1957 Flxible Starliner - Restored Vintage Retro Bus Walk Through

As my coverage continues on my search for my first motorhome, I received an invitation from a Friend to check out a retro, vintage Flxible Starliner. Considering this is something that you don't see everyday, I jumped on a plane and flew to Tennessee to check it out!
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The soundtrack at the end of the video features the keyboard skill of David Attelan.

[@adamzaidi6383]

I've always admired a Flxible Clipper's,unfortunately I've never been able to see one in person until the day I walked into the back of Phoenix Conversions in Knoxville Tennessee and there it was a real Flxible Clipper this exact one.. I was absolutely surprised and what a treat it was.. Incredible craftsmanship and a total masterpiece.. Just beautiful!

[@dennismcculloch1277]

This brings back a lot of memories! This coach was hand built by dedicated workers at the Flxible Plant in Loudonville, OH. I was a design engineer with Flxible in the i970's, but I remember the pride an enthusiasm that gripped the people who worked there!!

[@arthurmeeuwen9738]

Dennis my name is Arthur Meeuwen my dad also worked at Flxible Loudonville as an engineer his name was Adolf Meeuwen my # is 941 716-0984

[@Johnnywhamo]

I LOVE the lines on these old busses, beautiful.

[@tonykirk1966]

Love the shape/lines of these old buses. Deserve to be preserved with a new life.

[@michaelquillen2679]

The only Flxible I ever got to ride in or operate was a 1959 Hi-Level. To this day, the best riding motorcoach I ever operated or rode in. Thanks for the video!

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

Absolutely stunning! What a beautiful vehicle.

[@dcspace2437]

A pure work of art

[@cobeath1]

I always liked the Flxibles. When it comes to vintage RVs, you cannot go wrong with a Flixible, GMC or Airstream 310/345/350.

[@brenttheophilus1460]

As a 20 tear employee of Flxible, coming in after the over the road coaches I still was able to obtain many pictures and many were built to be motor homes or prison buses. A number were sold to movie stars and base ball teams. thanks for the tour.

[@davonwav]

Straight up classic and sweet Andy!

[@kr9735]

She does have lovely lines especially at the back!

[@kr1886]

Beautiful bus, inside and out. Great colour scheme and the door opening handle is a work of art!

[@ncplantdoctor]

What a lovely bus. I grew up near where they were built, so I saw many of them in my youth , which just happens to have been around the time frame you mentioned. That rear end is memorable and never duplicated.

[@darticulate8751]

Beautiful bus!

[@mr.c7080]

Andy, You did an excellent job restoring the flexible flyer !!! Oh ya swing by and pick me up !!! 😊 Just fantastic really!!!

[@kennypayne9259]

I grew up in one of these buses. My dad bought a 1958 model in 1970. I was under the impression that 58 model was the only year with the skylight windows. We went from this to a 1954 Senic Cruiser and then a 1956 Cruiser. When my dad died, I had his last 2 buses. A 1970 MC 7 and a 1965 Innercity bus, a 4502 model. Been driving trucks for 22 yrs now but I still love my buses.

[@packingten]

Kenny was your Dad a gospel singer?.

[@adamzaidi1748]

I come back occasionally to watch this video and admire such a beautiful work of art. Luckily I was gifted with a special treat of seeing this exact Flexible Clipper getting some custom work done at Phoenix conversions in Knoxville, Tennessee when I was down there doing business. When I seen it in the back it just stood out like a shiny piece of new metal in an old tool shed. It was just immaculate and so beautiful. The colors, the paint work and a design inside and out is just picture perfect. I was like a kid in a candy store. I have been inspired to finally purchase and own my very own vintage bus. A very rare one as well. I purchased a 1971 highway products Clark Cortez Twin Coach. Excited to finally begin work in restoring my own dream. Going back to visit videos like this inspires me more to finish the project. I think this would be something cool to feature on Jay Leno's garage. I'm sure Jay will enjoy and appreciate this beautiful Flexible Clipper as well as his viewers. Thanks for sharing this wonderful masterpiece!

[@raymondmack5406]

I'm from NYC and I remember the flexible starlings of the bus company called CARRY BUS LINES They operated between NYC east side terminal on first Ave Manhattan NY to Idlewild air port& Newark airport also

[@elijahrobinson2362]

Not to be a nudge, but it's not a restored bus, it's a customized unit. Still a beauty.

[@TheGadgetGuru]

You are absolutely correct! If it was restored, it would be in it's passenger bus configuration. It's been converted to motorhome usage. Thank You for the clarification. Yes, facts = good!

[@chax2004]

Resto Mod perhaps.

