Model code was C (series) 41 (passenger load) G (gas) T (Spicer torque converter). These initial 1946 models came only with a gas engine – the Mack 672 cu in (EN-672) inline 6 with a 2-speed Spicer 184 “Turbomatic” torque converter transmission. This was a 96 in wide, 33 ft coach that could carry 41 passengers. Its first model, introduced in 1946, was the C-41. Post-war, it saw opportunities in the urban transit market as almost every transportation company sought to recapitalize their war-weary fleets. From 1900 until just prior to WW II, Mack produced approximately 55,000 vehicles – 42,000 trucks and 13,000 buses. Motor coaches were in the company’s DNA and a key part of its product line. While most associated with its truck line, Mack also built buses from its earliest days – in fact, the company’s first model produced in 1900 was a 20 passenger surrey-type bus. Why did these cities choose the Mack? Likely because the buses enjoyed the same “tough” reputation as the company’s trucks… While produced in far less numbers than the ubiquitous GM “Old Look”, it could count on several large metropolitan transportation authorities as loyal customers. Unfortunately that didn’t come to pass, however, Mack had much better luck with its urban transit models the C Series. (first posted ) Several months ago we reviewed the Mack MV-620-D, a large demonstrator intercity coach from the late-1950’s that the company hoped would be selected as a replacement for GM’s PD-4501 Scenicrusier, then Greyhound’s top-tier coach.
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