@@gruntherblendin388 .. listening to the badly scripted text with child-like sentences I would assume the writer is not a native English speaker and would not even be able to read/pronounce the English text, thus the use of AI narration
This home was far from strange, actually we were the talk of the town cause you never seen any two alike. My dad ripping tree limbs down coming down the street to people actually gathering around in awe of it's unique shape and size. George Benson's "Breezin" 8 track had just came out and my dad being a huge Coltrane fan those songs still ring in my head to this day. We took it up to Boston from Detroit with me being the co pilot at 12 years of age it was my responsibility to keep his coffee mug full, soo many wonderful stories I could go on forever, miss you Pops ☝🏼
Amazing that this motorhome format has never been duplicated by anyone since. While on our honeymoon in 1977 to the east coast of Canada, we met a couple with the GMC motorhome, got a tour of all the functions and I was blown away. Today, wherever these unicorns can be found, they are being snapped up for respectable prices and restored.
Oh Wow! I remember seeing these when I was a kid in 1975/78! They were so futuristic looking! I wanted my dad to get one, but he was in the Army and couldn't afford one. He ended up getting an Apache Pop-up trailer that we towed behind our Chevrolet Station wagon, which was also futuristic because it had hard sides instead of tent sides!
In 1976 the original Donna & Marie (Osmond) show taped on the old GWB/KTLA lot in Hollywood. One of the oldest studios in town and the original home of Paramount Pictures in the 1920s, this studio had no dressing rooms proximate to the soundstages. So they brought in 2 of these GMC motorhomes and parked them across from the 2 stages used by the show. They were very new at that period and the first time many of had ever seen the vehicles. They were very impressive.
@@LifeOnEarthTarot ebay has 2, $12,500 to $25,900 73 and 76. Fairly active owners club, several have been converted to diesel. Saw one project that involved building a new rear chassis. I've read of several basket case rebuilds, the bodies survive better than most. I'm surprised that nobody has tried something similar with a more modern FWD unit, like a 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental. I'm not sure, but there's probably a decent diesel option in FWD. I'd love something a little smaller but better on gas. Hmm, maybe an EV version?
these are not videos for accuracy, but mass produced stuff that is purely designed to be cranked out in volume to earn advertising revenue. This is a business channel to make money, not to provide accurate information on any topic
The GMC motor home was 1st made back in 1973, i was 13 years old and remember seeing it for the 1st time @ a dealership on the corner of Springfield pike rd. & gailbreth rd in wood lawn Ohio Oh man I wanted one so bad, i was in love with this motor home. simply amazing never got one, I was to busy working and going to college at night school during the day. I had a very busy schedule. But boy does this bring back memories.
The tan one in the opening shot (with the for sale signs & Ohio tags) as well as the interior shots is MINE- I have owned her for almost two years now, and she is my house for the moment... I sold my old house, and bought her to travel in to see where I want to relocate to... The green(originally gold!) carpet has been replaced, brakes upgraded to 6 wheel disks (including disc mounted parking brake instead of electric parking brake which is a BAD idea, and potentially illegal); single each-side air suspension upgraded to Quad Bags(which came in VERY handy a couple weeks back when I had a pump failure, and had to refill them using the tire pump) just finished replacing the airbag pump setup, lines, etc, and she is now a bit more bulletproof... I have cleaned her up inside and out (all that disgusting gunk in the water fill and fuel fill compartments is now gone) I also removed the rear seats, and built a box frame under the full time bed to add storage space- something definitely lacking in the Eleganza II without a roof box. Rebuilt the storage bins(cupoards) and added many other small tricks and improvements, but kept the main feel of the original coach... I must say after two years, she is still quite liveable- even in 9 degree(currently) weather, the 30,000 BTU furnace does a good job, however you can feel the cold off the windows, and these are not the best sealed units ever- at least not after 48 years... As to driving, it is a pleasure! Handles like a large sports car! Visibility unmatched, and she corners very well- and can park in pretty much any parking space without too much overhang! My only complaint is that the waste tank must be emptied every 3 or 4 days(depending on how often I shower- usually daily as I still work) as there is only ONE tank in this model, 40 gallons, so grey water and black water both are stored together, making for a faster fill.. My plan is to split the grey water drains, and add a divert valve for when I am in a place which allows grey water release. I also have to figure a way to keep the blackwater drain valves from freezing closed in this weather... Getting under with an electric heat gun is annoying! Refrigerator and stove are original, but I had to replace the faucets in the bathroom(wetbath) and kitchen sink: I also installed an actual plumbed shower setup using a Turbo shower head which works marvelously with the water pump pressure... All in all, the 78 GMC Eleganza II is a unique and marvelous vehicle and home- I cant wait to get another house, but I know the RV will stay with me for travelling! As to costs, I think I have around $28k invested in her now, with the initial $14,500 purchase plus all the upgrades... Fuel fill is about $125-$150 (50 gals. or so) and she gets around 10MPG or so- but I have never done a detailed check- it scares me... lol... Love my EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle motorhome!
