[{"id": 4690250, "authorName": "Houstonduckman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/houstonduckman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You see that, Clark? That's an RV. Don't get too attached to it. We're taking it with us when we leave in a couple of months... Sorry, I couldn't resist... GLWA. I will show myself out now...", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1592935746, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690294, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Avocado Green and Harvest Gold '70s interior goodness, right there! Insane! I want this. With that paint, there is no way to stay in the shadows with this rig. Very cool.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1592936044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690335, "authorName": "60robert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/60robert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one sweet looking ride; great history as well.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1592936242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690398, "authorName": "honda1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/honda1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Things were so cool back in the 70's.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1592936653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690408, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Condor has been on the endangered species list for a long time , It's nice to see one in the wild again.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1592936692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690458, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All a guy needs is a yellow Sixties Manx dune buggy to flat-tow behind it, or put on a small single-axle trailer, the way things were done back when. Head to the coast and have a great time.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1592936933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690503, "authorName": "Italia_227", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/italia_227/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kind of a Neanderthal thing going on up front.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1592937111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690551, "authorName": "Frank_Barrett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frank_barrett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One can only imagine the interesting people who have been inside this RV. Too bad there's no guest book!", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1592937272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690516, "authorName": "Patrick01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Italia_227 - Once you hit takeoff speed, that assists greatly in lift! That sloping nose was said to help a bunch in frontal visibility for the driver. Most MH designs were quite similar then, such as Winnebago and Cortez.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1592937283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690612, "authorName": "lxsteed", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lxsteed/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Houstonduckman beat me to it. I had to google it, but was pretty sure it was the same model RV. Thanks for the reassurance!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1592937620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690620, "authorName": "3Pedalonly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/3pedalonly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The adjacent bathroom is equipped with a Thermasan waste destruction system\"\r\n\r\nThat's right people, don't just dispose of your waste, destroy it!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1592937694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690621, "authorName": "Dat2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dat2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You had me at waste destruction system.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1592937697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690635, "authorName": "Jags_in_the_barn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jags_in_the_barn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the idea of sending the waste out through the exhaust system; now if only someone would come up with a way to send the waste through the engine first as a fuel source we'd be all set. \r\n\r\nExceptionally cool, from the days when the journey was as much a part of the adventure as the destination.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1592937810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690641, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The guys at Midas wondered why the exhaust kept rotting out........", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1592937870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690693, "authorName": "Davidf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...and, the tire shop always wondered why the guy needed a new spare.\r\n\r\nThis is really cool, but is begging for a McLaren engine transplant", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1592938278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690728, "authorName": "19gt2rs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/19gt2rs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Patrick01 Agreed! \r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-meyers-manx-2/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1592938552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690786, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hate to be driving behind when that waste system kicks in. Amazing styling on this and fantastic graphics.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1592938913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690827, "authorName": "Sacksenheim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sacksenheim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This one is begging for a video walk through", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1592939179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690869, "authorName": "AlfaZagato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfazagato/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love when RV- and tent-makers advertise sleeping capacity. The only way you sleep eight is if y'all are cuddled-up with each other - nice and tight.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1592939446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4690978, "authorName": "65WildcatVT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/65wildcatvt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting old RV. Looking at image #66. Right to left gas, brake, steering column and ??? Footrest maybe? Also love the ubiquitous Ford floor mounted dimmer switch..", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1592939994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691018, "authorName": "LostinCorrosion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lostincorrosion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those colors! This thing brings back memories (or are those flashbacks?) of the \u201870\u2019s. Probably gets about 0.5 mpg with that 390. And yet, I\u2019m strangely drawn to it... I would love to see a video walk around, starting and running videos.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1592940164, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691094, "authorName": "AEA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aea/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These rare RVs were Ford's competition to the Dodge Travco motorhome, which Colin Chapman, Ronnie Sox and Richard Petty owned for similar purposes to McLaren Engines' ownership of this. Earlier Condor coaches (like the '66 or '67 19-footer I was offered as a teen) were even more boxy, and the final-year 1973 model \"Condor III\" had a more aerodynamic greenhouse before the oil crisis put the wraps on production.\r\n\r\nAnd yes, this is the same style as the \"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation\" RV. Greenlight makes that and a selection of \"regular\" Condor IIs in 1/64 scale diecast.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1592940444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691108, "authorName": "fourpointtwo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fourpointtwo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Al Hirt Now!