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Opel Zafira transforms into a camper in 5 minutes, cafe in a 1969 motorhome, and futuristic Phoenix Camper from 1979

25.02.2026 22:25 1 min 1 source РУС
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Opel Zafira transforms into a camper in 5 minutes, cafe in a 1969 motorhome, and futuristic Phoenix Camper from 1979
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In 1979, Popular Mechanics published plans for the Phoenix Camper, a DIY motorhome project. Builders needed a donor Volkswagen Type II chassis, with estimated construction costs around $2,000. The aerodynamic design promised fuel economy of approximately 25 mpg.

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