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G-MANN ◊ 2006-04-09 18:43	Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase): So, when did you get the tenement on wheels? Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid): Oh, that there? That's an RV. I borrowed it off a buddy of mine. He took the house, I took the RV. It's a good looking vehicle, ain't it? Clark: Yeah. Looks so nice parked in the driveway. Eddie: Yeah, it sure does. But don't you go falling in love with it now, because we're taking it with us when we leave here next month. (Clark spits out his eggnog) -- Last edit: 2012-03-03 23:43:58
Ddey65 ◊ 2006-04-09 21:08	This is tough in the dark. I'm leaning towards a Barth, but don't confirm it. I may have to rent it sometime for myself.
firebird86 ◊ 2006-04-10 18:43	I wonder if Condor II is the model or manufacturer?
Ddey65 ◊ 2006-04-11 03:43	G-MANN wrote This might help. Oh, it does quite a lot. firebird86 wrote I wonder if Condor II is the model or manufacturer? I'm not 100% sure which either, but I've seen Condor Motor Homes built on Ford chassis that used grilles from Ford N-Series trucks, which also closely resembled T-Series and H-Series trucks.
firebird86 ◊ 2006-04-16 02:03	Im thinking this pos has to be from the late 50's or early 60's
Bubba ◊ 2006-05-22 15:59	I know what it is; rotten
Ddey65 ◊ 2006-06-03 21:52	Here's a more recent Condor, from a dealership in Texas. http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/rvs/motor-homes/condor-motor-homes.htm
G-MANN ◊ 2006-06-15 15:43	One day someone will get this! I think those new Condors are a different company that probably didn't exist when this sh*tbox was made. -- Last edit: 2006-06-15 15:43:36
firebird86 ◊ 2006-06-21 01:18	I didnt see any resemblence
G-MANN ◊ 2006-08-02 19:24	I can't believe no one's identified this! I love to know what this is, it's such a memorably rotten vehicle. Clark Griswold calls it a tenement on wheels. -- Last edit: 2006-08-02 19:25:33
wickey ◊ 2006-12-24 00:17	from the answer on RV forum : "...looks like a vintage Superior motorhome..."
wickey ◊ 2006-12-24 01:59	and another: :? "Two thoughts on the Superior. In the picture, the windshield appears to slope foreward from the bottom to top. Also the window in the entry door is a rectangle. I used to have a '73 23 footer. The windshield sloped to the rear and the door had a round window. That seemed to hold true with the few others that I saw."
wickey ◊ 2006-12-27 12:57	more thoughts: Link to "irv2.infopop.cc"
wickey ◊ 2006-12-28 01:26	woohoo, I found it Link to "www.tincantourists.com" thank to troth from the forum cited above
antp ◊ 2006-12-28 01:30	Isn't "II" the model ?
wickey ◊ 2006-12-28 01:32	could be "wickey, I finally read all of the threads on your site and reviewed the other pics. It is indeed a Condor II, manufactured by Condor back in those days. -Now I think they're made by R-Vision...."
G-MANN ◊ 2006-12-28 21:11	Finally!! Well done Wickey!
jtband ◊ 2007-05-29 01:05	I know this RV very well because I own one. It IS a 1972 Ford Condor 2. Made in Califorina. I have a myspace account dedicated to Ford Condors www.myspace.com/fordcondor I love it and I have yet to see antother on the road. Darren -- Last edit: 2009-08-11 01:48:56 (G-MANN)
antp ◊ 2007-05-29 11:00	So it should be refered as "Ford Condor" rather than just "Condor"? -- Last edit: 2009-08-11 01:49:06 (G-MANN)
62imperial ◊ 2010-10-17 09:37	News flash: It lives! Link to "jalopnik.com"
modell ◊ 2011-08-10 23:23	This isn't an RV. That there is an ARVEE.
Fordtruck26 ◊ 2012-06-25 15:17	I am glad the rv is still around probadly only a few left on the road. I love vintage motorhomes and this is definetely a unqie one pretty sure its a ford condor:p -- Last edit: 2012-06-25 15:18:56
bodkin1 ◊ 2012-12-25 04:44	http://www.partyfleet.com/condor_vehicle.html The actual RV used in the movie. They list it as being a 1974.
Jale ◊ 2013-12-13 15:58	In fact it was sold as Condor, not Ford Condor (from Ford was only a chassis and grill). The maker was Condor Motor Homes (later Condor Coach). Their brochures:
BrentMosher420 ◊ 2015-05-28 06:45	1974.
Tom K ◊ 2016-03-05 01:38	It is a Condor II built by Condor Motor Home in El Monte, CA. They started manufacturing 1961/62 on Ford chassis, and continued to use Ford. In 1975/76 they changed body design as to what the picture your looking at. They were a very well built coach and reasonable in price. I currently know where a 76/77 model in Columbus, OH that is very much reasonable in condition exterior and interior. They closed up manufacturing in late 70's for a couple reasons, economy being part of it. The Condor motorhome that is currently built is NOT a part of the manufacturer that built this motorhome. -- Last edit: 2016-03-05 01:44:26
Bray7 ◊ 2021-11-24 05:14	Eddie uses it to kidnap Clark's boss.

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