History:  Bus build dates 1950 to Feb. 1960; In service dates 1950 to 1970s

During 1947, the Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) was formed to take over the unprofitable subway, elevated, streetcar and bus operations of the Boston Elevated Railway.  The MTA operating authority was over 14 cities and towns.  In August 1964, the familiar egg shaped MTA logo was replaced by the MBTA as we know it today.   The Boston MTA had a large fleet of C49 motor coaches in several batches numbering over 120 motor coaches.  They were all equipped with torque converter transmissions and either General or Firestone air suspensions.

FEATURES:

• Changeable, historically authentic destination signs
  full interior
  window glazing
  rubber tires
  authentically decorated
  multiple bus numbers