1976 GMC ELEGANZA II #2 - SOLD!

Custom frame off professional GMC MOTORHOME BUILD FOR SALE.
SOLD 11/2017.

[@davegreene1198]

My dad and mom bought one of these back in the mid 90's. Traveled the usa for years. The front wheel drive was over the top! Go anywhere. Do anything! Love it.

[@BlondieSL]

What a gorgeous built! HEY! GMC! If you're listening to potential customers, THIS IS WHAT WE WANT! Not those new versions made today that are so dark and cramped! GMC, please considering bringing to marked a new, UPDATED version of the motorhomes! All the things mentioned here as the upgrades would be a great starting point for your engineers. Yeah yeah. I know it won't happen. LOL But hey! A guy can dream, right!?

[@haroldcarter618]

It is one of the most beautiful GMC I’ve ever seen even better than the company that’s in Florida that rebuilts them excellent job even though I know it was six years ago I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@spartonboat1]

The powertrain is 100% Toronado with the 455 CU engine and the sidewinder transmission, connected to the engine by a mesh chain. The Toronado was originally assembled on a dedicated assembly line in Lansing, MI; I used to walk by that line every day, in the late 60's early 70's. It was the most hand-built car in all of GM. The assy line was off in one corner of the huge Olds main assembly plant. The engine and transmission were mounted on a cradle/sub-frame, then the Toronado body mated to the powertrain. Periodically, an engine/tranny/frame set was assembled, but pulled off the line, and never installed in a Toronado. That powertrain unit was then diverted and shipped to the site where the GMC RV was assembled. Voila, the powertrain was installed in the RV. So all GMC RV's of this vintage were running GM Olds Toronado powertrains from Lansing, MI.

[@Bill-xx2yh]

Thank you for this, beautifully done and your price is really good I NEVER TRUST those who hide their prices.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's smaller than most of today's RVs, and yet it looks like two adults could live in it comfortably. I'd buy one if I had someone to share in the experience. I'd keep as much of the GMC Motorhome as original as possible, but I'd also upgrade a few things to make it more modern. 🙂

[@markdarling4487]

Wow. Just incredibly beautiful. Worth EVERY penny asked.

[@lisavanderwiel7582]

I'm speechless. This is such a thoughtful restoration. I love that you chose flat panel walnut cabinetry. Stunning! It has an MCM vibe.

[@FranciscoLopez-sy6uz]

otro proyecto...........guau, que belleza. Motorhome soñado para mí, precioso, iconico y elegante. Felicitaciones y sigan adelante con esas restauraciones. Espectacular

[@shellyweiers121]

It is just breathtaking gm broke my heart when they stopped production in 1978 I wish I owned this beautiful classic

[@jasoncarpp7742]

This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's small enough that anyone with a driver's license can drive, but it's also large enough, at 26' that one could live in it comfortably while travelling.

[@azcactusflower1]

Jay Leno needs this for his collection!

[@hobbscienda534]

Thank you. Please let him know.

[@campervanelvisitoofonyou8720]

Fuck Jay Leno

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Eat your heart out, Jay Leno. 🙂

[@nojnoj3069]

Absolutely outstanding. I'd say as close to perfection as possible. An impressive modern class A motor home in a classic 1970's look. Well done sir and to all involved, God bless you all. I sincerely hope that you live healthily for many, many, many years so you can do lots of these incredibly beautiful motor homes. You are a genius!

[@srm8866]

History meets modern-day technology! _What an absolutely awesome restore - Beautiful work, sir!_

[@lonesomedovepk]

Amazing design machine...Bravo to old original creative US designers that are scarce these days... Greetings from Pakistan ❤️💐👍👏

[@kathleenphillips2933]

Wow... you guys did an absolutely phenomenal job!!! It is a beauty!!!! GMC is crazy not to start manufacturing these again. Put in a cassette toilet accessed from the outside, a couple of 200 watt solar panels on the roof, raise the bathroom ceiling with a skylight and "fantastic fan", and make the back area a dedicated queen size bed and it will be the hit on the market!!!! This looks so easy to drive... Fantastic restoration... GMC should take note and move on this quickly!

