A few of our favorite moments with our friend Phil Epstein.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

“A can of diesel and 5 gallons of Ether”

[@natevanlandingham1945]

I caught that one too! 😂

[@chickengnawer]

😂

[@MrRossi1805]

How old was Phil? He was so charming, RIP!

[@asarand]

I bet he said it that way on purpose.

[@stex1985]

I suspected that something had happened to Phil. I had subscribed to his channel and watched him cooking and lisiten to his philosophies on many subjects. I am so glad you posted this,I am sure he is having a grand time in the beyond.

[@johnsecord9697]

Thanks for putting the video together Scott. Phil’s passing is a gigantic loss to the world. Rest In Peace Bus Old Man Phil.

[@richardbrobeck2384]

for sure He was a great guy !

[@walterbordett2023]

Phil is one of those people that when you think of him you just have to smile. RIP Phil. Thanks Scott for this video.

[@MrRossi1805]

Exactly my sentiments!

[@j6sj7]

Smooth avenues, green lights and exact change, Phil... Thanks for the ride, you were the best.

[@lm1m]

That man was a treasure to this world.

[@bobflinn7529]

I enjoyed your adventures with Phil over the years.His knowledge of buses, trolleys, and ham radio was ducational and fun to watch.

[@markemanuele1929]

I knew Phil from Ham Radio. I was not aware that he had passed away. He was a CLASS ACT! He will truly be missed. I had been very busy with my 2 careers (Engineering at AT & T Laboratories and Conducting symphony orchestras) that I only had a little spare time to talk on Ham Radio and hadn't spoken with him since last spring. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He is probably driving a vintage bus from the Pearly Gates to everywhere in Heaven and operating a spark gap transmitter up there. Phil, may you rest in peace.

[@garyrobinson8991]

I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Phil on the Ham bands shortly after you introduced him to us, Scott. He was a pure gentleman & is sorely missed. 73’s mr Phil….Rest in Peace ! Gary WB8ZGV

[@chrisdecker1443]

That was so cool. Thank you Scott.

[@mikem1766]

Thanks Scott, thanks for remembering him and letting us know he passed. Guys like Phil are all but gone now. I was fortunate when I was a younger man to have one around. So much is learned from them. I remembered Phil when you visited him and many in the comments thought he was annoying. I was waiting for you to get back there. I didn't know him, yet I knew him well.

[@tl1024]

Lots of the crazy old men could be considered by some as "annoying", but that's just their decades of experience showing through, but, once you look past that, you'll be amazed what you see, and learn, if you're willing to look.

[@craigroberson8757]

"Love and Passion" should never be mistaken for Annoying or Crazy. If they are God willing let me be Annoying and Crazy as well. I am positive many of us want to continue in that memory.

[@semectual]

As soon as I saw Phil on your videos, I subscribed to his KZbin channel, no wonder why I haven't seen any new videos from him. RIP Phil!

[@hillsidehearthduluth]

Thank you for the homage. What a gent! RIP Phil

[@KG5RK]

Phil displayed a quality that was very common of older Hams: INGENUITY. The ability to make something functional and wonderful out of JUNK. Today, that is a lost art. Today we are too much of a "THROW AWAY Society. We will miss Phil, and others like him. RIP Phil. 73

[@avrahamg7925]

Nice tribute Scott

[@woodsontr]

In the ham radio community he's now a silent key. RIP Phil, De N4PXB

[@stevebarricklow9687]

RIP Phil. He was a most talented guy…buses, radios or pipe organs he could work on them all. Condolences to his family. Scott, thanks for posting.

[@markemanuele1929]

I remember those "Old Look" buses from my youth. Our local bus company at the time was "Public Service Coordinated Transport," and I used to take them to and from school.

[@AlisonFort]

Lovely tribute to a great character. Thank you.

[@jameswhite3632]

We lost a great man and a real source of knowledge, rest easy dear friend, you earned it.

[@Mercmad]

I remember watching Phil pedal that bus at full revs through the traffic like a boss.

[@tigerspook1]

Keep those diesels rolling up there Phil, God Bless old timer,.. R.I.P xx

[@irongoatrocky2343]

One mans Junk was Sam's Treasure!.......he will be missed in the Bus Community! Thanks for sharing this Scott........

[@dreamlinertours]

RIP dear friend, your knowledge, experience and personality will be sadly missed. The museums and the Holter family have lost an icon!

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

Thanks for bringing the legend back -since he left us there are no more time delays on the heavenly bus lines.

[@doncyr3332]

I grew up a few miles north of the bus yard you showed. My Mom lived in the nursing home around the corner from the Ford dealer. My old stomping grounds.

[@timbo389]

Very nice tribute. I wish I could have met Phil.

[@GinosGarageUSA]

Thanks for putting this together! RIP Phil and I hope Cookie is well! I am really glad you had Phil on your channel, he was able to provide some great information in an entertaining way! I regret not being able to meet him in person and hear some of his great stories!

[@bnelson313braveheart]

Such a great character! I love the “Can Do” attitudes of that generation. It’s a rare commodity today.

