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Greyhound Scenicruiser

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The Greyhound Scenicruiser is an intercity coach built by General Motors for Greyhound Lines beginning in 1954, distinguished by its raised rear section with an elevated passenger deck over the luggage and engine compartments and by large panoramic windows. It became one of the most recognizable buses of mid twentieth century America and served as the flagship of Greyhound's fleet for two decades.

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Year
1954 1
Significance
Became an icon of American highway travel for its raised two-level design and panoramic windows, popular with the traveling public nationwide. 1
Manufacturer or Builder
General Motors (GMC), built for Greyhound Lines, Inc. 1
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1. Wikipedia: PD-4501 Scenicruiser
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  • first paragraph, sentence 1
    The GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser, manufactured by General Motors (GM) for Greyhound Lines, Inc., was a three-axle monocoque two-level coach that Greyhound used from July 1954 into the mid-1970s.
  • first paragraph, sentence 2
    1001 were made between 1954 and 1956.
  • second paragraph, sentence 1
    The Scenicruiser became an icon of the American way of life due to its presence throughout the United States in cities and along highways and popularity with the traveling public.
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