A 1955 Greyhound PD4501 Scenicruiser Came By

Larry came by after he went to “Steel In Motion” in Union South, Carolina with his antique classic 1955 GM PD4501-292 Greyhound Scenicruiser, boondocked for the night and headed back this morning for Greenback, Tennessee this morning.

[@user-uy5ml4gq8s]

Those old engines sound awesome

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

The old Detroit 2 strokes definitely sound good. Thanks!

[@tedhansen3846]

I got to see the Pacific Ocean for the first time in the upstairs of a bus like this.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

That's so cool!

[@ImAGoldenGod-yx6by]

I was on this bus several times when i was a kid and always ran to the back row to sit (Well maybe not this exact same bus) but the same model Greyhound

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@robertbrouillette6767]

I had many a mile back in the day on them and the old silversides.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I have a 1947 Silversides.

[@mikebrzostowski8183]

Beautiful! Always wanted one, make a motorhome and hit the road. Alas, another dream not realized. But happy for you!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks. Larry took the bus from being scrapped and preserved a beautiful piece of history. I don't own one but I do have a 1947 Silversides Greyhound Bus.

[@MichaelMcFerrin]

Rode in one of these round trip from Milwaukee to Green Bay to visit aunt/uncle/cousins. Great memories!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching. There’s very few of these that are still seated coaches!

[@MichaelMcFerrin]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 Greyhound discontinued runs from Milwaukee/Green Bay awhile back.

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

Sure brings back some memories!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks!

[@MegaRetr]

Wow! Awesome video of antique classic Greyhound!!!!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks and Larry drives it everywhere.

[@badassbees3680]

Dang I'd like to have that,it's gotta be worth a small fortune!! I love to see old stuff in good condition, really nice to see

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

These buses don't have frames. It's all structural like a airplane and it is in great shape. He really did a nice job on it. The guy on the other side of town said I caught another swam in the same trap as I did a few wees ago. Thanks!

[@badassbees3680]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 awesome Rodney!!

[@chuckhodges9227]

My very favorite greyhound bus. I loved riding on that bus when I was a kid

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

We have a 1947 PD3751 Silversides, 1960 PD4104 and a 1978 MCI MC-8. Thanks for watching Chuck!

[@chuckhodges9227]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 thank you for sharing I just love these old buses!

[@ramdasnikam1313]

Awesome video of antique classic Greyhound. Thanks for sharing my dear friend. 👍💐🙏

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thank you for watching my friend!

[@javivalle13]

Wow!! Living the dream!!!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It’s a beautiful bus for sure!!! Thanks!

[@jamzdotnet]

What a magnificent bus!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It's definitely a classic. Thanks!

[@mrericklerucherrazorbac9052]

he is magnificent ! I love !

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching!

[@russellkoopman3004]

I spent many of hours on one of those things. They were cool back in the olden days. Guess this ages me a bit LOL.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It just makes me jealous that I never was able to experience what you did!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@russellkoopman3004]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 Some of the stations that they stopped in to change drivers were spooky places. Once on the road just find someone to talk with or take a lot of naps.

[@damienchance2622]

WOW I never seen a greyhound bus like that before

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Those ScenicCruisers were exclusive to Greyhound made by General Motors. They were iconic and the raised deck allowed Greyhound to carry more freight along with the passengers. They made 1001 units in the 1950's There are not too many left that are running and driving. Only a few of them are still seated original buses. Most were converted to RV's. They have quite a unique history. Thank you!

[@damienchance2622]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 no problem

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

*"Oh no, it moves!!!"* :P

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks!

[@richardhyatt-beekeeping]

In 1964 I took one of these on an express trip from Tampa, Florida to Los Angeles. When I first got aboard I was amazed at the comfort. 3 days later traveling mostly 24 hours a day with few stops I was not so comfortable. That said, it made a great memory. My next trip across the country was on a 707 airliner, courtesy of the United State Navy.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

They were something else to ride in when they were seated coaches. Thanks Richard!

[@MrTsuruta1000]

The very first bus trip I was on was onboard a bus like that, it wasn't a Greyhound Scenicruiser, but it was the same make and model.😊

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

That's so cool! It would be nice to take a trip on one of those. Thanks!

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

Always wanted to ride on of those!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

They were definitely ahead of their time!

[@jradish]

that bus is so cool

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Another one preserved. Looks all stock except for the tubeless wheels which was a smart move. This is great viewing and love that Detroit diesel sound!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It has been converted inside to a motor home. Larry did a great job on preserving the outside. Thanks!

[@57MrWill]

I met him and saw this gem a few years ago at a Foothill Mall cruise in.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Larry is a super nice guy. I really enjoyed visiting with him. Thanks for watching!