[@rss7329]

@@TheGadgetGuru I have a question..How do you open the door from the outside?? 😂🚌

[@TheGadgetGuru]

@@rss7329 There's a hidden handle.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Lovely looking Flexible Starliner bus. I regret that I've not seen one in person, but I've seen pics of them, and I find them beautiful! Way better looking than today's buses. :)

[@DavidREllisAZ]

I am a 1957 model, great year, the rear of this coach reminds me of a sci fi movie, I drove coaches from from the 80s, nothing cool like this👍👍👍

[@Shutter_Dog_Homestead]

Don't think I've ever seen anything as beautiful.

[@Tesseract1887]

I would have to disagree it is hideous they ruined it, it makes me sad to see how they ruined it, old vehicles are not meant to be restored like that they are far more beautiful to be left how they are, just be made functional and nothing else

[@GfrmdaBrnx]

My dream is to one day maybe buy an old vintage coach and travel the country. It just takes you back to the good old days of travel. 👍🏻

[@gulfgypsy]

It's always wonderful seeing these grand vintage vehicle being restored and given a second life, as it were.

[@elizabethtaylor6622]

That's so beautiful..I could see myself loving in it..thank you showing it..I can't wait to see more..Elizabeth

[@LittleJimmyNorton]

Seeing this, reminds me of what shit they make today. What character those old buses have. Motorhomes today fall apart over a short period of time and will never be around 60 years from now.

[@miker3875]

When I taught the Jr. High Band in Elizabeth City NC, the HS band has 4 of these for football games, band trips, etc. They were a beauty to look at, and even more fun to drive. Of course they weren't spec-ed out "RV style", but were true passenger buses. Thanks for the video - brought back fond memories.

[@KutWrite]

Very cool! As a kid, I loved watching the Flxible buses come in & out of town. I used to imitate the sound of the smooth 6-cyl (?) engines.

[@celticlion8357]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! If I only knew how to have one of those...too old now to afford or start such a project, great job though!!

[@michaelcarey1479]

What is the name of the song you play at the end of the video?

[@KlipschHead281]

Awesome, I love all of the Flxible's.

[@skypros]

She is Beautiful, Thank You for sharing.... as with most classic vehicles, It will only go up in value !!

[@TheGadgetGuru]

Thank You! Of all the vehicles I've owned in the past, not one has gone up in value. But I like the way you think!

[@eduardosampoia5480]

It's an object not a person.

[@neeneec5394]

The Gadget Guru what's the blue book value on this and for insurance if it becomes a total?

[@TheGadgetGuru]

Since it's a vintage vehicle, I can't answer the Blue Book question, but I can tell you it's insured for an agreed upon value.

[@jimcastle3098]

Airstream trailers

[@denaredford6701]

Nice bus, especially like the twin bedroom .

[@ricdwe]

Simply awesome. Beautiful. If I could afford such a work of art, I probably would be very reluctant to even drive it.

[@Big.Ron1]

What a beautiful bus. Very nice indeed. Thank you for sharing. It must must make the Prevost look good when they're both in the garage. Lol.

[@Whatever_dude]

This is beautiful and really amazing restoration done

[@polyplaner]

Wow that is gorgeous Andy!

[@chrispasini5870]

Nicely done 👍 inside and outside. Beautiful 🚌.

[@maryrafuse3851]

My dream motorhome. I have great memories of Acadian Lines in Nova Scotia Canada operating the Flexible bus. It would stop at the Stewiacke NS signpost half way between the Equator & The North Pole for picture taking. Those were the days.

[@jackkreighbaum783]

Andy, I drove a Flxible bus for the tour company at the Grand Canyon in 1963, and it was a blast to drive. We had mostly gas, but one was diesel, which was loud with no real insulation between coach seating and engine! Enjoyed.

[@TheGadgetGuru]

With the diesel in the rear of the bus, from the driver's seat, it's fairly quiet.

[@bobshaw4063]

Beautiful Vintage coach Sir !

[@Southamericangirl42]

Beautiful!! And a hint of patriotism too!

[@JimmyKraktov]

Sweet and simple beauty! Love old buses like this. Very nicely done too :~)

[@kathyfann]

I love it So cute and it just looks like a happy good time

[@jpolar394]

My God what a beauty. I wish those days will come back again. But I'm dreaming. Super simple and accurate. that's all we need now. Why buy a lawnmower with all the gadgets that a 747 has and never use them.

[@AGM-ts5bb]

This bus is great inside, but the most beautiful one I have ever seen on the outside!

[@eatadickutubenazis]

Spectacular! Love love love it .

[@l.d.p.9365]

Spectacular! I'm speechless!

[@GILOSO2301]

Very beautiful bus; I like, really marvelous!

[@3269888]

Beautiful, a True Classic.!! Smooth.!

[@douglasjackson5007]

Back in the day, Continental Air Transport operated a fleet of these beauties in Chicago - serving O'Hare and Midway airports and downtown. Their distinctive styling would always catch this kids eye in admiration.

[@stemiassistant9332]

Impressive documentation of an impressive project! Thanks for sharing - and giving me some good ideas for my own project!

