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Famous GM exec built & it was stored since 1938!
Stock #:
E19526
Exterior Color:
Gray
Mileage:
0
This is an amazing time capsule! It's never been used and has a very interesting history. It was built by legendary GM engineer Elias J Primo, he was given credit for the Corvette being made out of fiberglass! He had this camper built for his own family's person use once. It was finished and he stored it in an airplane hangar near a lake in Detroit. His plan was to remove it from the hangar and bring it to the nearby lake to enjoy some leisure time on occasion. Like many executives he was consumed with his work and never used the camper. It remained mostly unused in storage it's entire life. When Mr Primo was on his death bed he told his son in law about the camper, good thing he did because nobody knew it existed. We have a signed letter from the son in law verifying the story. It has been in our camper exhibit the last 11 years. We are reluctantly selling it because we don't have the room.

When I say it's a time capsule I mean it is original including the original museum quality antique accessories. The Preway gas stove looks new. The icebox refrigerator is amazing, it looks brand new! Original light fixtures, screen door, cushions etc. It has original China personally picked by Mr Primo. It's been part of our museum the last 11 years. It is documented with original title in Primos name, a letter from the son in law and picture of the hangar it was stored in.

This is a rare opportunity that will not come around again. It is worthy of any museum or it would make a great conversation piece in your collection or at any show. This is investment grade.

This item is from our museum display. We literally have thousands of the coolest vintage items on display that we have collected over many years. We have so many items that we are renting 4 warehouse units to store what doesn't fit on display in our museum. It is time to let some items go, reluctantly! Check the Museum Vault tab under inventory, items will be added regularly. These are hard to find, unique pieces. Each item is sold as-is. We can arrange shipping on any item to anywhere.

Financing is only available from us on the cars we sell. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Vehicle Description

This is an amazing time capsule! It's never been used and has a very interesting history. It was built by legendary GM engineer Elias J Primo, he was given credit for the Corvette being made out of fiberglass! He had this camper built for his own family's person use once. It was finished and he stored it in an airplane hangar near a lake in Detroit. His plan was to remove it from the hangar and bring it to the nearby lake to enjoy some leisure time on occasion. Like many executives he was consumed with his work and never used the camper. It remained mostly unused in storage it's entire life. When Mr Primo was on his death bed he told his son in law about the camper, good thing he did because nobody knew it existed. We have a signed letter from the son in law verifying the story. It has been in our camper exhibit the last 11 years. We are reluctantly selling it because we don't have the room.

When I say it's a time capsule I mean it is original including the original museum quality antique accessories. The Preway gas stove looks new. The icebox refrigerator is amazing, it looks brand new! Original light fixtures, screen door, cushions etc. It has original China personally picked by Mr Primo. It's been part of our museum the last 11 years. It is documented with original title in Primos name, a letter from the son in law and picture of the hangar it was stored in.

This is a rare opportunity that will not come around again. It is worthy of any museum or it would make a great conversation piece in your collection or at any show. This is investment grade.

This item is from our museum display. We literally have thousands of the coolest vintage items on display that we have collected over many years. We have so many items that we are renting 4 warehouse units to store what doesn't fit on display in our museum. It is time to let some items go, reluctantly! Check the Museum Vault tab under inventory, items will be added regularly. These are hard to find, unique pieces. Each item is sold as-is. We can arrange shipping on any item to anywhere.

Financing is only available from us on the cars we sell. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Vehicle Warranty

All vehicles sold as-is, no warranty. We do encourage you to see the car in person or hire a 3rd party inspector. Use of our lifts and test drives are available with scheduled appointments. We are happy to answer your questions and requests as thoroughly as possible.

About Volo Auto Museum

No other collector car dealer has been in business longer than the Volo Auto Museum.  Owned and operated by the Grams family since 1960.  We are the only collector car dealer that has 4 generations of experience with buying, selling and consigning classic autos.  For our family, classic cars are more than a business, it is a passion.  Over the decades, we have maintained a reputation for dealing with integrity as proven with our high reviews and A+ rating with the BBB.
 
Buying a classic car can be exciting, but also stressful.  We want to take the stress out of your buying experience by allowing you the time and tools you need to get to know the car you are interested in before making your investment, not after.  Unlike auctions, we allow test drives, 3rd party inspections, the use of our shop and car lift.  No reasonable request will be turned down.  
 
Selling a car can be equally stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.  After reviewing your quality collector car, we will discuss the options we have available to you and let you decide what works best for you.  We have cash available for immediate sales and we also offer a consignment program that surpasses anyone else’s.   Unlike percentage based programs with fees; we work with a no fee, net to owner.  This allows us the opportunity to treat and market your car as if it were our own.  We invest approximately $1500 of our own money into marketing your car, which means if it doesn’t sell, we lose, not you.  So, we are more aggressive in selling your car! 
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We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier's Check/money order
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General Terms

All of the vehicles we list on eBay are for sale locally and across 70+ other websites. We reserve the right to end a listing early. Volo Auto Museum attempts to provide accurate information on the automobile listed above. Please confirm all vehicle options, accessories and price with a sales associate to assure accuracy.

Deposit: We require a $1,000 deposit to hold any vehicle while seeking financing, inspection or to see the vehicle in person. The deposit is 100% refundable. Please call to make arrangements for payment with a Visa or Mastercard.

We have established relationships with lenders that specialize in classic cars. 

Final Payment Types: Cash in person, Certified Funds, Institutional Financing and Wire Transfer

SHIPPING

All shipping charges are the buyers responsibility. We can help arrange shipping worldwide, open or enclosed. We recomend AutoBahn Transport. They offer fast & reliable service, please call 1-888-458-9052 for more information from them.

Fees and Taxes

Taxes will be collected for AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, IN, MA, MI and SC residents on all owned inventory cars. Title & Plate fees due to all Illinois residents on owned inventory cars. A $324 doc fee due on every car. Please call for specific fees and rates.