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They are so much more expensive to own than a Bentley
In every way - parking, fuel, service, towing, plumbers, electricians, etc.
It's much like owning a yacht - you have your "hotel" systems and your "floating & propelling & navigating" systems.
Dr H put in $200k converting and running it; Steve sold it for $50k -- 25 years ago!
From the "It seemed like a good idea at the time" files
My friend Steve inheirited this bus / motor coach when his dad died. It was originally a Continental Trailways cross-country coach, made for hauling passengers / competing with Greyhound. Dr H took out the 4-sp transmission, put in a 10-spd, 300 gallon fu...
This was a very entertaining story...
...and I love the retro photos...just don't get that kind of film grain anymore : )
Oh my! What a story!
I always wondered if owning a bus was a good idea. They seem to be a good deal considering you get so much more car for the price of a Bentley!
They are so much more expensive to own than a Bentley
In every way - parking, fuel, service, towing, plumbers, electricians, etc. It's much like owning a yacht - you have your "hotel" systems and your "floating & propelling & navigating" systems. Dr H put in $200k converting and running it; Steve sol...
Very true!
Amazing story. What an experience! Good thing you are mechanically inclined! I always wondered if owning a bus was a good idea. Now I know it isn't!
Awesome story, Mike! Dr. No often colors our posts with music
...not sure if he would have had this one in mind. Every time I drive pass San O' it's the song I sing in my head. Just give it 34 seconds!
Mike, your always interesting life tales needed more than ever these days….
What a riot! Even better than your watchmaker tales, which were a hoot, themselves. How did we ever get lucky enough to have you as a mod I'll not soon find out. Unless, that is, you have a similarly unlikely-yet-absolutely-believeable story to unfold for...
I’m can’t stop laughing 😂 my stomach literally hurts now..
Thank you for an other wonderful post. This one is hilarious. You make the best posts, Mike.
I had a particularly bad day today. This story is the perfect remedy.
Thank you for sharing. I laughed at every instance where you said "it seemed like a good idea at the time". Please stay safe and healthy during this unusual time. With best regards from Bangkok, Ruckdee