MBS Archives

The Motor Bus Society is more than a network of enthusiasts; we are the dedicated custodians of the industry's paper trail. Since 1948, our mission has extended beyond the road and into the archives, where we protect the primary sources that define North American transit history.

The Blueprint of Bus History Our collection serves as a massive knowledge hub for researchers and hobbyists alike. We house an expansive array of technical drawings, vintage photographs, and company artifacts that offer a granular look at the vehicles and systems that moved a continent. Central to this repository is the complete history of our flagship publications, Motor Coach Age and Bus History. As our team works to organize and digitize these records, we are transforming decades of physical files into a lasting digital legacy. Whether you are tracing a specific fleet's lineage or exploring the design shifts of the 20th century, our archives provide the factual backbone for the stories we share.

Member-Exclusive Access You can find our full catalog of MCA and MCT back issues listed below to begin your journey through our published history. Looking ahead, we are hard at work expanding our digital library; in the near future, MBS members will gain exclusive access to a growing database of high-resolution photos and rare internal documents. This evolving digital archive is our way of ensuring that the rich legacy of the motor bus remains a living, breathing resource for our community of members.