$10,000
Manhattan, Illinois
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$10K for a 2009 from Texas.ASK if you have a ? or want more pics. Champion Bus -CHALLENGERThe Challenger is available on multiple chassis platforms and a variety of lengths to fit your transportation needs. Its wider body can accommodate many passenger configurations, ideal for longer routes and applications. The Challenger can be versatile in markets such as transit, para-transit, parking, hotel, assisted living, healthcare, tour and college. EXTERIORAdditionally, this model has improved aesthetically with a new stylish front cap and sleek one piece fiberglass rear cap. Right-hand entry way window and large windows enhance driver and passenger visibility. Extensive safety measures incorporated throughout the vehicle, including rear energy-absorbing bumper system.INTERIORWith dozens of floor plan options, Challenger can seat (with seatbelts) up to 13 passengers with 2 wheelchair ADA configurations. STARDARD MANUFACTURER OPTIONSSteel-Gard Construction using 1 1/2" Steel TubingFoam InsulationGalvanized Steel Exterior Skin5 Year/ 75,000 Mile Structural WarrantyLarger Side WindowsFORD E-45014,500# GVWRGas EnginePower SteeringTilt WheelCruise ControlThis is a great bus, fun to drive, plenty of power and got decent fuel milage when we drove it from central flat Texas. We flew to Texas and spoke with the drivers and mechanics about service. Entire fleet was sold, I picked the cream-of-the-crop. I was going to keep this bus personally and convert this into an RV as it is much simpler to register that way. It just needs a small Honda or Onan generator, propane heat source and simple water source. These are much simpler than loud skoolies to convert due to interior height. Would also be awesome for a travel baseball team. The view out of the huge windows of this bus absolutely amazing as you travel- like 4K TV surround. Bus happily cruised (has cruise control) at 70, didn't mind the mountains at all. Passed Texas stringent DMV roadworthy test in 2016- every seat has seatbelt.Interior height: 79" / 75" sidewallFloor width: 89" (7+ feet)Main floor length: 17' or 125 square-feet 210,000 miles may be a lot on a car, but not on a commercial quality vehicle such as this. This is built by a premiere coachbulider who utilized heavy-duty components.Transmission and axles are robust. Energy-absorbing frame (see pics) not found in older models. Diesel engines are generally preferred, but the Ford offerings were awful during this painful era of emissions control- short lives, many problems. Too bad they didn't use Cummins diesel engines ! The ubiquitous and stout gas V-10 is readily available in crate form.Blue Vinyl Stripe has been replaced with Oracal 970RA high-grade vehicle vinyl in blue glitter.The absolute MOST important detail is this bus is from Texas- never seen salt or snow. Bolts, nuts, screws remove easily, as they should. Fittings are crisp, connectors un-corroded. There are many hurricane vehicles from East Coast on market, this is not one. Located in Chicago area near Joliet. --yes, I fixed tail light :) plug was not seated. The only complaint I get is when my listings sell earlier. I find quality vehicles that are clean and price them fairly.If you need a good bus in this area, buy early ! charter bus, church bus, team bus, sports bus limo or party bus or RV motor home bus conversion
