A thread to post links to any buses for sale - we'll take a look at any of them. This first post will be updated as necessary.
Bus 674 (http://actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=1809.0) - Currently being investigated
Bus 410 (http://actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=2643.0) - Investigated, unviable.
Bus 670 (http://actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=2736.0) - Purchased!
Bus 675 - Currently being investigated.
Bus 479 - Located in WA. Probably unviable.
Bus 606 (http://actbus.net/forum/index.php?topic=2685.0) - Located in Eden, for sale from Deanes. $6000 + GST.
Bus 693 (http://www.omnibus.com.au/9185.html) - $12,000
Bus 775 (http://www.omnibus.com.au/9188.html) - $12,000.
Bus 5?? (http://www.truckhub.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?ItemID=3238203&TabID=3443) - Unknown MAN, estimated to be somewhere between Bus 504 and Bus 522. $7,000. Rear door removed.
just a thought of interest when is ACTION going to sell the mk1's that out of service over at woden depot.
I've noticed Deanes are selling a Mercedes 0305. I think that maybe it could be an ex ACTION. Heres the link to it.
http://www.deanestransitgroup.com.au/southcoast/images/PA290187.jpg (http://www.deanestransitgroup.com.au/southcoast/images/PA290187.jpg)
Yep, that'd be ex-606.
Thanks for the tip!
Would be funny if Deane's started buying renaults wouldnt it!
maybe the MAN dream might not be so out of reach - I have seen this ad a few times and I was checking out the disposalwiki and seems the last of the CAC bodied SL200's ended up in Cairns with a few others I suspect. Anyways not sure how current this ad is, but the SL200 entry seems to imply there are mutliple and LOOK AT THAT PRICE! It's at least worth someone doing some "legwork" and checking it out
http://www.lovesbusservice.com.au/bus-sales (http://www.lovesbusservice.com.au/index.php?pageid=350)
yes it's Cairns, but it's not Perth ;) indeed it might be a better trip back hehehe
Quote from: Simes on August 30, 2010, 02:09:14 AM
http://www.lovesbusservice.com.au/index.php?pageid=350 (http://www.lovesbusservice.com.au/index.php?pageid=350)
What were volvo thinking when they put the windscreen(s) on the B59s?
They were customer specs (i.e brisbane city council and adelaide mtt) the melbourne ones are "interesting" also
ex 693-http://www.omnibus.com.au/9185.html
ex 775-http://www.omnibus.com.au/9188.html
ex something-http://www.truckhub.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?ItemID=3238203&TabID=3443
More coming
Quote from: Metrobus on October 02, 2010, 06:29:20 PM
ex something-http://www.truckhub.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?ItemID=3238203&TabID=3443
based on the build date it's one of the low 500 series MANs. Somewhere between about 504 and 522. The ad does list the VIN but unfortunately it's one we don't have on file.
Quote from: Buzz Killington on October 02, 2010, 06:41:31 PM
based on the build date it's one of the low 500 series MANs. Somewhere between about 504 and 522. The ad does list the VIN but unfortunately it's one we don't have on file.
The transmission is listed as a ZF - that narrows it down further as 516 onwards were Renk 3-speeds.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Volvo-B58-38ft-Great-Motorhome-Excellent-condition-/120651917422?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item1c176a286e#ht_6253wt_922 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Volvo-B58-38ft-Great-Motorhome-Excellent-condition-/120651917422?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item1c176a286e#ht_6253wt_922)
not sure of the former fleet number
Hmm, not sure what the technical term is but from looking at a few photos I can't see any of the B58's (aside from 251, but it's not that) had that section of ridged metal stripping that's under the window line all around the exterior.. unless that was fitted after leaving ACTION.
In any case, I've consulted the old BA Disposals list and it is listed as being ex-action but the fleet number unknown.
Certainly is - ended up with Hoppies, possibly via South Trans, I'd need to look it up
http://www.trucksales.com.au/buy/details.aspx?R=9665445&__sid=12FA867A7E56&__Qpb=true&Cr=5&__Ns=p_StockRankSort_Int32|1||p_Make_String|0||p_Model_String|0||p_Year_Int32|1||p_StockPrice_Decimal|1&keywords=&__N=1550%201552%201715%201600%201601%201602%204294957671&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=191&silo=1701 (http://www.trucksales.com.au/buy/details.aspx?R=9665445&__sid=12FA867A7E56&__Qpb=true&Cr=5&__Ns=p_StockRankSort_Int32%7C1%7C%7Cp_Make_String%7C0%7C%7Cp_Model_String%7C0%7C%7Cp_Year_Int32%7C1%7C%7Cp_StockPrice_Decimal%7C1&keywords=&__N=1550%201552%201715%201600%201601%201602%204294957671&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=191&silo=1701)
Ex ACTION?
