2001 40' Blue Bird All-Purpose Food Bus Mobile Food Unit for Sale in Tennessee!

This 2001 Bluebird All-American is a 40-foot, raised-roof food truck built for full-scale operations. With a spacious layout and commercial-grade systems throughout, it’s ready to power any mobile kitchen concept. The rear two-thirds serves as a complete kitchen while the front third offers dry storage and an unfinished bathroom area, already plumbed and wired for completion.

Key standout features include:
- Cummins 8.3L ISC diesel engine with Allison MD3060 transmission
- 2’4” raised roof with approx. 8½ ft interior height
- Rinnai commercial tankless water heater and triple-sink setup
- 6-ft vent hood with exhaust fan
- Retractable awning and custom wood service counter
- 55-gal fresh water and 65-gal gray water tanks
- Custom trailer for propane and waste transport
- The kitchen has been in continuous weekly food-service operation for over 3 1/2 years.


Build & Layout

• 2’4” raised roof
• Approx. 8½ ft standing height in kitchen
• Fryer/cook-line floor raised ~8” to eliminate wheel wells
• Rear two-thirds commercial kitchen
• Front third storage + unfinished bathroom
• Waterproof laminate flooring
• Large under-bus storage compartments
• Custom service steps (store underneath)
• Retractable awning (new replacement fabric included)

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Powertrain

• Cummins 8.3L ISC diesel
• Allison MD3060 automatic transmission
• CAPS fuel-injection pump recently replaced
• Runs and drives well
• 110V electrical system (shore power or generator ready)
• Title in hand

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Plumbing, Venting & Infrastructure

• Rinnai commercial tankless water heater
• 3-compartment corner sink (dual faucets + sprayer)
• Full-size prep sink with drainboards
• Dedicated hand-wash sink at service window
• Dedicated mop sink
• 6-ft commercial hood with variable-speed exhaust
• 55-gal fresh water tank
• 65-gal onboard gray tank with pump

Trailer (Included)

• Four 100-lb propane tanks
• 325-gal gray-water tank
• Designed primarily for propane + gray transport
• Gray water safely transported at ~225 gallons over local distances
• Buyer may upgrade trailer axle if planning to haul full 325 gallons
• Bus does NOT have a hitch — trailer transported with separate vehicle

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Included in Sale

• Bus shell & build
• Hood system
• Plumbing system
• Propane system
• Electrical infrastructure
• Trailer
• Built-in fixtures
• 220V outlet + hot plate
• Bathroom sink + faucet fixtures
• Awning fabric

All cooking appliances, refrigeration, utensils, and smallwares are NOT included.

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Condition Notes

• Exterior in primer with logo paint overlay
• Cosmetic bodywork and paint recommended

• At the front roof-raise seam, prior body filler has cracked and chipped in areas on both sides, exposing rusted metal beneath
– Seam area should be inspected, cleaned, sealed, and refinished before final paint

• Additional minor surface rust typical of age
• Two roof emergency hatches may leak during heavy rain
• Tires show weather checking; drivable but replacement recommended

Seller Note

There are surface rust spots and some areas where old paint was painted over and has since peeled. There is also one area where body filler was previously applied and water intrusion has caused visible staining beneath it.
These cosmetic and weather-sealing issues are reflected in the price. A new owner will likely want to do bodywork and a paint job anyway to suit their own branding.

This truck is designed primarily for propane and gray-water transport. When hauling gray water, it should not be filled to the full 325-gallon capacity. We have safely transported approximately 225 gallons over local distances.
Bathroom sink and faucet fixtures have already been purchased and are included with the sale but are not yet installed.
Final installation of bathroom fixtures, lighting, and switches will be completed by the new owner.


Call today to learn more about this professionally outfitted mobile kitchen opportunity.