Historic Touring Sedans Make America's MostScenic Road Special.

GLACIER PARK, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 1999--

The antique "Red" buses have become both a symbol of Glacier National Park and a reminder of a time when adventurous travel was done with style and grace.

These distinctive red touring sedans are still taking visitors on what

The vintage sedans are driven by "jammers", a name used by locals which carried over from the days when the sedans had standard transmissions and the drivers could be heard "jammin" the gears as they drove up and down the mountainous highway.

The entire fleet of thirty-two 1931-1937 sedans was completely renovated by the operator, Glacier Park, Inc., (GPI) at a cost of $800,000.

Originally built by the White Motor Company, (although painted a bright red color, some old-timers still refer to the sedans as "White buses") the 25-foot-long sedans seat 15 passengers. They also feature a unique canvas top which is rolled back, allowing sightseers a full panoramic view of the park's majestic scenery.

The red buses serve as the park's transportation system, allowing visitors to travel from one side of the park to the other along the spectacular Going-To-The-Sun-Road and up north to Canada's Waterton Lakes Park. They also link all of the famous and historic lodges like Lake McDonald Lodge Complex, Many Glacier Hotel, Glacier Park Lodge and the Prince of Wales Hotel.

With the exception of Lake McDonald Lodge Complex, all were built in 1913 and 1927 by the Great Northern Railroad in an attempt to lure wealthy Midwesterners to the rugged and unspoiled West. The lodges still reflect the rustic, yet grand, feel of those days.

Many visitors to Glacier Park opt for the red buses.

Not only do you get to leave the driving to someone else, the knowledgeable drivers also offer background on the history of the park and its geology, while pointing out the best vantage points for photographers. An added benefit is the rollback top, which provides an unobstructed view of the mountain vistas.

Tickets for the buses can be purchased at all GPI hotels. Rates vary by destination, but a round-trip ticket from Lake McDonald Lodge Complex to the Logan Pass Visitor Center costs $20.75 per person. Children 12 and under are half price. There is no charge for babies held in your lap.

For information on the park, contact the National Park Service at Glacier National Park, (406) 888-7800. For hotel reservations, contact Glacier Park, Inc. at (602) 207-6000.

NOTE TO EDITORS: 35mm color slides and black and white glossies available of sedans and sedans with scenery are available.