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Prevost Bus for Sale Model Chart

Prevost Champion Bus (Super Panoramique) 1967 - 1983 
Advantages - Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market
Disadvantages - replacement slanted windows can be difficult to find or convert for RV use, ribbed skins more difficult to clean than other styles, stepped roof
Notes - ribbed skins help cover up dings, some like the slanted widow look, stepped roof, made in Canada, sold as a deluxe three-axle coach, 27-inch high slanted-sash windows.
Conversion Issues = slanted windows, cheap way to own the Prevost name.
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, 130 inches, Wheelbase: 280 inches, Typical Engine: DDA 8V71, Seating: 40-51, Transmission: Manual 4 speed, Automatic: Available HT740, Luggage: 300 cubic feet, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons
Suspension: Air Ride, Steering: Power (optional)

Prevost Prestige Bus 1971 - 1981 
Advantages - Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market.
Disadvantages - replacement curved windows can be difficult to find or convert for RV use, ribbed skins more difficult to clean than other styles
Notes - ribbed skins help cover up dings, some like the curved widow look, stepped roof, structurally similar to the Champion except with 42-inch-high side windows, made in Canada,
Conversion Issues = curved windows, cheap way to own the Prevost name.
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, 131 inches, Wheelbase: 280 inches, Typical Engine: DDA 8V71, Seating: 40-51, Transmission: Manual 6 speed, Automatic: Available HT740, Luggage: 300 cubic feet, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons
Suspension: Air Ride, Steering: Power (optional)

Prevost LeMirage Bus 1976 + 
Advantages - Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market.
Disadvantages - replacement curved windows can be difficult to find or convert for RV use, ribbed skins more difficult to clean than other styles
Notes - ribbed skins help cover up dings, LeMirage was modified from the Prestige by adding a full-height windshield and eliminating the roof step, Astral is a LeMirage model which has sightseer windows built into the roof.
Conversion Issues = curved windows, cheap way to own the Prevost name.
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, 131 inches, Wheelbase: 280 inches, Typical Engine: DDA 8V71, Seating: 47-53, Transmission: Manual 4 or 5 speed, Automatic: Available HT740, Luggage: 315 cubic feet, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons, Suspension: Air Ride, Steering: Power (optional), Turn radius: 43 feet

Prevost LeMirage XL Bus 1983 - 2000 
Advantages - Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market.
Disadvantages - replacement curved windows can be difficult to find or convert for RV use, ribbed skins more difficult to clean than other styles
Notes - 102" version of the LeMirage, ribbed skins help cover up dings, LeMirage was modified from the Prestige by adding a full-height windshield and eliminating the roof step, Astral is a LeMirage model with sightseer windows built into the roof.
Conversion Issues = curved windows, cheap way to own the Prevost name.
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 102 inches, 131 inches, Wheelbase: 280 inches, Typical Engine: DDA 8V71, Seating: 47-53, Transmission: Manual 4 or 5 speed, Automatic: Available HT740, Luggage: 315 cubic feet, Fuel Tank: 130 Gallons, Suspension: Air Ride, Steering: Power (optional), Turn radius: 43 feet

Prevost Marathon Bus 1983 + 
Advantages - larger square windows, Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market.
Disadvantages - not made much longer in this configuration
Notes - additional XL added to name means 102" wide
Conversion Issues = affordable way to own the Prevost name for some.

Prevost LeMirage XL45 Bus 1995 
Advantages - 102" wide, 45 foot length, Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market.
Disadvantages - replacement curved windows can be difficult to find or convert for RV use, ribbed skins more difficult to clean than other styles
Notes - ribbed skins help cover up dings
Conversion Issues = 45 foot length

Prevost LeMirage XLII Bus 2000 + 
Advantages - Incredible bonded curved windows give a tremendous modern look, fully paintable exterior, Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market.
Disadvantages - replacement curved windows can be more difficult to convert for RV use
Notes - 45 feet length
Conversion Issues = still has curved windows

Prevost H340 Bus 1989 + 
Advantages - Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market
Disadvantages - replacement trapezoidal first side window may be harder to find, smaller dealer network than MCI
Notes - H341 has trapezoidal first side window
Conversion Issues = nice conversion candidate

Prevost H345 Bus 1994 + 
Advantages - 45 foot length, number of technical improvements made, Prevost seems to have the strongest name and highest resale value in the expensive custom bus conversion market
Disadvantages - smaller dealer network than MCI
Conversion Issues = nice conversion candidate

SAMPLE ONLY - Prevost Conversion Bus for Sale

Conversions Prevost, 2000, $525000, AC: , Engine mileage 65705, Transmission mileage 65705, Unit located in Florida, VIN , Dealers unit number , • Engine Detroit Diesel 12.7 • Transmission Allison B 500 • Transmission Speed 6 • Engine Brake Yes • Tranny Retarder No • Gear Splitter None • Suspension Air Ride • Floor Plan Type Spec L • Barrel Chairs 1 @ Front • Slide Living Room None • Slide Kitchen

• Aux Freezer/Slide out None • Slide Bedroom None • Sofa 1 @ Front • Seats 2 • Stereo 2 • Kitchen Flooring Ceramic Tile • Fridge Type Amana-SBD21VE-67.5x35.75 • Beds 1-Queen • Dinette 1 Left Side (2 Chairs) • F + Side W.S. Shades None • TV 2 (Front & Rear) • Kitchen Counter Tops Vinyl • Shower Tub Shower Only • Blinds All Windows Have Blinds • GVW 52060 • Wheelbase 312 • Stabilizing Jacks None • Exterior Bays 10 • Exterior Finish Custom Paint w/ Graphics • Generator Size 120/240v • Air Conditioning Yes • Awning 4-(2 Each Side) • Leveling System Air • Front Tires Aluminum • Rear Tires Aluminum • Tag Aluminum • Front Tire Size 315/80R22.5 • Rear Tire Size 315/80R22.5 • Tag Tire Size 315/80R22.5 • ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THIS UNIT • Cruise Control • Camera Rear View • Power Door Locks • Power Steering • Power Mirrors • Tilt Wheel • Security System • GPS • Passenger Door • CB • AM/FM Radio • CD Player • Air Dump • VCR • Thermo-Paine Windows • Dishwasher • Microwave/Convection • Ice Maker • Instant Hot Water • LP Leak Alarm • Washer/Dryer • TV Antenna • Satellite Dish • Dual Air Horns • Dual Battery System • Inverter/Battery Charger • Generator Ready • 50-Amp Services • Hitch • Steering Stabilizer • Spare Tire w/ Carrier • Generator Slide • Exterior Entertainment Center - prevost conversion bus for sale.

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