10 Classic Motorhomes and Vintage Campers (50s to 70s)

These motorhomes and campers are all our top picks from the '50s to '70s. From Classic motorhomes to vintage campers, you're sure to remember at least a few of these beauties.
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Classic Volkswagen Westfalia Pop Top Camper 73
01:32 1970 Dodge Glastron M300 Motorhome
02:34 The Westmorland Star
03:53 1960s - 70s Dodge Travco L'Esprit
05:10 The Airstream Argosy
06:19 1970's Chinook Omega Motorhome
07:22 Karmann Mobil Touring Safari
08:25 1970s GMC Motorhomes
09:42 Commer campervan 1976
10:49 1974 HANOMAG-HENSCHEL F20L Orion Camper
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[@gothamghost390]

Minds Eye Design What about the Tiger Provan?

[@MyName-zd9pe]

Loved 😍 number 6! ☺️✝️🇺🇸

[@marcscordato4385]

I had a GMC motorhome matchbox when I was a child. I loved that thing! A policeman in our town had a Toyota chanook I loved that thing as well!

[@Desertfox92308]

Loved #3! GMC was so quintessential 70's:)

[@joannwahrer4735]

Loved seeing these older ones...I have a 76 Argosy 20 motor home that floats down the road, even when the 18 wheelers pass by.

[@jdmeaux]

Love the GMC motorhomes. Innovative and stylish. Decent power and front-wheel drive.

[@evilswingythingy]

I believe they should be #1 On the list. Design, innovation, ride comfort and horsepower nothing comes close to a gmc IMO

[@karllewis1201]

Absolutly

[@grahammonk8013]

I still think there should be slightly smaller modern version of the GMC. Maybe with the Ford modular V8 fwd motor?

[@bartlietz3700]

Number three is my favorite. I have a 1978 GMC royale and I wouldn't have any other.

[@carlhuck7721]

I JOINED THE ROYALE BAND WAGON. SOLID WALNUT CABINETRY, A BUILT IN COUNTER-TOP BLENDER...YOU HAVE TO LOVE IT, IT DRIVES LIKE A BIG VAN.

[@evilswingythingy]

Yep bought one here downunder in February can't wait to renovate and enjoy

[@jeffyork9389]

I have an fully restored a 1977 Airstream Argosy motorhome. Built on a GM P30 chassis with 454 engine. Its a super cool vintage painted Airstream that you drive.

[@davidclifton7393]

Love Airstreams in general, but especially their motorhomes. Argosy and the shiny twinkie.

[@___Steinn___]

The Hanomag-Henschel Orion is a dream of a vintage campervan. Especially the later models with Mercedes Diesel engines...

[@portnuefflyer]

I need to make a video, using just the still shots I have, of my Hanomag conversion I did in the '70's. 22 mpg!

[@douglaskirk5636]

Always liked the GMC Motorhome. Still looks Modern today . . .

[@santahawes8389]

For me, the 26' GMC has been something I have wanted since college days! They are my ideal!

[@evilswingythingy]

Agreed 100%.... So much so i bought one here in Australia

[@SpiritBear12]

Wow, those Star trailers look like something Liberace would vacation in.

[@TheWacoKid1963]

All of them where bought with dirty thieved money by gypsies

[@thomwessels2281]

Don't EVER park it in South Chicago....

[@leannaestep3066]

I'm officially in love with the Vicker's Westmoreland Star Trailers....so awesome. I kind of wish you'd covered the Barth motorhome, which are also pretty sweet. But I might be biased as I have a 1973 model.

[@glenjarnold]

I had an Orange Westfalia exactly like that! And my dad had an Orange Commer Autosleeper camper (although not at the same time).

[@brunofandradecristiano4983]

Number 4 is a legend in Brazil. All campers in here love it.

[@georgevavoulis4758]

Volkswagen Westfslia, Commercial, and GMC were great way ahead of their times .

[@dianechicklo7961]

Else pre sounds great for us. Perfect size for me and my grandson to go cross country this winter. Ya baby!

