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Buses are located at:
Blue Ribbon Automotive, Inc
(727) 815-3535
8823 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654


PLEASE EMAIL WHEN POSSIBLE:
gregarchambault@yahoo.com


MY PERSONAL CELL PHONE
FEEL FREE TO TEXT OR CALL
(727) 457-1491

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE ARE A LICENSED USED
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE
CLEAR TITLES, START, RUN,
AND CAN BE TEST DRIVEN.
WE CAN ISSUE A 30 DAY
TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.
 Motorhome title conversion
 available.


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HARD TO FIND - 9 ROW shortie
Southern MFSAB bus
NEVER YELLOW - low miles
Pre-emission CUMMINS
30 FEET BUMPER TO BUMPER
73,176 MILES (ECM verified)




CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES
(TAKEN BEFORE CLEAN-UP)
2002 BLUEBIRD TC2000
5.9L Cummins ISB - inline 6
Turbocharged 24 valve diesel
PRE-EMISSION
NO DPF; NO DEF
Allison 2000 automatic
 * 5 speed
 * Overdrive
 * Locking torque converter
HYDRAULIC BRAKES

AIR CONDITIONING
 **** ice cold ****
9 row - 36 passengers
SEAT BELTS
Overhead book racks
75+ mph
CRUISE CONTROL
Driven in from Texas
** Drives like new!!
** Fabulous fuel mileage
Multi Function School Activity Bus
$12,500*
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE ARE A LICENSED USED
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE
CLEAR TITLES, START, RUN,
AND CAN BE TEST DRIVEN.
WE CAN ISSUE A 30 DAY
TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.
Motorhome title conversion
available.
*You may owe sales tax,
  registration, license plate,
  or other fees charged by
  the dealership

Bus is located at:
Blue Ribbon Automotive, Inc
8823 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 815-3535 ask for Mike
See all of our vehicles at:
blueribbonnow.com

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HARD TO FIND - 5 window
   mini school bus - diesel
NON-CDL - wheelchair lift
COMING SOON

CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES
2009 CHEVROLET BLUEBIRD MICROBIRD
Non-CDL diesel minibus
5 window - rear wheelchair lift
13 passengers + 1 wheelchair
Seat belts
Air conditioned
6.6L Duramax diesel
PRE-DEF engine
Automatic with overdrive
 *locking torque converter
Hydraulic brakes
190,000 miles
Fresh off a route
Runs and drives perfectly
Super clean

$12,500*
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE ARE A LICENSED USED
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE
CLEAR TITLES, START, RUN,
AND CAN BE TEST DRIVEN.
WE CAN ISSUE A 30 DAY
TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.
Motorhome title conversion
available.
*You may owe sales tax,
  registration, license plate,
  or other fees charged by
  the dealership.

Bus is located at:
Blue Ribbon Automotive, Inc
8823 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 815-3535 ask for Mike
See all of our vehicles at:
blueribbonnow.com

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HARD TO FIND - 5 window
   school bus - HIGH TOP - FLAT FLOOR
AIR CONDITIONED Pre-DPF; Pre-DEF
NON-CDL - 24 feet long

IN FLORIDA NOW


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2007 Freightliner Thomas C2
5 window; NON-CDL
- 24 feet
FLAT FLOOR - HIGH TOP
AIR CONDITIONED
* blowing cold
MBE906 - 6.4L - inline 6
Turbocharged diesel
PRE-EMISSION
No DPF; No DEF.
Allison 2500 automatic
* 5 speed - 6th gear capable
* locking torque converter
*overdrive
AIR BRAKE

AIR CONDITIONING
 * ICE COLD
REAR WHEELCHAIR LIFT
Seat belts
EXCELLENT SEATS
TRACK SEATING - WE CAN ADD
   SEATS OR TAKE THEM OUT
AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT
AIR POWERED DOOR
AIR RIDE REAR SUSPENSION
6/25 CURRENT INSPECTION
171,379 MILES
GVWR - 23,500
70+ mph
$12,500*
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE ARE A LICENSED USED
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE
CLEAR TITLES, START, RUN,
AND CAN BE TEST DRIVEN.
WE CAN ISSUE A 30 DAY
TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.
Motorhome title conversion
available.
*You may owe sales tax,
  registration, license plate,
  or other fees charged by
  the dealership.

