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12-29-2013, 02:17 PM

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They were to promote GM's technologies in the Parade of Progress.
Go here. GM Futurliner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thanks for the link and that what a hefty price tag on that one sold on Barret Jackson

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12-29-2013, 04:52 PM

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They were to promote GM's technologies in the Parade of Progress.
Go here. GM Futurliner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

They were rolling exhibits taken around the country. Apparently they didn't have very good brakes, a couple were lost on curvy, hilly roads. The coolest thing I think is the way the driver gets up to the cockpit!

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12-29-2013, 05:08 PM

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The one that was rear ended and taken out of service, and never repaired is the one that is in Sweden today

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12-29-2013, 05:11 PM

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The ultimate COE............................................... ..............

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12-29-2013, 05:17 PM

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The ultimate COE............................................... ..............

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Just one problem that would be ROE rear over engine as the engine where in the rear like a bus, if I am not misstaken.

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01-01-2014, 09:49 AM

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Here's a link to a thread from the HAMB about Futurliners. Pretty interesting stuff;
History Saw a Futurliner that was a flatbed tow today - THE H.A.M.B.

Bobby

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