[@jasonrowe344]

I grew up in a 73+/- commer highwayman. Many camping adventures.

[@neilschippers5597]

Always loved the Commer.

[@unkindlygnome5148]

I have an Airstream and it's freaking awesome! Glad to see it's in the top 10.

[@juliegiles334]

Love the gypsy campers. Fun to see them all.

[@claytonlus]

The Karman Ghia Safari was made here in Brazil. Sometimes I see a guy who's restoring a model of those. That's so beautiful and vintage!

[@UAMAK777]

Love this!!!! Mad love for GMC!😁

[@creativehearts7127]

1977 Dodge sportman..finding it hard to sell...brings back memories of my youth...

[@christianchristiangirl2121]

Might not want to sell it cheap.

[@vissionquest]

Loved the Commer, went all over Europe as a kid in one.

[@lordcondio1036]

I had one, years ago. Loved it!

[@reneechapman8607]

We are restoring a 1979 VW Westy, but really like #8 too.

[@rodneyhowell2703]

Great to see all the older motor homes

[@MyName-zd9pe]

LOVED number 6! 😍✝️🇺🇸

[@130sutphen]

Love the westmorelands

[@shaelover1]

wow I used to have a Glastron and I loved it it was probably one of the greatest IVs I've ever had it was fast as hell for an RV I remember getting in drag races with school buses and UPS trucks LOL for the longest time I thought I was the only one with one it was my first RV I was 22 when I bought it and I'm 36 now I wish I could go back and get it

[@richardbowman8202]

I still own one

[@cherylsmith4826]

That Westmoreland is SOOOO beautiful

[@wmsltv2565]

All of the dodge Rvs were my favorite I own a 1979 dodge Exsecutive se has uses a dodge m400 chassis and came with the towing package so the motor is a Chrysler 440 v8 and also an added bonus had roof top ac ,cruise control , built in analog weather station and clock as one unit , an onboard onan bfo 4.0 generator and lastly the sleeping arrangements you get two full beds and a fold down twin in the rear in the bedroom. The one I own is 20 feet or so they came in multiple lengths and configurations in my mind it's truly a high end camper back in its day

[@frankgyomoryjr6167]

My friend's dad worked at the GMC plant in Pontiac, MI where they made the motor homes and sometimes would bring one home on the weekends.

[@royferguson3909]

happy days. I envey you

[@georgeh9967]

commer (spacevan) walkthough. loved that thing

[@daleval2182]

When i was a teen my papa had the West VW, he loaned it to me for camping, great memories

[@herculanoguimaraes4605]

my neighbor had a karman safari and it was very spacious inside and dare i say comfortable

[@mikebryant4596]

It was nice looking back at the older designed campers and trailers. Thanks, one of those VW Bus campers would sure be nice to have. 👍

[@gregbumgardner4432]

Number 2, the GMC fwd camper. Awesome. 😁

[@a1700zz]

fond memories of riding in my uncles type 2, back in the 1970's.

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I would love to have a # 8, 5, 4, and # 1 these are just to cool

[@richardhudak685]

I OWMED A 1970 V W POP TOP CAMPER BUS I WISH I STILL OWNED IT LOTS OF MEMORIES 😭😭😭😭

[@petercrowl9467]

A year or two ago a Glastron popped up on Craigslist Nebraska. $4000. I was soooooo tempted. Then it went off - sold. Then...I saw it two blocks from my house where the new owner lived.

[@noodles169]

The Romany caravans #3 are stunning

[@emiliorodrigues1924]

The most beautiful? The GMC..definitely!

[@chellythompson]

#4 is the best one for me I love the style plus 5 and 6

[@crazgirl80]

I liked the GMC camper and the other Airstream. I would love to have a Chinook.

[@ivanleterror9158]

Back in the day I used to do most of the work on the VW Westfalia vans at the dealership. When one came in for non mechanical issues it came to me. I didn't mind, familiarity made things quicker and better flag time.