[@BlondieSL]

I forgot. I have a question to the team that performed this incredibly rebuild. I hope someone answers, because I'll bet that others may be interested too. So with all the new upgrades, if someone has this machine and they are way out of state or country even and they need some repairs, who could they take it to? Would a regular RV shop be able to do repairs since now, nothing on the RV is to spec (GMC design) ?? How would they troubleshoot things without service manuals for the new stuff?

[@junioranderson4975]

I remember seeing this things on the road in the mid to late 80's. Back then I thought they were made in that year lol. That is how futuristic these motorhomes looked and still do! It is very cool to see the way you guys restore them so beautifully. I like the design of the black gloss along the windows and how it gives it that distinctive look. I think some LED lights would look even better.

[@BluesBadTom]

This is a classic show stopper because it's better than new. A one-of-a-kind worth the money. Have a great weekend and you got a thumbs-up from me.

[@wyzapple]

Well, there you go. On your first video I said "keep it, you won't find one better." And now, I have been proven wrong. Bravo!👍

[@nancysmith2295]

43 years brand new. Amazing! Cool!

[@rorybentley61]

Beautiful restoration.

[@nojnoj3069]

Absolutely awesome. Better than new by far.

[@strietermarinesurvey1415]

You should have said what you didn't replace, been easier!

[@hobbscienda534]

That is correct.

[@Freddy2TakeOff]

It's already have been rare to find such a nice one in blue, but in this light stainless-blue, I just felt in love to that. 😍 Sadly already sold, if I may find it one day in the same great shape like you made it, I'll try to buy it instantly - if I can afford it ...

[@spencergreenhill7728]

How much?

[@andrewlarson6805]

Now that one is pretty close to perfect gorgeous GMC home

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

Somehow I never tire watching this video. This unit is amazing. Would that I could afford to have my 26', Sovereign Airstream given such a makeover. This ingenuity we see here is just what America great, although I am fearful of a down low in such ingenuity that I hope President Trump can reverse! Thank you for such a visual treat.

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

This looks to be an absolutely perfect restoration/resto-mod version of the GMC. You're never ever going to ever see a sale that cover the amount of work you put into her! Looks great. What have you sold her for?

[@adriannyasia]

lol, @ 3:50 look at the lil drone go! luv it!! Still, awesome rig you have there! Good job!

[@TheFrog767]

Frigging unreal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✊✊💪. l always loved these things they were like an earth version of the chariot on Lost ln Space.

[@iiatargetanalyst3046]

Love these GMC BEAUTY

[@shepardes]

*WOW* You do such a great job! Find some more GMC's and fix them up. I hope you made some $$ on this sale with all that you did!

[@rylogrumble5861]

If I had the money, I would buy this in a heartbeat.

[@toptobottom247]

I would have purchased this and put it up for rent so anyone could enjoy a weekend or week in a nostalgic not so intimidating rig. GMC really was ahead of their time.

[@leatherwoodjay]

and some turds would destroy it for you in no time flat.......you'd do that once and regret it forever.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Lovely looking GMC Motorhome. :)

[@soillife1]

Alll I know is. Everybody is certainly Relieved and excited to get these GMCs Sold. 👍😁😉🤔

[@TairnKA]

Looks great. I like the body colored bumpers. The only addition would be solar.

[@Frank-ue6eg]

Amazing how little had to be replaced - seems like not much needed more than a buff - so it was great you were able to pretty much use everything as-is...but it looks good...kudos!!

[@drtydawg73]

looks awesome, much nicer looking than modern stuff. I want one. :-)

[@Shwalker07]

Take a shot every time he says new and you will have one drunk comment section lol.

[@ClassALiving]

That motorhome is gorgeous!

[@joshharmon4867]

What a gem!

[@janjbowman]

Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire!!!

[@vintageprolink]

Awesome !!! beautiful colour and chrome wheels.

[@leemaiolo9637]

Wow! Awesome!!! Always always wanted one! Beautiful job!!!

[@dondover1065]

My dad bought a new 1975 26 ft Sequoia in Chicago and drove it to our home in Boca Raton FL. I'm going to buy another one.

