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The GMC PD-4501 Scenicruiser, manufactured by General Motors (GM) for Greyhound Lines, Inc., was a three-axle monocoque two-level coach that Greyhound used from July 1954 into the mid-1970s. 1001 were made between 1954 and 1956.
Greyhound commissioned industrial designer Raymond Loewy and General Motors to design several distinctive buses from the 1930s through the 1950s. [23] [24] [25] Loewy's first was the Yellow Coach PDG-4101, the Greyhound Silversides produced in 1940-1941. Production was suspended during World War II. When the "Silversides" buses resumed ...
The front end styling job on the PD-4102 was reactionary, as it closely mimicked the striking styling of the IC41 intercity bus built by ACF-Brill Corporation in 1947-1954, a model bought in large quantities by Trailways to compete with Greyhound Lines' successful and much more efficient PD-3701/PD-3751 "Silversides" models.
Silverside may refer to: Silverside (beef), a cut of beef; Silverside (fish), the Atheriniformes, an order of fish; Agnes Silverside (died 1557), one of the Colchester Martyrs; USS Silversides, the name of 2 U.S. Navy submarines; Silverside, nickname of early Greyhound Lines buses; Silverside, Delaware, a place in the U.S.
The National Greyhound Association’s identification system plays a role in maintaining the integrity of greyhound racing. The association's primary goal is to promote the improvement and development of the greyhound breed by maintaining pedigree and stud-book records dating back to the latter part of the 19th century.
To reduce pet overpopulation, 13,000 surgeries are performed each year in addition to low cost sterilizations. Annually more than 20,000 children are educated; teaching them compassion, respect for animals and responsible animal care. Michigan Humane is also a driving force for greater legislative protection for animals throughout Michigan. [1]
Scurlogue Champ is a famous racing greyhound from the 1980s. Along with Mick the Miller and Ballyregan Bob he is arguably one of the greatest three hounds that ever raced in Britain. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
The Galgo Español, or Spanish Greyhound, is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family.The English greyhound is possibly a descendant of the Spanish greyhound and, for several years in the 20th century, some breeders did cross-breed Galgos and Greyhounds in order to produce faster and more powerful Galgos, specifically for track racing purposes.