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1592940485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691138, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "for those curious about the thermasan waste destruction unit, i found this old owner's manual:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Thermasan-Owners-Manual.pdf\r\n\r\nit's like the Keanu Reeves movie Speed: you can only \"exit\" if you're going faster than 40mph!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1592940594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691150, "authorName": "Mart_Emeness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mart_emeness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AlfaZagato wrote - \"I love when RV- and tent-makers \r\nadvertise sleeping capacity. The only way you sleep \r\neight is if y\u2019all are cuddled-up with each other \u2013 nice \r\nand tight.\"\r\n-------------\r\nSpeaking of various vehicular sleeping capacities \r\nand arrangements, when I bought my first \"big \r\ntruck\" - a used, 3-year-old '87 FLC120 Freightliner, \r\nit had - (intended as humor, I think!) - a decal on \r\nthe side of the bunk that read - \"Sleeper Capacity \r\n- One Wide, Two High\"! :)", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1592940632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691106, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Hospitality\", eh? Does it have one of those \"If the motorcoach is a-rockin'\" bumper stickers on it? \n\nOther than that aspect, and the waste destruction unit, I really like that design and this particular vehicle - those things were as common as bedbugs back in the day and I know for a fact that Jesse and Walt didn't use a Condor in their business - so what happened to them all?\n\nGLWTA, it's good to see one still out there kickin'.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1592940667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691186, "authorName": "Oldnfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldnfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Used for hospitality in the 70\u2019s\r\nIf those walls could talk", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1592940817, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691381, "authorName": "CFD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cfd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I remember my introduction to engineering class, this might not be the best angle for a windshield in order to minimize wind resistance. Of course, when the vehicle is basically patterned after a toaster oven I guess it doesn't matter that much anyway.\n\nAll kidding aside, this type of listing is why BaT is the first email I open every morning (much to the detriment of my productivity).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1592941475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691524, "authorName": "omarlittle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omarlittle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you're not supposed to put the toilet paper thru that system, that makes it not as handy as it sounds. \r\n Also, anything you tow behind it better be colored brown.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1592941926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691595, "authorName": "IFGD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ifgd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing doesn't need aerodynamics, it intimidates the air. \r\n\r\nLove the lines on this RV!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1592942314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691647, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We took the train coast-to-coast in 1957 and Dad had to explain the reason for the sign in the bathroom of our sleeper cabin: Do Not Flush Toilet While Train Is In Station. Ewww! Then he said airliners are the same. Ewww! Thanks to @bretticus4 we know something similar applies here. \" Strange exhaust smell, son. What kind of fuel are you using?\" It looks like the Thermasan is going to get a disproportionate amount of attention here, kind of like the swamp cooler in the station wagon a few weeks ago.\n\nThis Condor is in amazingly good condition for its age, right down to the toaster, and its history will resonate with the audience on BAT. The only motorhomes I remember at races belonged to Jim Hall (1965 USRRC, no exterior markings) and Carl Hass (1969 Can Am, Hass/Lola/Simoniz markings). I still have pictures of both and both were the more rounded fiberglass style bodies than the more angular Condor. Plus the Bedford VAL bus with two front axles that Tony Dean hauled his CanAm Porsche in, Where are they now? We weren't going to the big name races when the hospitality suite motor homes started to proliferate and I'm guessing this Condor was part of that change.\n\nThe angled windshield may just be a styling touch here and I like how the side windows follow the theme. But angled windshields were common on public transports to cut down on interior reflections in the drivers line of sight. The PCC streetcars had the windshields angled back; I was lucky to live in a city that used PCCs into the 80s. Even with the angled windshield I remember seeing the motorman hang something (his coat, a newspaper, etc.) directly behind him to block reflections. And the GMC \"Fishbowl\" bus had the top of the windshield angled back and the bottom angled forward. Since it's likely there were lights on in the cabin of the Condor while underway some windshield rake would be beneficial.\n\nI'm enjoying the nostalgia trip through the interior here. I still have avacado appliances in my kitchen and the basement 'rec room' has what was euphemistically called 'wood paneling' in the 70s. Some of my 'wood paneling' is delaminating just like picture 100. But we loved it then and it certainly allows for time travel now. So much to like! GLWTA!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1592942665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691826, "authorName": "Aaron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aaron/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If the auction would\u2019ve been last week I could\u2019ve flown out and driven it back home for the Vintage Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio this weekend!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1592943187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691901, "authorName": "Brent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Chairman and co-founder of McLaren, trackside hospitality at Can-Am and Formula 1 events, The epitome of executive class in the early 70s !", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1592943470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4691947, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder what the lowest gear ratio is? I'm trying to imagine getting this thing over Teton Pass with a 390 gas engine. don't know what an Eaton 2 speed translates to.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1592943659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4692102, "authorName": "Capt_Nemo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/capt_nemo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ditch the 390/Cruise-O-Matic and add a six cylinder Cummins \"B\" engine with modern automatic...good to go, even if the green interior trimming is kinda hard on the eyes! Since McLaren is in the IndyCar series now, I wonder if anyone would notice it at the races. You do know you're cruising Old Skool when you have leg blaster vents by the driver and front passenger seats.\r\n\r\nSo cool...GLWTA!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1592944237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4692519, "authorName": "FunWithCars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/funwithcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Power Stroke w/ the new 10 speed auto swap. A few of Gale Banks\u2019 goodies. A resto mod, in legitimate McLaren orange. Aerodynamics? Who cares?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1592946238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4692525, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A pair of videos have been added to the listing by @tlake.