Quote from: Metrobus on April 30, 2011, 10:05:43 PM
Ex ACTION?
Yes. The CAC bodied artics (533 - 551) were new in 1979 and had the hopper windows. The desto box and the aerial bracket match; 534-542 had Voith transmissions, but the engine was rated at 230 HP. Take a look at this photo (http://ratec.actbus.net/Articulated%20Buses/album/slides/MAN%20artics%20in%20workshop-3.html)from RATEC to compare the rear - fitted a new rear window, school lights and an extra reversing light, but otherwise is the same.
538, 541 & 544 all were in Bunbury, so it could be one of them. (538 reportedly had a blown engine & 544's transmission was originally a Renk, so 541 is most likely.)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Motorhome-A-E-C-Rolls-Royce-Buses-/160577215961?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item256325ddd9 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Motorhome-A-E-C-Rolls-Royce-Buses-/160577215961?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item256325ddd9)
Looks like an ex-ACTION AEC Swift (Smithfield).
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1976-MAN-38ft-bus-95-Converted-Motorhome-/320692433092?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item4aaac230c4 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1976-MAN-38ft-bus-95-Converted-Motorhome-/320692433092?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item4aaac230c4)
Possibly ex-432, 500 or 502
The Renaults at Veolia are scheduled for withdrawal and sale in the not too distant future (along with the Csepels)
I also checked my link with the "Loves" of Cairns, they have 3 SL200's at $500 each
$500 would be a wise investment, buy them and them call Sims Metal, you would make money out of that!
Quote from: Metrobus on May 02, 2011, 07:54:19 AM
$500 would be a wise investment, buy them and them call Sims Metal, you would make money out of that!
Given the vehicles are in Cairns and there are 3 scrap metal merchants up there within driving or dragging distance - they could easily do that themselves (and get more than $500 each that's for sure) - I thought there was a desire to save one of these, interiors can be quite hard to find for a vehicle whose type was withdrawn from their primary operator over 15 years ago and the ones in private service have been slowly disappearing from the ranks....
The Deanes 'for sale' list now has it listed that 3 ex ACTION Mercedes O305 buses are for sale.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1976-MAN-38ft-bus-95-Converted-Motorhome-/320692433092?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item4aaac230c4 (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1976-MAN-38ft-bus-95-Converted-Motorhome-/320692433092?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item4aaac230c4)
Possibly ex-432, 500 or 502
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It isn't 500.
Ex 500 works for some other place . There is a picture of it in the current Australian Bus magazine.
Quote from: King of Buses on September 27, 2011, 10:40:01 AM
The Deanes 'for sale' list now has it listed that 3 ex ACTION Mercedes O305 buses are for sale.
Yes $6k for all 3 sounds quite reasonable to me :P
It looks to be ex #837?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1989-Renault-Bus-Perfect-motorhome-conversion-/130585115371?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item1e677abaeb
If so, that was bloody quick - it was only withdrawn on Friday!
The ad says it was in service until 28 September - 836 was the only bus withdrawn on that day. I'd say 837 was still in service between the 28th and the 7th.
The item description says it was in service until 28-09-2011. So could it even be Bus 835?
I can't check my records right at this moment, but Bus 835 was withdrawn mid week recently.
EDIT-Found out it is Bus 836.
837 still at Depot. I avoided 836 as much as I could - certainly would not consider buying it.
So now we know why they couldn't sell us certain buses? Obviously some drivers have some profit in mind and are buying them to re-sell online. The usual money making scams no doubt.
http://www.manheim.com.au/ttpm/items/3205720/1987_mack_bus_seats_42-_metro_bus-ansair_body-?referringPage=AuctionListing
Hawkesfords Reno anyone?
And another, this one is in no doubt - ex 792
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bus-Motorhome-School-Bus-Truck-Car-Transporter-/250907824225?pt=AU_Trucks_Commercial_Vehicles&hash=item3a6b459061
The Fleetwiki has 792 listed as having gone to Adams in Perth, but that must have been an error.
We might have to put a list together of the recent withdrawals to see what's where. I'll set that up.
Quote from: Metrobus on October 12, 2011, 09:47:31 PM
http://www.manheim.com.au/ttpm/items/3205720/1987_mack_bus_seats_42-_metro_bus-ansair_body-?referringPage=AuctionListing
Hawkesfords Reno anyone?
Went for a hefty price too!
http://www.allbids.com.au/Buy/?ID=494744&utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20120229+Allbids+Special+Sales+Email&utm_content&spMailingID=3803432&spUserID=NTQ0MDcyMTAwMQS2&spJobID=38922325&spReportId=Mzg5MjIzMjUS1
An ex-ACTION Hino AC140.
