What engine was in the GM Futurliner?
| GM Futurliner | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4-cylinder diesel (1940–1946) GMC 302ci 6-cylinder (1953–1956) |
| Transmission | Manual (1940–1946) 4-speed hydramatic and 2-speed manual gearbox (1953–1956) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 20 feet 8 inches (6.3 meters) |
How many Futurliner still exist?
The Futurliner is an impressive behemoth of a vehicle, a symbol of the American automotive industry. Currently, there are only 9 of the original 12 Futurliners that still exist and the National Automotive and Truck Museum located here in Auburn, Indiana displays one of them.
What happened kindig Futurliner?
Kindig’s crew, which tore the 33-foot 12-ton GMC 302-powered Futurliner down to its skeleton, ended up having to replace most of that inner structure and fabricating from scratch some of the impossible-to-find components, including the windshield. Kindig, who was able to source another cutaway engine to complete No.
How much does a Kindig custom cost?
The asking price is $750,000. Based on watching the show for the last six-eight years, my guess is around 200–400K. Kindig has an expensive shop perhaps 10–15 million to build and his employees earn real money.
How many GM Futurliners were built between 1939 and 1940?
There were only 12 Futurliners built between 1939 and 1940, and of those 12 only nine have been found. Two of the finds are beyond restoration but will live on as parts for other restorations. The GM Futurliners are custom built vehicles that were styled by Harley Earl in the 1940s; they were also a very important part of the Parade of Progress.
What happened to the futureliner No 5?
Futurliner No. 5’s rear axle and body section went with Futurliner No. 8 to Sweden, and its front axle went to the NATMUS Futurliner No. 10 restoration project. As of 2018 Futureliner #5 has been sold to ChromeCars in Germany, the 3rd Futurliner they have purchased and transplanted to Germany.
How many Futurliners have been found?
There were only 12 Futurliners built between 1939 and 1940, and of those 12 only nine have been found. Two of the finds are beyond restoration but will live on as parts for other restorations.
Are there any Futurliners that are beyond restoration?
Two of the finds are beyond restoration but will live on as parts for other restorations. The GM Futurliners are custom built vehicles that were styled by Harley Earl in the 1940s; they were also a very important part of the Parade of Progress.