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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
YOUR COMMENTS
We ( 3yo and myself ) LOVE this model.
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.
Check out the Corgi Greyhound Buses at eBay for some good buys on buses like the above.
I need buy a Corgi the Greyhound Buses and find of the Greyhound Scenicruisers, I want other Greyhound models and I want know the Corgi toys.
I own one of these buses, but my right side mirror has come off. Where can I find one... Help!
I'm a friend of Sally Maynard who is a friend of your Mother Judy. I did meet Judy. I have a collection of Greyhound toy busses and photos of them back to the 1930's. I have been a member of a Bus Society. I have a friend who has a HUGE collection of Greyhound material and has been a reviewer of Greyhound drivers (evaluating their performance). I have photos of his collection. I would like to meet you and discuss our interest in Greyhound.
Hi Bob,
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.
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