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592946256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4692698, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice driving video. Also a pleasure to see that not EVERYONE needs a back up camera.:) spectacular turning radius. I am up for a road trip,if anyone else is, but no one has pulled the trigger yet. Better book your campsite, believe it or not they are really BOOKED this year for obvious reasons. Like insanely booked, Camping is HOTTER than ever, annoying, buy happy to see people getting out.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1592947083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4692785, "authorName": "Bascherl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bascherl/", "bidAmount": 1972, "content": "$1,972 bid placed by Bascherl", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592947431, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4692875, "authorName": "Jfp58", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfp58/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really cool vehicle! Love the crotch coolers. \nHazardous \u201cduty\u201d pay for the unlucky muffler shop mechanic when that exhaust system needs replacement.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1592948123, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693010, "authorName": "mcorrallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcorrallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing makes me want to start drinking heavily.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1592948381, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693025, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cDon\u2019t you go falling in love with Clark. We\u2019re taking it with us when we leave here next month\u201d cousin Eddie. \r\n\r\nWe all have a cousin Eddie don\u2019t we? And we all secretly want to just get in this thing and go away from everything right now. Who\u2019s coming with me?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1592948503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693135, "authorName": "porkpiehat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/porkpiehat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thermasan-new meaning to the term \"internal combustion\"! OK-I'll see myself out..", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1592950019, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693189, "authorName": "10tenths", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10tenths/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is this listed as a 'project'? I see a few issues, such as the exhaust sounds rough, but it seems like a runner that needs some details. (OK, might have to update the 8 tracks...) I'm serious, this could be a great tow rig for my 1977 FF!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1592950794, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693273, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592952756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4693274, "authorName": "jaffa426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaffa426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i just learned how those ejection thermal waste systems work on this thing. I cant believe i just learned something new from a 1972 ford", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1592952771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693281, "authorName": "jaffa426", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaffa426/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wait! is that a two barrel?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1592952909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693295, "authorName": "rjdjr01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjdjr01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is there room for my orgasmarton?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1592953132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693380, "authorName": "snerd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/snerd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see many similar ones here in La/SFV Ca, well not as nice and with the \"homeless crowd \" seeking any early smog exempt RV for shelter. Some that have running ones, tow their buddies to overnight parking in neighborhoods. Then LAPD has the task of moving them on when community pressure raises. Maybe a little off topic but kinda funny how so many have ended here in So-Cal", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1592954912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693382, "authorName": "omarlittle", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omarlittle/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK. Serious question...\r\n So it burns up the waste as you drive. . But do the people in the convertible behind you smell it?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1592954981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693522, "authorName": "spannerhead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spannerhead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would put an electric motor in. Plenty of room on top for solar panels . You would be free.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592958259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693569, "authorName": "bretticus4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bretticus4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@omarlittle and others: no, it doesn't create any odors. \n\nsee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incinerating_toilet for reference\n\nthe reason you have to exceed a certain speed is because the exhaust gases are the source of the combustion heat. so you need the engine and exhaust at operating temp for it to run its cycle.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1592959439, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693605, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who else first-glanced the title as \"McLaren Engined 1972 Ford Condor II Motorcoach\"?\r\n\r\nI immediately dreamed of a showdown with the guys with the twin-turbo LS Winnebago.", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1592959987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693609, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not posting this to be a spoilsport...but is there proof of the McLaren provenance?\r\nI'd certainly love for it to be all that it appears to be.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1592960059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693663, "authorName": "Dan_Patterson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dan_patterson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm holding out for an eight-track player player player.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1592961615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693796, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. A poop destroyer. Now I want it.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1592964362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693801, "authorName": "Keith_Price", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keith_price/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't know bupkis about McLaren, much less motorhomes, but the seller is a worthy, stand-up dude.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1592964435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693804, "authorName": "74Harley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/74harley/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to work for a company that had one of those as a corporate party wagon. After a few years the original 330 got pulled out and replaced with a 428. Many years later I found what was left of it in a scrapyard and managed to save the 428.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1592964453, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693810, "authorName": "Joe23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joe23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo 80, Looks like someone woke up and smashed their head on the roof lol. The green interior is VERY 70's :)).