Nice that you had a motorhome like this. And yes? Could you please tell me what was wrong. That way we can improve the next video. Feel free to send an email to motorhomeluxury@gmail.com
Not forgetting 'Revcon' the best of the GMC versions. Back in the day I drove the GMC that belonged to Capital Radio (London). It was a mobile studio and took it all over London and its suburb and the south. Doing local lunchtime gigs. Great fun.
Sadly, it was another mistake by General Motors to cancel this vehicle after just 4 years! They seem to discontinue vehicles that could have been game changers! Imagine what the RV industry could have looked like today with refined designs like the GMC RV. I've seen a completely rebuilt and re-imagined GMC with upgraded drivetrain and interior with all the modern amenities and it's stunning! The design even lends itself to a fuel saving hybrid setup! There are lots of UA-cam videos on how to restore these. It's fascinating!
@jeffmiller3150 actually GMC did very well with these RVs and it was a profitable venture. They could have changed the entire RV industry. They chose to cancel the project to retool the factory for truck production. They failed to see the value in the unique design. There are still over 7000 of these vehicles still on the road today over forty five years later.
Followed Jim Bounds for years as he knows those like the back of his hand; would love to have one but no place to keep it and not able to fix all the issues that a 50+ year motorhome would require.
I honestly believe there are about 100 of the all over tenn and Kentucky.. just sitting in yards wasting away..😢 but the fact you can get a pickup motor makes it great
In some cases these motorhomes were gutted and turned into remote radio stations. In Columbus Ohio, WBNS Radio had one called "Rolling Radio." it was painted on the outside in psychedelic colors and its name in big, psychedelic lettering was on each side.It worked great because of all the windows and it was easy to park at football games and others remotes.
Yes, that's the car that the drive train and front suspension came from. Hobbyists who deal with these motorhomes nowadays are EXPERTS at replacing the front wheel bearings, because those same front wheel bearings that were sturdy enough to support the front end of an Olds Toronado fail very quickly under the weight of a motohome. Using an off-the-shelf suspension system that was designed for a car instead of a system actually intended to carry this much weight was one of those shortcuts that the bean counters at GM loved (I would bet that GM's engineers had a different opinion!).
GMC's were great in the 70's, but the big thing it DIDN'T have was a steel frame. In 1970, my parents narrowed down motorhome options to the GMC & the Superior made by the Bluebird bus company. They chose the Superior because of its steel frame. Back then, the Superior was the ONLY motorhome with a steel frame. All others were 2x4 constructed. As my father settled insurance claims & saw on a regular basis the horrific results of motorhome crashes that more often than not destroyed the entire frame, my parents chose the Superior over the GMC for that reason. The Superior may have been boxy, but it was the safest motorhome on the road back then.
If you’re going to use a voice over, it would be a good idea to give your script a few read-throughs and some additional editing. This is an interesting vehicle and the video is hampered by a poorly developed script.
I drive past one of these almost every day. I would love to own one but I have a feeling the price would be pretty high! they are actually really cool.
Fmc’s accountants really screwed them in this market. Loads of motorhomes makers would have given their eye teeth to deliver a chassis and construction like this.
