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A custom camper based on a 1972 Chevrolet C30, built for the 2017 SEMA Show, features a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 producing about 430 hp and air suspension. The vehicle will be sold at a Mecum auction in September.
A custom camper built on a 1972 Chevrolet C30 pickup by River City Rods for the 2017 SEMA Show will be auctioned by Mecum in September. It is powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 producing about 430 hp, paired with an automatic transmission. The project blends classic pickup styling, show car elements, and a living module.
One source lists the base year as 1978, another as 1972. Both agree the vehicle was displayed at SEMA.
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At the SEMA show, a 1978 Chevrolet C30 was presented, converted into a camper. The vehicle is equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 430 hp and...
At the SEMA show, a 1978 Chevrolet C30 was presented, converted into a camper. The vehicle is equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 engine producing 430 hp and an automatic transmission. The project showcases a blend of classic pickup design with living module features.
A custom camper based on a 1972 Chevrolet C30, built for the 2017 SEMA Show, features a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine producing about 430 hp and an air susp...
A custom camper based on a 1972 Chevrolet C30, built for the 2017 SEMA Show, features a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine producing about 430 hp and an air suspension. The project by River City Rods combines elements of a classic pickup, show car, and living module with wooden interior and a sleeping area above the cab. The vehicle will be sold at a Mecum auction in September.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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