1936 White 706 Yellowstone Park Bus

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Engine: 300 cu in Ford inline six-cylinder with automatic transmission (replacement engine)

A 1936–1938 White 706 open-air touring bus, fleet number 402, built for the Yellowstone Park Transportation Company to chauffeur visitors through Yellowstone National Park. One of 98 produced, it features coachwork by Cleveland's Bender firm to an aerodynamic design attributed to Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, with a retractable canvas roof for panoramic sightseeing. The bus has been updated with a Ford inline six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, power steering and brakes, and a 12-volt electrical system for reliable modern road use.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$165,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownFactory delivery
Yellowstone Park Transportation Company
partial documentation
Operated this bus as fleet vehicle no. 402 for visitor transport within Yellowstone National Park; one of up to 98 similar vehicles delivered between 1936 and 1938.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Modification
Drivetrain replaced with a 300-cubic-inch Ford inline six-cylinder engine paired with an automatic gearbox; power steering added; braking upgraded to a 1995 Ford F450 master cylinder with power booster; electrical system converted to 12-volt; electric fuel pump fitted; Autometer instrumentation installed throughout.
Modifications were intended to improve reliability and ease of operation on contemporary roads.

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