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The well-made and pricey coaches, which sold for between $27,000 and $54,500 or about the same price as an average home of that era, were popular among upscale motorhome buyers. Racecar drivers Mario Andretti and Parnelli Jones owned FMCs, as did entertainers Clint Eastwood, Carol Burnett, Pat Boone and James Brolin. But the most famous FMC owner was CBS reporter Charles Kuralt, host of the popular news feature On the Road With Charles Kuralt. FMC coaches were manufactured from 1973-1976. The 1973 energy crisis put a damper on the manufacture of all brands of motorhomes, so FMC was in a difficult position from the beginning. By 1975, FMC had a contract to produce the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, and in September 1976 converted all the tooling in its factory to the manufacture of tanks. The final tally for the FMC was slightly more than 1,000 units, approximately 135 of which were transit buses. There is believed to be 7-800 units still out there. Thanks to www.fmcmotorcoach.com.

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#MCWEASKEDRVOWNERSWHAT THE ULTIMATEMOTOR COACHSHOULD BE

You've never seen a motor coach like the FMC 2900R.It's long, low and beautifully built on a custom chassisdesigned for this coach alone. The handling is unlike anymotor coach you've ever driven-unusually smooth, stableand quiet. Four wheel independent suspension (just likeSome of Europe's finest cars) and huge power assistedbrakes surround the driver with confidence. Luxury livingis more than a promise-with conveniences that Iet youtake life easy on or off the road. Give the 2900R a thoroughexamjnation at your FMC dealer soon. Then take a testdrive and experience the difference engineering makes.

Two f loor plans with 29 feet of easy livingColor-coord i nated i nteriorsB-cubic ft. refrigeratorf freezer4-burner rangeEye-level ovenTu b/shower2 rear beds, each 36 x B0 convert to queen-sized bedDouble f ront bed 43 x76Sofa lounge (optional) converts to 95 x 44 bedRear lounge table

Model A: Seating for two passengers up front

lour-place dinette

fufted chenille fabricsPassengers never had it so good: There's passenger seat-ing for two up front-with plenty of legroom and seatswith head restraints. The dinette seats four comfortably-and provides plenty of room for working or servingdelicious meals.

Model J: Sofa-lounge with Fore 'N Aft travel seatTwin Tuckaway tablesWoven velvet fabrics

The unique Fore 'N Aft travel seat provides couch-likecomfort for two passengers while traveling, then con-verts to an L-shaped luxury sofa that seats five. You canset up one of the tuckaway tables-or two-to create adining area for four.

Model JModel A

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#MCTHEN WE BUILT ITFROM SCRATCH

Height: 9 feet, 1Vz inches Prewired trailer connectorFront Wheel Track: 81 inches 220 amp. hour auxiliarywheel Base: 185 inches batterY

cvw Rating: 14,500 pounds fl:flt watt auxiliarv power

Specif ications(Effective Oct. 1, 1973)

Length: 29 feet ,7 inchesWidth: B feet

Standard FeaturesAutomotive440 cu. in. rear engine-Chrysler Industrial VBEngine completelyaccessible from exteriorCustom chassislndependent front and rearsuspensionHeavy duty radiator withtransmission coolerHeavy duty automatictransm ission105 amp. hour battery85 amp. alternator60 gallon fuel tankFull instrumentation-fuel,speed, oil, water, tach,generatorPower steeringPower brakesFrame tie and tow hooksConcealed front wipersand washersMichelin tires -7.50x1 7-B Ply RadialWheel coversAdjustable column -tiltwheel steeringJack, Lug wrench & standMud flaps

Electrical110V /12V lights and plugs45 amp. converterTV antenna

Large battery equalizer50 amp. land line

ConvenienceMap lightTinted windowsAM-FM stereo radio andtape decklnsi de /outside tackle-skistorage

LivabilityCarpeted cabinetsMetal drawer slidesDeep shag carpetingVinyl fabric wall covering60 gallon water capacityWater purifier

