Yellow Coach Model 719, 1936
Designed by
Dwight E. Austin and financed by Greyhound, the
Model 719 "Super Coach" with transverse rear engine and under-floor luggage space brought a new standard of passenger comfort to the intercity bus industry.
Through a number of modifications the 719 developed into the diesel-powered, air-conditioned "Silversides," of which almost 2500 were placed into Greyhound service between 1940 and 1948, and then into 41-passenger postwar versions that introduced the 6-71 diesel to many over-the-road carriers.
Torque converter drive was not used, because it offered poor fuel economy at highway speeds.
Yellow Coach Model 719, 1936
Designed by Dwight E. Austin and financed by Greyhound, the Model 719 "Super Coach" with transverse rear engine and under-floor luggage space brought a new standard of passenger comfort to the intercity bus industry.
Through a number of modifications the 719 developed into the diesel-powered, air-conditioned "Silversides," of which almost 2500 were placed into Greyhound service between 1940 and 1948, and then into 41-passenger postwar versions that introduced the 6-71 diesel to many over-the-road carriers. 
Torque converter drive was not used, because it offered poor fuel economy at highway speeds.
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ReplyDeleteTo Warren:
ReplyDeleteFlxible Visicoach is cool, too.
To PTA Transit Authority:
ReplyDeleteIMHO, the most beautiful Yellow Coach / GM bus ever.
Who was responsible for the styling of the model 719?
ReplyDeleteAs stated above, Dwight E. Austin was the chief designer. Regarding the styling, there's no clear info at my disposal - one source names Mr. St. Croix of FitzJohn Body Co. as a person who "had a hand in the design" of the Golden Coach.
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