A SL200 that I haven't checked up on.....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAN-Bus-cheap-huge-inside-trade-/270986136785?pt=AU_Trucks_Commercial_Vehicles&hash=item3f18084cd1
edit - it would appear to be former #483
Not sure if this one is classed as ex ACTION per say, but the former mobile library is on eBay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-0305-Luxury-Motorhome-All-Mod-Conveniences-Included-/271021073905?_trksid=p3286.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D858587891501975022&_qi=RTM839192
Ex bus #527 CAC bodied SL200
Now on the Gold Coast
Apparently does 100, so it's a days drive, maybe a little more (might be better to spread over 2 days rather than rushing)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAN-Bus-77-78-Diesel-No-Reserve-/221085730599?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3379bc8727
It's still on eBay :o
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAN-Bus-77-78-Diesel-No-Reserve-/221114274195?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item337b701193
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorhome-1988-Renault-40ft-Bus-Manufactured-under-licence-Australia-/290768605742?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item43b328d22e#ht_500wt_1203 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorhome-1988-Renault-40ft-Bus-Manufactured-under-licence-Australia-/290768605742?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item43b328d22e#ht_500wt_1203)
Ex. 751 is now a motorhome.
Ex 761 is up for sale: http://www.omnibus.com.au/9185.html
And only $12,000!
Bus 811 recently sold for $5000 (http://www.omnibus.com.au/x12125.html). I forget who the operator livery is, but the bus didn't last long.
Good ol' 811.
That's the Busabout livery isn't it?
Yeah Busabout Group Livery
Quote from: Buzz Killington on October 28, 2012, 05:59:54 PM
Ex 761 is up for sale: http://www.omnibus.com.au/9185.html
And only $12,000!
It's been there for at least 2 years
Quote from: KimB10M on September 02, 2012, 09:43:30 PM
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorhome-1988-Renault-40ft-Bus-Manufactured-under-licence-Australia-/290768605742?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item43b328d22e#ht_500wt_1203 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorhome-1988-Renault-40ft-Bus-Manufactured-under-licence-Australia-/290768605742?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item43b328d22e#ht_500wt_1203)
Ex. 751 is now a motorhome.
Ex-751 is up for auction once again (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Motorhome-1988-Renault-40ft-Bus-Manufactured-under-licence-in-Australia-/290812628829?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item43b5c88f5d&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_922). The big difference is the $12,000 reduction in the reserve price.
For a cool $58K, you could buy an ex-ACTION* MAN Motorhome. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M-A-N-Bus-Motorhome-/151022007929?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item23299cf679 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M-A-N-Bus-Motorhome-/151022007929?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item23299cf679)
(* - not entirely sure that it is ex-ACTION given the amount of modifications done to it)
Three ex-ACTION O305s are being offered for sale by CDC/Deanes for $2000 each http://www.omnibus.com.au/recent.html
Will work out which ones they are later.
653, 639 and 606
All of them are only good for sims. Lots of parts missing and generally in poor condition. Would have been a great parts bus for that price, especially if one could be found with a half decent motor and box in it
Ex 494: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/singleton/other-automotive/man-sl200-bus/1042912193
(Thanks to Simes for posting that one on our Facebook page)
Renault, ex-Interline http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1987-Deluxe-Renault-Bus-36ft-Fantastic-condition-Ready-for-Motorhome-Conversion-/301146708650
ex-Bus 759 is up for sale http://www.manheim.com.au/trucks-machinery/3931200/1988-renault-pr100-bus-seats-49---driver
(https://www.actbus.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.virtualshowroom.com.au%2FFP1300%2FAUB01MANF%2Fitem%2F39312%2F39312006F.JPG&hash=3bb719674414a6e5728076e451894b539db040c4)
ew!
I'm still considering buying it for parts, the Renault badge, steering wheel in decent condition etc. are probably worth a few hundred alone
As mentioned else where, numerous Renaults are for sale at Pickles in 2 Thursdays time. Alternatively, speak with the guys/gals at Access Recycling for logos, etc.
Quote from: Bus 400 on May 20, 2014, 05:55:04 PM
Alternatively, speak with the guys/gals at Access Recycling for logos, etc.
Probably a good option for badges and other bits and pieces.