. Chrysler Industrial V-8 enginein the rear

. Heavy duty Chrysler automatictransm iss ion

. 6500 watt auxiliary power plant

. 60 gallon fuel tank

City water hook-upextensionFresh water winterization kitSink covers65 gallon dual wasteholding tanksThermasan waste systemWaste tank handle extension10 gallon hot water heater85 pound LPG tank84 cu. ft. interior storage26 cu. ft. exterior storage30 cu. ft. exterior storage(J model)Enclosed exterior stowageSystem indicator panelVehicle level indicatorExterior porch lampAir foil wiper blades

SafetySteel chassisAluminum upper cage frameSeat beltsShoulder harnessHead restraints

THE CHASSIS. 85 pound LPG tank. Adjustable steering post,

wheel and seat. Visual read-out of all systems. Forged aluminum safety shield

Driver and passenger doorsEmergency flashersBrake warning lightTinted safety windshieldFire extinguisherCourtesy door lightsShock-absorbing bumpersBack-up lights andwarning buzzer

Heating & Cooling36000 BTU automotiveheat/def rost30000 BTU ducted furnace28000 BTU automotivecooling (rated at the vents)22000 BTU dual auxiliarycooling (rated at the vents)Ai r cond itioner winte riza-tion kit

Our continuing program ofproduct improvementmakes specifications,equipment and pricessubject to change withoutnotice.

. Heavy duty cooling system

. Full perimeter steel alloy frame

. 49.3 sq. in. brakes front & rear

. lmpact absorbing bumpersfront & rear

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Engineering makes the difference.FMC Corporation, Recreational Vehicles Division,P. O. Box 664, Santa Clara, CA 95052

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Wb asked RV owners wh attheultimate motor coach should be.

Hereyou hare it.This is the sm ooth-riding 29-f oot luxury coachyou've waited f or.

It has the features experienced recreationalvehicle owners have told us they've wanted. Slartingf rom the revolutionary new road-hugging chassis,

we engineered it f rom scratch. With a new rearengine quiet.

Plus smooth passenger car roadability. Andtrue luxury touring throughout.

fesf drive it. You'l1 see the beautif ul diff erence.

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Height ..... ......... Bfeet?inches

Front Wheel Track.............. .81 inchesWheel Base .185 inchesGVW Rating ............... .14,500 pounds

Standard FeaturesAutornotive Electrical440 cu. in. rear engine-Chrysler 1 10V/12V lights and plugs

Industrial VB 45 amp. converterEngine completely accessible

from exteriorCustom chassisIndependent f ront and rear

suspensionHeavy duty radiator with

transmission coolerHeavy duty automatic

transm ission105 amp.hour battery60 amp.alternator60 gallon fuel tankFull instrumentation-

f uel, speed, oil, water,tach, generator

Power steeringPower brakesFrame tie and tow hooksConcealed f ront wipers and

washersM ichelin tires -7.50 x 17 -B Ply RadialWheel coversAdjustable shaft-ti lt wheel

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TV antennaPrewi red trai ler connector180 amp. hour auxiliary battery6500 watt auxiliary power unitConvenienceColor coordinated interiorB cubic ft. ref rigeratorftreezer4 burner range-eye-level ovenMap lightTu blshowe r2 rear beds-36 x B0 each

convert to queen-size bedDouble front bed (43 x 76)Bath exhaust fanElectric clock-caution panelRear lounge tableTinted windowsAM-FM stereo radio and

tape deckLivability60 gallon water capacityWater purifier65 gallon dual waste holding

tan ksThermasan waste svstem

10 gallon hot water heater20 gallon LPG tank84 cubic ft. interior storage26 cubic ft" exterior storageSystem indicator panelVehicle level indicatorSafetySteel chassisAluminum upper cage frameSeat beltsShoulder harnessHead restraintsDriver and passenger doorEmergency flashersBrake warning lightTi nted safety wi ndshieldFire exting u isherCourtesy door lightsShock-absorbing bumpersBack-up lights and warning

buzzerHeating& Cooling36000 BTU automotive

h eat/d ef rost30000 BTU ducted furnace28000 BTU dual automotive

cool i ng22A00 BTU dual aux. cooling

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This is the Motor Coach that wasjust that from the very beginning. Not aconversion or an adaptation, but rather,fully-engineered from the ground tp.