OMG, so many errors in the first two and a half minutes I had to click out of this. The Toronado is not pronounced tornado. The Oldsmobile 403 and 455 engines were never used in Chevrolets, and were not allocated based on model. It was all about the model year. The 455 (7.5 litre) was used from 1973 to 1976 and the 403 (6.6 litre) was used the last two model years. The engines were not "very widely used in many different vehicles in the '80s and ''90s." The 455 was discontinued at the end of the 1976 model year and the 403 ended production one year after this motorhome did, in 1979.
Thank you for your attention to detail and for sharing your knowledge! It’s clear that you’ve carefully examined the information, and I appreciate your effort to clarify these points. Regarding the engines: you're correct that the Oldsmobile 455 and 403 engines were not used in Chevrolet vehicles and that their availability was primarily based on model year. It’s also accurate that the 455 engine was discontinued around 1976 and the 403 around 1979. While some terms may have come across as confusing, I aimed in the video to provide a broader context on the engines used and their popularity at the time, without delving too deeply into brand-specific technical details. Your comments add valuable precision to the discussion and help make the story more complete. Thanks again for your keen eye on the details!
I could travel in one of those, I'd renovate it so it was good for my hobbies on the road (gotta have a sewing/crafting table!) and a real mattress for the bed.
Loved this the only few issues i have is 1. In don’t like the cushion on the couches and bed. 2. That rug I don’t like 3. There’s no shower(but that’s ok) 4. How much are they I think that are cute as long as they’re is ac
Can we stop using AI Voiceovers already? It’s distracting
Honestly, I can't even separate the real and ai voices anymore :/
@@Motorhome.LuxuryA serious question, though: why not just read the script yourself?
@@gruntherblendin388 .. listening to the badly scripted text with child-like sentences I would assume the writer is not a native English speaker and would not even be able to read/pronounce the English text, thus the use of AI narration
@silentepsilon888 I'd much rather hear a real human voice with a cool accent than a bland creaky artificial voice any time!
Very annoying, and all. 😂
I was a kid. I thought they were sooo nice. Like a big gmc van of that time. As an owner of a modern day rv, I'm still impressed.
Then GMC has really made something beautiful after all
The EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle! LOL
So it was not only used as a motorhome 😮
A Y' all QUIDA GUNSHIP 😂😂
LOL. That one came with special Stripes.
@@Motorhome.Luxury and used as 1980. Hess toy truck and training van
@@gerry-p9xI had one of those as a little boy. Still miss is
This home was far from strange, actually we were the talk of the town cause you never seen any two alike. My dad ripping tree limbs down coming down the street to people actually gathering around in awe of it's unique shape and size. George Benson's "Breezin" 8 track had just came out and my dad being a huge Coltrane fan those songs still ring in my head to this day. We took it up to Boston from Detroit with me being the co pilot at 12 years of age it was my responsibility to keep his coffee mug full, soo many wonderful stories I could go on forever, miss you Pops ☝🏼
Glad the video brought back fun memories ❤️
So, did AI write the script as well as the narration? A lot of what was said is just plain wrong.
Hey thanks for watching. Feel free to email me at motorhomeluxury@gmail.com and I will be happy to listen to any improvements you have to report.
Yup; stopped watching at about 2:30 because they talked about putting a 6L+ engine in a ‘90s Oldsmobile 🤦♂️
@kesslerrb LOL that's when I quit watching too! Yeah that Toronado came with a Buick V6!
@@kylescarfarm Yeah, don't challenge a gear head. We know our cars, man.
Please review your script
This remains me of the Ben 10 cartoon adventures in similar motorhome, its nostalgic
Thank you for watching the video Alex :)
Amazing that this motorhome format has never been duplicated by anyone since. While on our honeymoon in 1977 to the east coast of Canada, we met a couple with the GMC motorhome, got a tour of all the functions and I was blown away. Today, wherever these unicorns can be found, they are being snapped up for respectable prices and restored.
That is a good thing right :)
Oh Wow!
I remember seeing these when I was a kid in 1975/78!
They were so futuristic looking!
I wanted my dad to get one, but he was in the Army and couldn't afford one. He ended up getting an Apache Pop-up trailer that we towed behind our Chevrolet Station wagon, which was also futuristic because it had hard sides instead of tent sides!
