So we formed a team and here we are.". The Model 05 was built until 1980, when it was superseded by the Model 10 of which 2,217 were built until 1987. This factory run had the same general external look but with a lesser interior specification. Manufacturer Kssbohrer La Brugeoise Bus & Car Eagle International Inc Eagle Bus Manufacturing Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing Engine MAN D1566 Cummins NRTO Detroit Diesel 8V-71 Detroit Diesel 6V-92 Ford Gas Turbine Capacity Normally 46 seats plus a lavatory in a 40 foot coach Normally 46 seats plus a lavatory in a 40 foot coach Some were just appearance changes, but others were engineering, such as an air-operated parking brake and new air intakes for the engine. In the mid-2000s, Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc (SEBM) was established in Brownsville, Texas, to revive the Eagle coach. The former Bus & Car building still stands and is presently a shopping center. The Hanlohs' interest in bus building originated with Craig Hanloh's involvement in the dune-buggy and race-car-hauling-rig businesses. The company registration number is None, It's listed as Active. There\'s plenty of kitsch, too: a \"Code of Ethics for Travel Trailer Owners\" sticker inside a cupboard; tile back splash, vintage Formica everywhere else; original hardware; and more classic whimsie. La Brugeoise, as they were commonly known, helped Continental to form its own bus manufacturing company, Bus & Car Co, NV. By the end of the decade, dues to poor marketing and sales, Grupo& Ruvesa S.A. De C.V. filed for Chapter 11 protection in January 1998 and Eagle stopped production. T he Silver Eagle Bus Co., whose manufacturing history traces to Belgium and Germany before a run of several decades in the U.S., has embarked on a new chapter in its twist-and-turn history as it ramps up production in the Nashville suburb of Gallatin. Most appearance features remained the same from 1965 through 1968 except that the front of the silver siding and lightning bolt trim that was raised to the window level in 1965 and stayed there until the 1975 models arrived. Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc is a company based in 1500 Airport Road, United States, which employs 5 people. Next up was Germany where Continental considered buying Neoplan. It is rumoured to be fully successful. 10:38 am Detroit Diesel 8V71N Removal Well, the removal process has begun. 41 Silver Eagles followed their Golden Eagle sisters down Kssbohrer's production line in 1958 and became the standard fleet bus for Continental Trailways. During a period of over four decades, some 8,000 Eagle coaches were built in four countries on two continents. Features. They were called the Model 01 and were nearly identical to the NEW Silver Eagles built by La Brugeoise. Of the many running changes to the Model 01 during its lifetime, most were first seen in the 1964 models. From this point on Eagles used many imported US components such as Detroit Diesel engines, Spicer transmissions, Lockheed brakes, Carrier compressors and Ross steering gear. During Endeavours involvement, Silver Eagle executed on sizeable new contracts, retired its transaction debt and funded dividends from excess cash flow. Dont wait it will go fast. Features Include. MOL Eaglebus, Belgium, This page was last edited on 22 December 2022, at 12:44. preselector transmissions were delivered later in 1957 with the last few in 1958. For example, New Jersey Transit bought a special version of the Model 20 which had very large front destination displays and large black safety bumpers. 1972 Silver Eagle OTHER $29500. Please call or text 864 381 5970. Travelways 6801 is seen at Miami International Airport in January 1999. This sent its main rival, Continental Trailways, on a hunt for a unique design of its own. They were used on transcontinental service until the program was terminated about a year later. They were called the Model 01 and were nearly identical to the NEW Silver Eagles built by La Brugeoise. In 1958, the production of less luxurious Silver Eagle coaches equipped with Rolls Royce underfloor engines commenced. They had nothing in common with the Eagle coaches that Setra built for Continental and were powered with Cummins underfloor engines. They also sold new coaches in Canada, Morocco, South Africa, Thailand and across Europe less the United Kingdom. Automatic 740 Allison Transmission. Finally, the Model 20 was introduced in 1987, which was a Model 10 with the external styling of the wider Model 15. In mid 1968, the new Model 05 was introduced but it continued to use the Model 01 body style. American Eagle, a division of Fleetwood Motorhomes, didn't come along until 1991 and has always been built as . Continental had an idea of what their dream coach would look like and gave their requirements and sketches to Kssbohrer. Later in 1958, Kssbohrer built the forty-one Silver Eagles. Congratulations to everyone at Hemphill Brothers Coach Company on winning Coach Company of the Year at the Parnelli Awards. $16.99 $ 16. Of this original group, four were articulated Super Golden Eagles. Located in Lakeworth, Fl. preselector transmissions were delivered later in 1957 with the last few in 1958. Eagle Model M28 (1976) Short and narrow transit bus with 21 seat Jonckheere Bermuda bodies. It was derived from the Model 05 and had several interesting features such as a very tall windshield, bonded side windows, the drive axle ahead of the tag axle and the typical European low center exit door just ahead of the rear axles. With the help of La Brugeoise, Continental established its own factory in Belgium, giving it the name Bus & Car, N.V. (N.V. is the Dutch/Flemish term for Inc.). fresh water, 57/87 black and gray tanks, 2 flat screen TV's, raised roof, blackout shades, microwave, refrigerator and 2 open bays underneath. BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521. In the 1990s, Greyhound declared bankruptcy, which also included all of its subsidiaries to include Eagle Bus Manufacturing Inc. Super Golden Eagle (1958, 4 built) Kssbohrer, Germany, Silver Eagle (1958, 41 built) Kssbohrer, Germany. Continental watched as Kssbohrer designed the new bus and approved every line of the new drawings. View 98 photos, features and a good description. Meticulously maintained. All of these coaches had the trademark Eagle Styling and Torsilasticsuspension. Continental Trailways was looking for a 40 foot coach to compete with Greyhounds Scenicruiser. for diesel engines and Z.F. After months of hard work and dedication, Phoenix Coach Parts launched its online store. 