[IMAGE]H-L-Charter-full.jpg[/IMAGE] H & L Charter, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has taken delivery of two M1235 mid-size coaches. The GCA M1235 is manufactured exclusively for ABC Companies by General Coach of America.
Both coaches are powered by Cummins ISB engines mated to Allison 2200 PTS transmissions. They were equipped to match the rest of H & L’s luxury fleet, with WiFi, multi-monitor DVD systems, audio/CD players, full fabric interiors, and reclining Amaya Patriot seats with seatbelts and footrests. Each has a lavatory and rear luggage compartment and one coach is ADA equipped.
H & L operates 12 coaches throughout the Western U.S., and is a third generation family-owned company.
In addition, ABC Companies has recently opened a new, state-of-the-art facility in Costa Mesa, Calif.
The new equipment sales, service and retail parts center features indoor bay areas for showcasing new and pre-owned vehicles and more than 80 vehicles are kept on the property for sale and consignment.
The facility offers comprehensive transit and coach vehicle care, and maintenance and mid-life refurbishment services including: repairs and interval maintenance; major collision repair and body services; digital graphics and wraps; ADA retrofits and wheelchair lift installation; full coach refurbishment; campaign and retrofitting; RV services and repairs and towing and specialty transportation arrangements.
ABC delivers M1235s, opens new service center
Both coaches are powered by Cummins ISB engines mated to Allison 2200 PTS transmissions. New facility offers comprehensive transit and coach vehicle care, and maintenance and mid-life refurbishment services.

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