This incredible camper with mahogany interior was made from abandoned bread truck
- This incredible camper began life as a 1953 Grumman Curbside bread truck
- It was creatively and lovingly restored by a US-based enthusiast called Hunter
- He’s kitted out the interior with mahogany panels and smart storage spaces
Published on Jul 15, 2024 at 3:48 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Jul 15, 2024 at 8:31 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This incredible camper, complete with a smart-looking mahogany interior, began life as a bread truck more than 70 years ago.
The 1953 Grumman Curbside has been lovingly converted into a tiny mobile home by its owner, a US-based enthusiast called Hunter.
Although you might not know from looking at it, the poor camper actually spent 50-years exposed to the elements.
Thankfully, it ended up in Hunter’s hands and he quickly set about giving it a new lease of life – completely transforming it.
READ MORE! This Ford EV van looks like a regular Transit but hides an unexpected secret inside
The former bread truck was in a bad state
![Incredible camper began life as a bread truck](https://supercarblondie.com/wp-content/uploads/camper_conversion_interor.png)
![Incredible camper began life as a bread truck](https://supercarblondie.com/wp-content/uploads/camper_conversion_bed.png)
We love a good camper conversion at Supercar Blondie, such as this man who converted a private jet formerly belonging to Elvis Presley into an RV, and this one is a great example.
When Hunter got the truck, it had no glass, frame or even a floor – so sorting that out was his first job.
He crafted a tube chassis for the three-meter (10ft) wheelbase and fitted dual rear wheels in the back; he also popped in a Ford E-350 suspension and a 7.3-liter Powerstroke V8 diesel engine.
The truck’s exterior was given an overhaul, with the broken glass replaced and the roof and original aluminum panels restored.
The camper was transformed inside as well as out
![Incredible camper began life as a bread truck](https://supercarblondie.com/wp-content/uploads/camper_conversion_inside.png)
![Incredible camper began life as a bread truck](https://supercarblondie.com/wp-content/uploads/camper_conversion.png)
Inside, Hunter went all out with mahogany panels – and it looks absolutely amazing giving the compact space a chic look.
He opted for an open layout, meaning the driver’s cabin – which is kitted out in more mahogany – isn’t separate from the living area, which makes the whole thing look more spacious.
The original seats have been swapped out for Cadillac CTS leather seats and he’s added a splash of tech with a touchscreen display and new sound system.
The small-but-perfectly-formed vehicle even has its own bathroom with an overhead shower; and a seating area that can be converted into a bed for guests by simply pilling out a wooden frame and rearranging the cushions on top. Smart, right?
The onboard kitchen has just about everything you’d need to keep yourself fed, including a microwave, butcher block countertop, and a copper sink.
There’s also plenty of storage throughout the whole vehicle, including three overhead cupboards in the kitchen.
To the back of the camper lies the main bed.
When not in use for sleeping, the bed can be converted into what looks like a couple of extra counters with storage space – but they can be flipped out and connected to make a bedframe, which is then topped with the cushions and – ta-dah – you’re ready for bed.
Think of it as a ‘bread’ and breakfast on wheels.
Sorry, not sorry.
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
![user](https://supercarblondie.com/wp-content/uploads/claire.jpg)
Claire Reid
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.