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

In 1946, the City of Long Beach combined the two remaining bus companies into one - the Long Beach Motor Bus Company (LBMB Co.).  The National City Lines  (NCL) controlled Long Beach Motor Bus Co. (LBMB Co.) from July 1946 to 1953.  Then from 1953 to 1963, the LBMB Co. became an independent company before becoming a publicly operated entity.  During this period of LBMB Co.,  the NCL "fruit salad" paint was changed to the lime green, dark green and white.  The LBMB Co. roster C41 or C45 in numbered in the 7100 series.

FEATURES:

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