7400-series GM New Look
Bus Specifications
| Manufacturer: | GM |
|---|---|
| Model: | New Look |
| Propulsion System: | Diesel |
| Length: | 40' |
| Width: | 102" |
| Number of Seats: | |
| Headsign: | Roll Sign |
| Accessible: | No |
| Air Conditioning: | Yes |
| Low Floor: | No |
CTA Service Information
| Service Status: | Retired |
|---|---|
| Series: | 7400 |
| Ordered Quantity: | 545 |
| Numbers: | 7400-7944 |
| Delivery Year: | 1973 |
| Retirement Year: | 1996 |
History
Following its order of 525 GM New Looks in 1972, the CTA purchased an additional 545 of the buses in 1973.
The buses were painted in the CTA’s two-tone green scheme, although some where eventually repainted in the CTA’s white, red, and blue paint scheme which was introduced in 1987.
While portions of the 7400-series were retired throughout 1990 and 1991, the entire series was not retired until 1996.