
Classic Bus Fire Pit: a concrete fire pit shaped like a vintage bus
The Outdoor Plus Classic Bus fire pit is a playful gas fire pit shaped like a vintage microbus, with the flames rising from the roof. It measures 48 by 24 inches, belongs to the Black and White Collection, and is cast in the USA from GFRC, a lightweight glass-fiber concrete.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Light it with a match, or add electronic ignition and start it with a button. The burner, pan, hose, fittings, and lava rock are included; a key valve, cover, stainless lid, wind guard, and fire glass are optional. Want the same two-tone look in a classic shape? Browse the Black and White Collection. The Classic Bus fire pit ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Is the Classic Bus Fire Pit really shaped like a bus?
It is — the Classic Bus renders a vintage microbus silhouette in black-and-white powder-coated steel (SKU OPT-BUS4824-BWC) with the flame riding where the roof would be. It’s the rare fire feature that’s a conversation before it’s ever lit.
What ignition options does the Bus offer?
Three: Match Lit, Low Voltage Electronic (CSA certified), and Plug and Play (CSA certified) — a slightly shorter menu than most The Outdoor Plus pits. Match Lit keeps the novelty piece mechanically simple; the electronic routes give it push-button theater.
What comes with it, and which fuel does it use?
The Classic Bus ships with fire pan, plate burner, mounting bracket, fuel-matched orifice, whistle-free hose, and lava rock, built to order for natural gas or liquid propane. Declare your fuel at checkout and it arrives configured.
Does the Classic Bus make a good marshmallow station?
Naturally — the Bus’s clean gas flame is a smoke-free roasting station, and the novelty shape makes it the marshmallow spot every kid gravitates to. Long skewers above the flame line, and the powder coat wipes down after sticky incidents.
How far from the house should it park?
Standard gas-pit spacing: roughly 10 feet from structures and overhangs, with local code as the final authority. No embers roll off the Classic Bus, but the flame still wants open sky and honest setbacks like any fire feature.
Will rain fade the black-and-white finish?
No — the Bus wears oven-cured powder coat built for full outdoor exposure, so the two-tone paint-job look survives weather season after season. Let the burner dry after rain before lighting, and cover it through long idle stretches.
Can I put something this unusual in my backyard?
If gas fire features are allowed — and they almost universally are — the Classic Bus qualifies like any other; no smoke, no embers, standard setback rules. HOA aesthetics boards are the wildcard with a statement piece, so check yours, then browse our gas fire pit collection for its companions.