Bus is located at:
Blue Ribbon Automotive, Inc
8823 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 815-3535 ask for Mike
See all of our vehicles at:
blueribbonnow.com

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HARD TO FIND - 5 window
   school bus - HIGH TOP - FLAT FLOOR
NON-CDL - 24 feet long

AIR CONDITIONED
IN FLORIDA NOW

CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES
2008 Freightliner Thomas C2
5 window; NON-CDL
- 24 feet
FLAT FLOOR - HIGH TOP
AIR CONDITIONED
* blowing cold
MBE900 - 7.2L - inline 6 - 250hp
Turbocharged diesel
PRE-DEF
Allison 2500 automatic
* 5 speed - 6th gear capable
* locking torque converter
*overdrive
AIR BRAKES

AIR CONDITIONING
 * ICE COLD
REAR WHEELCHAIR LIFT
Seat belts
EXCELLENT SEATS
TRACK SEATING - WE CAN ADD
   SEATS OR TAKE THEM OUT
AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT
AIR POWERED DOOR
AIR RIDE REAR SUSPENSION
5/25 CURRENT INSPECTION
154,503 MILES
GVWR - 23,500
70+ mph
$13,500*
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE ARE A LICENSED USED
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE
CLEAR TITLES, START, RUN,
AND CAN BE TEST DRIVEN.
WE CAN ISSUE A 30 DAY
TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.
Motorhome title conversion
available.
*You may owe sales tax,
  registration, license plate,
  or other fees charged by
  the dealership.

Bus is located at:
Blue Ribbon Automotive, Inc
8823 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 815-3535 ask for Mike
See all of our vehicles at:
blueribbonnow.com

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HARD TO FIND - 5 window
   school bus - HIGH TOP - FLAT FLOOR
NON-CDL - 24 feet long

AIR CONDITIONED
IN FLORIDA NOW

CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES
2008 Freightliner Thomas C2
5 window; NON-CDL
- 24 feet
FLAT FLOOR - HIGH TOP
AIR CONDITIONED
* blowing cold
MBE900 - 7.2L - inline 6
Turbocharged diesel
PRE-DEF
Allison 2500 automatic
* 5 speed - 6th gear capable
* locking torque converter
*overdrive
AIR BRAKES

AIR CONDITIONING
 * ICE COLD
REAR WHEELCHAIR LIFT
Seat belts
EXCELLENT SEATS
TRACK SEATING - WE CAN ADD
   SEATS OR TAKE THEM OUT
AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT
AIR POWERED DOOR
AIR RIDE REAR SUSPENSION
6/25 CURRENT INSPECTION
220,330 MILES
GVWR - 23,500
70+ mph
$13,500*
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE ARE A LICENSED USED
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE
CLEAR TITLES, START, RUN,
AND CAN BE TEST DRIVEN.
WE CAN ISSUE A 30 DAY
TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.
Motorhome title conversion
available.
*You may owe sales tax,
  registration, license plate,
  or other fees charged by
  the dealership

Bus is located at:
Blue Ribbon Automotive, Inc
8823 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 815-3535 ask for Mike
See all of our vehicles at:
blueribbonnow.com

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Activity bus - never on a route
HIGH TOP - 77" ceiling
Low miles - 75 mph
JUST ARRIVED
This is the last one

CLICK PHOTO FOR MORE PICTURES
2006 Bluebird AllAmerican
Front engine - 35 feet long
C7 Caterpillar - Inline 6
Turbo diesel
No DPF; No DEF
Allison 3000 automatic
 * push button shifter
 * locking torque converter
 * overdrive
 * 6th gear capable
AIR BRAKES
66 children - 44 adults
AIR CONDITIONED -
 
Ducted throughout the bus
Air ride driver seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Cruise control
Roof hatches
Sliding coach-type windows
75 mph
Runs and drives perfectly
Excellent tires
LOW MILES - 86K
This was a school activity bus
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE ARE A LICENSED USED
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE
CLEAR TITLES, START, RUN,
AND CAN BE TEST DRIVEN.
WE CAN ISSUE A 30 DAY
TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.
Motorhome title conversion
available.
*You may owe sales tax,
  registration, license plate,
  or other fees charged by
  the dealership

(727) 815-3535 ask for Mike
 $20,000* SOLD
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FLORIDA SPECS
AIR CONDITIONING -
  ICE COLD FRONT AND REAR
Seat belts - HIGH TOP
LOCAL BUS - NO RUST
High horsepower

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2006 International IC RE300
14 window
- 40 feet
HIGH TOP - 78" ceiling
AIR CONDITIONED -
    BLOWING COLD
DT466 - 7.6L - inline 6
Turbocharged diesel
NO DPF; NO DEF
Allison 3000 automatic
* 6th gear unlocked
* locking torque converter
AIR BRAKES

