2005 Ford E-350 Super Duty Recreational for sale in Santa Barbara, CA

Listed at $82,500 USD.

2005 Sportsmobile E250 Penthouse 4×4 71K Original Miles | $24K QuadVan Conversion | Exceptional Original Condition Asking $85,000 OBO MORE INFO AND PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR SERIOUS INQUIRIES. Offered for sale is an exceptionally clean and remarkably original 2006 Sportsmobile Penthouse camper, built on the short-body Ford E250 chassis and powered by the 5.4L Triton V8. With just 71,000 original miles, this is a unique and unusually well-preserved example that retains its original Sportsmobile interior, cabinetry and camper equipment. It has not been gutted, remodeled or turned into a generic modern van build. Most significantly, it received a comprehensive Northwest QuadVan 4×4 conversion in April 2024 at a documented cost of $24,406.92 and has traveled only approximately 6,000 miles since the conversion. The van is titled as an RV, all camper systems operate as intended, and the original Sportsmobile manuals and documentation are included along with the QuadVan records. Titled in Oregon, it was originally sold in CA so smog should not be an issue. Can provide smog test. The professional QuadVan conversion is one of the defining features of this Sportsmobile. Completed in April 2024, the conversion and related work totaled $24,406.92 and transformed the E250 into a genuinely capable four-wheel-drive camper while retaining the compact proportions of the desirable short-body Ford van. Documented equipment and work includes: Northwest QuadVan 4×4 conversion 4.10 front and rear gearing Eaton Detroit Truetrac front differential Bilstein shocks BFGoodrich KO2 285/70R17 tires 17-inch wheels Bushwacker front and rear flares Body cutbacks for larger tire clearance Associated 4WD driveline and transfer-case components Suspension and steering components associated with the conversion Transmission spacer Transmission fluid, filter and gasket service Supporting Ford parts documentation for the conversion is also included. Approximately 6,000 miles have been driven since completion, making the 4×4 conversion itself exceptionally fresh. Original Sportsmobile Penthouse Interior What makes this van particularly special is how much of the original Sportsmobile character has been preserved. The interior has been extremely well cared for. Cabinetry, upholstery and camper fittings remain in outstanding condition and present remarkably well for a vehicle of this age. The Sportsmobile Penthouse pop-top provides additional standing room and sleeping capacity without sacrificing the maneuverability and compact dimensions of the short-wheelbase E-Series. Original camper equipment includes: Sportsmobile Penthouse pop-top Propane refrigerator Sink Fresh-water tank Grey-water tank Dual propane cooktop Microwave Propane cabin heater Folding dining/work table Cassette toilet AV/entertainment system 30-amp shore-power hookup Solar panel/charging New house battery Original Sportsmobile cabinetry Original upholstery All camper systems are operational and function as intended. The van is also equipped with quality Aluminess exterior hardware, including: Aluminess front bumper Aluminess rear bumper Front winch(unmounted) Combined with the QuadVan conversion, KO2 tires and compact E-Series body, it has the equipment and ground clearance for exploring well beyond paved campgrounds without becoming an oversized expedition vehicle. Mechanical Condition The Ford E250 has covered only 71,000 original miles. The 5.4L V8 starts easily, runs smoothly and performs very well. The van does not leak fluids, and the factory air conditioning blows cold. It drives extremely well both around town and on the highway and has proven to be a very comfortable long-distance camper. A new house battery was recently installed. Condition & Originality Condition is where this particular Sportsmobile really separates itself from many older examples. The interior and upholstery show remarkably little wear. The cabinetry and original camper components have been preserved rather than replaced, and the vehicle has clearly been cared for throughout its life. Many E-Series Sportsmobiles available today have accumulated substantial mileage or have undergone multiple generations of owner modifications. This one retains the original Sportsmobile layout and equipment while benefiting from a very recent professional 4×4 conversion. The result is a nice combination of originality, low mileage and modernized capability. The Desirable “Shorty” The short-body Ford Sportsmobile is particularly appealing because of its size. It offers genuine RV capability without the length and bulk of an extended van. It's easy to maneuver, fits comfortably into normal parking spaces and is equally at home being used for a weekend away, an extended road trip or exploring forest and backcountry roads. Towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. With the Penthouse raised, there is generous standing room and additional sleeping space(Im 6'7" and bought it because I can stand up in it). With it lowered, the van retains the compact dimensions and relatively low profile that made the original Sportsmobile concept so successful and easy to operate on the highway or about town. Documentation The van comes with an unusually good collection of documentation, including: Original Sportsmobile and accessory manuals Original camper documentation QuadVan conversion records Paid $24,406.92 QuadVan invoice Supporting Ford parts documentation Available service records This isn't a newly constructed camper or a high-mileage Sportsmobile that has been rebuilt several times. It is a low-mileage, exceptionally well-preserved original Sportsmobile with a documented, recent professional QuadVan 4×4 conversion. Finding an E-Series Sportsmobile isn't impossible. Finding a 71,000-mile short-body example with its original interior in this condition, combined with a $24K QuadVan conversion with only approximately 6,000 miles of use, is considerably more difficult. Serious inquiries welcome. Additional photographs, undercarriage photos, QuadVan documentation and service information are available at request.