I haven’t seen an MC-5 in very long time. I used to see them very commonly back when they were a common part of Greyhound’s fleet, and then occasionally in charter service. But rarely as a conversion, like this one.
Thanks to Jim Brophy’s post on the MC-5 here at CC, I can tell that this is an “A” version based on its upper marker lights, built between 1964 and 1970.
The MC-5 was 96 in wide and 35 ft long, seating 41. It came with GM’s 6V-71 or 8V-71 engines, and a Fuller or Spicer 4-speed manual transmission.
Looks like this is carrying the owners on a honeymoon trip.
The plate is from Alberta. That suggests that this might be a Canadian-built version, technically called the MCC-5, to differentiate it from the one built at MCI’s plant in Pembina, ND. Greyhound had owned MCI since 1958, after its frustrations with the GM Scenicruiser, and opened a plant in ND to build the MC-5 and starting in 1968, the MC-6.
Bon voyage!
Bus Stop Classics: 1964-1980 Motor Coach Industries (MCI) MC-5 – Middle Hauler
Sweet .
-Nate
Pembina North Dakota? Even more amazing than the well preserved bus is the fact that a city of of <700 people would be the site for a bus assembly plant.
MCI announced this year that they’re closing the Pembina plant. It’s a crushing blow to the City of Pembina, since MCI is by far its largest employer.
The Pembina plant was opened in the early 1960s. I assume the location was chosen because it’s only about 60 mi. away from MCI’s Winnipeg headquarters, so the company could benefit from US production, while having a plant close to home.
Being from Pembina County (originally) myself, I
know the loss of “the bus plant” — as the locals call it — will be tough for the town of Pembina and the region. Devastating news…
That’s a beauty – best wishes to the new couple…
In that horse of a bus, there won’t be any rockin’ on the honeymoon! Love the bus.
This has the best patina for a bus I’ve seen here at CC. Too bad the dog is gone though. I cant figure out what that is on the rear roof. Looks like a collapsible skylight or maybe ladder access to the roof. Just make sure to batten down the hatches or the first overpass will permanently take care of it.