Highway Buses of the 20th Century: A Photo Gallery

Highway Buses of the 20th Century: A Photo Gallery

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By William A. Luke and Linda L. Metler

Over 300 photos combined with insightful captions to present a complete history of the intercity, charter, tour, and sightseeing bus industry throughout the 20th Century. Each of the 11 chapters provides an overview of each important time period, including the development of styling and paint schemes, comfort, passenger seating, length/width, safety, engines, brakes, tires, transmissions, and the influence of road conditions, Federal regulations, national parks, tourism and entertainment, and international influences.

High-quality photos illustrate a vast array of bus manufacturers and bus models, including the models that were used extensively as well as some that were unusual. Represented are many interesting bus companies, their bus routes, and other interesting facts.

Softbound, 8.5”x11”, 160 pages, 315 B&W photos

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