The most beautiful motorhome ever built. The manuals were incredibly complete and helpful. I remember the ball-type leveling system for the rear wheels with its safety system to release excess pressure. It is quite well preserved. Really beautiful. Congratulations
When I was a teen (I'm 59 now) I always liked the look and curious what they looked like inside, they were never advertised the way the Winnebago was. Really nice and cozy.
The fans of this MH are of the opinion that this is the greatest MH ever built and they are STUNNED that no other builder is not building these today. Well, its like this, if this WAS the greatest MH ever built many builders would be making them but alas, its not what the market is interested in at this time. The hot MH model today is campervans build on the current Euro van chassis. !
Drove one of these that was produced as a bus in the city of Boca Raton, FL. Loved when I had the route with this bus. AC worked great. Only knock was it went through brakes like crazy. Wasn’t made for all that stop and go driving on a local bus route.
WSLR radio in Akron, Ohio had one as the station's promo vehicle. Call letters painted on the side, outdoor speakers on the roof,etc. They bought it in 1977 and when I started working there in 1988, they still used it all the time. Great beast of an animal, lots of good memories.
Beautiful looking Motorhome. This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's large enough for two, maybe three adults to travel comfortably while they travel the country, but it's small enough that they can be driven most places that larger 30'+ diesel pusher motorhomes cannot.
That rig is beautiful, love those bunks with the seatbelts such a clever idea. If I owned one the only thing I’d switch is that 3 speed trans, that must be hell on the highway
I remembered when I was 6 or 7 years old going towards a camping show somewhere with my parents and my sister. I even remembered touring this type of motor home. I liked the front passenger side had enough room with a parent and a small child to sit in. I thought it was so cool at that time.
Oh wow, it looks great! The exterior and interior is in excellent condition for being 45 years old. I'm echoing other comments, but the design of this motorhome is beautiful. I wished they still designed them like that today.
Bro...flashback to polyester butterfly collars, cordaroy pants, and bad AM Gold. Used to go to the UP in one of these, from 78 to 81, before my folks rescued me and moved me from MI to las Vegas in 81 (Big 3 Layoffs, go where the work is). Thanks for the memories! BTW - LOVE the 76 Bicentennial Michigan Plate!
Years ago I was in Florida and we met some awesome people who were having a huge party on several acres and we ended up staying for about a week and they had one of these sitting next to a barn and we rested it! $100 for the week!!
@@markst.germain9286mods you can make add GM. HEI. Ignition distributor....Holley fuel injection..back up cam...add early model GM van tailights bolt in for modern look....
I love these! ❤ I think they look like something out of Star Trek. It looks ready to lift off for space. The only thing missing are the lower nacelles you'd find on a shuttle.
We refer to it as the imperial shuttle and that sticker that was on the kitchen counter is the seal of the imperial galactic Navy from Star wars and is now on the back of the motorhome.
I’d still be driving one if there were service centers as in the ole days. We’ve had two. If it is green inside it is a Palm Springs. It is sitting correctly so the torsion bars are set to specs and the air system is working without leaks. Get a spare air bag just in case.
Beautiful motorhome! It is in great shape! But can I say being over 50? It reminds me of the Barbie dream motorhome from back in the '70s. So if I was a lucky enough owner of said motorhome I would have been silly and painted the whole exterior pink😂
Yes Beverly, Barbie's dream motorhome was a GMC. After we got ours I looked it up and sure enough the same one I used to play with at my friend's house. If you were over at a friend's house that was a girl it was a good chance you could find a pink Corvette and if you are really lucky a GMC to go with it.
@@markst.germain9286 The pink Barbie motorhome was awesome as was the Corvette, and I believe I still also have somewhere in my prized Hot Wheels collection the green GMC motorhome. A few years ago, I saw one of these parked in a driveway where it barely fit, it was as big as the tour buses that come through our town center.
Yep, just like mine a 77 Palm Beach model. Look inside the glove box and it has a decal plate with engine size and axles weight. Under the hood on the right side is the vin plate with the same information.
