History:  Bus build dates 1950 to Feb. 1960; In service dates 1950 to 1970s

In 1951, Chicago Motor Coach Co. (CMCC) purchased eight C-50 coaches that had serial numbers 1543-1550 and with corresponding roster number as 1001-1008.  They were powered by an ENDS-672 diesel with a wheelbase of 272" and carried a nominal 50 passengers.  It carried "The Boulevard Route" slogan on the roof sides and a red stripe down the sides of the bus.  The CMCC was started by John Hertz in 1917, the same person who started the rental car business and the Yellow Coach (bus) manufacturing business.  The objective was to provide bus transportation services to places in Chicago were streetcars did not serve.  CMCC served some 134 street miles in Chicago.  In 1952, they were absorbed by the Chicago Transit Authority. 

FEATURES:

• Changeable, historically authentic destination signs
  full interior
  window glazing
  rubber tires
  authentically decorated
  multiple bus numbers