Location: North Carolina, Charlotte

Posted May 09, 2011; Expires:  May 29, 2011; Price: $8400

1955 Cadillac Hearse converted into motorhome. Conversion done late ’50’s or early’60’s? PA titled as motorhome. 6,000 GVW

Nicknamed Caddyshack! Sleeps 4, 2 overhead and 2 on drop down dining table. Storage cabinets, refrigerator, sink, water tank, 110 electric, gas lighting, gas stove and furnace. Toilet closet with plumbing, toilet was removed.

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Last week in San Francisco, sigh…

Unofficial trailer for “The Bus,” a feature-length documentary film currently in production. “The Bus” is a celebration of the most iconic and beloved vehicle ever produced. It explores the history, culture and evolution of the Volkswagen Transporter from its Nazi heritage to its modern-day cult-like following and status; the film celebrates the 60th anniversary of the VW Bus and its vibrant and resonant place in modern culture. The film will be released in late 2011.

Sent in by Lew Lewandowski. From Solar Burrito: https://solarburrito.wordpress.com/2011/03/02/the-bus-trailer-volkswagen-van-movie/

I had a ’60 VW bus with a 40 HP motor for about 7 years in the ’60s. It had a plywood fold-up bed, table, frig, closet (precursor of the Westphalia). I carried half the materials for a house I built in Big Sur on it, drove to NYC one December (wrapped in sleeping bags for the cold), drove down to Puerto Vallarta before the bridge and had to cross the river with a guy walking to show us the way. I probably put 100,000 miles on it. 40 HP!

“The truck was manufactured in 1952 in Germany (frame, engine, drivetrain, etc.) and the Netherlands (body) for the Dutch government for the purpose of fire fighting in narrow inner-city streets. A total of 244 were built and they were in service until the mid 1970s when they were sold off to the general public. Many were converted to campers and some are still on the road as such in the Netherlands. I purchased this one in 2002 and had it shipped to Maryland. The original engine was a 75HP four cylinder air cooled (!) diesel with a manual, non-synchronized gearbox. My wife could not get the clutch to the floor and on the up-hill the truck was so slow that I replaced engine and gearbox with a Cummins diesel and automatic gearbox a couple of years later. 165HP works a lot better!…The interior was getting somewhat old and I started a make-over project with solid oak.…”

Starting bid $5000 (no bids as of  9:10 AM Pacific Coast Time 3/30/11.)

https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Magirus-Camper-converted-Fire-Truck-1952-Antique-/130500203822?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e626b152e#v4-42

Thanx and a tip of the Hatlo hat to Phil Miano for this.

1913 British Napier 16hp woody. This website is loaded with pictures of American, British and French woodies, woody trucks, cycle cars, lots more: https://www.oldwoodies.com/gallery-shootingbrakes1.htm