@@markst.germain9286 mine is the 403 olds small block. It's pistons are a larger diameter with a shorter stroke. It's not uncommon for manufacturers to use up whare house stock before making running changes during a model year. So if yours has the 455 big block, then it is an early 77 model in that production year.
Happy May 4th. May the fourth be with you. Thanks we call our motorhome The” imperial shuttle” and it now has the seal of the galactic Navy on the back.
Many motorhomes were often designed, without design? Looking ungainly, large truck like wind fighting front ends. But then came the GMC motorhome of the 1970s. I have to steal from Chrysler,"Suddenly it's 2000! But I think even approaching 50 years old they still look super moden on our roads in 2023. The point been the body design, unfortunately the technology and power train were absolutely 1977.
Please drop the tanks if they have not and replace the rubber hoses before the breakdown. also look at getting the blackwater system changed to a mulcher system. bfore the pull vavlae for the tank fails and brakes
The people I bought it from had just had it painted. It was the three color green. Even though I do think that was cool. I also appreciate the design of the vehicle. I like how white is the absence of color and the shape is what you see. So I'll be leaving it white. I might think about a stripe or two all the way down it.
The most beautiful motorhome ever built.
The manuals were incredibly complete and helpful. I remember the ball-type leveling system for the rear wheels with its safety system to release excess pressure.
It is quite well preserved. Really beautiful.
Congratulations
Oh my gosh! I LOVE that! The avocado trim, the 70s fabrics, the plush carpeting. It's gorgeous!
The exterior reminds me of the rover on the TV show lost in space
After all of these years it is still a beautiful motor coach.
When I was a teen (I'm 59 now) I always liked the look and curious what they looked like inside, they were never advertised the way the Winnebago was. Really nice and cozy.
I have loved this motorhome since I saw it in 2006 on Ben 10.
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The fans of this MH are of the opinion that this is the greatest MH ever built
and they are STUNNED that no other builder is not building these today.
Well, its like this, if this WAS the greatest MH ever built many builders would
be making them but alas, its not what the market is interested in at this time.
The hot MH model today is campervans build on the current Euro van chassis.
!
Drove one of these that was produced as a bus in the city of Boca Raton, FL. Loved when I had the route with this bus. AC worked great. Only knock was it went through brakes like crazy. Wasn’t made for all that stop and go driving on a local bus route.
"That's a fact Jack" I want this!
It was a Palm Beach. My parents were looking at these when they were new. They went for about $40,000 new at the time. They still look cool!
Wow ! This thing is so cool , I need this in my life .
*WHOA!* An *actual* hanging closet. Not just some skinny space, you'd be lucky to fit a jacket in.
WSLR radio in Akron, Ohio had one as the station's promo vehicle. Call letters painted on the side, outdoor speakers on the roof,etc. They bought it in 1977 and when I started working there in 1988, they still used it all the time. Great beast of an animal, lots of good memories.
Beautiful looking Motorhome. This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's large enough for two, maybe three adults to travel comfortably while they travel the country, but it's small enough that they can be driven most places that larger 30'+ diesel pusher motorhomes cannot.
The faucet brought back a childhood memory in Whittier California growing up!
What a beaut, I love the bathroom/ change room, so cool.
That rig is beautiful, love those bunks with the seatbelts such a clever idea. If I owned one the only thing I’d switch is that 3 speed trans, that must be hell on the highway
This RV design was so far ahead of the entire RV industry.
I remembered when I was 6 or 7 years old going towards a camping show somewhere with my parents and my sister. I even remembered touring this type of motor home. I liked the front passenger side had enough room with a parent and a small child to sit in. I thought it was so cool at that time.
Very nice! Looks like the interior is in pretty good shape. Only a little wear and tear for a 45 year old vehiccle.
My dream motorhome, i wish if i had motorhome like this,i could have spend rest of my life in it, old is gold
Its beautifull Sir. This is still my dream
Oh wow, it looks great! The exterior and interior is in excellent condition for being 45 years old. I'm echoing other comments, but the design of this motorhome is beautiful. I wished they still designed them like that today.
