01-30-2023, 09:11 PM
Jack, since it is a 1989, it does not include the coach number in the VIN which is listed on the site showing it is the 15th coach of the 1989 model year. 1990 was the first year that Newell included the coach number at the end of the VIN. That should be coach #196. I have a verbal confirmation that the 19th coach of 1989 was coach #200. This one is listed as a 45' but I do not believe that is accurate. The longest 1989 coaches I am aware of were 40'. With the new body style in 1990, the lengths increase up to 43', and in 1991 there were three 44'9" Newells built (#255, 262, 268). To the best of my knowledge the first 45'0" Newell was #305, a 1992 although a number of 44'6" Newells were built in 1992.
The listing also states that it is a Model 2000 which is incorrect, the model 2000 began with coach #213 which was delivered April 1989 and titled as a model year 1990.
The listing also states that it is a Model 2000 which is incorrect, the model 2000 began with coach #213 which was delivered April 1989 and titled as a model year 1990.