[@lisavickery3122]

1,4,10 are my favorites

[@josephbruce4762]

Hi my name is and I recently started work on refurbishing a 1977 dodge xplorer which was quite clean and rust free when I found her i,ve already named her lorer as a take off from her factory name of xplorer I find your videos very encouraging .my plan is to maintain the original 70,s vibe as I grew up in that time and miss it a lot keep

[@mindseyedesign]

Wow,👍 lucky you Joseph, you got yourself some real potential with that beauty. Please, do keep me posted on your refurbish, I'd love to see your progress and end point. You got me wanting to start a classic campers list. -Good luck and stay safe out there.

[@richschwartz8004]

I would love to be able to find a GMC motorhome in great shape that was affordable. Great video and thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Always liked the GMC MotorHome!

[@6174ever]

I think the Travco L'Espirit would be best for our needs, big enough, but not too big.

[@IraQNid]

I was watching a review of a rare Argosy motorhome from Streamline. Cool designs that were well thought out. Only about 200 were made.

[@ExclusiveLM]

The Gypsy trailers here look like diner restaurants on the outside.

[@kxrv6629]

Interesting choices. Growing up we had a 1964 Ford Travel Wagon on a Ford Econoline chassis with a pop top. It was a great conversion design, but the engine was gutless at 100 horsepower and 10 mpg. It commonly overheated and was a nuisance because the engine access was between the driver and passenger seats in the front. Had many lifetime travel adventures in it despite these serious flaws.

[@marklabarge3573]

I have a custom made 1961 gmc class a motorhome. 3 way frige,rooftop and dash air,front and rear engine heater,shower,sleeps 6,heavy-duty furnace,cruise control. Built on 1987 gmc bus frame. 23 foot long.

[@kimgray1284]

I liked #7 I would love to go on a trip in one of Those rv vans or moble homes

[@ronaldwilson1653]

Without a doubt my favorite one of all was number 3 the GMC that was made from 73 to 78 or 79 way ahead of itself the best even today if you can get find one which there's a lot of them still left out there and go through and do a complete restore on it you'll have a better motorhome than any of the newer ones that are being built it was just top-of-the-line back then and still top-of-the-line to this day and I wish I owned one of them I really do.

[@siseley1]

It would be even nicer with a Cummins engine. Today's freeways and highways are too fast for that old 455.

[@evilswingythingy]

@@siseley1 gmc 455 olds rocket won the landspeed record for fastest motorhome in the world

[@evilswingythingy]

Agreed...i bought one here in Australia this year Only 26 listed downunder

[@zoommikerobinson3315]

I have a restored 1972 Hunter. It was the 903rd produced.

[@millenniumxdtvmediaandarts1679]

Nice, you still use it often, or is it for looks?

[@chall1mk]

#3 would be nice. Would love to travel the US in my retirement.

[@royferguson3909]

can I come along for the ride? sounds like a plan..from Canterbury. U.K.

[@susanlee9532]

Romany Gypsy Trailers - all of them❤️💕💗😊👍

[@lorrieaustin4997]

Totally awesome

[@richardsanjose3692]

Number 3 or nuthin. Good vid....Rich/San Jose

[@clarkkent2913]

01:07 "Comfort and style!"

[@TheBamhulk]

amazing video guy!! I gotta keep it simple honestly i love the westfalla!

[@ytukmachi1]

Number 3,nice and big and more power

[@julieblower147]

number 3 was my best choice ☺

[@RetroGamingonestopshop]

Great job! loved this!

[@senorsenor2665]

KOoOL LOVE .THEM All.

[@ImmortalInflames]

good stuff, thank you.

[@carlhursh505]

GMC hands down. I want one so badly!

[@janebuys2225]

I like the gmc motor home

[@arntunateBrusselsSprout54]

I’ll take the GMC Motorhome any day. I like many of the others, but that seemed to be much safer to drive in my opinion.

[@evilswingythingy]

Me too... picked one up here in Australia in February ... only 26 listed downunder

[@kimhorton6109]

I’ll second that. These things have held up well. The chassis is something others could learn from. The double rear wheels is an amazing advancement

[@gadgetsglamour269]

GMC is beautiful.. though I liked all..

