New GMC Coach prices

[loren \(skip\) newhouse]

I just made a phone deal on a '76 or '77 Model 260. It has an interior
by Avion. Twin beds and dry bath. My insurance agent told me that one of
his company's questions will be what the price of the coach was when
delivered new. Anybody in e-land have the answer? Also, did these
coaches get marketed thru Avion or dis they go back to GMC dealers?
Thanks in advance for your input. Skip Newhouse

 

[loren \(skip\) newhouse]

> Being in the Insurance Business for over 30 years, representing 10 different
> insurance companies, the only advice you need, is to forget about your local
> insurance agent and call Alexander & Alexander for insurance coverages on a
> 1973-78 GMC.
>
> Ed Lubo

Good pitch. Who & where are Alexander & Alexander? What about my questions on
the original price of an Avion?
Skip

 

[bartz paul]

Skip:

You say a "Model 260". If I'm not mistaken, use of that designation
(which equates to 26 feet) was limited to the early years of the GMC
production. I know the 73's had that labeling on each side of the coach
just below the driver and passenger windows. In addition, the coaches
had more descriptive names (e. g. Canyon Lands, Glacier, Sequoia, etc.)
to designate among various models. These names are normally indicative
of the interior and exterior color schemes and combinations.

I'm told that the Avion was only outfitted as a 1975 model. The factory
was located in Benton Harbor MI and is now owned by Fleetwood.

As to price, call or go to your local credit union/bank and ask to look
at their NADA RV Appraisal Guide. Although the 74-73 models are no
longer listed, prices for the reaming years models are though.

Paul Bartz

From: Loren (Skip) Newhouse [mailto:lnewh]
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 1998 1:44 PM
Subject: GMC: New GMC Coach prices

I just made a phone deal on a '76 or '77 Model 260. It has an interior
by Avion. Twin beds and dry bath. My insurance agent told me that one
of his company's questions will be what the price of the coach was when
delivered new. Anybody in e-land have the answer? Also, did these
coaches get marketed thru Avion or did they go back to GMC dealers?

 

[hatter ed]

Here are the list prices I got from the NADA RV book a couple months ago:

1975 26' 24925 most models
25100 Avion

1976 26' 29850 most models
31900 Royal

1977 26' 30977 most models
35500 Royal

1978 26' 33450 most models
35500 Royal

Ed Hatter
Omaha, NE