1993 Silver Eagle SILVER EAGLE 32', (2) ROOF A/C, DRIVER'S DOOR, GENERATOR, FORD 460, MICROWAVE, SPARE & CARRIER, STEREO, COLOR TV, ROOF LADDER, 1991 Silver Eagle Coach Silver Eagle 34. 12 meters (40 feet) long and 2.5 meters (98.5 inches wide), Golden Eagle Model 05 (1969 (50) and 1971 (12)) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 05 (197479) Eagle International, Brownsville, TX, USA, Silver Eagle Model 07 (196970, 45 built as 102-inch-wide versions of the Model 05) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 09 (1972, 20 built for South African Railways) Bus & Car, Belgium, Silver Eagle Model 12 (1972, 15 built for World Travel in Thailand. 1963 models were built with taller roofs than the others but this was for only that one year. In 1988, a 2-axle 35-foot version and a 3-axle 45-foot version of the Model 15 were introduced. U.S. production started very late in 1974 and at the end of 1976, Bus & Car stopped producing Eagles for the American market. :- Registered in 2010 , Silver Eagle Bus Mfg. Model Eagle Buses today. Editorial note: This page has been updated based on editorial and content corrections made by Joe Richards (text submitted Nov. 2014). A New Generation Model 25 has been added to the Classic Model 15 and Model 20 production. Silver Eagle is owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Craig (COO) and Robin (CEO) Hanloh. The coach shown above was this first vehicle and remained in service for over 14 years and over 1 million kilometers. The first right-hand-drive was built in August 1983 from Brownsville production for Stateliner in Australia. for transmissions and was willing to work on Continentals terms. Kssbohrer took the German words selbst tragend (self-carrying) for a trademark in the form of Setra, a name formed from the first letters of those two words. In November 1961, Bus & Car, N.V. started producing Eagle coaches. It was tested for weeks over good and bad roads. Silver Eagle Bus Manufacturing; Six Wheel Company; Skillcraft Industries; Specialty Bus Manufacturing; Stallion Bus and Transit Company; Stewart and Stevenson; Studebaker; Thomas Dennis - DaimlerChrysler Commercial Buses; Transplus; Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC) Trident Industries; In time Continental teamed up with La Brugeoise et Nivelles in Belgium, an old company mainly building railway equipment. Over 3,000 Eagles have been built in Texas, mostly for the North American market, though some were exported to Australia, Chili & Taiwan. As a result of the depressed European market and strong competition, Mol only built 50 Eagle coaches between 1978 and 1987 when it closed its bus division. Unable to find a North American manufacturer who would start production on their terms, Continental started looking overseas. In total, Bus & Car N.V. built around 3,800 Eagles. Robin Hanloh, whose background is in management, became the CEO of the reborn company. As a team, both avenues were pursued to ensure the end result, the construction of a superior coach. Kssbohrer had connections to M.A.N. https://store.phoenixcoachglobal.com, 2023 Phoenix Coach Global. Silver Eagle converted bus. With the success of the Vendor Signup porgram, bus and motorcoach parts manufacturers have a new avenue of getting their products in front of the customers in an easy to use website, full of features that aide in building a better buisness. The front suspension was very soft with a lot of travel, and since the tag axle torsion bar (mounted crosswise) was also pushing the front end up, some drivers said it was like driving a diving board when driving on certain road surfaces. For two years, both the Bus & Car and Eagle International factories produced coaches for the US market, but since 1977, all US Eagles were produced in Texas. They began manufacturing in the company's last home of Brownsville, Texas, in 2006 before deciding to look for a new home. The two Academy Express articulated coaches came first in 1957. This vehicle is complete luxury on wheels. Later, Eagle transit buses were used as standard coaches for the Trailways fleet. "They also have created a network of support to help new or prospective companies come into Gallatin. By Crystal Johnson on February 13, 2020 in Awards, News. Very late in 1974, Eagle International Inc started building coaches in Brownsville, Texas, and for two years the Model 05 was built both in Belgium and Texas. No Eagles were produced in 1959 while Continental gained experience with its new fleet. (1983 Silver Eagle Model 10), (1960 GMC 4104), (1947 GMC 3751"Silversides . 1972 Eagle Bus Conversion, all electric. 2041 Eagle Model 05 coaches were produced on 2 different continents, over 11 years. In mid-1956, Kssbohrer built a single high specification 40 foot, 3-axle luxury coach specifically designed for and partly by Continental Trailways. There was also a new design, the 102-inch-wide Model 25 available in 40- and 45-foot versions.