AIR CONDITIONING
78 passengers
Seat belts
Cruise control
Tilt steering wheel
New batteries
AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT
4 INTEGRATED INFANT SEATS
AIR POWERED DOOR
Air ride driver seat
Air ride rear suspension
216,969 miles
9,917 hours

Runs and drives like new
70+ mph
$7,500* SOLD
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WE ARE A LICENSED USED
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER.
ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE
CLEAR TITLES, START, RUN,
AND CAN BE TEST DRIVEN.
WE CAN ISSUE A 30 DAY
TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE.
Motorhome title conversion
available.
*You may owe sales tax,
  registration, license plate,
  or other fees charged by
  the dealership

Bus is located at:
Blue Ribbon Automotive, Inc
8823 Ridge Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 815-3535 ask for Mike
See all of our vehicles at:
blueribbonnow.com

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We have lights, manuals
& many other items for sale.
Check out our eBay STORE

WE GET IT DONE
Get your bus professionally painted!
Motorhome title conversions available!
Complete maintenance/repairs available!
We can letter your bus!




Serving churches and
non-profits for over 50 years


 
IN FLORIDA NOW
BLUEBIRD SKOOLIE CONVERSION
TINY HOME - NO RUST - CEAN

VERY LOW MILES - 95K
FLAT FLOOR - REAR DECK
LOW MAINTENANCE GLAMPING!
2010 Bluebird Vision - pre-DEF







Why buy from me?
This bus was sold by us 5 years ago
and we have seen it at different
Tiny House Festivals.  It runs and
drives like a new bus.  Low miles.
No rust. Room for the family. 12 mpg.
75 mph. Wonderful travel machine!
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ISB CUMMINS 6.7L
turbo diesel
NO DEF
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Allison 2400
5 speed automatic
 * has park position
 * overdrive
 * locking torque converter
 * 6th gear capable

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HYDRAULIC BRAKES
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8 row FLAT FLOOR
Lift removed
HIGH TOP
NOT RUSTY OK BUS
EXCELLENT TIRES
Cloth, AIR RIDE driver seat
Electric front door
30' + 3' rear deck
Intermittent wipers
AIR RIDE REAR SUSPENSION
LED lights
75 mph top speed
12+ mpg,
LOW MILES - 95,690

A VERY NICE BUS!!
Rear deck w/generator mounts
Roof top air conditioning
Max air ceiling fan
Insulated floor (2" Styrofoam)
Tropi-Cool Roof Coating
Many other amenities include:
 * Sinks
 * White and grey water tanks
* Toilet area
* Double bed
* Two tables that fold into beds
* Child safety seats
* Electrical outlets throughout
NO CDL REQUIRED
$28,000*
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I ALWAYS WAS, AND
ALWAYS WILL BE
,
A HUGE SUPPORTER OF THE
TINY HOME

AND SKOOLIE COMMUNITY.
 PROVIDING RELIABLE BUSES 

FOR ALL CONVERSIONS,

INCLUDING FOOD TRUCKS
AND OTHER
USES. YOU ARE
LIMITED ONLY BY

YOUR IMAGINATION.

If you have a bus in mind, but
are struggling to find it,
let me know.  I will help
you find it.

* there will be additional
fees on top of the sale price.
We have a $320 dealer fee.
You may be required to
pay sales tax, title transfer
fees, license plate and
registration fees, or
other necessary fees.
Each state is different.


When miles are indicated with
** on this website, they were
taken off the odometer of
the bus.  Not the ECM.  There
is no way to ever guarantee
the actual miles on any
big truck or bus.

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I was the first to add
these terms to a dealer website.

EGR
Exhaust gas recirculation.
On most 2004 and newer
Internatinoal DT466E
and 2005 and newer V8 IC
diesel bus engines.  Other
manufacturers may not
have used it.  Caterpillar
did not use it before they
had to meet the 2007
emissions standards, which
included a DPF and was found
on most 2008 models.

DPF
Diesel Particulate Filter
On most 2008 and newer
diesel engines.  This is where "regen"
comes into play.  Cummins put
it on all of their diesel engines,
including their 6.7L diesel.
Detroit Diesel put it on their
Mercedes MBE900 engines.
Caterpillar added it to the C7.
On an International, if
it says Maxxforce, whether the
DT or the 7, it has DPF.

