How much did the Futurliner sell for at Barrett Jackson?

$4 million
A rare, and enormous, 1950 General Motors Futurliner bus sold at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale auction Saturday for $4 million. The money will benefit a charity for military members and their families. The bus sold as part of the automotive collection of Arizona-based real estate developer Ron Pratte.

Who bought the Futurliner at Barrett Jackson?

collector Ron Pratte
One of only three survivors restored in their original Parade of Progress configuration, the Futurliner that originally crossed the Barrett-Jackson Auction block during the 35th Scottsdale Anniversary Auction in 2006 was purchased by renowned collector Ron Pratte.

Does Dave Kindig own the Futurliner?

Each numbered Futurliner covered a different topic from jet engine technology and agriculture to stereophonic sound and microwave ovens. According to Dave Kindig, owner, president and designer of Kindig-It Design in Salt Lake City, this piece is “35,000 pounds of history.”

What was the cost to restore the Futurliner?

$300,000
“The original plan was to buy three, but we settled on this one for $10,000 because it was the best,” said Noiseux. “We had no idea what we were getting into.” The bus was badly rusted, and much of the trim was damaged or missing and had to be recreated. The restoration cost $300,000.

What happened to the Futurliner?

One was destroyed in a 1956 accident, and another nine are said to have survived although their locations (apart from four) remain unknown. One is currently being restored in Sweden by Nicklas Jonsson. Futurliner number 10 was included in the National Historic Vehicle Register in 2014.

How many Futurliners did GM build?

Twelve Futurliners were built and used by GM to transport the GM Parade of Progress show throughout the United States from 1941 to 1956.

How much does Dave Kindig charge per hour?

Conversation. At $75.00 per hour, thats about 1/2 a million….

How much does a GM Futurliner cost?

The beautiful GM Futurliner – only nine survive & one sold for $4 million.

What happened to the GM Futurliner?

Why did GM make the Futurliner?

For those who don’t know, GM’s Futurliners were, essentially, massive Art Deco-styled buses that look like nothing else on the road. They were built to cross the nation in the Parade of Progress, a tour originating in the pre-war era that was meant to show off emerging American technology.

Where can I see a GM Futurliner?

GM retained the exhibit at the end of the Parade of Progress. The exhibit of this Futurliner is kept at the General Motors Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

What happened to General Motors ultra rare 1939 Futurliners?

One was destroyed in a 1956 accident, and another nine are said to have survived although their locations (apart from four) remain unknown. One is currently being restored in Sweden by Nicklas Jonsson.