After spotting Bob Valdez's Futurliner (converted into a motor home) while on a business trip in Palm Springs, California in January of 1998, Don Mayton knew he had to have one. He soon realized, however, that owning or restoring one would not be within his financial means. His search led him to the National Automotive and Truck Museum in Auburn, Indiana where they not only had one awaiting restoration, but they had a "Partner Program" where he could take it home to restore and they would help raise the estimated $200,000 to complete it. The museum owns the Futurliner and Don and his crew of volunteers are content to be part of an effort to bring the Futurliner back from the past.
Of the 12 Futurliners made, our Futurliner was known as #10. When GM discontinued the Parade of Progress the Futurliners were sold off to various interests. A couple were purchased by the Michigan State Police and yet another was purchased by the Oral Roberts Ministries. Our Futurliner, #10, was purchased by the Goebel Brewing Company, headquartered in Detroit.
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