[@57MrWill]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 He is a very nice guy indeed. Pleasure!

[@bryancooper2699]

Awesome

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Definitely a piece of American history!!!

[@calvincrews3885]

Originally the GMC Senicruiser PD 4501 were equipped with the inline 471 Detroit Diesel engines until the 8V71N engine was in production in the late 50’s

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

You’re correct. Thanks again for watching!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Yes around 1961-62 when the originals were about wore out, Greyhound replaced them with the 8.71's and thus they began their second lease on life. They were still running short hauls from Phoenix (such as to LA or Las Vegas ) until 1975. Remember like yesterday.

[@lesthiele4921]

That was a excellent looking bus, and it sounded as if it was in good condition, it's a pity they still don't have then on the road, thanks for sharing, best regards from Australia

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching! It’s winter here and I believe it’s spring there.

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

Knoxville is not to far from me. I would like to have one full of beehives like the Russian guys do LoL 👍 thanks man good health and God bless

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

An old school bus would work best.

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 your right 👍 wouldn't that be cool, just drive out wherever and open up the entrances. Thanks brother

[@BusTVChan]

Wow man I never seen one of those in person yet

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

They were the coolest buses that Greyhound had. They were especially made for Greyhound only. Thanks for watching!

[@thomashill2965]

A true American icon; one of 1001 units built from 1954-1956. It has a later style livery, but the idea that it was beautifully-preserved makes that inconsequential. What an incredible machine!🇺🇲

[@muffs55mercury61]

It was never dated either as buses with that style side windows such as the Flxibles were built well into the '80s.

[@mikethompson5804]

Last time I saw a PD4501 in service was in summer 1977. Greyhound number 0612 broke down eastbound on I-40 near the Hinton, Oklahoma exit. They crammed us on the next MC-7 and sent us on to Oklahoma City. That was probably near the end of the era.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

They kept them going as long as they could. Iconic for sure! Thanks!

[@dante04srt]

See this one all the time between Greenback and Knoxville

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It’s probably Larry. Thanks for watching!

[@richardnewcombe5122]

I have #865 and 081 865 is a motor home running gear all original, 081 has a new 8v71 with a 5 speed tranny,radial tires, a Jake but just used for storage I have had 865 bout 26 years 081bout 15 years

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

That’s awesome!!!

[@cellpat7392]

this one has a 4 speed auto trans, which in a vehicle like this one is a must. It makes it very comfortable to drive.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Larry put a Allison HT740 in it. Good catch! Thanks!

[@cellpat7392]

@@rodneymiddleton9624former bus driver, but still a bus enthusiast. money well spent in that swap.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

@@cellpat7392 Larry drives that bus everywhere.

[@BusTVChan]

Nice bus

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Larry has had it a long time and put lots of work in it. How’s everything going Chris?

[@bindig1]

Nice

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching!

[@HealthyHomesteadChick]

That’s cool!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

There aren't many of them left. They are way cool for sure. Thanks Shelly for watching!!!

[@dentside6.7]

very nice

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks!! They are awesome buses!

[@user-qo1es9uw1t]

Sensacional 👏👏👏👏👏😊

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thank you. It is definitely unique.

[@eltiburonsito5116]

Esta verdaderamente hermoso

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching!

[@eltiburonsito5116]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 gracias a ti por compartir estas genuinas joyas

[@dylanhammerstein3059]

God Bless America 👌

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Absolutely!!!!

[@catherinesalmon3310]

From. Canada I. drove those Greyhound type coaches. for Diversified. Transportation. Ltd running out of. Edmonton, Alberta at the time in the early 1980s too the Redwater plant. being built just north of the city of. Edmonton. maybe 60 Kim’s , I believe they the. coaches had. what they call ( air over hydraulic for the manual shifting) and they were powered by the bigger GM diesel motor I think 318. model ( could. be wrong. ) but they handled beautifully and corned nice on curves on the highway , they were a heavy bus similar too there cousin. the MC-7 coach that Greyhound. owned at that time ,back in the day here in. western Canada . / have a good. day, I also not. sure of the year Greyhound owned and ran. the MC-7s in. western. Canada but I think it was from. the early 1960s and on until. they retired them. probably the Late 1970s / have a good. day / Bill. S. Canada

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Greyhound here in the United States ran them from their introduction in the early 1950’s all the way to the late 70’s. I own a 1978 MC8, 1960 GM PD4104 and a 1947 GM PD3751 Silversides. I love them all. The MC8 has a Detroit 318 8v71 as the Scenic Cruiser’s were retrofitted to. The other 2 have Detroit in line 671 counter clockwise running engines in them. Thanks Bill. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

[@user-et9rt1ox3j]

🇺🇸👌👍✌️

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching!