Surely that is also very nice
They were the BEST and STILL are.
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They are much better than all the ones I have seen parked in holding lots.
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That generator was loud as f but we didn't mind! We could power the whole block in an outage 😏
Not even close to one based on a Prevost.
I swear, I can SMELL this video.
Yes this motorhome was found on a farm :)
The GMC motorhome is by all means my favorite ❤ love it, very classy
Great to hear
i want one of these motorhomes. gmc needs to bring them back
Yesss
For about $250,000 Those little Mercedes vans ain't no motorhomes.
GMCMH owners please don't have a fit. He got some things correct.
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I didn't realize the GMC Motorhome only had a 25-30 gal fuel tank.. I've only owned 4 of them.. and they hold 50 gal in 2 25gal tanks.
In 1976 the original Donna & Marie (Osmond) show taped on the old GWB/KTLA lot in Hollywood. One of the oldest studios in town and the original home of Paramount Pictures in the 1920s, this studio had no dressing rooms proximate to the soundstages. So they brought in 2 of these GMC motorhomes and parked them across from the 2 stages used by the show. They were very new at that period and the first time many of had ever seen the vehicles. They were very impressive.
I can certainly believe that it looked unique. Thanks for sharing this
Donny & Marie
Love the Hearst Castle backdrop. A happy life can make you feel so rich...
You are absolutely right!
I want one!
Pity they are no longer made
@ I wonder what anyone may be selling one for
@@LifeOnEarthTarot ebay has 2, $12,500 to $25,900 73 and 76. Fairly active owners club, several have been converted to diesel. Saw one project that involved building a new rear chassis. I've read of several basket case rebuilds, the bodies survive better than most.
I'm surprised that nobody has tried something similar with a more modern FWD unit, like a 1995-2002 Lincoln Continental. I'm not sure, but there's probably a decent diesel option in FWD. I'd love something a little smaller but better on gas. Hmm, maybe an EV version?
I imagine that what kills the renovation of these older motor homes is the cost of gas with those old gas guzzler engines.
@@craigcooknf That's why I'd like to see a slightly smaller and more efficient version.
Strange or not, I loved them as a kid. Still do.
Yes it still is a good motorhome
The narrator should have done more research before doing this video.
I am almost positive its AI, it just sounds so off.
We will do more research in other videos
these are not videos for accuracy, but mass produced stuff that is purely designed to be cranked out in volume to earn advertising revenue. This is a business channel to make money, not to provide accurate information on any topic
I can’t say this interior is inspiring in any way but I could work with it.
Yes I think it has something too
This motorhome is all sorts fo win, win, win. Very impressed.
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You know who would love this : Russell
A visionary motorhome.
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It's easy to tell that it was designed while Bill Mitchell was the Styling Chief at GM. Tasteful, elegant good looks were his trademark.
We had one . I loved the huge back window over the bed. It was great for football games. I miss it.
You did get to enjoy it while you still had it
The GMC motor home was 1st made back in 1973, i was 13 years old and remember seeing it for the 1st time @ a dealership on the corner of Springfield pike rd. & gailbreth rd in wood lawn Ohio Oh man I wanted one so bad, i was in love with this motor home. simply amazing never got one, I was to busy working and going to college at night school during the day. I had a very busy schedule. But boy does this bring back memories.
