Tuesday, April 23, 2013

The transformation is complete! Our buses are now ready to make the trek to South Dakota

The transformation has been, to say the least, incredible!  Our two 1960's buses have received a fresh coat of paint and will now make quite a statement as they make their way from San Diego, California, to Rapid City, South Dakota.  Since these buses max out at 45 miles per hour (40 MPH up-hill!)  You won't have to worry about blinking, or sneezing, or perhaps even taking a long nap.  Chances are, if you are on the route our drivers will be taking, you'll have many opportunities to gawk, gaze and maybe even snap a photo or two. 

If you should happen to catch a fun photo, please let us know.  If it's interesting enough, we will post it on our blog.  

Be watching for updates on the Double Decker Duo journey.  We'll try to let you know our whereabouts and current travel plans from day to day.  We'd love to see you along the way!

Our Double Decker Buses are getting a make-over!





Restaurateurs from Rapid City South Dakota have purchased two 1960's Bristol red-double decker buses which were originally imported to the states from England back in the 80's and 90's.  Owner's of the Firehouse Brewing Company and Wobbly Bobby British Pub in Rapid City recently purchased the buses from Double Decker Bus Co. in San Diego, CA. and have taken on the grand venture of transporting the buses across the country where they will be used to transport tourists in the downtown Rapid City area.  Rapid City is the gateway city to such landmarks as Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mountain. 

But before these 13'8" buses take off on their journey, maxing out at top speeds of 45 miles per hour, they will be getting a face lift.  Artists from Writerz Blok are currently in the process of painting these buses with graffiti art. 

Writerz Blok originally began as a unique approach to prevent vandalism in southeastern SanDiego, and is now one of the country's most innovative youth art programs providing education, opportunity and leadership through programs in muralism, screen printing,  and urban art..

This artistic process may be viewed, photographed, etc. at JC Towing in Chula Vista, California, 2501 Faivre Street

The graffiti art is expected to be completed by day's end. 


For more information about Writerz Blok, visit their website at:
www.writerzblok.com

2 Guys, 2 Double Decker Buses driving across the country - maxing out at top speeds of 45 MPH!

It's not every day that you see a double-decker bus.  --Unless, of course, you live in London.  But restaurateurs in Rapid City, SD (The gateway city  to Mt. Rushmore)
have purchased two 1960's Bristol red-double decker buses which were originally imported to the states from England back in the 80's and 90's.  Owners of the Firehouse Brewing Company and Wobbly Bobby British Pub in Rapid City recently purchased the buses from the Double Decker Bus Co. in San Diego, CA. and have taken on the grand venture of transporting the buses across the country where they will be used to transport tourists in the downtown Rapid City area.