my great grandfather was the head foreman of the truck and bus division that built the futureliner. when he retired GM gave him a large metal model of it..though i don't know what happened to it after he passed away. every time i see one of these beasts it reminds me of him.

My grandfather Bill Barnes was a mechanical engineer for GM an involved with the Parade of Progress in 1936. I remember him showing me photos of the dreamliner and how proud he was to be a part of it.

I had the pleasure of sitting in the driver's seat of this beauty before it left Auburn to head to a show in Florida I believe. Last summer. Such a cool piece of history.

Outstanding! I have vague memories of the Futurliners at the Minnesota State Fair in the 1950’s(I think). When I saw the restoration on TV it gave me hope that projects such as this help tell the automotive history of the United States as well as the predictions of things to come.

Awesome times for GM and the automobile industry! The concept of how it was conceived is just breathtaking and mind blowing. Thank you GM!!! For being an inspiration to Generations!!!

GOD Bless you Don Mayton we must save things that matter .

A great video, and a heartwarming story. It evokes memories of a time in America when life was simpler than today, but dreams were bigger.

Thank you Don for what you've done for us who appreciate these special vehicles. Beautiful job!

Absolutely fantastic. I think I saw one once but can't remember for sure. I was raised in the 50's and 60's around cars.

Truly great vid on many levels, deserves more views!

Thank you, what an awesome video

great vid!!!!

Well Gents, let's take this show on the road.

That was fasinating , grest job guys. Steve hammon

Wow!!!! Great job!

My friends in Salt Lake City " Kindig it Design" just restored a Futurliner I'm proud to say I'm personal friends with them. If you need a Classic Care restored or some crazy stuff check them out

Aaaaaaand the inside still remains a mystery...

I've heard of the General Motors Futurliner. I've seen pictures of the awesome bus, but I've never seen one up close and in person. I'm glad to see some are being restored and preserved. I can see these things being used, if nothing else, as rolling advertisements today. I'd leave as much of the vehicle as original as possible, but I'd also upgrade it with things like a Duramax Diesel engine, modern braking system, electrical system, etc. I'd also like to see it made in North America. :)

Dayton Ohio loves Charles Kettering. So much so, there's a suburb named after him. I don't think they know about this tho.

cool car or bus or truck. Hope it comes to my town

hermoso

This puzzles my mind: If each of the front wheels has its own ball bearings and drum brakes, how are the brake lines fed to the outer wheel brakes? Why does every expert say 12 Futurliners were build, if only 10 max of them can be seen in any of dozens pictures? Ok, there is a picture of a vehicle with plate GM-11, but that does not prove much, since as far as I know no picture exists where all 12 are shown. Dear commenter, are you able to provide the evidence? Thanks in advance!

Needs a much bigger engine.

There is one in Germany, another one in Sweden, undergoing restoration, it takes few years to complete it to OEM......