[@michigandon]

You could just say Phil loved life in general! He possessed a great deal of historical knowledge about public transit and transportation in general as well. While he never operated streetcars in revenue service, he *did* operate the first generation of buses that replaced them. That's kinda cool in its own right.

[@xxof830]

Wow I seen all the videos he was in on your channel he was such a great character and man very talented thanks for showing the world this man didn't know him never got to meet him which is a shame he could have brought something to my life I hope he rest in peace you can tell by his demeanor he will be truly missed 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@chuckychuck]

I remember Phil on your video, he had that lead foot when applying pressure to that gas pedal, he drove that bus like a boss, my uncle drove those type of buses in Connecticut, anyway RIP Phil and to my uncle.

[@woody95124]

This guy is a hoot! What a great guy...Great post & laughing my ass off.....

[@SuperCaptainREX]

I started watching your channel around the time of your weeks long trip to Minnesota. Phil was character! RIP.

[@tater_relocater]

RIP Phil , quite a human being glad you got to work with him and shared it on KZbin.

[@wadedempsey3591]

Such A great tribute to Phil. May you find a great Bus to pilot in heaven. RIP.

[@The_Smith]

Great tribute to a friend Scott, may he rest in peace.

[@LittleWapiti]

It was certainly entertaining when Phil was around! I was the guy in the first clip trying to hand him the wrench to tighten the mirror, while he did his one man comedy show. Sad to see him go, Rest in Peace at the bus yard in the sky.

[@larryanderson8049]

What a treasure Phil was.. so knowledgeable about so many things...was a real treat to go for a ride with Phil at the wheel, the comforting sound of a good running detroit, and Phil's smooth driving and commentary. What a guy...thanks BGM for bringing Phil back for a little while!

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

Rest In Peace Phil! He is a great person.

[@richroj]

I was very sad to hear about this Scott. although I never met him, I feel I knew him being in the same career. we used to talk about the job and me being with NYCT. great guy, RIP Phil. I love this video Scott. I was also into CB / SSB and Ham radio back in the mid 70s and 80s also.

[@dougstahl7564]

My dad drove for the same bus companies as Phil at the same times. I rode on many of those buses and have many of my best memories riding them. When my dad retired the bus company let us take 1303 out with friends and family for a ride. RIP Phil, you will be missed.

[@andersmaudal4050]

R.I.P Phil

[@brianalexandre1125]

A nice tribute to Phil, Scott. 👍

[@madisonbusman7688]

Thanks for the video Scott. Though I never had the pleasure to meet Phil I can he is missed.

[@oneeyedjack2340]

Thanks for this, Scott. He is missed.

[@virtuestreams2616]

What a delightful bus enthusiast Phil was, he will be remembered and missed. Thanks for sharing ✌🏻

[@charlesmair26]

Thanks for the video, Scott; Bus Old Man Phil ( BOMP ) Was a real character; I miss his vlogs. R.I.P Phil.

[@atribecalledcookies4]

Shortly before he passed I found his channel and asked him to do some cooking videos, which he kindly obliged and we commented a few times with each other, been wondering where he has been, gonna miss that old guy. Damn shame.

[@susancalvert8207]

Great to review this cool guy. Really enjoyed seeing it again.

[@jimdieseldawg3435]

What a lovely man 🙂 Great tribute too. Thanks Scott & Mrs Scott

[@kenuber4766]

What a cool ole dude he was! God bless him. Thanks for the video!

[@AdventureandMore]

Oh no that’s terrible news the world has lost a legend what a great shame RIP Phil

[@peterwall4739]

God bless Phil. This brings back good memories of me as a young boy riding on these busses.

[@HFX1955]

I am sorry to hear of Phil's passing. Thank you for introducing him to the Bus Grease Monkey viewership and thank you for enabling us to remember this remarkable man.

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Scott, Thank you for sharing some wonderful memories of Phil. R.I.P Phil your sadly missed 😔. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@NaoPb]

I've never met Phil but I want you to know I thoroughly enjoyed this video. He seemed like a lovely man, and quite the brain on him. I like to think we would've have gotten along just fine. My condolences to all of you who knew him and loved him.

[@EcoGreensFarm]

Wow. What a treasure! So cool that you were able to have this man in your life. Wish I would have had an opportunity to meet Phil. Thanks for sharing with us. Haha. I love how George used that Jack Benny line "I'm 39, and holding!" Forever young.

[@bill8582]

So sorry for the loss, sounds like an incredible guy.

[@thomasavery3316]

Always enjoyed seeing and listening to Mr. Phil Epstein. A man of many talents! My you rest in Peace dear Phi! I feel as though I know him.

[@Mynameja]

R.I.P, PHIL. LOVE AND RESPECT TO THE WHOLE FAMILY. Phil WAS SUCH A LOVLY PERSON AND CHARACTER. WILL BE MISS NEVER FORGOTTRN. XXX JJ UK LONDON .

[@coniow]

A fitting tribute. Where ever he may end up, he will liven the place up!

