Vintage 1953 White/Spartan Motorhome
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Constructed in the early 1970's from a 1953 White school bus chassis and a 1957 Spartan Royal Manor travel trailer. Since this vehicle has been garaged for nearly 50 years, it's probably one of the best original condition examples of a mid century Spartan Royal Manor.
A one and only, your Dad sounds like someone that could build anything and never threw anything away. I had a father in law just like that.
Sounds like you knew my dad. You are exactly correct. I'm still dealing with a garage full of stuff that he collected over the years.
I really appreciate the ingenuity and skills that went into creating this impeccable work of art and engineering. What a fun vehicle to see the country in! Fabulous baby!🎉
Thanks for the comments. My Dad was quite proud of his creation. I'm glad that we got to make 1 last trip in the motorhome a few years before he passed away.
Crazy cool! Running and on the road? Fabulous!
Your dad did an amazing job! When I clicked on the thumbnail, I just assumed this was a factory machine!
Thank you for the comments. I agree, it's quite an amazing machine that my dad took great pride in constructing. I'm very glad that he and I got to take it out on one last trip just a couple of years before he passed away.
Your dad was a genius! What an amazing creation. I love it!👍🙂
Thanks for the comments. He was very smart about mechanical things. I'm glad that we were able to take the motorhome out on one last trip after sitting in the garage for 30 years. I think he really enjoyed that trip which we took just a few years before he passed away.
@mguess you're welcome and it was nice that you got that last trip with him.🙂
There are not enough words to describe how freakin cool this motorhome is!
Thanks for the comments. My dad was very proud of his creation.
Wow very cool.your dad was creative for sure. Don't even get rid of this it should be kept in the family and passed down generation to generation. Thank you for sharing it.
That's the plan!
Your dad had a vision and made it happen .
I like the grille.
Me too. That's one of the few original 1953 school bus body parts.
This brilliant to come up with such a fantastic idea 💡 Your dad did a beautiful Job on this! Absolutely this is something you keep for ever! The older trailers had much more charm the last of the old world America....Thank You for sharing this 💎 with every one to see. Definitely to be proud of!🇺🇸👍
Thanks for the comments. I have very fond memories of helping my Dad build the motorhome more than 50 years ago while I was still in high school.
Now THAT is really something! Looks like it could be a bit of work to drive in rush hour...
I drove it only one time. It's a hand full!
I'm not kidding when I say that is one of the coolest things I've ever seen! I remember seeing a picture of it a few years ago and thinking "that looks like someone took a travel trailer and put it on a school bus chassis" but I had no idea that's literally what it is! I can't even imagine what people must think of it out on the road. I love old flathead motors too, so seeing that in there is awesome!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It is a very unique vehicle. The last time we had it out on the road we got plenty of stares and thumbs up. By the way, where did you see a picture of the motorhome?
@@mguess I just saw it somewhere on the internet a few years ago while looking for other motorhomes. I wish I could remember where, but it might have just been someone's facebook post or something.
Absolutely beautiful. A time capsule of old Americana.
I agree! The last time we had it out on the road a few years ago, people were pointing and taking pictures
@@mguess What would you value that build at? Obviously family built it, so its priceless, but I would want to know what you think a figure would be in today's market?
@@pww571 I have no idea of a current value, but you are right about it being priceless to me. I'm not even sure what it cost my dad to build it and he died a few years ago so I can't ask. It really needs a modern engine and transmission to make it safe for today's roads. With the old White bus motor it has a top speed of about 55 which was OK for the 70's but not today.
Fantastic!
@mguess it's gotta be worth 6 figures. I've seen people ask that for just a nice restored trailer and this is a one of a kind piece of art! It's incredible!
I love it
Wow!!!
Nice!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely stunning, unique Spartan Manor 👍😎❤️
Thanks. I'd like to get it back on the road eventually but it really needs a modern engine and transmission.
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What an amazing brilliant mind to convert it into an rv.
Thank you for the very kind comments. My Dad was a bit of a mechanical genius. He could make anything mechanical work.
OMG! In alter universe Dr Frankenstein was a gear head who loved tinkering with motor vehicles! He first turned the key……It’s alive! It’s alive!
Beautiful! - Thank you for sharing this :)
Very cool amazing style
I agree. It always gets lots of looks going down the road.
I keep coming back to look at your rig. Wondering how many of these Spartan motprhpmes were built and if others have survived.
What part of the country are you in? I live near Tacoma, Washington.
Want to race? Kidding
Thanks for posting the additional videos of your motorhome. I enjoyed seeing the inside and engine bay layout. We live in the Phoenix Arizona area. I'm sure you would win the race with my Dad's old motorhome. Top speed is about 55 with a good tail wind.
WHY are you selling this family gem that your Dad made? The travel trailer should be kept in the family or placed into a family museum. The exhaust system sounds terrific! Your Dad was a brainiac and your parents enjoyed each other's company. Your life was / is very blessed by them.
Thank you for the kind comments. The motorhome is NOT for sale. It is still safely in it's custom made garage where it has been for 50 years.
your dad built a masterpiece.
might be time for a 8.2 Detroit. I had a old f600 wrecker with a 8.2 NON TURBO A 5 speed trans and a 2 speed test and end loaded I got 24+- mpg .time for vintage rv shows
Tim, thanks for the comments. Before my Dad passed away we were looking for a used school bus with a Cummins turbo diesel and an Allison automatic transmission. Not sure which way I'll go now but it definitely needs a new drivetrain to make it usable on modern roads.
I have the sister ship...also built using a Spartan Mansion. Mine is rear engine. I will try to post a video.
I put on a short video of my 'Spartan Mansion Motorhome'
badass I want one
Sold my Spartan gmc today. $11k
if you ever want to sell please let me know .. great one to own .. loving this to the max
Sorry, it's a bit of a family heirloom now. Thanks for commenting on the video, i'm glad you enjoyed it. My Dad was quite proud of his creation.
@@mguess no problem it didn't hurt to ask btw its very beautiful built .. indeed
Pretty cool but I put a Detroit diesel in it
It definitely needs a new engine and transmission. The mid 50's flathead 6 motor and 10 speed crash box transmission just don't work in the 21's century.
Imagine if Trump was driving around in that
WOW!!!
Sold my Spartan gmc today. $11k
Great. Hopefully the guy who bought it does a restoration and gets it back on the road.
@@mguess yes, he's a very nice guy and will be a great fit....he will be taking it to Idaho