Rapido
Rapido 753146 HO Scale New York MTA GM New Look Transit Bus #8854
- SKU:
- RAP753146
- UPC:
- 679164131662
- MPN:
- 753146
- Availability:
- Usually Ships in One Business Day
- Weight:
- 0.40 LBS
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
Description
The GM New Look, universally known as the "Fishbowl", was the face of North American transit for a generation. Rapido's HO scale Deluxe transit model is decorated for the New York MTA in the blue and silver scheme as bus 8854, complete with applied advertising.
- Later-style body and engine door
- Pre-installed destination sign for the B9 Flatbush Av. route
- Tubular body profile traced from a 3D scan of a real New Look bus
- Full interior with separate bench seats and grooved flooring
- Etched-metal stanchions and stamped-metal handrails
- Separate farebox and steering wheel, plus separate advertisement frames
- Steerable front wheels with real rubber tires
- Working interior lights, headlights and tail lights
- Wide variety of optional detail parts
Almost 45,000 New Looks were built between 1959 and 1986. A 9-12 volt DC power supply, not included, is required for the lighting. Assembled and ready for a layout or diorama.
Additional Information
Gauge: |
HO |
Scale: |
1:87 |
Type of Item: |
Vehicles-Boats-Planes |
Brand: |
Rapido |
MPN: |
753146 |
Corporate Roadname: |
New York MTA |
Assembly Status: |
Ready to Go/Pre-built |
Replica of: |
GM New Look Transit Bus |
Material: |
Plastic |
Color: |
Blue |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Time Period Manufactured: |
1980-1989 |
Features: |
Light Function |
Grade: |
C-10 Mint-Brand New |
Age Level: |
17 Years & Up |
Year Manufactured: |
2026 |
Theme: |
Transportation |
Vintage: |
No |
eBay Category: |
262317 |
Control System: |
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Wheel Configuration: |
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Control: |
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Power Type: |
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Rail System: |