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.
The bus has not aged well. The Karmaan Ghia in tow with a Thule carrier, though. No words.