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Corgi GM 4501 Greyhound Scenicruiser Bus (Chicago)

Corgi GM 4501 Greyhound Scenicruiser Bus (Chicago)

Corgi GM 4501 Greyhound Scenicruiser Bus (Chicago)

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

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. zacstar | Apr 29, 04 | 4:57 pm

Check out the Corgi Greyhound Buses at eBay for some good buys on buses like the above. ToyBusExpo.com | Apr 29, 04 | 5:30 pm

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. anthony Fields | Aug 26, 04 | 5:44 pm

I own one of these buses, but my right side mirror has come off. Where can I find one... Help! Rufus E Perry | Nov 14, 06 | 6:36 am

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. Bob Chamberlin | May 16, 07 | 8:37 pm

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. ToyBusExpo.com | May 17, 07 | 4:56 am

I have a new in the box Corgi Vintage Bus Lines, US54414 GM4501 Greyhound Scenicruiser (Destination Philadelphia). With Certificate of Authenticity attached in a plastic bag never opened. The side mirrors are still in the styrofoam separately. Instructions are with it. The top of the bus color is a deep blue, almost Navy. Would anyone like to buy this? I'm not sure I am allowed to do this but I just happened upon this site. If you are interested,contact me at Headers57@aol.com Headers57 | Jul 15, 08 | 6:52 pm

I rode a Scenicruiser for the first time in April of 1956 when I moved to Los Angeles as a teen-ager. I rode them about ten times during my teens and early twenties when I was in the Army. Twice in my life I have helped push a stalled Scenicruiser. It takes lots of muscle from many guys. I now do YouTube videos. I would like to do a video about the Scenicruiser and Raymond Lowey. My YouTube name is Featureman. Tom | Sep 29, 08 | 8:41 am

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