MotorHomes have very little on them susceptible to rot, which contributes to their unrivaled longevity. The GMC version had more in common with the construction of aircraft than with other RVs against which it competed (think boxy, unaerodynamic Winnebagos).

The design of the GMC MotorHomes provided for unrivaled flexibility when it came to outfitting their interiors. The 23-foot models typically sleep four, while the 26-foot models easily sleep six in comfort. As the brochures from the era illustrate, there is nothing claustrophobic about a GMC MotorHome. With their huge windows, the interiors are bright and airy. Customers had their choice of myriad interior configurations and a seemingly limitless number of trim combinations.

While GMC offered ready-to-drive motorhomes for purchase at GMC dealers, the company also sold a shell--the Transmode--that could be outfitted by outside vendors. This allowed for even more floor-plan and personalization options.

Many owners have lovingly maintained their motorhomes' interiors in period-correct Seventies' style, with plaid upholstery and colorful vinyl. Others have modernized their classics, outfitting them with all the amenities of a 21st-century recreational vehicle. It is not uncommon to find interiors as luxurious as those on a private jet, complete with state-of-the-art galleys, flat-panel televisions, and high-end A/V systems.

Scan the ads on eBay and Craigslist, and you're sure to find running examples of GMC MotorHomes for as little as $5,000. At that price, expect

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