San Francisco Muni 1980 Grumman 870 Transit Bus 1/87 Scale Diecast Model

San Francisco Muni Bus #4040, Route 15 Third Destination Fisherman's Wharf, 1980 Grumman 870 Transit Bus 1/87 Scale Diecast Model by Iconic Replica. This Grumman 870 Advanced Design Transit Bus model features detailed interior and exterior is made of Diecast with plastic parts. This model is officially licensed and features authentic markings and livery. The model is 1/87 scale or HO Scale and measures about  5 5/8 Inches long x 1 1/2 Inches Wide x 1 1/2 Inches High.   Rohr Industries the original manufacturer of the Flxible 53102 transit bus began development of what would become the Grumman 870 Advanced Design Bus in 1975. The Grumman 870 bus would become one of two advanced-design buses available in North America, the other being General Motor's RTS II. Both models were a result of initiatives begun by the Urban Mass Transit Administration (UMTA), which sought to have a transit bus design developed that was "attractive, roomy, comfortable", and easier for elderly and disabled custo