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592964582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693815, "authorName": "we_prefer_panasports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/we_prefer_panasports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow the inside of this Project currently on offer without reserve looks like our Rumpus Room", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1592964631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693816, "authorName": "Joe23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joe23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo 106, Everyone knows the TP goes forward...", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1592964640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4693832, "authorName": "Caddywumpus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caddywumpus/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Caddywumpus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592965022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4693931, "authorName": "JDSKULL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdskull/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What, no Gean Tracy 8-tracks? https://youtu.be/8gONnixa-H8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592966619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4694177, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 2699, "content": "$2,699 bid placed by GiveMeYourCar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592973244, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4694180, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I currently own the high bid on a vehicle with a poop incinerator. Omg so sweet", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1592973317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4694181, "authorName": "Mart_Emeness", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mart_emeness/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "jaffa426 wrote - \"wait! is that a two barrel?\"\r\n---------------\r\nYep, it surely is. And being originally owned \r\nby an outfit like McLaren I was about as \r\nsurprised as you to see a stock Autolite 2-bbl \r\non that 390! Actually I was really surprised that \r\nthe engine appears to be a bone stock, lo-po \r\npassenger-car spec 390. I would have expected \r\nsomething a bit more exotic and a lot more \r\npowerful. Something along the lines of a modded, \r\nor at least stock CJ-spec 428!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1592973332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4694236, "authorName": "joeording", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joeording/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@givemeyourcar You could get a preview now by pissing in your car's exhaust tip and going for a drive.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1592975451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4694325, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1592982617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4694344, "authorName": "FrD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the driver chair have the bidet option?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1592985068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4694534, "authorName": "CKKurtz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckkurtz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect for the Watkins Glen Vintage weekend!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593001876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4694543, "authorName": "Lord_Balfour_IV", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lord_balfour_iv/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let me get my mirrored aviators, blousey disco-shirt and platform shoes; hospitality will reign in the McLaren RV. Draw your own conclusions.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593002180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4694596, "authorName": "robbiemo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbiemo/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by robbiemo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593003266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4694699, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593005170, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4694769, "authorName": "PepperMRoadster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peppermroadster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very interesting. Enjoying the vibe. Just needs a loving hand and some loot. GLWS!\r\n\r\nI remember there was/is a member of the community, @chookasd that had an eye for unique RV\u2019s.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593006358, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4694938, "authorName": "chookasd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chookasd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool Retro RV but I am Mauck'ed up. This would be a great vehicle for someone who wants to do the TLC upgrades at home since it is mostly just cosmetics. It would cost a fortune to have it done by an outfitter, but you could do it for very little money and get a great result.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593008574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4695264, "authorName": "Cycliccollective", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cycliccollective/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing reminds me of that turbo LS swapped Winnabego. If this were mine, I\u2019d be planning a 500 plus inch stroker 427 cammer or a turbo equipped tunnel port or something naughty like that.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593013319, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4695383, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WAGONBOYTD\r\nNo booking required when camping at ANY Wal Mart parking lot. Ask me how I know.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593015143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4695388, "authorName": "PMB-BTR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmb-btr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wait, no mirrored Disco ball?\r\nMy KC and the Sunshine Band Greatest Hits streaming music will just have to wait.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593015225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4695400, "authorName": "Ojedafab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ojedafab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tiki Bar with chairs ready for campsite.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593015388, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4695467, "authorName": "Foxedupone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxedupone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can tow your Orangey yellow P1 to the track in this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593016201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4695691, "authorName": "Maricaibo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maricaibo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "PMB-BTR> Years ago in Bellingham, WA a couple of Junior High kids went into the K-Mart, bought a receipt book, then went door to door at all the RVs parked in the K-Mart lot, claiming to be collecting $15 site fee for camping. They told the owners to be sure to put the receipt in the window. The scam lasted a couple of weeks if I remember correctly.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593019258, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4696062, "authorName": "WAGONBOYTD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wagonboytd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PMB-BTR I heard they banned that Wal-Mart action. I have been camping a couple times already this year. Near Starved Rock those around here might know it. It was already beyond capacity, Haven't ever seen it like that before. \n@CKKurtz do we know if that's on this year? Sept 10th, I know it's Alfa year which would be Amazing.