit of Eagle silversiding about 30 cm/12 inches high that started at the lower edge of the body and went up. Second owner, formerly owned by Sandi Patti 1985 Model 15 wide body 692 turbo 8K on major overhaul 7 speed new clutch (11-14-14) All new parts including new heads and valves Drivers air ride seat Jake brake and cruise Underside- Eight new tires, new tie rod ends, front brakes 4 cyl. In November 1961, Bus & Car, N.V. started producing Eagle coaches. Silver Eagle Manufacturing Company is located in Portland, Oregon, and was founded in 1936. In 1972, Bus & Car built twenty Model 09 Eagles for South African Railways. 1972 Silver Eagle Bus (RV) Class A 05 Model Detroit 8V92 with 4 speed manual transmission.