[@MartinSage]

Owned a '71 bus for 12yrs with a 1776cc dual carb Type1. The '72 bus looks the same but has the much stronger/reliable type4 engine. I would put a 2liter with deep sump and external oil cooler.

[@theTORTUGAZUL]

I've always heard to stay away from buses after 72. The earlier ones with smaller tail lights are what to look for.

[@donnakawana]

Woweeee loved each an every one. Brilliantly done just great✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@chrismcelroy7915]

I'm diggin my Travco 220

[@veronicaann6454]

Ugh I'm obsessed!!!!😍

[@royferguson3909]

me too. Canterbury. U.K. keep on trucking

[@terrydonegan1622]

Gmc for me. Great design looks space age

[@moyadapne968]

2:37 That Westmorland Star looks like the inside of a Pagani Zonda lol. I own a 1978 VW LT28 camper. Like an overgrown Type 2, but with 6ft standing room and front engine.

[@greghumble7306]

LT owners unite lel

[@char1737]

i have that GMC Motorhome as a hot wheels toy !

[@DocFuglyMark]

The Karmann Ghia is the Volkswagen version of a sports car, the camper is Karmann Mobil

[@frglee]

In the UK, many of the camper vans were built by a variety of coachbuilders, rather than the manufacturers, who just supplied the basic van for conversion. For example, Devon Conversions at Sidmouth imported and converted VW vans from 1956 to 1985, and Dormobile at Folkestone produced varieties of Bedford Dormobile camper vans from the 1960s to the 1990s. Other popular campervans in the UK were based on commercial van such as Commers, Sherpas, Ford Transits, Renault and Citroen vans etc. Most of the British campervans produced were rather smaller and less luxurious than many American products, mainly because of narrower rural roads and more limited expectations.

[@evalynkulp461]

I'll take that mustard yellow VW Westfalia please!

[@davidmayo3185]

commer was neat

[@nickgoble3675]

no 2 is a commer conversion by Autohomes i had one for years and toured France Spain and Italy in it ,1725 with overdrive box it cruised at 70mph lol and the one in the picture is a 1971 mine was a 1969.

[@TheHorsebox2]

I'd love a Commer Camper. Sounds like yours was great.

[@TheHorsebox2]

@ferkemall Yeah, salty roads are a killer!

[@bubbafringman1864]

When featuring the Chinook, you only showed the small Toyota version when the 18+ was their true flagship unit, the one piece moulded fiberglass on the one ton cutaway vans. They are still very popular

[@alexanderstapelberg2833]

♡ it, 2nd to none.

[@anthonyeverett1391]

Beautiful.

[@FernandoDiaz-ep7xk]

Only the best for

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

The GMC is most definitely my favourite 🙂

[@Alpha-to9od]

You missed an iconic RV 1954/1964 clack cortez. The best so far..

[@mirutanable]

i would definitely buy the gmc motorhome

[@jarrelldaniel4199]

There are a few in El Dorado Arkansas gmc might be able to get one

[@evilswingythingy]

Bought one here downunder in February.... love my gmc

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

GMC Motorhome!! Shades of Charles Kuralt.

[@susangamble6888]

And commer van!

[@wesfrazier5739]

The one van was rockin

[@femalism1715]

I'd love to find a Westmorland Star!

[@primeprime4698]

Nr 8

[@francisvanderhoven9088]

i want all of them

[@ms.sammanthalee5156]

i love chevy n gmcs so the motor home by gmc is great ...

[@iamacarnut]

One more you missed...From the Star Wars begining films..this motor home was designed by some very WELL KNOWN car designers of the time created the discover by rectrans..check this on out....very interesting...I have only seen two since delivering them to a dealer ship in san diego...in 1972..One day looking on craiglist one popped up for sale..Bought it sight un seen. Had it shipped home...and i am in the prosess of restoring her....Well love your sight