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593022694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4698196, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess you need to be careful where you point the exhaust LOL", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593031507, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4698685, "authorName": "Rally-x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rally-x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RWD-FTW Wouldn't want to be stuck behind it on a mountain pass either! lol", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593034308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4699153, "authorName": "weisswurst", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weisswurst/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GiveMeYourCar was that a Ween reference? Because if so that just made my day! :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593038514, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4699300, "authorName": "orangina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/orangina/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by orangina", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593041058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4699324, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593041662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4699424, "authorName": "GiveMeYourCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/givemeyourcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@weisswurst Don't get too close to my fantasy", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593043762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4700521, "authorName": "BigJilm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigjilm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Getting really brown in here... Awesome coach btw!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593090872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4701053, "authorName": "thorofare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thorofare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have to second @Keith_Price 's comment about seller. He is a 35+ year vet of the automotive industry and his reputation is unquestionable, as I've known him for that long. This is a stand-up (literally and figuratively) vehicle as I've spent time in it with seller. He has taken it to Fabulous Fords Forever (RIP) at Knott's Berry Farm where (obviously) it was a hit. This is indeed the ultimate party bus and provenance is absolutely legit. I remember how excited seller was when he bought it many years ago and friends all thought he was crazy, but seller has an eye for the obscure (he also owns a Pantera) and for things named Ford. No doubt he will cast a tear when it sells as those who know him will, too, as many cocktails and stories have been shared inside (while docked, of course). GLWTA, old friend!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1593099536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4701073, "authorName": "jkumor2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkumor2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been between refurbishing a big yellow school bus or holding out for something like this. Looks tantalizing!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593099852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4703403, "authorName": "possenkop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/possenkop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may be the best thing ever to grace BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593116100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4703735, "authorName": "chrlsful", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrlsful/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "12v & an allison, touch nuttin else (& I'm a 'ford guy').", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593117829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4704243, "authorName": "Caddywumpus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caddywumpus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is this listed as a project?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593121142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4704476, "authorName": "pmotoring", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pmotoring/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember the Condor that was raced in the Baja 1000.\r\nI believe that the toilet had a seat belt.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a7840/debbie-the-off-road-racing-motorhome-at-baja/", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593124642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4704786, "authorName": "billcull", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billcull/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by billcull", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593131175, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4704806, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593131716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4705176, "authorName": "PoweredbyFord", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poweredbyford/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The canted windshield glass is not some random design touch. It is precisely angled for the same reason the windows on an airport control tower are: it reduces glare and improves visibility.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1593138788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4705445, "authorName": "NotJayleno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notjayleno/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Flight of the condor !! Love this RV ! GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593146232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4705526, "authorName": "btucky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/btucky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm gonna get this thing and see if my former chemistry teacher wants to make some money.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1593150339, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4705716, "authorName": "Stan_DaLone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stan_dalone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Am I missing the shag rug?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593173207, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4706225, "authorName": "tlake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to all for your interest and feedback on the Condor. BaT is so special because it\u2019s about way more than vehicles, it\u2019s about the enthusiast community, a following that appreciates vehicles from all categories and time periods \u2014- because we just can\u2019t help it, right?\r\nJust the way I couldn\u2019t help it when I came across the Condor about 15 years ago to the day. Wife and I were in Cooperstown for son Ford\u2019s baseball tourney south of town off hwy 28. Along the way was Smith Ford and there she was on the Used Car lot, front-end elevated on a couple of those steel ramps dealers use for some reason. Sign on side window read: \u201c1972 Team McLaren Motorcoach - USAC, Can-Am, F1 Sleeps 8.\u201d Another on the windshield read \u201cSold\u201d. When asked if it was really really sold, the sales guy said \u201cSold Sold\u201d, but divulged a local restaurateur as the buyer.\r\nAn hour later over dinner at his place, I asked he call when the day came to turn it.\r\nThat day came sooner than later and he called that Nov during (ironically) a Ford press conference at the SEMA Show. \r\nA couple weeks later a friend picked me up at JFK in his brand new M3 and we blasted up state.\r\nContinued south on 28 now in the Condor and turned right at I-88 for the long slow drive back to LA. \r\nThe Big Girl and I spent our first night together at Watkins Glen\u2019s Seneca Lodge, which seemed totally appropriate. That evening in the Tavern Room I soaked up brews and photos of the drivers and motorsports legends who\u2019d been there.\r\nWondered how many with nicknames like Lone Star, The Captain, or Hunt the Shunt had spent time in the Condor. Still do.\r\nNow I wonder about the Condor\u2019s next curator, its next chapter. Will its 50 year old drivetrain and appliances get updated, or will its (for better or worse) originality be retained? Regardless, it\u2019ll always have its history with some of motorsports\u2019 greatest players.\r\nThanks again for following this deal. Been fun.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1593182814, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4706714, "authorName": "10tenths", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10tenths/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would keep it as original as possible, drivetrain especially. It would be tempting to put a different engine in, but it wouldn't be 1972, would it? Yes, it's a gas guzzler, but that was a workhorse motor. The interior? Well....not my style for sure, but again, 1972. Crank up the CCR, relive McLaren's glory days (knowing you're sitting in its aura), and forget about it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593190305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4708636, "authorName": "HoopesRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoopesracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bring a BIG Trailer!