Blue Bird Vision

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Blue Bird Body Company was founded in 1927 by Albert Luce. First to produce an all-steel bodied school bus, making the all-steel school bus an industry standard. Wayne Body Company followed suit soon after; The company remained family owned until 1992.

First Generation Blue Bird Vision 2003-2007

The first generation Vision was the replacement for the General Motors CV-2000 conventional school bus chassis. It featured a angled hood for better visibility. Also, the bus featured the "Safety Vision Window," This revolutionary window that allows the driver of the vehicle to see the critical loading-unloading zone. The vehicle also offered a 50° turning radius. The vehicle featured back-lit easy to read gauges and switches. The Cummins ISB was added to the available engines in 2006.


Second Generation Blue Bird Vision 2007 (model year)-

For the 2007 model year Blue Bird updated its conventional school bus offering. The new model was marketed as a 2008. Some of the updates include:

  • New hood design
  • New instrument panel
  • New steering column w/ E-Z adjust peddle.
  • New electric outward opening service door.


Engines

Three engines are offered for this product. The most common being the Caterpillar C7, and the Cummins ISB-07. Blue Bird also offers a propane version of the General Motors 8.1L V8 gasoline engine.