1952 motorhome, custom-built in aluminum for Howard Hughes, an American aerospace engineer, business magnate, film producer, and investor.
The vehicle was reportedly offered by Paramount Studios and built on a Chevrolet chassis for actress Mae West in 1931, before being acquired by Hughes, featuring a unique, streamlined Art Deco design of the era.
Internally ncluded amenities such as a stove and an icebox. It has also been referred to as a "housecar" rather than a typical camper. Features unique design that includes a retractable roof section for increased interior height and a spacious cabin. This coach has been retrofitted with a Detroit Diesel 4-71 engine and an Allison automatic transmission.
PLEASE NOTE:- vehicle at the bottom is a conceptual 1952 Hughes Torpedo 7 Camping, a design study that resulted in the above 2 pics/photos.
Weβve also posted the GMC Scenicruiser from 1955, that βmerged" with the General American Aerocoach (Aerotech) of 1949 to form a triple-story behemoth that can sleep atleast 2 dozen humans β¬οΈ β¬οΈ
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