Step back and take it all in. Agleaming deep gold and white - colorsthat are molded right into the strong,weatherproof fiberglass shell for lastingbeauty. Black and chrome, prudentlyused, accent its finest lines.

custom chassis, integrating bodl' andframe into a single unit. You're sheathedin a steel beam lower frame and sur-rounded bv an aluminum upper cage.

Long (29'8" ). Lor,v ( 8'4" ). And awide track stance (83"). (Wait'll vou feelhow it handles in corners, and takeswind buffetitg.) Sleek, smooth linesthat sive the FM C 2900R reduced airresirtut,ce at highway cruising speedsfor improved performance, handling,and fuel economv. (Note the absence ofunsightly, 4tug-producing roof-mountedappliances. )

Front and rear, the vehicle's pro-tected by shock-absorbing bumpers.

There's a driver's door, for safetyand convenience. And a mid-vehiclepassenger's door, too. And at the ve-hicle's rear is where vou'll find theengine. A heavy-dutv 440 cu. in. Chrys-ler Industrial V-8" Greater traction,because the engine's in the rear whereit should be. More efficient, becausethere's no long drivetrain. More enjoy-able for the driver, because all theengine noise, heat, and vibration is farbef,ind him, instead of right besidehim. And easier to service-the engine iscompletely accessible from the outside.

All the FM C 29A0R's major livingsystems are readily accessible lrom out-side the vehicle, too, Ald all compart-ments are safetv locked.

Also unseen are the largest powetbrakes avarlable, for a safer ride. Andthe automatic transmission and powelsteering, for an easier ride.

lrlow step inside. The first thingyou notice is the easy step into the -vehicle, and the uniquely low,fl.at flooiThat's another benefit of the rearengine location.

The next thing you'11 notice is theluxurious approach taken to living.

Deep shag carpeting underfoot.Eas3z-care vinvl clad aluminum interio;;1i-. Rich *boa gtuitt cabinetry withsafety-padded corners. Color-.oordiåated drapes and upholstery.PLUSH I And tinted safety glass allaround, bringing the outside inside.

Take a turn at the wheel. Slip inttthe luxuriouslv padded driver's seat,with fold-down armrests, seatbeits, årlshoulder harness. Once again, note

Unseen is the Coach's customindependent suspension at all fourwheels, for a smoother ride. Spring-supported tt A" arms up front, and tor-sion bars (like you find on luxury cars)in the rear.

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the driver's door. Convenient. And theadjustable steering column More con-venience. Cast a glance over the padded,shrouded dash featuring a full arrav ofinstruments - speed, tach, fuel, oil,water, lights, signals, and generator,brake, and engine warning lights.Within an arm's reach are ashtravs,cigarette lighters , AM/ FNI Stereo radio,tape deck, map light, and electric clock.There's also a unique optical displaysystem that , at the flip of a switch,gives you a digital status on the ve-hicle's functions and systems. Acrossthe way is the two-passenger companionseat. And notice what's not in theway -a motor hump.

hood quickly eliminates odors andsteam. A generous formica rolled edgecounter gives you ample working room.And a stainless steel double sink makescleaning up easy. Lots of storage space-drawers, cupboards, spice shelf. Allwith secure yacht-type closures.

Across the way is the roomy four-person dining area, that's also a relax-ing area/riding area by day, and quicklyconverts to a cloud-comfortable 43 x7 6" bed at night. Take a look around.From the dinette vantage point you cansee forever (at least 180o of the worldaround you).

Back past the passenger's side door.A spacious closet and pantry to the left.

