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1938 'Caravan of the Future' by GM engineer Elias J. Premo listed for sale

14.06.2026 02:10 1 min 2 sources
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1938 'Caravan of the Future' by GM engineer Elias J. Premo listed for sale
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In Brief

The only surviving caravan designed by General Motors chief engineer Elias J. Premo in 1938 is listed on eBay for €27,600. After 11 years at the Volo Museum, the original-condition trailer seeks a new owner.

A unique caravan, designed in 1938 by General Motors chief engineer Elias J. Premo, has been put up for sale. This one-of-a-kind 'caravan of the future' was used by the Premo family only about five times due to his busy schedule, then stored for decades in a hangar, preserving its original condition.

After 11 years on display at the Volo Museum, the lot was listed on eBay for €27,600. Premo is known for insisting on the use of fiberglass for the Chevrolet Corvette body.

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