Bro...flashback to polyester butterfly collars, cordaroy pants, and bad AM Gold. Used to go to the UP in one of these, from 78 to 81, before my folks rescued me and moved me from MI to las Vegas in 81 (Big 3 Layoffs, go where the work is). Thanks for the memories! BTW - LOVE the 76 Bicentennial Michigan Plate!
If I were in the market for an RV, I would set my sights on one of these. Congrats! Very nice
Love these I wish they'd start making these again
Waylon Jennings owned on of these as a Temporary Tour Coach while his New Coach was being Built. His son Shooter still owns it today.
The Jackson Five had 5 or 6 of these Palm Spring models they toured in.
Bunk beds are so cool.
Years ago I was in Florida and we met some awesome people who were having a huge party on several acres and we ended up staying for about a week and they had one of these sitting next to a barn and we rested it! $100 for the week!!
That would be a RV n' B.
@@markst.germain9286mods you can make add GM. HEI. Ignition distributor....Holley fuel injection..back up cam...add early model GM van tailights bolt in for modern look....
I love these! ❤
I think they look like something out of Star Trek. It looks ready to lift off for space. The only thing missing are the lower nacelles you'd find on a shuttle.
We refer to it as the imperial shuttle and that sticker that was on the kitchen counter is the seal of the imperial galactic Navy from Star wars and is now on the back of the motorhome.
Looks like an EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle to me.
I want one of these so badly!
Where does a person find a awesome camper like this?
Luck!
Internet!
Nice example! Being born in the "60's my Dad had one of these new and I have a lot of fond memories of trips in it.
If you had one, you were very rich !! They were expensive !!!
Reminds me of my grandparents mini late 70s Holiday Rambler motorhome back in the middle 80s
I remember these from when I was a kid!
Great memories!
I’d still be driving one if there were service centers as in the ole days. We’ve had two. If it is green inside it is a Palm Springs. It is sitting correctly so the torsion bars are set to specs and the air system is working without leaks. Get a spare air bag just in case.
Beautiful motorhome! It is in great shape! But can I say being over 50? It reminds me of the Barbie dream motorhome from back in the '70s. So if I was a lucky enough owner of said motorhome I would have been silly and painted the whole exterior pink😂
Yes Beverly, Barbie's dream motorhome was a GMC. After we got ours I looked it up and sure enough the same one I used to play with at my friend's house. If you were over at a friend's house that was a girl it was a good chance you could find a pink Corvette and if you are really lucky a GMC to go with it.
@@markst.germain9286 yep that was me I had the motorhome, dream house, pool, Corvette & the 🛵
@@markst.germain9286 The pink Barbie motorhome was awesome as was the Corvette, and I believe I still also have somewhere in my prized Hot Wheels collection the green GMC motorhome. A few years ago, I saw one of these parked in a driveway where it barely fit, it was as big as the tour buses that come through our town center.
Gorgeous. Classics are awesome
I grew up in Bellflower California and a neighbor there had 2 of these in a very long garage. A Green and an orange one.
Yep, just like mine a 77 Palm Beach model. Look inside the glove box and it has a decal plate with engine size and axles weight. Under the hood on the right side is the vin plate with the same information.
I do show the glovebox sticker later in the video.455
@@markst.germain9286 mine is the 403 olds small block. It's pistons are a larger diameter with a shorter stroke.
It's not uncommon for manufacturers to use up whare house stock before making running changes during a model year. So if yours has the 455 big block, then it is an early 77 model in that production year.
@@albertcassler8763yes, built in November 76. #6923
I had a 1978 Revcon that looked similar to this and was built on an extended Oldsmobile Toronado drive train.
purely white, the eye was expecting big bold coloured artistic lines, pure snow white is nice
Thanks . I love white. It's the absence of color and shows the design.
THAT T H 425 WAS THE BEST FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION EVER MADE ( ;
Made at the Toledo powertrain plant.
@@markst.germain9286 yes , not American made , but ! U S A MADE .
@@markst.germain9286motor tranny were pulled from tornado fwd. Car line
@@markst.germain9286so clean, you keep indoors. And no mice animals around???
