20 Weird Facts About Eddie’s 1973 Condor II RV (Christmas Vacation)

What makes Eddie's beat-up RV from Christmas Vacation one of the most iconic vehicles in movie history?

In this video, we're diving deep into twenty mind-blowing facts about the legendary 1973 Ford Condor II RV that rolled into the Griswold's driveway and straight into pop culture immortality. From the shocking truth about its fake rust paint job to the mysterious debate over its actual model year, these revelations will change how you see this rolling disaster forever. Discover why this supposedly worthless junker is now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, how it was originally marketed as a luxury motorhome, and why modern safety standards would never allow this beast on today's roads. Plus, learn about the die-hard fans building exact replicas and the surprising story behind that unforgettable "shitter was full" scene that almost didn't make the final cut.

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00:00 Intro
00:35 The Mystery of the Model Year
01:23 Built on a Beast of a Chassis
02:08 Condor Motor Homes Was Already Dead
02:48 : It Was Actually a Luxury RV
03:29 The Three Ninety Cubic Inch Beast Under the Hood
04:14 The Rust Was Fake
04:51 The Storm Drain Scene Created History
05:27 It Still Exists and Tours Museums
06:02 Full-Scale Replicas Are Being Built
06:36 The Borrowed from a BuddyLine
07:12 It Weighs More Than Most Modern
07:50 The Manufacturer Was Obscure
08:27 The Windshield Was Unusually
09:06 Christmas Ornaments and Models
09:45 It Inspired a Generation of RV Jokes
10:19 The Interior Was Barely Shown But Carefully Designed
10:56 The Driving Scenes Required Special Permits
11:32 People Have Traveled Cross-Country to See It
12:07 Modern Safety Standards Would Never Allow It
12:47 It's Worth More as a Movie Prop Than It Ever Was New
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