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1593202107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4708989, "authorName": "Enesset", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enesset/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious question.... and not meant to be disrespectful at all because I really like this (you had me at the Ford Family Music 8-track and the vintage toaster)....the question to the community is is there still in existence a nicer Condor or Condor II and is this price the new \"high water mark\" for what very few decent Condors that remain in existence? \r\n\r\nI'm sure my wife will want to strangle me but don't be surprised to possibly see a bid from me......This would look amazing flat towing my 1969 Manx baja racer or my buddies 1968 Bronco baja racer....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593203713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4709619, "authorName": "MiniDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I loved in the accompanying article about the Baja Condor when they talked about the \"monstrous 16\" wheels\"!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593207095, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4710239, "authorName": "MGDavis123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mgdavis123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good vacuum could probably pull half a kilo of booger sugar out of the carpets, so factor that into the value!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593218858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4710293, "authorName": "Canadianeh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/canadianeh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FWIW, the Christmas Vacation vehicle was a 1972 Condor. I would buy one beat up and try and replicate the Cousin Eddie.\r\n\r\nhttp://www.eurocarguy.com/cousin-eddie2", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593220077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4710655, "authorName": "Weikeming", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/weikeming/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Weikeming", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593230246, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4710802, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593242365, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4710906, "authorName": "HeavyTank77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytank77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just want that toaster!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1593258658, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4710939, "authorName": "tlake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The original owner was Just a remarkable man with a fascinating background.\r\nhttp://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2016-08-12/24412/National-and-local-figures-share-memories-of-local-businessman-philanthropist-and-friend-H-William-Smith-Jr/", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1593260325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4710991, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My eagle eyes span over the yellow over white color combo and internally crossing the fabrics and its patterns. A fact that you can choose any color, as long as you have good taste.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593261743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4711537, "authorName": "Racekar80", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racekar80/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nothing wrong with a 390 that a new RV cam, intake and a 4 barrel won\u2019t cure, hell convert it to FI while your there. A newer transmission with an overdrive might help as well.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593273346, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4711716, "authorName": "vettefinderjim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vettefinderjim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great history. Thanks for sharing BILL SMITH story.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593277182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4712067, "authorName": "RockJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockjr/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by RockJR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593286258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712146, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593288960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712189, "authorName": "RockJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockjr/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by RockJR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593290645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712218, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593291467, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712225, "authorName": "RockJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockjr/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by RockJR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593291897, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712227, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593291946, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712234, "authorName": "RockJR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockjr/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by RockJR", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593292076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712236, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593292132, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712247, "authorName": "G63Auto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g63auto/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by G63Auto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593292251, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712250, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593292296, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712461, "authorName": "G63Auto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g63auto/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by G63Auto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593299204, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712474, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593299750, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4712839, "authorName": "Mclarenguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mclarenguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To Tlake...The McLaren this came from is based in Livonia, MI and is still running and thriving. If you or the new owner would be interested to stop by, love to have you. Two of the guys from back then are still in the building and one of them and myself got a history of the Livonia site written and published by SAE.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1593313038, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4713056, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @Mclarenguy, we all would love to ear some stories or \"fun facts\" about this rig. \r\nDon't \"restrict\" that to the \"official caretakers\"; If you can share, go ahead.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593339858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4713235, "authorName": "KEEB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keeb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it! Looks good in the parking lot. How does it handle on the hwy? Will it do 65 on the Interstate? Would it make it on a trip to the East Coast ? Not sure what \"project\" means in the listing. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593350554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4713392, "authorName": "tlake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mclarenguy-\r\nAm sure Mr. Smith would be pleased to hear his Livonia operation is still running and thriving, and that several of the original crew remain.