Vehicle Description
1978 GMC TRANSMODE MOTORHOME (26 FT.) STK #: 1294 The GMC Motorhome
was manufactured by the GMC Truck & Coach Division of General
Motors for model years 1973-1978 in Pontiac, Michigan, USA - as the
only complete motorhome built by a major auto/truck manufacturer.
Manufactured in 23 and 26 ft (7.0 and 7.9 m) lengths, the design
was noted for its front-wheel drive and its low profile, fully
integrated body. In contrast to most motorhomes which were
manufactured on drivetrain equipped frames supplied by a chassis
manufacturer; GMC designed, engineered and built the entire
vehicle, and in most cases the interiors, completely in-house. So,
they designed and built what is still the only motorhome that was
entirely designed and built by a major automotive manufacturer.
Empty shells were also supplied to other RV manufacturers for
interior outfitting and to specialty manufacturers for custom
outfitting, ranging from mail delivery and mobile training
facilities to people movers and ambulances. After four decades, you
might think they would have gone the way of Betamax tapes, but in
fact (according to motorhome.com) an estimated 7,000 are still
registered and on the road today. A testament to the motorhome's
durability and versatility, the GMC is seeing something of a
resurgence, with a devoted new following eagerly restoring and
re-imagining these vintage vehicles. This 1978 GMC Transmode
Motorhome is the standard 26 foot variant with three axles. Powered
by a 403ci V8 engine and HMT425 automatic transmission, this baby
cruises down the road in 70's style! The front wheel drive
motorhome is equipped with power steering and power brakes (disks
on the front), and auto-leveling suspension. Per the original
sticker in the glove box, the interior is labeled as Decor-Kings
with blue cloth interior and a bevy of wood furnishings. The
exterior color is a four-tone tan, blue and creme paint job.
Outfitted with a kitchen including an oven, stovetop sink and
microwave. Also features a refrigerator, bathroom with shower,
couch, dinette table and benches, and rear bedroom. Mounted on the
roof are two A/C units for those hot summer nights, as well as two
air vents. The drivers area is equipped with A/C, heat, and
AM/FM/Cassette player. With less than 13,000 of these motorhome
ever being built, the fact that this one only has 95,000 miles is
amazing! Too many features to list! Come on down and check out this
1978 time capsule before it's gone! Fun fact: Guess which motorhome
owns the world land speed record for a motorhome? Yes, the GMC. The
record was set by a GMC at Bonneville in 2006, and even at 102 mph
they never made it out of second gear! ***If you are viewing this
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photos. (www.amclassiccars.com)*** GIVE US A CALL @ 909-596-5700
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