Timeline

[Click on any thumbnail picture below to see full size image]

1968 - Frank & Jeanne Konigseder build their first bus conversion. Liberty #1 is built in a 1954 4104 GM bus that they purchased from Greyhound Bus Lines after the bus company retired it. Their "hobby" would soon be sold and Liberty Coach, Inc. is founded.

1969 - With the completion of Liberty #2, we recognized the market demand for excellence in this industry. We introduced the finest electrical systems in the industry which meet or exceed marine standards.

1979 - Liberty perfects the hot water heating system for coach interior. Known today as the Webasto system. This is the first step made in the industry to building an all-electric conversion, thus eliminating the need for propane gas.

1979 - Liberty Coach is the first conversion company to build an interior using a Prevost LeMirage XL Motorhome chassis.

1981 - Liberty Coach engineers the first generator that is mounted to an air bag suspension carried on a roll-out. This becomes an industry standard in years to follow.

1982 - Liberty introduces a modern laminate interior

1984 - Another Liberty first- Liberty engineers the Automatic Leveling System utilizing the chassis existing air bag suspension.

1984 - Generator Auto Start system is developed by Liberty Coach. Liberty owners feel that owning a coach with no propane is much safer but have concerns, when dry camping, about running the generator constantly. The Auto Start System automatically starts the generator when battery voltage drops and shuts the generator off when voltage levels are restored. This system has become an industry standard today.

1989 - Liberty becomes the first convertor to implement CAD/CAM technology. Every coach since coach number 153 has been built using this computer technology. We have presently built over 525 coaches.

1989 - Liberty, already been a leader in customer field support, debuts the Customer Support Transporter. The first convertor dedicated to servicing the customer base in the field, we raised customer expectations about the type of service they should be able to expect forcing others in the industry to follow suit.

1990 - The introduction of the Liberty Lady. This coach was the first in the industry with the "Mirror-look" ceiling that has become so popular industry-side today. This was debuted in Liberty number 184, built for Frank & Jeanne Konigseder.

1990 - Liberty is the first to use and perfect the lamination of Vitricor cabinet material. The interior was done in the first Prevost H3-40 production motorhome shell available. This was known as the Liberty Lady H3-40 and was shown at the FMCA show in September 1990.

1992 - Liberty changes direction in marketing and joins forces with the premier sales organization in the country, Buddy Gregg Motor Homes.

1993 - Liberty advances motorcoach technology with the introduction of the 1st electrical system utilizing the PLC, programmable logic controller. This allows the coach to operate most of the interior systems by computer.

1995 - Liberty Coach celebrates it's 25th Anniversary in grand style with the introduction of, The Moritz, a spellbinding design. To commemorate this milestone we intended to build only 2 of this very exclusive coach. The market is swept up in the euphoria and Liberty sells 12 of this model at a cost just bumping the 1 million dollar mark. This takes Liberty Coach to a level no other company comes close to, nor chooses to approach. Liberty Coach in turn becomes the company of choice for those who desire more than any other company can offer.

1995 - Liberty adds the Touch Screen Interface to the computer electrical system. Liberty still is the only convertor to utilize the PLC and now becomes the first to link 3 touch screen color monitors on the same data highway.

1997 - The 198 model year brings Liberty back into the H3 market with the completion of an H3-45 Cabriolet Edition. Also available in the XL-45, this interior is a step above the 25th Anniversary Moritz and answers the most asked question, How do you keep coming up with designs to top this?

2000 - Liberty Coach, a family owned and operated business since 1970, is proud to commemorate our 30^th Anniversary of Excellence in luxury motorcoaching. We are firmly committed to building the highest quality, most reliable and technologically advanced coach available. Our philosophy has never been that being the biggest is best, instead we believe that being the best is the best!

We are showcasing our exquisite 30^th Anniversary Limited Edition interior. Crafted with close attention to every detail, this interior is unlike anything you've ever seen before. From the tufted sofas, hand-painted murals, and rich trims to the carved wood accent pieces, everything about this coach commands a closer look. If you are searching for the ultimate in luxury interiors, this Limited Edition Liberty Coach won't disappoint you!

2001 - The Liberty Coach 45' Prevost XLII with Prevost Factory Installed Slide-Outs are now available. The addition of the slide-out allows you to expand your interior options to create the most functional use of your space. This Prevost Factory slide-out is the highest quality, most reliably engineered slide available for the Prevost shell.

2001½ - Liberty Coach introduces our 500^th coach utilizing old world European look with the most advanced electrical systems available. First to use the Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer drawer system.