Classic American transit bus transformed into an RV so nice you’d swear it was built that way
- This old bus that has been converted into an RV
- The unique motor home began life as a classic US transit bus
- Now it’s a real home-away-from-home with spacious living spaces
Published on Jan 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Jan 07, 2025 at 9:52 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This super cool retro bus has been completely transformed into a neat RV, complete with a living room, kitchen, and walk-in shower.
The unique motorhome began life as a 1971 Flxible New Look transit bus that would have been used to carry around members of the public.
But at some point during the 1990s, it was given a complete overhaul and transformed into a smart and spacious motorhome.
The transformation was so well done that it’s actually hard to imagine the vehicle as anything other than an RV.
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The smart-looking RV began life as a transit bus
Due to their size, buses can make ideal motorhomes – just take a look at this double-decker that was converted into a one-off traveling home or this old school bus given a new life as an RV.
A similarly smart conversion was carried out on this 1971 Flxible during the 1990s, turning it from a transit bus to a plush motorhome.
The conversion was a pretty huge undertaking – a quick glance at the outside shows its original doors and windows were ripped out and replaced, while the old destination sign across the front was also removed.
The conversion offers plenty of living space inside.
The old rows of seats have been ripped out and the bus now offers spacious living spaces.
It features an open-plan front coach that sits directly in front of the living room, which comes complete with an L-shaped cream leather sofa and matching chair as well as a TV stand.
Further along is the kitchen area, which has a small dining table and two seats, plus a decent-sized fridge, microwave, sink, built-in cabinets, and plenty of countertop space for preparing meals.
Behind the kitchen, there’s a full-sized bathroom with a walk-in shower and the main bedroom which benefits from a large bed and ample storage space.
The unique RV is currently listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, where the seller confirms that it ‘runs and drives’ and has just 11,000 miles on the clock.
Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Across her career she's covered a wide variety of topics, including celebrity, cryptocurrency, politics, true crime and just about everything in between.