[@Okrollins1]

Wow what a beautiful coach. If we go back to anything it would be the way we use to make buses. Beautiful work. This the only thing that make me wish I had money.

[@bluesharp59]

Great video, Thumbs Up and happy weekend yo you also.

[@brianfalzon6739]

That looks so beautiful!

[@GfrmdaBrnx]

Watched this video multiple times. Love this vintage coach. Fabulous 👍🏻

[@TheGadgetGuru]

Thanks!

[@jbj27406]

Gorgeous coach.

[@waynehennecke5658]

This is rolling Art! Just Beautiful.

[@nivardofloresperez1169]

Fantastic conversion, thanks for your Still Video, it looks very professional and so much enjoyable. So cool Music.

[@2ManyInstructions]

Wow.... very very cool!!... great job... everything is nice but a special mention to the retro dining table seat covers...very tasteful

[@wolfpak8228]

Classic, I'd love to live in this home

[@ronque23]

Beautiful video! Thanks!

[@Tsiri09]

I'm drooling.

[@mrzed2349]

I love anything vintage This blows away anything being built today

[@Ken-fh8iv]

What a beauty:-D!! Musta taken years. A labor of love.

[@givemetoast]

Wow! The classic jet age vision is overwhelming.

[@dodgesportsman772]

Great Video, Im working on my RV restore and have high hopes of getting on the road this time next year.

[@peteaulit]

Was about to make the same commas the guy before me. Would add that I’ve watched hundreds of bus conversions videos and this is not a presentation but a swift walk around.

[@lindamarie6574]

I’d love it!

[@prince151ful]

Very good looking bus.

[@magnus22001]

That's is a true beauty, if i could afford it I would give you a healthy offer for it. Rock on man!!

[@waynerigsby7330]

Simply Gorgeous!!!!!!!! I would love to have it !!!!!!!

[@slavasandsglam]

So beautiful, beautiful bus. rear part is retrofuturistic. just fantastic bus

[@amadeus0047]

Simply amazing!

[@roadsterman]

Very cool!

[@chriswhusker]

I wish that thing was as retro inside as it is out. Still a beautiful bus!!

[@mr.shiverz4931]

Gorgeous!

[@folepi22_SteveC]

Great machine Andy. I had a "56 Flx for many years and I hauled my sorry butt all over the country. And for those who aren't aware......it's spelled Flxible.......without the "e".

[@kfraserfwb]

Love the bus! I wish the interior was done in 50's style and color though.

[@wallykaspars9700]

From 1968 to 1970 I was a driver for Continental Air Transport in Chicago. We ran scheduled trips from Chicago's two airports to downtown and some suburbs. The fleet of 150 busses was all Flxible.

[@nahallab5995]

Love your videos Thank you Andy.

[@CurtisDrew1]

And I thought my 89 Fleetwood Limited restoration/ upgrade was labor intensive. Beautiful attentoon to detail. I upgraded to a 400 hp Cummins and Allison transmission too!

[@hambrgr6283]

These look awesome.

[@r.k1050]

Now that is a dam fine looking bus! Why cant they do this today? What a beauty!

[@trenano]

Very Very nice, well done

[@pcbacklash_3261]

Had a big ol' smile on my face through the whole video. What a beauty! :-D

[@michaelmixon2479]

That is a beautiful bus!!!

[@diversitycandle5708]

Why does this guy sound like he is trying to sell me a kitchen knife set at a home show?

[@artraymond8242]

Michael Cole you're an idiot this guy just loves this marvelous machine very much.

[@1biggun712]

This is one Awesome Ride!!!

[@richschindler8731]

Now that's an RV. Very cool!!!

[@GeorgeStar]

Beautiful!

[@Jordendog]

That is Gorgeous!

[@txJoJo55]

OMGGGGG I would kill to have this bus its GORGEOUS !!!!!!

[@rosiebargoed681]

Gorgeous. They definitely don’t make them like that anymore ❤️

[@bluesharp59]

I will say wow simply amazing. I like the art deco era anyway so you got my like on this one. I also subscribe to your channel thank you again.

[@stewartboyle4910]

Stunning

[@chrispasini5870]

Starliner looks like a star ⭐

[@busoldmanphil7293]

Really nice layout. Even kept the original steering wheel.

[@dunlapmichaell]

That is gorgeous. They'll never crank out things like that in America again..... too bad.

[@janalldaffer2913]

Thank You Sir !! I Drove Buses In The 60 s Texas Bus Lines , KeerviLLe Bus Co And Gray Line TuresAnd For An Indepenent Co Some Re Ferbised Continental Buses .

[@champagnesylvie-lavieenfra1378]

Magnifique , vraiment magnifique !!!! j'aime les deux lits, c'est du jamais vu! voilà encore une raison qui me fait rêver de visiter l'Amérique !