History

As the world’s largest and longest-running specialty vehicle manufacturer, it’s no surprise that a number of legendary names can be found in Accubuilt. Since 1876, Accubuilt’s impressive history has been a product of innovative design and engineering with roots as far back as the leading maker of fine horse-drawn carriages. Simply put, we’ve withstood the test of time because our companies are not bound by limits. Our renowned heritage and market versatility make our footprint the largest and most respected in the specialty vehicle industry. Continuous Excellence Since 1876  

Founded in 1923 Superior Motor Coach Body Company, Accubuilt is the world’s leading specialty vehicle manufacturer. In 1981 we merged with our largest competitor, The S&S Coach Company and consolidated all operations in one facility. The S&S Coach Company has been in continuous operation since 1876 and we proudly maintain the standards of excellence that have allowed
our oldest division to prosper for 130 years. Those standards include top quality products and comprehensive customer service.

Along the way, our company has deservedly earned a reputation for innovation. Superior pioneered the all steel school bus body in 1931 and, although many improvements have been made to the interior, the basic Superior body shell design is unchanged after decades of use. If you’re familiar with the Ghost Busters movies, they feature Superior built Cadillac ambulances that represent the ultimate in sedan-based models that were in vogue prior to government standards that required truck chassis for ambulance use.

Accubuilt has also produced a wide variety of other specialty vehicles including convertibles, Class 8 truck tractors, 6-door SUVs and highly unique limousines for royalty around the world, to name a few.

The one constant throughout the years is a talented and dedicated work force imbued with solid, Midwestern values that produces high quality vehicles. We have many third generation employees and the fourth generation of some families is employed with us at our flagship, Lima, Ohio location. This 185,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility is also the exclusive production plant for S&S, Superior and DaBryan brands.

Accubuilt’s Lima facility has produced special lengthened sedans for very high ranking government officials and business leaders. We export many around the world including to Japan, a country very well known for its rigorous, automotive quality requirements. Accubuilt is the leading manufacturer of Cadillac professional vehicles. We also produce the finest Lincoln professional vehicles available. Combined, our Cadillac and Lincoln funeral coaches and funeral limousines command over 70% market share in North America. With our oldest competitor dating only to the mid-1980s, Accubuilt has built vastly more units than all of our competitors combined. There are numerous Accubuilt manufactured funeral vehicles still in operation that were produced prior to any current competitor even being in business! Funeral vehicles actually represent one of the most challenging specialty vehicles to manufacture since we start with a domestic, sedan body and must completely alter it for its very special purpose while attaining the exacting quality standards of the world’s most demanding customers. We are proud that we make the finest such vehicles available.

Accubuilt’s Limousine Division operates in our Lima facility where we manufacture large, luxury limousines, which feature wheelbase extensions of up to 120” and a myriad of special options. DaBryan brand limousines are manufactured in a wide range of models that satisfy the demands of such diverse customers as private owners, corporate executives, luxury hotels, casinos and livery operators who cater to wedding and prom clientele. Accubuilt’s Limousine Division is one of the largest producers of Lincoln luxury limousines and is widely regarded as the highest quality producer of such vehicles.

Accubuilt warrants our added work under the exact same terms and conditions as the basic OEM warranties.

Accubuilt is a well experienced, well financed enterprise that takes pride in its history, its dedicated work force and its quality products. When you purchase an Accubuilt manufactured vehicle you can do so with confidence that you have selected a quality built product from a quality company that will provide you exemplary service.