\r\nWhile upstate NY was their family\u2019s home for generations, here\u2019s how Livonia came about according to a 11/15 interview with Mr. Smith:\r\n \u201cFinally, I got involved with a fellow and we started a company in England called McLaren, Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Limited, and that went very well. We were doing our own engine work, not the factory. So we started a company called McLaren Engines. It was in California for one year and we moved it because that was crazy; don\u2019t send English, New Zealanders, Australians to Southern California because they will go crazy by the end of the year so we moved it to Livonia, Michigan. The reason we wanted it there was, in England if you were trying to buy some special double aught seven metal steel or something, it would take maybe three or six months. The supply base in and around Detroit was fantastic for anything in the automobile, so we were there.... doing work for BMW, Mercedes, GM and Ford.\u201d", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1593356767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4713607, "authorName": "Drgoodwrench", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drgoodwrench/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can just envision Wiley McCoy sitting at that table working on making whatever test vehicle was out on track run just that much better....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593365004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4714223, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey there @tlake my gf and I are excited to bid on this but I noticed while watching a vid about the Christmas Vacation Condor they said that theirs gets 4 mpg. Stating that yours was driven from New York to Cali would you say that's accurate? So ~$2k to drive it across the country?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593387418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4714301, "authorName": "Milo66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milo66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When did the owner drive in from NY to CA?...........in 1972? LOL!!! This thing wouldn't make it to the next County. Yes, this is a project......a very very big project. This is already at $15K......good lord people are morons.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593389952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4714762, "authorName": "Justlookn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/justlookn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this say what I think it says? \u201cThe adjacent bathroom is equipped with a Thermasan waste destruction system that was designed to dispose of liquid and organic waste materials through the exhaust system.\u201c Sure would discourage tailgaters.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1593428359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4715349, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "IT SURE DOES!! I found this cool original PDF of how the Thermasan disposes of your turds down the freeway (above 30mph so you might be able to squeeze a few out in town). It's amazing really. It's like Jetsons bizarro universe.\r\nhttps://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Thermasan-Flyer-2.pdf", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1593445955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4716600, "authorName": "Steve_in_Orange", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_in_orange/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just for fun, here's a currently-available \"waste destruction system.\" Not as much fun for tailgaters though...\r\nhttps://incinolet.com/\r\nOn this rig, I do have to wonder what the tow capacity would be. That's an awful long axle-to-ball distance, and a 2-barrel 390 truck engine was only rated at 150 to 180 HP depending on year and options, so this has to be a \"leisurely\" drive at best.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593455599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4717601, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This question was posed before, but curious as to the third 'pedal' to the left of the brake? Given it is an auto, assume it is a foot rest?\r\nVery cool rig and the toilet is the bomb!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593461233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4718911, "authorName": "tlake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good question and one I\u2019ve asked myself for years. It\u2019s not static, not a footrest. It\u2019s actually an extension of the primary brake pedal on the right. Can only speculate but my guess is the designated captain/driver was rather portly and this location was more effortless? 2 minutes and a 9/16s and it could be gone but it\u2019s not in the way, and always tried to keep it all as I originally found it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593468343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4719103, "authorName": "stearns31", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stearns31/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "why is this vehicle listed as a project? Are there any known concerns not listed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593472332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4719170, "authorName": "tlake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s listed as a Project because she\u2019s almost 50 yrs old. It\u2019s precious with a special background, but tired. Tires have no cracks and look fine due to its indoor storage but are 15 years old, so there\u2019s that. But just believe it should be gone through before full-on active duty, hence the Project description.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1593473827, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4719880, "authorName": "Nicholas1963", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicholas1963/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful classic rig!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593503980, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4720084, "authorName": "BobJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HarriGold I got 6MPG with my 1977 Vogue with a 440 Chrysler 4BBL, it would also cruise at 80", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593521572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4720113, "authorName": "Speednut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speednut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Groovy! Such an iconic and cool 70\u2019s rig. Had no idea there was such a thing as \u201cwaste destruction\u201d system.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593522094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4720224, "authorName": "KM_AXer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/km_axer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HarriGold Most of the big block class A coaches I am familiar with can get 6 MPG pm average. Note that there are more modern induction systems which will provide better fuel economy than a carburetor, with added bonuses of more power and lower emissions.\r\n\r\nOh, and thanks so much for finding the information on the \"Thermasan\" device. 10 minutes, and I am still laughing! Going to share with a couple of friends who still use \"Vintage\" motorhomes.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593524335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4720930, "authorName": "John_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/john_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tlake Thanks for the answer regarding the brake. Looks like it was there to ease left foot braking. \r\nAs far as the incinerating toilet, can you imagine being behind this when it starts spewing pooh dust in the jetstream?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593536299, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721267, "authorName": "KawaZmoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawazmoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "KM_AXer When I was a kid back in the 60s my father worked with a couple design engineers within the motorhome/mobile home booming years. I recall a conversation they were having about the waste destruction system they had just finished designing and were working out the kinks of the prototype before fallout production. Their main concern at the time was what to call it. Being engineers all they could come up with was \"Hots***\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593540007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721386, "authorName": "msmiranda", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/msmiranda/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the Thermasan system still available for modern RVs?