DEF/SCR
Diesel Exhaust Fluid/
Selective Catalytic Reduction
This system is found on most
2010 and newer diesel engines.
International never used it on
their Maxxforce DT through
the 2016 model year, when
the IC CE300 with a Maxxforce
DT ended production.  All other
diesel engine manufacturers
used SCR to meet the emission
requirements for 2010 models.
I have had some 2011 models
that did not have SCR and did
not use DEF.

VGT
Variable geometry turbo
These are found on many diesel
engines. International started using
them on the DT466E and were
used on the VT365 and other
International engines produced
afterwards.  Detroit Diesel used
them on the Mercedes MBE engine
after 2007, as did Caterpillar use
them on the C7 after 2007.
MY MISSION:
    For 52 years, I have
sold used school buses.
My goal has never been to
sell you a bus.  It is to make
sure you don't buy the wrong
bus!  We offer FREE
information on bus-related
concerns.
    We search the entire country
for the best buses. We drive
our buses from the schools.
We strive to have the best
used buses in the United
States. We strive to have
the cleanest used buses.
    My primary market is
NOT export. It is churches
and non-profit organizations.
What they do for our
communities is incredible.
I do what I do so they can
do what they do, BETTER. By
offering these organizations

BETTER BUSES at BETTER PRICES,
they can perform their
transportation duties BETTER.
    Another target market for me
has been the skoolie conversion,
tiny home, RV conversion, and
work truck conversion people.
School buses make a wonderful
tiny house and many people live
full-time in their school bus
conversion. Others choose to
build RVs out of a good, used
school bus.  Their durability
and reliability far exceeds
that of a regular used vehicle.
    The buses we sell have had
great maintenance since new.
They were driven to Florida from
wherever they were in service,
usually many hundreds of miles.
If we find anything wrong with
the bus, we have it repaired
before it is offered for sale.
    Also, food truck conversions are
popular.  School buses also make
wonderful transport vehicles
for many small businesses.
   Our buses truly are BETTER.
Come see us.  You will quickly see
how much BETTER our buses are,
how much more knowledgeable we
are, and how much more willing we
are to help.
    We strive to be the BEST.


Why  LUKE 14:21-23  is so important

SOME FRIENDS
who can help you with
your conversion and more

WE BUY SCHOOL BUSES
FROM ALL STATES HAVE SOLD
ALL AROUND THE WORLD
AL    Alabama
AK    Alaska
AZ    Arizona
AR    Arkansas
CA    California
CO    Colorado
CT    Connecticut
DE    Delaware
FL    Florida
GA    Georgia
HI    Hawaii
ID    Idaho
IL    Illinois
IN    Indiana
IA    Iowa
KS    Kansas
KY    Kentucky
LA    Louisiana
ME    Maine
MD    Maryland
MA    Massachusetts
MI    Michigan
MN    Minnesota
MS    Mississippi
MO    Missouri
MT    Montana
NE    Nebraska
NV    Nevada
NH    New Hampshire
NJ    New Jersey
NM    New Mexico
NY    New York
NC    North Carolina
ND    North Dakota
OH    Ohio
OK    Oklahoma
OR    Oregon
PA    Pennsylvania
RI    Rhode Island
SC    South Carolina
SD    South Dakota
TN    Tennessee
TX    Texas
UT    Utah
VT    Vermont
VA    Virginia
WA    Washington
WV    West Virginia
WY    Wyoming


We have used school buses,
multifunction school activity
buses (MFSAB), church buses,
daycare buses, buses for
after school programs,
childcare buses, shuttle
buses, handicap buses,
special needs buses,
pre-school buses (pre-K),
private school buses,
charter school buses,
church school buses,
and more.  We sell all
makes and models.
International, Navistar,
IC, Ward, Amtran, Bluebird,
Thomas, GMC, Chevrolet,
Chevy, Ford, Freightliner,
Collins, Midbus, Girardin,
Crown, Carpenter, Superior,
Wayne, pusher, rear engine,
RE, ER, front engine,
forward control, EF, FE,
flat nose, conventional,
dognose, with a hood,
traditional, standard
school bus of all sizes.
We sell school buses for
conversions, tiny home,
tiny house, recreational
vehicle, RV, camper,
food truck, mobile detailing,
landscape, yard work,
pet grooming, bunk house,
pet taxi.  Storage,
contractor job site.
  DBA:
  Blue Ribbon Automotive, Inc.
  8805 Ridge Road
  New Port Richey, FL 34654