[@americanmade9002]

Wow that thing looks great🤗

[@Tahoe95]

Wow, must wish I was rich to do that to that RV like you are.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Awesome looking Motorhome! I love the colour combination. I love the upgrades. This is *my* idea of what a motorhome should be. At 26' (7.9 metres) in length, 96" (240 cm) wide and about 9' (2.7 metres) tall, including the usually-installed roof air conditioner. With interior head room at 76 inches (190 cm), it's large enough for two people to travel the country in relative comfort, but it's small enough that just about anyone with a standard (non-commercial) driver's license could drive it with relative ease. With upgrades on it like a computer navigation system and rear vision camera, it'd be more modern than it already looks. If I were to buy one, I'd upgrade the engine from a 455 cu. in. (7.5 litre). gas engine to a 395 cu. in. (6.5 litre) GMC L65 Turbo Diesel engine. I'd also have wi-fi installed, I'd also have smart speaker capability, so that one could play *"Alexa"* while travelling. 🙂

[@rafaelparra5709]

Jesus Sir, that is an amazing job! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobtrucker1272]

My dream motorhome

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

What are treated to here in this fine video is a look at what made this country great. It's called good, ol' fashioned American ingenuity. Excellence by any other name. And a product of this robust American ingenuity is someone named Hobbs Cienda Boo Yah!

[@AWIRELINK]

With all these nice and luxurious features you added, Why stopp there, you might as well have thrown in the driver and passenger "Seat Ejects" !

[@MinhNguyen-ot1zg]

Couldn’t watch this. Too many “new” words.

[@RVerJerry]

Beautiful Rebuild job, I especially like the Alison Transmission. The fuel injection would have a great improvement, now why did you rebuild it ?

[@samuellauvray873]

Très beau camping car

[@hottubz1965]

She's a beaut, Clark! I'd take her in a second.

[@wewd]

Shitter's full!

[@KTMsteve]

i am in the process of selling my cottage and this is what i want. a turn key mobile custom dream!

[@vintageprolink]

lovely looking mobile home.

[@maricarbo]

I would love to have this vehicle!

[@michaelbarlanti7412]

Rolls Royce of RV

[@hobbscienda534]

We do have a deposit on it and the buyer wanted us to make some further additions for their needs.

[@yescandles]

I NEW someone would wind up with this treasure!!!

[@lionsullivan]

Surely this has been SOLD! If not, where is this unit?? What is the round, black thing on top? Is it a new dish system? Why did the electronic ignition system not work?

[@livingisfreedom6633]

JUST BEAUTIFUL !!

[@jfsanbra]

I like it! Muy bonita!

[@joehan818]

Yup! This is the best!

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

@Hobbs Cienda....I see you've outdone yourself again. Bravo. A work of art. A Da Vinci on four wheels. Just what will you do for encores after this? Say, Hobbs, I'm interested in buying this wonder? Ya think you can fly with layaway? lol!!! Okay. I was just askin'. Jeez.

[@kiakamgar]

One day I'll have one of these 🤓👍

[@hydrogencyanide2493]

As a 20 year old born in 98' i want this instead of a house

[@noahjones4]

Im 24 and im looking for an rv to call home. Do it man it will be all yours no rent haha

[@bluesharp59]

Cool video and Thumbs up liked.

[@byronyorks9734]

are you a robot?

[@JustPeaceLoveAndKindness]

So beautiful!! Better than most New RV out there. How much was the whole thing sold for?

[@jenseninterceptors]

Its amazing... good job

[@kathyfann]

Beautiful job!

[@captsam54]

I want it.... well wanted it... well want one like it... and I work on RV's....

[@jmm1000]

"fix the cigarette lighter."

[@ws1807]

How much did it sell for?

[@craigjames9155]

Would it be difficult to convert one of these to right-hand drive? Could the dash be reproduced in fibreglass perhaps, in RHD configuration? Could the steering box and linkages be replaced by parts from an export model Chev of some type?

[@matthiasbretonnier4015]

American + generator = love story

[@dcw1540]

My god did they open the factory back up? Thanks

[@kellybrown6988]

Just say everything I'm about to say is " new" ! So you won't have to say "new" a million times!

