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1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

This 1965 Silver Eagle Bus conversion is for sale on eBay in Pioneer, California for $86,500. The vehicle started life as a bus but was converted into a RV by a Detroit Diesel mechanic. That’s also why you find the original engine replaced by a 1990 Detroit Diesel Series 60 inline-six pulled from a fire truck. The turbocharged engine makes 500 horsepower and 1,550+ lb-ft of torque. The drivetrain comprises of an Allison HT-741 automatic transmission and rear axle with 3.36 gears. The combination averages 8.1 mpg.

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six

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4 thoughts on “1965 Silver Eagle Conversion with a Turbo Detroit Diesel Inline-Six”

  1. I now own this work of art. The interior has been totally redone and updated. Looks a lot different but is great! The outside looks exactly the same as it has only around 10,000 miles since built and was always garaged

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