You could get it for as low as $40,000.
On March 1, 1872, the Yellowstone National Park was established. It covers more than 2 million acres, 3 states (Wyoming and Montana), and has 142 miles (228 km) of drivable roads. To traverse the entire park, you need a sturdy, capable machine. This White Model 706 bus, which was first introduced in 1937, was well-equipped to handle the challenge. It is now up for sale.
This beautiful, restored 1937 bus, which was delivered to the park new between 1936 and 1938, is going up for auction as part the RM Sotheby’s Hershey sales. The White Model Company in Cleveland, Ohio built the chassis and Beder coachbuilding service, also from Cleveland, sculpted the body by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, a well-known automotive designer.
The Yellowstone Park Transportation Company managed each of the 98 buses, which ran daily throughout the park, taking passengers along scenic roads. The fully removable canvas top is completely original. Modifications to the suspension and powertrain were made to make it more road-friendly.
The 300-cubic-inch Ford inline six-cylinder engine is paired with an automatic transmission and power steering. This particular vehicle has a 1995 Ford F450 mastercylinder with power brake booster, an automatic transmission and power steering. It also features an electric fuel pump and Autometer instrument. Although it is massive, it can still be driven on modern roads and highways.
It will be auctioned in the RM Sotheby’s Hershey sale, Pennsylvania, on October 5-6. The bus also comes with period photographs of other Yellowstone Park buses. It could fetch as low as $30,000 to $40,000 if it goes up for auction in a matter of weeks.