[@danielstrachan8988]

🥲🥲

[@barrypierce9100]

Rip phil good guy.

[@cunit80]

This guy is fantastic! God bless him.

[@StanwoodStudios]

RIP Phil, a real character!

[@notajp]

You can’t not love Phil! Such a cool old guy. It was great getting to see his shack and that massive old transmitter. Would’ve loved to have caught him on the air sometime. RIP Phil, you will be missed!

[@outlaw6849]

Thank you Scott for doing this for our beloved Phil, He was a great guy and so are you, fell in love watching Bus videos because of you and Phil.

[@mischef18]

Lovely tribute bro he was a colorful person as they say. Safe travels

[@pscotty]

I want to see more of him!

[@jessewalter8738]

RIP Phil , such a talented, knowledgeable and delightful guy. So glad you got to work with him and shared it on KZbin

[@joeblough70]

Sad to hear of Phil’s passing. I was invited to visit him a while ago, but with Covid19 pandemic never got to see him. Such a wealth of knowledge and he was glad to pass it on. Rest In Peace sir.

[@jeffbyrd7976]

Thanks Scott. I have been watching him since you introduced us. What a guy.

[@duanelundgren7985]

What a DELIGHT!!!!! I'm so glad we have video to preserve such memories!!! Thank You!!

[@jamesmichael3998]

Great show, my uncle retired from Greyhound back in the late 70s, New Orleans service center, just think of all the buses he had his hands on to keep things running smoothly. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

[@scotttex1054]

RIP Phil, you will be missed!

[@jsloden1]

Remember when these videos came out originally and always loved seeing Phil. Seemed like a really great guy.

[@caddyzig]

Thanks for the wonderful video, and for introducing us to Phil through your channel. What a character and a wonderful man. He’ll sure be missed. RIP, Bus Old Man Phil.

[@realcotnoir2521]

Thank-You! Scott this a very touching video moment !

[@charlesriggs6406]

Good to see Phil again, he is super!!!!!!

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

A great ode to Phil. I didn't know he passed away. Thanks for the video & introducing us to phil.

[@stevebyrne4235]

I began my career with Detroits in '77 with boat 4-53s and migrated to '53s in dump trucks, 71's in buses and trucks, 92s everywhere, and finally DD15s; long time member of the Detroit Diesel Guild; replacing blower drives in 6-71 buses a particular fancy, learning to work upside down. Sorry for your loss

[@FB-111A]

An absolutely wonderful video. Thanks for making and sharing.

[@FB-tq5ln]

A wonderful man to have listened too. A vast array of information and fun loving in his life. Thank you Phil RIP, from Dublin Ireland.

[@davidforbes6250]

Being an ex bus driver I can relate and appreciate all of his commitment and humour. It would have been a pleasure to meet him given the opportunity.

[@michaels.8663]

I sure hate to hear he's gone , seemed like an awesome guy. Thanks Scott for putting that together!

[@pumacat1637]

I remember some of them videos heck of a great guy RIP

[@561ENTERPRISE]

I remember this visit. Such a great bunch of guys. Thanks for sharing.

[@dustyplumb1]

I’ve been watching your channel since you worked on the road outside your former house,so quite a while Scott. And meeting Phil was a moment in time for all Detroit fans ,he was a knowledgeable man on when he drove in miniappoliss and then collecting old buses at the antique bus museum. A great loss 🇬🇧👍😢 Dave

[@wesryman]

Beautiful tribute video ❤

[@joeljenkins2876]

Thanks Scott, for sharing your memories of such a wonderful man. God bless you all.

[@toddrouch7526]

He was such an amazing person, so multi-talented!! Awesome man, thank you for sharing him with us.

[@WilliamLaakkonen]

73 Phil - thanks for sharing Scott.

[@pscotty]

Scott! This is one of the best videos ever!

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

I just watched this 1 year after first watching it as I got a question about Phil on a video. I'm so happy you made this tribute. Miss you Phil even though we've never met.

[@philipcastetter6757]

Great piece Scott thank you!

[@PhilGoldblum]

Thanks Scott. Glad some of Phil's video highlights are preserved in the cloud.

[@KubotaBXathome]

What a lost treasure. I remember riding those busses here in the Twin Cities when I was a kid. Makes me wonder if Phil was ever at the helm. I didn’t know he was a ham/tech, would have been a great pleasure to have gotten to know him, bless him and family.

[@mrsjohnson1743]

One day I had a notion to look up to try to find the red & yellow buses I used to ride with my grandmother in the Twin Cities. I came across one of your videos with Phil in MN. There was so much great information in that video. I’ve been following your channel ever since and am fascinated with your work on the buses. I have a real fondness for the old buses. Phil seemed like a really great guy. Thanks for putting this together.

[@crtlv]

Wow the stories and knowledge he could share this world has lost can never be replaced .glad you had this on video for people like me to see and smile to for years .never knew him wish I would have .rip Phil

[@charlesk2491]

Thank you for putting this together and sharing it with us. A wonderful and well-done tribute.