1930 Pickwick Nite Coach: Pickwick Stages System 1:43 Resin Cast Model Bus by AutoCult

This is a highly detailed limited-edition resin cast model, mounted on a base in an acrylic display case

Only 333 pieces produced world wide

One of the most unique buses seen on the American road! The Pickwick Nite Coach was produced by Pickwick Corporation, a major transport operator in Southern California in the teens and twenties. The company used the Pickwick Theater, and later the Pickwick Hotel, both in San Diego, as their informal terminal and departure point, hence the name. It ran routes to and from LA south to San Diego and north to San Francisco. It was successful and expanded rapidly – and by the mid ‘20’s had extended north to Portland and east to El Paso, St Louis, and Chicago. In 1923, it established an in-house manufacturing division to build its own coaches; the Pickwick Motor Coach Works, Ltd., and selected Dwight E. Austin as its Manager. Austin, as many know, would go on to become a major influential figure in the transportation industry.

There were 26 berths on this double decker bus, and it built completely out of steel.  It hasd comfortable chairs for daytime riding that transformed into beds. There was full dining service aboard, as well as lavatory and a crew of three. It was truly considered luxurious travel and saved travel time by driving through the night rather than stopping to let pasengers stay in a motel.

If you're a model bus collector, this is a truly unique addition to your collection.