When Gino Lucci had to get to Greybull to pick up the Lockheed P-2 Neptune he purchased from Big Horn County, there was no question how he would catch his flight. It was a prime time to take the “Fabulous Flamingo” for a drive.

The Fabulous Flamingo is a one-of-a-kind motorhome. It’s the fuselage of a World War II-era Douglas R4D set on the chassis of an International 4300, powered by a Navistar DT466 engine (since everyone keeps asking).

It’s 38 feet long, over 12 feet tall, has a maximum speed of around 70 mph, and gets around 10 miles to the gallon.

“We’re pretty happy with 10 miles per gallon, which is the same as a V-10 pickup truck,” Lucci said. “She’s not feeling good right now, so it’s closer to 7-8 miles per gallon, but the fuel quality picks up the longer we stay in one area.”

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