Rectrans RV(s)

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Rectrans RV (2)

Rectrans RV (2) - $4000
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1972 Dodge Rectrans

fuel: gas
transmission: automatic

2 Rectrans Discover Motorhomes for sale . 1972 Rectrans Discover 25 motorhome(s). Designed by Larry Shinoda who also designed the original Boss Mustang's and early 1960's Corvettes including the Mako Shark. Dodge powertrain, 413 engine with 727 torque-flite transmission on a M-300 chassis, Class "C". The only RV that ever had hood-pins from the factory and a fiberglass hood. Made in Brighton Michigan by White motors for 3 years only. All fiberglass body/shell with rear bathroom option. From the front they look like the space shuttle or chopped due to the trapezoid windows. I have two available and I will not separate them. A close friend and I purchased them both but his health is very poor so we have decided to sell them. The gold one runs, drives and steers but no brakes. Original interior including all appliances and beds along with captain's chairs and table, but it is all there. Generac generator is in place, unsure of it's condition. 16.5 tires and rims that hold air but I will include a complete set of six 16 inch tires( radials) and rims with low miles. Clear title in his name. The blue one is just for parts. Front windshield is broken but any 1970's Dodge van windshield will fit. Original interior is there including stove, furnace fridge and Generac generator and double bunk beds. There is no title for the blue one. The rear bumper slides out to allow a motorcycle or bicycle to be transported. The blue one also has the "macerator" exhaust that originally burned the grey (waste) water contents with the exhaust. The blue Discover engine is a 413 but the intake, carb and air cleaner are missing. The floor is soft up by the engine. Captain's chairs are missing. Tires and rims are 16 inch BF Goodrich radials with Weld aluminum rims. Generac generator is in place. Aftermarket front grille is cracked. Both roofs will need attention or re-sealing. They all do. Our original plan was to swap a turbo diesel and update the interiors with hardwood flooring.. The fiberglass shells are in great shape and the frames are straight. Plus, With the all of the parts used from the blue one if needed. Again, Both of these are 46 years old. I will gladly store them for 30 days after full cash payment is received. Buyer arranges shipping. They will fit on a 30 foot trailer for transport. I will answer any questions to the best of my knowledge. Both are being sold as is. The Chrysler (Mopar) outboard on the rear bumper is just for "looks". I found it in the rear storage compartment. Very few of these left and they do draw a crowd when being driven or parked. Located in SW Michigan. Put Shuttle in the title line otherwise I will not respond. I do not need any help selling these.
 
Some very interesting items from Dodge's past dominance of the RV-chassis market. Probably better than a Winnebago of that era! Update the power trains a bit, gas or diesel, and they would probably last a good long while. Lots of neat features, aside from the aerodynamic styling! Hope they find a good home!

CBODY67
 
I have seen Big Willie Robinson with his RV/Daytona combination at spring fling 2011 iiac , later i found this video on YouTube....
 
I first saw these in the movie "Slither" back when I was a kid. Because of their odd look, I thought they were something that the movie studio built special for the film. I was quite surprised to see one in person 20 years later at a Northeast Hemi Owners Association car show near Allentown. My memory of the movie was that it was kind of dark and scary, but when looking it up for the pictures, they say it's a comedy. It looks like I'm going to have to watch it again to refresh my memory.

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Would LOVE to park one of these in my driveway.
HOME OWNERS ASSOC: RVs not allowed to be kept on property.
ME: Go screw yourself. It's a Dodge Minivan.
 
I have never seen one of these, It's different looking. I will leave it at that.
 
It is a step up from a shopping cart RV though. In Oregon derelict RV campers are now the abode of choice for the large homeless population here. You see ones that obviously do not run parked pretty much everywhere on city streets.

Dave
 
I'm sorry, that just gaudy as ****! I wouldn't be seen in one of those dead!

Looks pretty cool to me. Why do you say that?

Main difference i see is the transition from the cab to camper extension. Is there something else?
 
I know I got the MOPAR AFFLICTION BAD; I want all FIVE of these for some crazy reason!!!
 
That is ugly! Yet I can't help but love it. Brings back memories of my friends dads 70's motor home that appeared to have been fabricated from an airplane fuselage, it had a 455 as I recall. It's probably in the same spot it was twenty years ago.
 
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