GMC Motorhome Introduced in 1973, the GMC Motorhome was a unique piece from the get-go. Historically, motorhomes have been sold in two phases. The body builder buys a bare chassis from a truck maker, then builds the house portion over it, at which time the complete vehicle is ready for sale. The difference here is […]
Continue reading…

Mercedes Benz L-1113 Yes, Mercedes was heavily involved with commercial vehicles back in the day. The L-1113 had a GVW of 25000 lbs., which of course means fully loaded weight. Four wheelbase choices were offered. These were 141 inches, 165 inches, 190 inches and 203 inches. Powering this pug-nosed truck was a 5.7L Diesel I6, […]
Continue reading…

Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera The first front wheel drive variant using the ‘Cutlass’ nomenclature was introduced in 1982. It had a brand new name— Cutlass Ciera and was built on the totally redesigned A-body platform. Wheelbase was 104.9 inches, the same as on the smaller X-body Omega. Coupe or sedan were your body choices if you […]
Continue reading…

15 The model 15, also known as the R-15, was a virtual twin to Renault’s model 17. It did, however, sit lower on the Renault hierarchy. In most of the world, the most discernible difference was the 15 had one headlamp per side, whereas the 17 had duals on each side. However, U.S. versions of […]
Continue reading…

17 Renault’s 17 was more or less, a model 12, but in form of a coupe. The R-17, as it was also known, had seating for four occupants. Wheelbase was the same at 96 inches. The overall length, being a coupe, was shorter at 170 inches. Curb weight was a bit heavier at about 2400lbs. […]
Continue reading…