BUS 726 is for sale on Ebay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bendy-Bus-Mack-Renault-potential-Mobile-home-shop-etc-/261583898000?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item3ce79d8590&_uhb=1)
Quote from: Captain Skybed on September 13, 2014, 11:24:18 AM
BUS 726 is for sale on Ebay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bendy-Bus-Mack-Renault-potential-Mobile-home-shop-etc-/261583898000?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item3ce79d8590&_uhb=1)
Nice to see they're using one of mine and one of what looks like John's photos without asking :P
Quote from: Captain Skybed on September 13, 2014, 11:24:18 AM
BUS 726 is for sale on Ebay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bendy-Bus-Mack-Renault-potential-Mobile-home-shop-etc-/261583898000?pt=AU_Caravans_RVs&hash=item3ce79d8590&_uhb=1)
Once again, what about 725?!? I believe 726 was with her out at Herron's Creek...I still want her...but can't get her for many reasons (storage wouldn't be an issue, just the cost and that). One day though...as long as she survives that long :-\ (fingers crossed)
Dare I say the reason you maybe can't find it is because the person who bought it doesn't want to sell it?
Personally I wouldn't touch one of these, the cost of any repairs to the turntable/drive train would (I assume) be astronomical die to their unique two axle drive.
Ex 801 for sale. $5000.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/macquarie-links/heavy-farming-agriculture-equipment/renault-pr100-bus-32-motorhome-party-bus/1067235041?utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LF-automotive&mpch=ads
Ex 819 for $4000
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/macquarie-links/heavy-farming-agriculture-equipment/renault-bus-pr100-31-motorhome-party-bus/1067240887
According to this article, an artic was put up for sale on Facebook
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/what-happens-to-an-action-bus-after-it-retires-20150207-131obd.html
Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 08, 2015, 05:58:28 PM
According to this article, an artic was put up for sale on Facebook
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/what-happens-to-an-action-bus-after-it-retires-20150207-131obd.html
At a guess, 716 (from out the back of EPIC) or 717 (wasnt it out near Yass or something?) based off the look of the land and where it is?
All I know, is it isn't 725 or any of the other MKIs sold off to wherever...
An ex action Hino special needs van is up for sale: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sale/campervan/hino-5-7-ltr-diesel-motorhome/1083344001
Ex-832 with a partial motorhome conversion is now for sale through Pickles.
http://www.pickles.com.au/trucks/item/-/details/CP-08-89--Renault--PR100-2CH--4x2--Bus/2402168158
Ex-512 (MAN) with many modifications for sale through Gumtree ($2000)
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/parramatta-park/campervan/motorhome-m-a-n-rear-engine-auto-bus/1093462919
512 is a bargain at only $2000 :/
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Ex-132 is being offered for sale again. At the rock bottom price of $45,000
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bringelly/campervans-motorhomes/motorhome-dennis-crusader/1136096542
Who says houses are unaffordable?
ex-775 is being offered for sale at $6900:
https://www.busnews.com.au/detail/renault-pr100-bus-1988-model-693876 (https://www.busnews.com.au/detail/renault-pr100-bus-1988-model-693876?fbclid=IwAR1CyPnpfwbXwiCHYtYvrpZIa__tCGh_XzjnX7mxuLDO_63UkeV6boJVXkQ)
Former City Loop Darts 148 & 150 are being auctioned tomorrow by Pickles.
Listings: 148 (https://www.pickles.com.au/trucks/item/-/details/CP-10-97--Dennis--Crusader--Bus/402350892) and 150 (https://www.pickles.com.au/trucks/item/-/details/CP-10-97--Dennis--Crusader--28-Seat-Bus/402350893).
This may suggest they will send any other road-worthy ones for auction later.
Well went along to the auction with full intention of buying one, someone ripped themselves off however with an online bidder taking home the darts for $10000 (148) and $9000 (150)!
10k and 9k each!!!
They ripped themselves off alright.
I sure hope they are planning to spend a lot of time servicing these buses (and looking for parts).
Quote from: Stan butler on January 10, 2020, 05:46:44 AMand looking for parts
Didn't ACTION have $1mil of Dart assets at some point, or is that all in the bin now?
They probably went through their so called dart assets (spare parts) very quickly. I think they ended up canibalising some of the dead ones just to keep the city loop going.
And again: this time two "Orange Wolves" Darts have been sent to Pickles for Auction. They were 145 & 147, and are being sold without internal seating.
Listings: 145 (https://www.pickles.com.au/cars/item/-/details/CP-10-97--Dennis--Crusader--Bus/402360805) and 147 (https://www.pickles.com.au/cars/item/-/details/CP-10-97--Dennis--Crusader--Bus/402360806)
Auction will be held online on 2 April 2020.
ex-571 (MAN SL200) with stripped interior but little else in the way of modifications is listed for (wait for it) $20,000
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/helensvale/trucks/1970-something-school-bus/1245276047
ex 451
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beenleigh/campervans-motorhomes/motorhome-/1237987404