[@adamzaidi1748]

He resides in Knoxville? That is where I reside. I am a bus fanatic and just purchased my first Coach. It is a 1971 Twin Coach tc25. An ultra rare coach that I will be restoring. I've never seen this Scenic Cruiser or any Scenic Cruiser in Knoxville and would love to take a tour of this magnificent legend! Cool video and thanks for posting!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Sounds like you found a really cool bus!!! Thanks!

[@miguelangulo7657]

Uno de esos,(JUGETE) tuve cuando fui Niño ,lo recuerdo como un sueño muy bonito de mi infancia. En mi colección de autobuses a escala tengo algunos.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching!!!!

[@DJKhrome]

It sounds like he replaced the manual transmission on the PD 4501 with a MCI sounding automatic transmission.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I’m thinking it’s a Allison HT740. Thanks for watching!

[@MorrisPatchofHeavenhomestead]

That’s awesome! Does he live in his bus? We love the whole Skoolie thing. Blessings

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

He just uses it to travel in and go to car shows. Thanks for watching!

[@entreesonmaincourse]

Ese TEPSA

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

It's a General Motors

[@Ascotman]

I wonder how long this 1955 Greyhound PD4501 Scenicruiser stayed in service with Greyhound? Maybe 1975? 20 years?

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

That’s about right since they completely restored and repowered them a couple of times I believe since they were their flagship. Thanks!

[@downunderfulla6001]

Awesome. Is that custom, the rear roof 🍺🍺

[@HealthyHomesteadChick]

Morning Bradley 🐓

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

GM made this model specifically for Greyhound Bus Lines. It was designed to carry luggage and freight with the raised floor for the larger luggage bays. There were only 1001 units made. There are about 200 -250 left in existence with less than half of that running and driving. Thanks!

[@downunderfulla6001]

That’s unreal👌 bloody classic

[@downunderfulla6001]

Morning Shelly☕️

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

@@downunderfulla6001 It's beautiful!

[@jameslashley3970]

Knoville Alabama or Tennessee ?

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I think he's near Knoxville.

[@robellis1214]

Hello Mr. Middleton I live in Knoxville and would absolutely love to see this bus!!! Can I get your friend’s contact info from you? Thanks!!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

He lives in Greenback Tennessee

[@robellis1214]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 cool! Greenback is super close.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

@@robellis1214 Go to my about tab and email me your information and I’ll forward it to Larry. Thanks!

[@SupremeLeader966]

The good ol days, when people who looked like us sat in the front. I wish we could go back. God bless brother

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for your support Rick!

[@youchris67]

You'll never get those days back ever again. Say goodbye to them forever and ever. Black Lives Matter. ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏾✊🏿

[@stuckgrenadepin.225]

@@youchris67not to other blacks since the two top enders of black lives are abortion and black on black crime, but never let facts get in the way of feelings! Right!?

[@jradish]

bro no way you said that you're so sick in the head dog

[@jradish]

you can sit on the ground like the dirty colonizer you are

[@Chamberlain-ef9pk]

Is that a automatic transmission?

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

He put an Allison HT740 automatic in it. Makes them easy to drive. Thanks!

[@Chamberlain-ef9pk]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 don't think this is the same bus however I saw a video of a scenicruiser driving in a neighborhood...that bus didn't have the red,white and blue scheme

[@taylorboysoutdoors]

OLD School

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Oh yeah. They were one of a kind. Thanks!

[@user-ft4rd8rv1r]

이 버스는 중앙고속의 전신이 됩니다.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryansantospalma8428]

Ônibus

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Thanks for watching!

[@rah62]

The neighbors must hate him!!! I know I would.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Why is that?

[@a.person7825]

Calm down.

[@MrPerth97]

Miserable individual

[@goldstandardaviation1667]

Beautiful piece of American history but I feel sorry for your neighbors having to look at those eyesores in the yard.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Glad you feel sorry for them. I guess an old airplane would look better. Thanks For watching.

[@jamessimms415]

Not your neighborhood so why complain?

[@LiveYourBestLife33]

Not an eyesore at all!!.that's history/art

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Absolutely!!!@@LiveYourBestLife33

[@thefrase7884]

@@rodneymiddleton9624…….a Scenicruiser is nothing remotely close to an eye sore

[@lebensraum2096]

Автобус 1955 года, а в россии что было или вообще есть? На 100 лет США опережает отсталую россию

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

I have no idea what is comparable in Russia. Thanks.

[@lebensraum2096]

@@rodneymiddleton9624 there is a lag , as it has been happening for the last 100 years ... Don't take up anything