And a lavishly-appointed bath tothe right. The extra låige molded fiber-glass tublshower is equipped with afully adjustable and removable showerhead. A color-coordinated curtain sep-arates the bath from the toilet, sink,and vanity area. Towel racks, soap dish,toothbrush and drinking glass holder

And finally, the rear salon. Roomfor living. Plush couches on both sidesof the vehicle, with a foldaway loungetable in between. Room lights, readinglights, and a TV hookup. By night, youhave your choice of two 9i_ngle beds, ora queen size bed. And folding doors(two of them) at the vehicle's centerdivide the front and back of the vehicleinto private staterooms ( as well ascreatin g a private dressing area).

Step back into the galley and whipup a snack, or ready u full course din-ner. It's easy because nothing's beenspared to help make food preparation acomplete delight. There's an eight cubicfoot refrigerator/freezer. And a four-burner LPG range with an eye leveloven. A power driven vent and exhaust

FMC 2900R. It's also equippedwith a 30,000 BTU furnace , & 60 gallonwater tank, a 10 gallon water heater, a2A gallon LPG tank , a 65 gallon dualwaste-holding system, and 110 cubicfeet of storage.

Inside ånd out, front to back, roadto roof -The Motor Coach-by FMCCorporation. A worldwide billion dollarmanufacturer of diversified machinerv,chemi cal, and fibers and films produ.lr.Drawing on its over 87 years ofdesign and production expertise tobring you this - the FMC 2900R.

lwweare all included. Above the sink/vanitvare two medicine cabinets. And threelarge mirrors. Electrical outlets and apoygred exhaust skylight add to thebath s convenience.

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Length 29 feet B inches . Width 8 feetGross Vehicle Weight 14,000 lbs.

STANDARD FEATURESAUTOMOTIVE44A cubic inch rear engineEngine completely accessible

from exteriorCustom chassisIndependent front and

rear suspensionHeavy duty automatic transmissionHeavy duty radiator with

transmission cooler

105 amp.-hour battery60 amp. alternator60 gallon fuel tankFull Instrumentation

fuel, speed, oil, water,tach, generator

Power steeringPower brakesFrame tie & tow hooksConcealed front wipers & washersRear wiper & washerJack & lug wrench7.50 x 17 S-ply tiresWheel covers

Height8feet4inches

SAFETYSteel chassisAluminum upper cage frameSeat beltsShoulder harnessHead restraintsDriver and passenger doorEmergency flashersBrake warning lightTinted safety windshieldFire extinguisherCourtesy door lightsShock-absorbing bumpersBack-up lights and warning buz zerLIVABILITYColor-coordinated interior8 cubic ft. refrigerator/freezer4-burner range - eye-level ovenMap lightTub/ shower2 rear beds (34 x 80 & 36 x 80)

convert to queen-size bedDouble front bed (43 x 7 6)Bath exhaust fanE lectric clock - caution panelRear lounge tableTinted windowsAM-FM stereo radio & tape deck

P.O. Box 664, Santa Clara, CA 95052Phone (408 ) 289-011 1

CONVENIENCE60 gallon water capacity65 gallon dual waste-holding tanks10 gallon hot water heater20 gallon LPG tank84 cubic ft. interior storage26 cubic ft. exterior storageSystem indicator panelHEATING34,000 BTU automotive heat/ defrost30,000 BTU ducted furnaceELECTRICALll}v/ IZv lights and plugs40 amp. converterTV antennaPrewired for CB radioPrewired trailer connector

OPTIONAL FEATURESAUTOMOTIVEAutomatic leveling systemSpare tire and wheelTrailer tow and motorcycle rackMichelin tiresCruise controlLIVABILITYThermasan waste systemWater purifierAIR CONDITIONING32,000 BTU automotive cooling27 ,000 BTU auxiliary cooling

(not roof-mounted)ELECTRICAL6,500 watt auxiliary power unit

BFCAUSE OF OUR CONTINUING PRO-GRAM OF PRODUCT IMPROVEME,NISPECIFICATIONS, EQUIPME,NT ANDPRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE,WITHOUT NOTICE.

F'iltc COR,POR,ATIONR,E CESEATIONAL \rE IITCLEfDI\rISIOI\V

Printed in USA 672

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