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Go theGreyhound WayThe Romance of the RoadGabrick. Wonderfully illustratedwith period advertisements,travel brochures,postcards and archival photographsof depots andbuses, this history of theGreyhound Bus Lines is a unique journeythrough America’s physical and cultural landscape.160 pages, 250 color and B&W photographsand illustrations, 8½"x 11",softcover..................................#R10175B $ 34.95Historic Greyhound& Bus Tour FilmsThis collection of three travelogues– America for Me,The Bus Driver and FreedomHighway – takes you acrossAmerica in the 1940s and 1950sto show you all the adventure of a bus trip,popular tourist attractions, incredible scenery,buses such as the Greyhound GMCScenicruiser, and much more. Colorand B&W, 1 hr. 15 min.........#RV9240B $ 14.95The Streamline EraGreyhound TerminalsThe Architecture ofW.S. ArrasmithWrenick. This book examinesarchitect William StrudwickArrasmith’s work for Greyhoundduring its 1937-1948 streamlineera, when he designed at least 50 terminals andother facilities across the country. Includes athen-and-now survey of 28 terminals, includingthose in Binghamton, New York (1938);Cincinnati (1941); and Boston (1950). 204 pages,79 B&W photographs, 7"x 10",hardcover.................................#R03419C $ 54.95ABLIMITED EDITIONO ScaleSpecialPurchase!Save $ 10Die Cast Bus ModelsThese O scale (1/50), die cast modelsare perfect for a train layout or as standalonedisplay pieces. Featuring a highly detailed bodywith intricate hand-applied parts, a full interior,free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, authenticmarkings, and more, their precision and qualitywill amaze you! Includes a numberedcertificate....................Reg: $ 69.95 Now: $ 59.95A: Flxible Clipper – Features King WardCoach Lines markings. 7¾" long..........#R88233CB: NEW! MCI 102 DL3 – Features a 2007Greyhound Lines paint scheme with aWashington, D.C., destination board.10¾" long..............................................#R88236CBuses & TaxisThe Collector’s Guideto Bus Toys & ModelsResch. Filled with hundreds of colorphotographs of more than 1,500 toybuses – from early buses and transitand trolley buses to school buses andmodern luxury coaches – this lavishlyillustrated book examines collectiblebus toys and models in fascinatingdetail, providing alphabetical listings of more than 250 toymanufacturers, current values, and much more. 176 pages,558 color photographs, 8½"x 11",softcover..................................................#R10350C $ 29.95Trailways Buses1936-2001 Photo ArchiveLuke. In this heavily illustratedbook examining the history of theTrailways bus organization,which is one of the largest systemsof independent motorcoachoperators in the world, you’ll view the enormousvariety of bus makes and models used by the company aswell as their many interesting and unusual designs.128 pages, 120 B&W photographs andillustrations, 10¼"x 8½", softcover...........#R10192B $ 29.95PD-4103 Intercity BusIn 1951, GM introducedthe PD-4103bus, of which morethan 1,500 unitswere built. Perfectfor your late steamor early diesel layout,this HO scale, die cast model features textured surfaces,a well-equipped interior with glazed windows, plastic detailparts, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires, and anauthentic Continental Trailways paint schemewith a destination board. 4¾" long.................... $ 21.95 eachDallas..................................................................#R93794CSan Francisco.....................................................#R93795CWashington, D.C.................................................#R93796CDenver.................................................................#R93797CFlxible Clipper BusesThese HOscale, plasticmodels of1950s FlxibleClipper busesfeature a finelymolded body,interior seatsand glazedwindows, separatelyapplied detail parts,free-rolling wheels withrealistically treaded rubbertires, and an authenticpaint scheme with adestination board.4½" long. $22.95 eachA: IntercityCharter......#R94185DMemphis...#R94186DB: Kansas CitySouthernSallisaw....#R94187DKansasCity...........#R94188DC: Maine CentralPortland............#R94189DD: Rock IslandPeoria...............#R94191DBangor.............#R94190DTopeka.............#R94192DOrderToll Free: F800-26161- 5922ABCDMODELINGDie Cast Taxi Cabs AKeep your city streets busy!Replicating Yellow Cab taxis,these HO scale, die castmodels feature textured surfaces,a detailed interior withglazed windows, free-rolling Bwheels, and authenticmarkings............ $ 12.95 eachA: 1936 Ford FordorSedan – 2" long...#R92148CB: NEW! 1950 DodgeMeadowbrook Sedan – 2½" long...............#R92472CChecker A8/Marathon TaxisReplicating the iconicAmerican taxis producedAby the Checker MotorsCompany of Kalamazoo, Michigan,from 1956 to 1982, these HO scale,plastic models feature a finely moldedbody, simulated chrome parts, aBseparately applied steering wheel,glazed windows, a trunk-mountedadvertising panel, free rolling wheelsCwith real rubber tires,and more. 2½" long........ $ 12.95 eachA: New YorkDYellow Cab..................#R94604DB: Red Cab Taxi..........................................#R94605DC: Diamond Cab Company........................#R94606DD: Checker Taxi Company.........................#R94607DTijuanaTaxiMetalSignBased onthe box artfor thefamous,1/24 scale,Tijuana Taxikit designed by legendary hotrod artist Tom Daniel in 1969 (available below), this24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create thelook and feel of aged metal and paint. 18"x 12";includes mounting holes..................#R66797B $ 29.95TijuanaTaxi KitThis newly reissuededitionof the famous,1/24 scale,plastic TijuanaTaxi kit –designed bylegendary hotrod artist TomDaniel – featuresa hot “Big Poncho” engine with dual quadWeber carbs, groovy headers, third-class fenderseats, a bull horn radiator ornament, plenty of simulatedchrome, a roof-mounted chicken coop, Goodyearslicks and wide boots up front (all mounted ondeep-dish spider wheels), decals, andmore. 6" long; 95 parts,skill level 2..........#R86140C $ A22.95A: Rommel’s RodKit..................#R87342D $ 19.95B: Red BaronKit...................#R87346D $ B19.9559