Thank you for the great comment
The tan one in the opening shot (with the for sale signs & Ohio tags) as well as the interior shots is MINE- I have owned her for almost two years now, and she is my house for the moment... I sold my old house, and bought her to travel in to see where I want to relocate to... The green(originally gold!) carpet has been replaced, brakes upgraded to 6 wheel disks (including disc mounted parking brake instead of electric parking brake which is a BAD idea, and potentially illegal); single each-side air suspension upgraded to Quad Bags(which came in VERY handy a couple weeks back when I had a pump failure, and had to refill them using the tire pump) just finished replacing the airbag pump setup, lines, etc, and she is now a bit more bulletproof... I have cleaned her up inside and out (all that disgusting gunk in the water fill and fuel fill compartments is now gone) I also removed the rear seats, and built a box frame under the full time bed to add storage space- something definitely lacking in the Eleganza II without a roof box. Rebuilt the storage bins(cupoards) and added many other small tricks and improvements, but kept the main feel of the original coach... I must say after two years, she is still quite liveable- even in 9 degree(currently) weather, the 30,000 BTU furnace does a good job, however you can feel the cold off the windows, and these are not the best sealed units ever- at least not after 48 years... As to driving, it is a pleasure! Handles like a large sports car! Visibility unmatched, and she corners very well- and can park in pretty much any parking space without too much overhang! My only complaint is that the waste tank must be emptied every 3 or 4 days(depending on how often I shower- usually daily as I still work) as there is only ONE tank in this model, 40 gallons, so grey water and black water both are stored together, making for a faster fill.. My plan is to split the grey water drains, and add a divert valve for when I am in a place which allows grey water release. I also have to figure a way to keep the blackwater drain valves from freezing closed in this weather... Getting under with an electric heat gun is annoying! Refrigerator and stove are original, but I had to replace the faucets in the bathroom(wetbath) and kitchen sink: I also installed an actual plumbed shower setup using a Turbo shower head which works marvelously with the water pump pressure...
All in all, the 78 GMC Eleganza II is a unique and marvelous vehicle and home- I cant wait to get another house, but I know the RV will stay with me for travelling! As to costs, I think I have around $28k invested in her now, with the initial $14,500 purchase plus all the upgrades... Fuel fill is about $125-$150 (50 gals. or so) and she gets around 10MPG or so- but I have never done a detailed check- it scares me... lol...
Love my EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle motorhome!
Wow how cool that motorhome is yours. Glad you take so much care of it and that it still drives :) it's definitely a masterpiece
Damnation Alley, the most attractive vehicle of its type...bar none.
I personally think this video's GMC motorhome looks fantastic and those that have them very lucky..
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Lots of errors in this video. I’ve owned a 76 Eleganza II for 30 years. Fantastic vehicle.
Nice that you had a motorhome like this. And yes? Could you please tell me what was wrong. That way we can improve the next video. Feel free to send an email to motorhomeluxury@gmail.com
I don't know what you definition of a motor home is, but this one is perfect.
Yes sir ❤️
Not forgetting 'Revcon' the best of the GMC versions. Back in the day I drove the GMC that belonged to Capital Radio (London). It was a mobile studio and took it all over London and its suburb and the south. Doing local lunchtime gigs. Great fun.
Wow cool story
Sadly, it was another mistake by General Motors to cancel this vehicle after just 4 years! They seem to discontinue vehicles that could have been game changers! Imagine what the RV industry could have looked like today with refined designs like the GMC RV. I've seen a completely rebuilt and re-imagined GMC with upgraded drivetrain and interior with all the modern amenities and it's stunning! The design even lends itself to a fuel saving hybrid setup! There are lots of UA-cam videos on how to restore these. It's fascinating!
I completely agree with you
They tried, they were a non-selling money loser!🤷
@jeffmiller3150 actually GMC did very well with these RVs and it was a profitable venture. They could have changed the entire RV industry. They chose to cancel the project to retool the factory for truck production. They failed to see the value in the unique design. There are still over 7000 of these vehicles still on the road today over forty five years later.
The customized vans were introduced in the 80's and sold well.
I saw my motorhome in your video, cool.
Really? Then you definitely have a nice motorhome :)
Followed Jim Bounds for years as he knows those like the back of his hand; would love to have one but no place to keep it and not able to fix all the issues that a 50+ year motorhome would require.
Maybe there are some for rent and then you can plan a nice holiday with such a motorhome ;)
I honestly believe there are about 100 of the all over tenn and Kentucky.. just sitting in yards wasting away..😢 but the fact you can get a pickup motor makes it great
Such a shame for these beautiful motorhomes. They deserve a new owner
Love love love them❤
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I remember those fondly, they were like nothing else & very cool for the times, Great Review!!
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The shaggy carper with a couple of rugs on it ... Ol Barry is enjoying this. Out of sight man!
