Moderate damage flagged
Current bid:
$1,000
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Ends Dec 4, 2026
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A 2012 Thomas C2 conventional school bus with an MBE 900 engine, Allison automatic, and air brakes. It runs and drives, but the listing says it has extensive rust and failed school bus inspection due to crossmember rust. Buyers are bus parts-out dealers, conversion builders, or operators who can weld. Get under the chassis to judge the crossmember and frame rust before bidding.
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Traverse City Area Public Schools
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View all at this locationYear: 2012 Make: THOMAS Model: C2 Mileage: 179082 VIN: 4UZABRDJ38CZ11564 Running Condition: RUNS Engine: MBE 900 Transmission: ALLISON Body Style: CONVENTIONAL Brakes: AIR Condition: FAIR 2012 THOMAS C2 CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUS. RUNS AND DRIVES. AIR BRAKES. BUS HAS EXTENSIVE RUST. DID NOT PASS SCHOOL BUS INSPECTION DUE TO CROSSMEMBER RUST. AS IS
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