"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. Manufacturer Kssbohrer La Brugeoise Bus & Car Eagle International Inc Eagle Bus Manufacturing Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing Engine MAN D1566 Cummins NRTO Detroit Diesel 8V-71 Detroit Diesel 6V-92 Ford Gas Turbine Capacity Normally 46 seats plus a lavatory in a 40 foot coach Normally 46 seats plus a lavatory in a 40 foot coach Placard 5500 5506 5520 5524 (1) (2) 5530 5532 (1) (2) 5534 5535 5541 5554 5555 5558 5561 5565 5575 5576 5580 (1) (2) 5585 preselector transmissions were delivered later in 1957 with the last few in 1958. 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. Bus & Car built a number of other models (listed below) in Belgium for different markets through 1980, and that included right-hand-drive models for Australia and Ireland. EMAIL. This site uses cookies. The original molds, fixtures, and jigs were located and the effort to bring it all together under one roof began. 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). This led many frequent travelers to make comparisons between the two companies and their equipment. Through community involvement, (additions can be done below the map) this map has been created to give you the resources you need when you need them. 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. Comfortably sleeps six with double central air. I had completely rewired it and everything that could ever break on a bus broke during that time. It once built buses for Trailways. High fuel consumption, only 4 MPG, and severe reliability problems caused these coaches to be repowered with the standard Detroit Diesel 8V-71 engines. 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. They became icons of America's adventures on the road. 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. A bus-refurbishing project ignited an interest and provided contacts along the bus-building supply chain. there is a 110 gal fresh tank 2x40 gal tanks (grey/blk) 3 top burner stove large fridge microwave and 11 gal hot water tank. The suspension and certain visual design aspects of the VL100 were integrated into the design of the future Eagle coaches that Kssbohrer built as Setras. Continental Trailways also had a parts division in the US called Bus & Truck Supply Company. 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. All older Eagles had suspension seats for their drivers, and some drivers would take the hydraulic jack from the tool kit and set it up under their seat to stop its vertical motions. Later in 1958, Kssbohrer built the forty-one Silver Eagles. They were exclusive to Continental Trailways and were never sold to other carriers. From 1977, all coaches for the US market were built in Texas. They also agreed to supply certain assemblies and parts for the eighty-five 1960 Silver Eagles that had previously been agreed to. Fifty Golden Eagles with M.A.N engines and Z.F. The first Eagle coach was built in Germany by the Karl Kssbohrer firm of Ulm in 1956. (Southern NJ- an hour from Philly; 1.5 hrs. Silver Eagle Bus, Buses, Bus Conversions, Motor Home Conversions, Private Coach, Coaches, Custom Coach, Motor Bus, & Motorbuses are . Silver Eagle Model 05 (196876) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 05E (197080) European version of the standard 05. Throughout the process, careful consideration was given to return on investment for the business to ensure long-term viability. They are. "She said about 1,800 people put in applications for jobs when the move to Gallatin was announced. The VL100 had some design input from Continental. In 1987, Greyhound purchased Trailways Inc and Eagle International Inc and the name was then changed to Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc. After months of hard work and dedication, Phoenix Coach Parts launched its online store. designed a new chassis-less body, a self-supporting body frame, independent front suspension with rear engine drive. Cash only accepted. 1966 Silver Streak Silver Streak Eagle, Don\'t take just any trip--make it a trip down memory lane! Later, Eagle transit buses were used as standard coaches for the Trailways fleet. The spotting feature that gives them away is the Model 05 dashboard and instrument panel. any questions call 540 383 9372 ask for bob. NEW Silver Eagle (196061, 85 built) Kssbohrer design that evolved into the later Model 01 but was built by La Brugeoise et Nivelles, Brugge, Belgium. The Model 10 introduced the Detroit Diesel 6V-92 engine and an Allison four-speed automatic transmission to Eagle coaches. They produced one Model 25 conversion shell of their own design and one 37 foot long Model 20 that may never have been fully completed. The Silver Eagle became the new standard coach of Continental Trailways. 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. The company has constantly evolved through the years. These had narrow Jonckheere Trans City bodywork. Another 1969 product of Bus & Car was the Model 07. SILVER EAGLE BUS MANUFACTURING, INC. in Gallatin, TX | Company Info Company Information Sponsored Links Company Contacts CRAIG HANLOH Director P.O. In November,1961, Bus & Car, N.V. started producing Eagle coaches. In November,1961, Bus & Car, N.V. started producing Eagle coaches. 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. Continental gave their new bus the name of Golden Eagle as they acquired an eagle trademark as part of their 1953 purchase of American Buslines. posted by Dave and Lois @ 8:33 AM 0 comments. References External Links Silver Eagle website Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. bus runs great and there is videos on youtube under matt simonian shows inside and outside also running. That search pinpointed about a dozen cities in several Southeastern and Midwestern states. This version met with little success as only 84 were made. Proudly powered by. MOL Eaglebus, Belgium, This page was last edited on 22 December 2022, at 12:44. Has a combination washer dryer. reserved. Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1987 Greyhound bought Trailways and Eagle. Greyhound filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1991. These had the external appearance of the 05, and were shorter but retained the three axles. Silver Eagle Model 15 - $35,900 (Beaufort) 1993 Silver Eagle Bus Model 15 6v92T Detroit diesel Allison Automatic Transmission. Vintage camping at it\'s best can be yours in this hard-to-find Silver Streak camper. After that, Continental had to find a new European partner if they wanted to keep building Eagle coaches in Europe. In the agreement, Kssbohrer sold all of the plans, tooling and existing spare parts for the Eagles to Continental. Since buses only accounted for about 10% of the chassis made, bus manufacturers didnt have much control over the design or delivery of these chassis. has made a name for itself in the list of top suppliers of mini buses ,led light assembly in United States. The Model 10 replaced the Model 05 with many design and technical changes in 1980. The front suspension was very soft with a lot of travel, and since the tag axle torsion bar (mounted crosswise) was also pushing the front end up, some drivers said it was like driving a diving board when driving on certain road surfaces. Continental also bought two other Setra articulated buses in 1957 for service from Denver to the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. in Brownsville, Texas, USA. What started as a purchase to allow for more family travel experiences turned into the dream of reintroducing an American built coach. Granite Tactical Vehicles announced in December that it would expand operations in Mount Airy, N.C., in two former hosiery manufacturing plants. It later gained fame for manufacturing buses for country music stars and other entertainers. Sorry! 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. I just met with one of my clients the other day in a totally unrelated business and they are looking for an investor. Classic 40 ft. Silver Eagle Bus Conversion "REDUCED" - $36,500 (Sarasota) Own a true classic! Oops something went wrong: That fell through so Continental looked to Kssbohrer. potable water, 20 Gal. Later in 1969 and in 1970, there was a run of 45 Model 07 coaches that were 102 inches wide. It was derived from the Model 05 and had several interesting features such as a very tall windshield, bonded side windows, the drive axle ahead of the tag axle and the typical European low center exit door just ahead of the rear axles. Kssbohrer sold the tooling and spare parts to Continental Trailways and agreed to furnish most of the parts needed for the 85 NEW Silver Eagles previously contracted for. Of the many running changes to the Model 01 during its lifetime, most were first seen in the 1964 models. Continental was mostly very happy with it but asked Kssbohrer for some changes to be made before production started.