[@mechanicsteve2320]

Super nice restoration!! My only complaint would be that you had not put fuel injection on it with so many stand alone fuel injection systems out there.

[@hobbscienda534]

We would be happy to install fuel injection if the next buyer would like it.

[@encomanenco7347]

Can't believe they shot this with a blown front head light. Nice MoHo.

[@hobbscienda534]

Maribel, I wish I was in a position to be able to donate this GMC.

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

@Hobbs...I can't help but wonder what you'd do with my 1985 Sovereign Airstream, a 26 footer.

[@hobbscienda534]

I do have a deposit on it and the new owner wanted us to make some additions for his needs.

[@MikeMcKey]

What a beauty! 😀

[@vintageprolink]

beautiful colour scheme external , also internal.

[@carforumwanker]

People need to know more about costs and location etc etc etc

[@temhotabot]

beautiful rv for its age.

[@rodmckendrick8140]

Anything original left?

[@JoeCnNd]

Can you update for when you sell it what you sold for? I'm thinking of maybe getting one of these babies. Looks nice.

[@hobbscienda534]

You could buy this one. ;-)

[@JoeCnNd]

Hobbs Cienda I'm looking to redo an old one myself. Thank you

[@jamesbond9873]

Nice house!

[@albertchehade9916]

Fire suppression system in the engine bay?? Is this an aircraft? 😱

[@ravaun505]

Front and rear caps are made of fiberglass. The material tends to melt/burn when it has a flame applied. They're just being super cautious.

[@albertchehade9916]

Ravaun: If that is the case, then it is a design flaw, right? Why not install fire suppression in ALL vehicles?

[@ravaun505]

They installed the system out of FEAR, not out of a necessity. There is no reason a 455 block engine should catch fire, aside from a cracked distributor. And the odds are better than 95% that if that occurred while the vehicle was running it would simply die (no longer having an input of vaporized fuel). Many race cars do have fire suppression systems built in. Then again, the fuel used is so volatile it can explode from a single spark when out of the engine.

[@albertchehade9916]

Ravaun: Now you get in to the race car systems? These are not meant for everyday driving by normal people, race cars are inherently dangerous, normal vehicles should be inherently safe. We could go for years discussing/arguing the point about fire suppression systems and other safety topics but I choose to end this now. Your point is taken, and understood. Take care my friend, bye:) ✋

[@ryanlaursen]

It seems that batteries cause more fires than the engine on these. Plus, there is only one door to get out.

[@clarkinthedark1]

Anyone know why the fuel injection didn’t work out on it?

[@markoberg8446]

How do I contact the owner of the beast?

[@hobbscienda534]

[e-mail]

[@MrFIZZYMann]

Hello Please, How Much did this Lovely GMC Motohome Sell for ? Sorry, a bit Cheeky I Know. BUT, It's a Lovely GMC RV. THANK YOU

[@themadrooster2454]

Watch the whole video at the end it appraised for 159,000 so I'm sure it would have sold in the ballpark of that appraisal

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

So you revealed in this video that you failed to upgrade the engine to a fuel injection one. I have an idea for you. Chevrolet made a front wheel drive impala SS around 2010 that boasts a 5.3L V8! Thats right a factory front wheel drive moderen 5.3L vortex engine just waiting to go in one of these classy RVs! More power less weight better mpgs more spare parts better reliability! you should really look into it. Awesome work btw!

[@darrenleaguecity]

Wouldn't have the torque needed

[@brainwashingdetergent4128]

@@darrenleaguecity you out your damn mind 😂😂.. maybe just throwing one in wouldnt be ideal but a few mods maybe a programmer for the computer some different gear ratios and i think that set up would do great. But yea you wouldn't just pull one out of a impala and want to run it like it was in the car in the RV.

[@peewee7405]

A LS is a great engine but it just doesn't have the grunt that this needs like a 455 Olds does.

[@derrickzenner9300]

Definitely

[@peewee7405]

The Impala fwd power train will not work in this motorhome. The motorhome has the power train sitting front to rear like a rear wheel drive vehicle. The Impala has the power train sitting crossway's left to right totally different setup.

[@raysater4083]

Very nice good job.

[@fightfactory67]

And for how much something like that would be sold?