Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Asking Price: $32,500 $23,400 (Final Sale Price)
Update: 8/19/2026 – This coach has a deposit and is pending sale
Update: 8/30/2026 – This motorhome sold for $23,400 (72% of asking price)
Presenting a Special Spotlight listing a totally customized 1978 GMC Eleganza 26′ Day Coach Conversion. It is up for sale in Albuquerque, New Mexico with delivery available within a few hundred miles.
This is a GMC RV For Sale Full Service listing. We are working very close with the owner to facilitate the marketing and sale of this vehicle. As part of the sale we can also providing secure funds transfer via escrow as well as title transfer. Shipping can also potentially be facilitated.
You can contact us by emailing support@gmcrvforsale.com or by calling / texting 503-862-8541. There is also a link at the bottom of this page to view the ad in our GMC RV Marketplace where you can make an offer or send us a message directly.
Key Motorhome Specs
- Model Year: 1978
- Odometer: 64,500
- Trim: Eleganza
- Length: 26′
This is a fully customized ’78 GMC Eleganza MH that has been turned into a mobile artist studio / day coach. Many of the motorhome amenities have been removed to reduce weight and the interior has been redesigned to accommodate this new vision. Mechanically it has also been overhauled and made turn-key ready for the road.
This was a Jim Bounds/Jason Striker Re-hab Ranch Special, All work done under the supervision of Jason Striker with mechanic Rickie on board the installation of everything the rehab ranch does. Also Miguel in Los Angeles made it safe for the trip to Florida.
Tour & Test Drive
A few of the major upgrades include:
- Quad bags
- New 50 gallon Aluminum Gas Tank
- Aluminum radiator with overflow container
- New serpentine belt system
- Fi Tech fuel system
- New Fuel Lines
- New Doug Throley headers
- New exhaust
- Mac Daddy Dash White Racing Gauges
- New Sony stereo
- 2 new Air conditioners
- New air conditioning up front & converted
- New air compressor
- New front grille
- Working Cruise Control
- 2 new fantastic fans
- 2000 watt solar inverter with panels attached above
- New windshield
- New custom sun-reflectors for windshield and side windows
- Door ajar warning system
Photo of final receipt with all the work done totaling around $40.000 attached in photo gallery
Purchased in 2020 My wife and I made this our COVID project to keep the sanity. We envisioned a Macintosh design studio for film. This entire RV was gutted and re-made with premium plywood an designed with an open floor plan and comfort in mind. In addition new Honda Odyssey leather seats in front and Tempur-Pedic mattress in the back; no expense was spared.
This original San Diego GMC is rust free and also has the black rubber coating underneath the chassis.
Other Key Details:
- Rear tires 6 years old | Steer tires < 1 yr old with only 750 miles
- Spare tire brand new
- ION Alloy Rims
- No generator, no refrigerator or propane tank
- Water system has not been used since owned
Will deliver up to a few hundred miles.
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Photo Gallery
Pre Re-Hab, Work In Progress, Invoices, Etc.
CLICK HERE to view this 1978 Eleganza Day Coach in our Marketplace
**Please note this GMC Motorhome was originally listed for sale in May of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**
Last Updated on August 30, 2026 by GMC RV For Sale
It has the one tempurpedic double bed in back. Jono