Marathon Fast Facts

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Year Founded
1983

Family Owned
Marathon Coach, Inc. began operations in September 1983 converting new commercial bus shells into luxury recreational vehicles and corporate coaches. Retired Abbott Laboratories Chairman and CEO Robert A. Schoellhorn purchased his first Marathon/Prevost in 1990. He was so impressed with the quality of his motorcoach that he bought Marathon Coach, Inc. in 1992: It’s now the world’s largest and most experienced luxury bus conversion company. Robert’s son Steve joined Marathon Coach, Inc. in 1993 and was subsequently appointed Director of Corporate Coach Sales in 1994, Western Sales Manager in 1996, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing in 1997 and then President and COO of the company in 2006.

Locations
With three great sales and service locations to serve you, Marathon invites you to stop in for a visit. Our world headquarters is located on the West Coast in Coburg, Ore., Marathon Coach Florida on the East Coast and Marathon Coach Texas centralized.

Sales
When you come to Marathon, expect superior mechanical features, outstanding engine performance, exceptional road dynamics, state-of-the-art technology and luxurious accommodations – whether you choose a new or pre-owned coach. Hand crafted works of art, Marathon Coach produces luxury bus conversions on the unparalleled Prevost H3-45 and X3-45 chassis models.

Consignments
Owners who trust their consignments to Marathon find numerous advantages:

• ALL Prevost model bus conversions accepted
• Largest and most experienced sales staff
• Heavily trafficked website updated daily
• Professional handling of transactions
• Extraordinary service staffed by skilled technicians attracts buyers and keeps them coming back
• Linked facility/marketing program ensures maximum exposure to potential buyers
• Coaches are safe and secure at all three Marathon facilities

Price
New coaches range in price from $1.8 to $2.5 million; top-quality pre-owned coaches begin at $200,000. Our experienced service technicians thoroughly inspect, detail and service all in-stock, pre-owned coaches before guaranteeing a limited, six-month warranty on select coaches.

Facilities
All three of our sales and service facilities have ample overnight parking spaces with electric and water hookup in a secure, gated environment.

Patented Systems
Exclusive Marathon patented technologies, such as TechLink, an electrical networking system, and Freedom Plus, an automated sewer hose system, were specifically developed to make coach operations easier.

Pet Friendly
Yes. Not only do we encourage owners to bring their pets to visit, we’ve occasionally been known to set up an impromptu photo shoot for our furry friends. See our blog for more details.