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This is a 1955 GMC Greyhound Scenicruiser that has been converted into a 40-foot motorhome, and it’s for sale in West Bend, Wisconsin.
It’s listed by Famous Whip Sales (@famouswhips_usa) on Instagram for $74,900. The listing identifies it as Scenicruiser PD-4501 bus #553, with living, dining, and sleeping quarters inside, and an included golf cart.
If you’ve ever wanted to live, travel, or just hang out in a piece of American road-trip history, keep reading for the full photo tour below.
A Quick Bit of Scenicruiser History
GMC’s Truck and Coach Division built the PD-4501 Scenicruiser for Greyhound, and only 1,001 of them were made between 1954 and 1956. The listing’s “1 of 1,001 built” line matches that production count.
What made the Scenicruiser so recognizable is its split-level, deck-and-a-half layout. Passengers sat either on a lower front section or up on a raised rear deck with big panoramic windows, with baggage stored underneath. The coaches are about 40 feet long and 8 feet wide, and they ride on three axles.
Many surviving Scenicruisers were eventually converted into motorhomes, just like this one.
The Exterior
From the outside, it still looks the part. There’s a navy-and-cream paint scheme, a polished fluted aluminum lower body, the classic split-level side windows, and tandem rear axles. Up front, the destination sign reads PADUCAH and there’s a script “The Cruiser” badge. It also has two rooftop A/C units and a landscape mural on the upper side panel.
Inside the Upper Lounge
Step inside, and the upper lounge looks forward through that panoramic split windshield. There are beige sofas on both sides, a wood center aisle, gray carpeted platforms, and a TV on the left.
Looking the other way, there’s a sofa with a plaid pillow on one side and tufted cream chairs on the other. Wood steps lead down the center aisle, which shows off the bus’s split-level design.
The Galley Kitchen
The galley has L-shaped white counters, a stainless double sink, a blue tile backsplash, and wood cabinets. A roof vent and a big side window bring in natural light, and the stovetop has wood covers over it in this photo.
Next to the kitchen, there’s more wood cabinetry with a built-in microwave, a small counter, and a stainless refrigerator-freezer. You can just see bedding at the right edge of this photo.
The Driver’s Cockpit
Up front, the driver’s seat is cream upholstered with a seatbelt, and there’s a black steering wheel, analog gauges on the dash and overhead, and an automatic shifter.
Dinette and Seating
The dinette sits beside large side windows with blinds. It has a wood-top table with cup holders, booth seating, and reading lights, with a sofa across from it.
There’s also a tufted cream two-seat with seatbelts, plus matching tufted chairs farther back in the lounge.
Here’s the kitchen hallway looking forward, with the double sink and blue tile on one side and a built-in TV set into the wood cabinets on the other.
Entry Door and Steps
This is the open entry door with the steps leading up to the cockpit. You can see the riveted exterior panels, the cream driver’s seat, and a dash fan. Wooden block steps are stacked on the entry stairs in this photo, and the stair carpet shows some worn and patched spots.
Closets and the Sleeping Area
A narrow hallway lined with wood closets leads toward the rear. Bedding and a curtain are visible at the far end, which is where the sleeping area is.
Here’s another look at the lounge facing aft, with a beige recliner sofa, wood steps down the center aisle, and a Samsung TV on a wood cabinet with a white counter.
The Bathroom Vanity
Finally, the bathroom has blue tile walls with a decorative floral border, a white tiled ceiling, a wood-framed medicine cabinet, and a dark marble-look counter with an oval sink over a wood vanity. The edge of the toilet is just visible in the corner.
Mechanical Details and Provenance
According to the listing, the coach was repowered in 2010 with a Detroit Diesel 8V92 two-stroke V8 (which the listing calls the “Screaming Demon”) paired with an Allison automatic transmission. The listing also says it has brand-new heavy-duty bus tires and that “tens of thousands” have been invested in preventive upkeep since 2019.
The listing describes a multi-generational, single-family history, says the bus was purchased directly from Greyhound, and says a receipts folder is included. It also calls this one of only about 40 roadworthy survivors, though that’s the seller’s claim.
What It Costs
The asking price is $74,900, and the listing says a 2015 Club Car Precedent golf cart is included (it isn’t pictured in the photos).
The purchase price is only part of the cost of a 70-year-old coach. Before you buy, it’s worth budgeting for a few things:
- A pre-purchase inspection. Have a mechanic who knows Detroit two-stroke diesels and vintage coaches look over the engine, brakes, air system, and the frame and body for corrosion.
- Insurance and registration. Antique and converted buses often need a specialty RV or collector policy, and titling a bus as a motorhome varies by state, so call your insurer and your DMV first.
- Where it will live. A 40-foot coach needs a big site. Many RV parks limit rig length or older RVs, so confirm a spot and storage before you bring it home.
- Getting it home. Plan for fuel, a first-trip shakedown, or the cost of having it driven or towed if you aren’t comfortable driving a bus this size.
How to Inquire
The public listing says to call or text Eric at 262-339-7583. You can also see the original post on Instagram. As always, listings can sell or change quickly, so confirm the details and inspect it in person before making any decisions.
What do you think of this vintage Scenicruiser motorhome? Would you live or travel in it? Let us know in the comments!
Highlights
- 1955 GMC Greyhound Scenicruiser PD-4501 (bus #553, per the listing)
- 40-foot motorhome conversion with living, dining, and sleeping quarters
- Split-level, deck-and-a-half layout with panoramic windows
- Polished fluted aluminum exterior with a PADUCAH destination sign
- Upper lounge with sofas and tufted cream seating
- Galley with double sink, blue tile, microwave, and stainless fridge-freezer
- Dinette with booth seating by the side windows
- Wood closet hallway leading to the rear sleeping area
- Blue-tiled bathroom vanity
- Repowered in 2010 with a Detroit Diesel 8V92 and Allison automatic (per the listing)
- Brand-new heavy-duty bus tires and receipts folder (per the listing)
- Includes a 2015 Club Car Precedent golf cart (per the listing)
- For sale in West Bend, Wisconsin for $74,900
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