1989/90 Prevost LeMirage XL. I purchased from a church in passenger form with the intention of doing a conversion. This is a solid highway machine with the Detroit 8V-92TA that was installed by the church not long after they bought it from the previous owner (another church). It has a 6-speed manual, cruise control, all the stock climate control, bathroom with tanks. A/C needs a top off of refrigerant, but operates normally otherwise. This is something the church had to do every season when they had the system serviced. Tires are about 90%. Brakes and air system are all up to par. I have removed most of the seats, but still have them and their mounting hardware. I installed a Kubota powered 12.5 kW gen-set in one of the bays. It is not completely hooked up yet. If the generator is included the price is firm at $15,000. $10,000 without.
This bus was built on October 1971 for the City of Worchester MA - #413. It was converted into a motorhome by Coachman the year it was purchased. The front folding door was sealed over and the RV door was installed in the middle by the 2nd owners.
Specs:
Inside it's built out like an RV with a full bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. There is tons of storage space. NOTE: Bathroom is currently mostly gutted (vanity still intact). Old flooring and carpet have been ripped up. Old wallpaper, wood wall laminate, and some of the “rat fur” lining removed.
As a warm shelter, it is livable as it is now when hooked up to electric. Water to sink available with direct water source hooked up and water pump reattached. It will need new bathroom plumbing/fixtures and new flooring put down as well as new wall coverings.
Comes with newer:
Already has:
Overall she is big, old, slow, and so incredibly cool. Currently stored and registered in Oregon state.
Open to offers
Hoping to sell it to someone who appreciates the history of the bus and is excited about continuing to restore her to her former glory. She will need some work. I got to drive her down the west coast and had fun and now it’s time to move on. Would make the coolest tiny home or airbnb.
Item Description:
2001 Detroit Series Diesel with Allison B500r Transmission, both only 65,000 miles (confirmed through the shop). Former RT Dubs with Tag Axle that was used for the Denver to Boulder route (Actually spoke to a former RTD bus driver of it) Also, has hydraulic wheelchair lift
Runs like a top, and I mean runs amazingly (governs at 75 mph)
I found on the internet the Detroit Diesel series 60 is the #2 most popular engine in the world
We had this bus completely checked over by a local shop (can provide an inspection report)
Replaced both batteries with new Interstates
New serpentine belt, not installed
Small air leak when parked and the engine turned off, the part to fix the issue was purchased, but not installed
Removed all the seats
Removed all top shelving
Removed most RTD equipment (still need to chase a few wires to ensure the bus chassis doesn’t need it.
Have found some E manuals for the chassis
Have a CD Manuel for the engine
She is still drivable as I haven’t done anything with the driver’s area yet.
Huge underneath pass through storage, HUGE.
With about 300 sq ft of living space, we started this project to convert and live in upon my retirement next year. Unfortunately, life has changed our plans.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Transmission is a 5-speed Eaton
Onan 6500 Propane Generator
MCI Beautifully restored/built and housed between 2020-2023 INSIDE private shop in Northern California. Very reliable. Runs strong and drives great. Move-in ready and easily reconfigurable to your needs.
About:
Massive Storage Bays for all your toys and gear. Can easily hold paddle boards, kayaks, bikes, etc.
We LOVE this coach and are only selling due to unforeseen life changes. Sad to let it go and want to find a good placement so that someone can enjoy it as much as we have and wish we still could!
Clean title, currently registered (and badged/certified), and insured as RV in California. Allowed in most national parks (never got turned away) and RV parks/campgrounds... even KOA that generally doesn't allow "older" RVs because it is so well maintained and has new everything.
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