Time capsule for an era gone by
In the past decade, the motorhome market has seen a surge in popularity with more automakers entering a market dominated by aftermarket vendors. You can now buy a house on wheels of any size, from tiny single-person trailers to large luxury motorhomes with a garage for you sports car . If this sounds appealing to you, have a look at our gallery.
It shows the Camelot Cruiser, a 40,000-pound (18.143-kilograms) trailer coach that was built in 1974 by Edler & Company. It was one the most luxurious motorhomes of the 1970s, boasting everything you could need.
This particular example is the first to be produced in this series. It comes with all the necessary kitchen accessories, including dishes and linens. A large living room is followed by a bedroom with a double-sized bed in the master bedroom. The bathroom is located next to the living room. There’s also a relaxing area. The rooms are furnished with original, matching chairs and tables.
Camelot Cruiser was shared its floor with two other motorhomes of the time. The only difference was the arrangement of the cargo area. This particular model was built to transport two snowmobiles. One was made to haul a boat, the other was for horses. The best part is that almost everything on the coach, even the exterior paint, is original.
As a base, a cab-over engine C-series truck was used. It had a 5.8-liter Ford-sourced gasoline motor, which was mated with a four-speed manual gearbox. This unit is described by the seller as having “undeniable reliability” and an “exceptionally long service life”. It can also be used for other purposes, such as “you could not pick a more reliable and classic mid-sized truck.” If you want to bid for this retro motorhome, you have to register at WorldWideAuctioneers.