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I love this!❤
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used in the movie STRIPES
Cool
Absolutely love it! Imagine updating one of these beauties to run on hydrogen or being either a hybrid PIEV or fully electric? 👍👍👍
Then it would definitely be a motorhome of the future :)
Or just plain gas.
In some cases these motorhomes were gutted and turned into remote radio stations. In Columbus Ohio, WBNS Radio had one called "Rolling Radio." it was painted on the outside in psychedelic colors and its name in big, psychedelic lettering was on each side.It worked great because of all the windows and it was easy to park at football games and others remotes.
Thanks. For the additional information
I loved these as a child & would love to own one now. ❤️
Buy it :)
You know who would love this? Russell!
I don't know who russel isI don't know who russel is I don't know who russel is. Oops
He took it to get it washed
Awesome RV, I have owned a few and loved them all.
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Probably a few dozen of these with amazing modern restorations but we get the most ragged out one still on the road for a video. Way to go.
Mine is NOT the most ragged! But I have been refining as I go... He actually took the video form someone elses post from 2 years ago...
Overall they were ahead of the curve and I think they would be pretty cool if the interior was stripped out and redone today.
I think there are people who do refurbish these motorhomes
Other than worn carpet or upholstery, what's wrong with the interior as it is?
This was so cool in it's day! Imagine if you had one today! No ECU! Simple Tech!
And I think many people would break their necks if you drove by with this motorhome :)
GMC should start making them again, albeit modernized.
You are right
They already have plenty of money losing vehicles!🤷
@@jeffmiller3150 Not necessarily will lose money, people are still buing them and refurbing them.
The OLDSMOBILE TORONADO WAS BAADD TOO! IT WOUKD SELL NOW❗❗❗❗🌟🌟❤️❤️
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Strange? It’s fantastic!
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Always wanted one of these. I thought they were pretty awesome.
They are :)
I used to detail these beauties when they came to the lot. Then again when they were sold.
Wow cool 😀
"and all" if I took a shot for everytime I heard this I'd be incapable of driving this vehicle 😂
Good one :)
They don't make them like this anymore 1978 great video
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I fell in love with it when I saw it in the bill Murray comedy Stripes
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Would make for a great "Mystery Machine" for Scooby-Doo!
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10 out of 10
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455 Oldsmobile Toronado drivetrain (400 Turbo Hydro Matic Front Wheel Drive!!?? )
I should look that up sometime :)
Yes. Transmission was Turbo 425 and 455 engine from Toronado. Later had 403 Oldmobile engine when 455 was discontinued.
Yes, that's the car that the drive train and front suspension came from. Hobbyists who deal with these motorhomes nowadays are EXPERTS at replacing the front wheel bearings, because those same front wheel bearings that were sturdy enough to support the front end of an Olds Toronado fail very quickly under the weight of a motohome. Using an off-the-shelf suspension system that was designed for a car instead of a system actually intended to carry this much weight was one of those shortcuts that the bean counters at GM loved (I would bet that GM's engineers had a different opinion!).
The seatbelt bunkbed is pretty genius though! lol
Yes I know. I thought it was cool too :)
My dad had one of those Toronado's. Front wheel drive--very rare in those days. Only my Lancia and Honda Accords had them.
Did you liked it?
No hump in the back seat, big deal back then.
NICE
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Yes! The EM50 Urban Assault Vehicle!
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A classic
GMC's were great in the 70's, but the big thing it DIDN'T have was a steel frame. In 1970, my parents narrowed down motorhome options to the GMC & the Superior made by the Bluebird bus company. They chose the Superior because of its steel frame. Back then, the Superior was the ONLY motorhome with a steel frame. All others were 2x4 constructed. As my father settled insurance claims & saw on a regular basis the horrific results of motorhome crashes that more often than not destroyed the entire frame, my parents chose the Superior over the GMC for that reason. The Superior may have been boxy, but it was the safest motorhome on the road back then.
Your parents then made a smart choice
i want one of these
If you’re going to use a voice over, it would be a good idea to give your script a few read-throughs and some additional editing. This is an interesting vehicle and the video is hampered by a poorly developed script.
Okay thank you for the feedback sir
I recognize the George Ballas dealer tag. Straight from Toledo, Ohio!
