This section contains images of the Gasoline Powered Gilligs. Gillig made their last gas-powered Gillig in 1975, and Ford was the major provider of the engines in the gasoline-powered Gilligs. |
Grants Pass School District (OR) bus #54 |
The bus in the photo is a 1966 model 501D (yes, it's a gasoline bus, not a diesel) and has a 5 speed manual transmission. this bus has since been retired. Notice there's no stop arm, Oregon at the time did not require them |
Photo by Stephen E. Adams |
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500D Series Gilligs |
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