Mexican-built Scenicruiser?

Rudy Frimbrez · July 15, 2006, 03:51:43 PM

Have any of you guys ever heard of a Mexican bus called a Sultana? Very stylish coach that resembles a Scenicruiser, but has 4 axles (two steering in front). I think they were 8V-71 powered. Any ideas where to find any information out about them? How many were built, how many left, ect..

Hartley · July 15, 2006, 06:02:02 PM

Ok, You asked, No other info that I could find.. But Pictures !!!!!

http://www.solobus.com.ar/repor_vich.htm

Hartley · July 15, 2006, 06:04:01 PM

I thought this was just plain cool.....

RJ · July 15, 2006, 06:25:07 PM

Rudy -

The pics DrDave posted are those of the 35-foot and 40-foot Sultanas, built by Dina, and based on Flxible's initial design work.

IIRC, they haven't been built since the mid-60's. . .

FWIW & HTH

Rudy Frimbrez · July 16, 2006, 12:27:00 AM

So, Flxible was to blame? Kind of sorry I asked! Thanks. One wierd coach, that's for sure.......

tekebird · July 16, 2006, 02:04:33 PM

flxible isn't to blame.

it's Dina...or at least the Dina Designers.

Although they may be based on Flxible designs.....they are highly 'bastardized"

larryc · July 16, 2006, 02:27:48 PM

For more info and videos of Mexican buses (including the Sultanas) see The Mexico Connection under The Electronic Books at reddenarchives.com