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Corgi 1954 GM 4501 Greyhound Scenicruiser Bus (Chicago)
Model # / Description...
US54406 / Corgi Vintage Bus Lines
Model Diecast Bus Manufacturer / Country...
Corgi (UK) ? Made in China
Model Diecast Bus Dimensions and Scale...
9 1/2" L x 2 1/2" H x 2 3/4" W
Model Diecast Bus Description, Bus Collector Value ($US) and Notes...
Corgi has finally immortalized the General Motors PD-4501 Greyhound Scenicruiser!!! Up until now the only person who probably ever had an accurate model of this bus was its legendary industrial designer, Raymond Lowey. This and the GM 4104 are the ones we model and toy bus collectors have been waiting for. One down, one to go.
The detailing and their accuracy are a joy to behold as Corgi saw fit to make the sliding side windows more of an oval as opposed to the earlier parallelogram shapes on the fishbowl series. This was a major pet peeve of mine and one that I'm happy to see has been addressed. The one thing I "believe" is not right is the amber striping as I thought this was actually gold(?). Can anyone confirm this?
The wait was worth it as Corgi has really turned out a great bus we collectors can be proud of owning. Get it quick as with most Corgi releases, it is strictly limited edition. This is one of only 3400 distributed worldwide. Interestingly, Corgi no longer tells you which number of the run you have.
From the Corgi card...
GM4501 Greyhound Scenicruiser
Destination: Chicago Express
US544061
Reader Comments
Brilliant detail and size IS important.
Is this bus for sale and how do I get it shipped to Australia, for my son.?
Any help would be appreciated. zacstar | Apr 29, 04 | 4:57 pm
Thanks for writing. Yes, my mother told me that she had met you recently and mentioned we should get together. I live in Maryland, but do travel up your way so we'll talk soon. All the best. ToyBusExpo.com | May 17, 07 | 4:56 am
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