The Redbirds subway fleet — named for the cars' 'Gunn Red' facades, even though they technically came in a variety of colors besides red — ran in New York City between 1959 and 2003.
that are less expensive than NYC apartments. Today, we present you with one such once-in-a-lifetime deal: you can now bid on a retired Redbird subway car for the bargain starting price of just $6,500.
Redbird Car #9075 is a 50-foot, 40-ton car that seats 44 people. It was previously used, among other purposes, to transport New Yorkers to and from the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. It was officially retired in 2003, when the entire fleet was replaced with the stainless-steel cars people are familiar with today.
But unlike its fellow Redbirds, this particular car was rescued from a watery grave by then-Queens Borough President Helen Marshall andto The New York Times , current Queens borough president Donovan Richards wants to change things up at Queens Borough Hall. That's what led to the auction, which started yesterday and runs through July 2nd, though it may be extended longer. (You can get all the info
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