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I drive past one of these almost every day. I would love to own one but I have a feeling the price would be pretty high! they are actually really cool.
If you want it that badly I would just go for it :)
Very nice.
Yes that gmc motorhome right? ;)
I amagine one of these with contemporary design. It would be great to make new Motorhomes like these...
You are right
They were coolest RVs I recall them around.
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Special like from Grandpa Max
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The ultimate RV.
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2:21 Neither of those engines were available in that version of the Toronado
You are absolutely right
He didn't say it was the same engine. They used the same technology.
take a drink every time he says, "you get."
Fun game
Isn’t this the home they made the Barbie motorhome copy of?
I dare not say that
Beatiful véhicule 💖💖💖💖
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I wish they were still making it.
Me too
I used to want one when I was a girl visiting Michigan !!! My cousin bought a nice years sgo out of MI .
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I wouldn't mind living in that when one day I'm LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER.
Chase your dreams ❤️
This RV has seen better days
Yes some of the footage is a barn find GMC
Fmc’s accountants really screwed them in this market. Loads of motorhomes makers would have given their eye teeth to deliver a chassis and construction like this.
It was a good motorhome
Grandpa Max's first love
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Central Vac!! Love it.
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Just saw one of these sell at an estate auction for $1000. Wife didn’t want me to bid on it.
Pity because this is a really nice motorhome to have anyway. Go back to the auction quickly :)
Just remember, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.
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If you know ben 10 you know what im thinking when first saw this vehicle
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OMG, so many errors in the first two and a half minutes I had to click out of this. The Toronado is not pronounced tornado. The Oldsmobile 403 and 455 engines were never used in Chevrolets, and were not allocated based on model. It was all about the model year. The 455 (7.5 litre) was used from 1973 to 1976 and the 403 (6.6 litre) was used the last two model years. The engines were not "very widely used in many different vehicles in the '80s and ''90s." The 455 was discontinued at the end of the 1976 model year and the 403 ended production one year after this motorhome did, in 1979.
Thank you for your attention to detail and for sharing your knowledge! It’s clear that you’ve carefully examined the information, and I appreciate your effort to clarify these points.
Regarding the engines: you're correct that the Oldsmobile 455 and 403 engines were not used in Chevrolet vehicles and that their availability was primarily based on model year. It’s also accurate that the 455 engine was discontinued around 1976 and the 403 around 1979.
While some terms may have come across as confusing, I aimed in the video to provide a broader context on the engines used and their popularity at the time, without delving too deeply into brand-specific technical details. Your comments add valuable precision to the discussion and help make the story more complete.
Thanks again for your keen eye on the details!
IBM had some made as Mobil offices and show rooms for their mid market. Customers were invited aboard for the marketing pitch.
Hess gasoline used these as mobile. Training. Centers and had them as toy truck for Christmas. 1980
So they were used for multiple purposes :)
Very impressive for way back in the day. The only thing GMC messed up on was a shower.
Thank you for your comment
Strange? Nope, advanced!
Yes sir ❤
I could travel in one of those, I'd renovate it so it was good for my hobbies on the road (gotta have a sewing/crafting table!) and a real mattress for the bed.
Good luck
it's a GMC with an Oldsmobile logo on the steering wheel. Very quaint.
Neighbors had on. They were so cool. 😎😎😎
Indeed
A lot of Class A motorhomes made today are of terrible quality. I wish they still made stuff like the Eleganza
You are absolutely right :)
The dump tanks much cleaner than the water tank.
Yes this one was found in a farmhouse. So it still needs some polishing :)
Could've presented a less soiled example. AI always piss me off
Sorry about that
Loved this the only few issues i have is
1. In don’t like the cushion on the couches and bed.
2. That rug I don’t like
3. There’s no shower(but that’s ok)
4. How much are they I think that are cute as long as they’re is ac
Maybe a nice project is to buy 1 and build it all to your taste
Why don’t they make those models nowadays. It’s the perfect size. This would be great with an updated version
Totally agree with you
To my knowledge neither the 403 or the 455 engine were ever used in the Chevrolet Line of vehicles. Only in the BOP lines.
You are right! My apologies
The curved windshield is now impossible to find.