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593540667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721589, "authorName": "radojko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radojko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HoopesRacing\r\n\r\nI bought the vintage bookmobile here last year. Coming from Sacramento, the haul vehicle would normally have to traverse The Grapevine. Not bloody likely \u2014 had to go around via Bakersfield. Fun times! Even more fun hauling it cross country...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593542161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721645, "authorName": "Toes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a Condor motorhome around 1980/81. It was longer than this one, was about 33'. It had the 390 in it but was a 4 barrel. Between my Dad and I we have probably had a dozen motorhomes with most being 454 P chassis GM units. The Condor we had was taken on a 6000 mile trip to the Rockies and back to Pa. It averaged 8.9 MPG for the whole trip and on the hill going out of Canyon City to Royal Gorge we passed about 4-5 GM 454 P-chassis motorhomes on the hill. It was the best running gas motorhome we every owned and we were amazed at the gas mileage. I should say, I am not a Ford guy and was a GM technician at that time, but no question in my mind the 390 out performed the 454s of the same era.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593542490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721721, "authorName": "GenauAutoWerks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genauautowerks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@radojko, what are the updates to the bookmobile? Any pictures online anywhere?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593542831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721797, "authorName": "svfinnishline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svfinnishline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it were me.. I would take the 514 cubic inch engine from the 1970 Torino being auctioned in a couple of hours, install that along with the C6, add EFI and call the powertrain done. Leave the exterior just the way it is, and resto-mod the interior... But I'm sure thats just me..", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593543466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721887, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by HarriGold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593544009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4721896, "authorName": "SM_Minis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sm_minis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has been an informative and entertaining auction, not uncommon for BAT. Thanks to @tlake for brining this double-edged piece of automotive history here - a well preserved vintage motorhome plus a piece of racing history. I knew that some version of McLaren still existed in the US and based on the comment by @Mclarenguy I went to the McLaren Engineering website. Not only do they provide advanced engineering services but they respect the McLaren and McLaren Engines heritage - right down to having a Kiwi in the company logo. The bird, not the fruit. (Hopefully I didn't really have to make that distinction for this audience.) One oddity on the website though is that of the two pictures of Bruce driving race cars on the 'History' tab, one shows him in a Cooper. Not a problem though, Cooper is the 'origin of the species' to me and an integral part of McLaren history. It's a great picture too!\r\n\r\nAnd one last shot at the waste incineration system: since it has Thermasan on the bottom, shouldn't it have a ThermoKing on the top? That would be period correct too, as ThermoKing sponsored some big bore sports racers in the CanAm era.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1593544076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721900, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you @KM_AXer & @BobJ! Here we go!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593544086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4721919, "authorName": "watchcarefully", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/watchcarefully/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's fascinating to see the excitement and number of views/watchers for this old coach. \r\nQuite a story!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593544181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4722033, "authorName": "ratiche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratiche/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by ratiche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593544683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722049, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593544730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722073, "authorName": "ratiche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratiche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What sort of licence to drive in in france ??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593544843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4722078, "authorName": "ratiche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratiche/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by ratiche", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593544878, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722098, "authorName": "tlake (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SM_Minis-\r\nRe: The kiwis in the logo... the original owner had a friend good with graphics at (I think) Champion Sporting Goods who came up with the McLaren logo.\r\nCalled them \u201cSpeedy Kiwis\u201d. So there ya go.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1593545027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4722120, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by HarriGold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593545113, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722137, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593545211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722143, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by HarriGold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593545259, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722145, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593545284, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722147, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by HarriGold", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593545295, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722149, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by ayjay", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593545310, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 4722151, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "See ya at the finish line ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593545326, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4722165, "authorName": "NeedAGarage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/needagarage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HarriGold, are you going to be spraying the champagne, or sitting in the garage moping?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1593545472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4722173, "authorName": "ayjay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayjay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pffft.....I think you might have it HarriGold :(", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1593545528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4722177, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83c\udfc1\ud83c\udf7e", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593545541, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4722191, "authorName": "HarriGold", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/harrigold/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ayjay! We're gonna drive it from Cali to New Orleans to Detroit and then New York if we get it we'll stop by and say Hi! =)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1593545702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4722197, "authorName": "radojko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/radojko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GenauAutoWerks\r\nwhat are the updates to the bookmobile? Any pictures onli