Lincoln RV? 1985 EMC Eldorado Starfire

The 1980s represented an intriguing cocktail of wild excesses and loose quality control. A period where almost every idea got a green stamp of approval at headquarters provided it could be passed off as “new” without so much as grazing the R&D budget. The motorhome market was certainly one of those places where you could go nuts, as this 1985 EMC Eldorado Starfire listed here on Facebook Marketplace goes to show. Apparently intended to be perceived as a “sporty” motorhome with a Lincoln front end, it faded into obscurity quickly despite having an utterly shocking nose panel that will haunt your dreams later tonight. The seller is asking $10,000.

And at that price, the seller is likely to own it for quite some time. You can make some money playing the rarity card with a few different vehicles, such as Corvettes and vintage Mopars, but it’s far harder to find an RV enthusiast who wants to expand his collection of the most obscure motorhomes ever made. Especially one that amounts to an otherwise standard RV that stands out solely for having the schnozz of a Lincoln MK VII grafted on. But it’s not the whole nose, mind you, as the Lincoln didn’t have a hood the length of a standard garage door. No, it’s just the grill and the headlights. The taillights most certainly came from some other 80s Detroit product.

The interior looks pretty standard for a motorhome of this vintage, but everything inside is the same color pink as your grandmother’s bathroom (that’s not a compliment.) It’s downright odd to combine a pink and mauve exterior with the same finish on the inside, isn’t it? Then again, it appears styling decisions were being made with a dartboard and a couple Midori Sours, so maybe we shouldn’t be surprised. I am surprised, however, that the seller didn’t go to more of an effort to tidy up inside, which could mean he’s still actively living in this thing. Are those dirty dishes on the counter?

The EMC Eldorado utilized a Ford-sourced 460 V8, good for 225 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque. The driver information center up front looks pretty trick, and I wonder what happens after all of those perimeter sensors light up simultaneously (maybe the giant hood opens up to reveal a Russian nuclear warhead?) Anything is possible with the EMC Eldorado Starfire, a vehicle so wild it combined a Lincoln front end with one of Cadillac’s most iconic nameplates. This oddball RV is likely one of only a few left in operable condition, so perhaps someone will want it for the novelty factor alone – but likely only after a steep discount.