Воу... ОО... Наши только начинают приближаться в производстве автодомов к этой великолепной классике!
The exterior is so Scfi. This is so beautiful!
We call it the Imperial Shuttle.
Took the words right out of my mouth when you said and showed the picture of the engine! "Cool" 😂
Normally I think anything made in the 70's is ugly, but that is cool looking.
The Imperial sticker is a nice touch. From nerd to nerd, I see you sir!
Those are the coolest!!
I believe these were about $25K years ago which was a lot in the 70s!
Loved the old exterior paint scheme.
I remember these well....
Really neat! I love the light.
That "Real nerd" sticker is the emblem of the Galactic Empire from Star Wars. And yes, I am :o)
It's black and white looks like a stormtrooper also a 77 so we refer to it as the Imperial Shuttle.
That's Bad a$$! My family did several trips in a later model. Great times! Great memories! Great motorhome!
I love this RV old fashion ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thou shalt not covet. Thou shalt not covet. Thou shalt not covet.
Very nice! ❤
Looks awesome, id have 1 for sure
I love the Imperial Cog sticker!
Happy May 4th. May the fourth be with you. Thanks we call our motorhome The” imperial shuttle” and it now has the seal of the galactic Navy on the back.
Still looks modern.
Until you own it
Many motorhomes were often designed, without design? Looking ungainly, large truck like wind fighting front ends. But then came the GMC motorhome of the 1970s. I have to steal from Chrysler,"Suddenly it's 2000! But I think even approaching 50 years old they still look super moden on our roads in 2023. The point been the body design, unfortunately the technology and power train were absolutely 1977.
Nice RV, it should sell quickly.
Not for sale.
Very nice.
чёткий! других слов нет!
I like it.
Muy futurista!!
Design more better then modern rv nowdays 😅
Love this !
Me gusta es lo que me recetó el médico 😅
1976 when I passed my driving test 😊
They should get these back into production
Ya Love To See It !!!
i would really like to find a 23' birch haven with rear bathroom
Beautyfull motorhome
Love it
What dimm witt painted this rig? Oh well, it's still beautiful!
I love the designs, just wished they still made them it still looks modern.
Wowww....saya suka sekali
Nice
Isn't that the RV from the movie "Stripes" with Bill Murray and John Candy
Yes
The urban assault vehicle
And, it's front wheel drive.
Get an extra set of belts. They are strange sizes. Even the shocks in rear are special size.
Upgrade the suspension, brakes and LS swap it, then it will last forever & not guzzle gas.
Dream wagon ❤ lol
Wonder why they didn't make custom Frigidaire appliances to go in here. Frigidaire was owned by GM at the time.
I think they were trying to use as many existing components as possible, the furnace the stove and the water heater would be good examples of this.
Please drop the tanks if they have not and replace the rubber hoses before the breakdown.
also look at getting the blackwater system changed to a mulcher system. bfore the pull vavlae for the tank fails and brakes
Cooooooooooolllll ♥️
Please ship it to me!! I want it!!
Front wheel drive, don't take it to the mountains.
Barbie's motorhome
The EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle
I can only imagine the stench inside
The one-piece aluminum roof and of course climate controlled storage have kept this beauty smelling fresh for 46 plus years.
👍👍👍🥰
That thing is mont.
How much is it. I'm asking because I will like to buy one of these vehicles.
I'm not planning to sell mine but I see them going between 10 and 40K.
Have you painted it green on green on green yet or has it been past along too some lucky bugger.greetings from sth Australia 🇦🇺 👍 🦘🐨🐪🪃
The people I bought it from had just had it painted. It was the three color green. Even though I do think that was cool. I also appreciate the design of the vehicle. I like how white is the absence of color and the shape is what you see. So I'll be leaving it white. I might think about a stripe or two all the way down it.
Do you need an oxygen suit to drive that thing,it looks like it’s ready to go into orbit
We call it the Imperial Shuttle
Didn’t see the bed is there a bed in the back or just a bathroom? Weird
The seats in back slide together to make a bed just like the ones in front.