Artist Michael Ostaski built this house truck in the 70s — long before the #skoolie or tiny house craze took off. He lived in it for 18 years, but is now ready to sell it to a new owner. While the vehicle drives, it’s not up for cross-country travel any longer.
That said, it would be a great for anyone with some land to use as a home or vacation property. It has a couple of lofts, lots of living space and a great kitchen. Check it out.
Don’t miss other interesting tiny homes like this one – join our FREE Tiny House Newsletter for more!
Vintage House Truck – Handbuilt! – For Sale

Images via Michael Ostaski
His house truck has 26 skylights!

Images via Michael Ostaski
Here’s the cozy living space, with a bed beyond it.

Images via Michael Ostaski
Love that pebble wall behind the wood stove.

Images via Michael Ostaski
Here’s a side sketch of the interior of the bus.

Images via Michael Ostaski
A little collage of how it started!

Images via Michael Ostaski
At one point, he had it painted blue.

Images via Michael Ostaski
Now it has a lovely cabin color


Images via Michael Ostaski

Images via Michael Ostaski
Details:
OK well this is a very famous house truck for sure it has been featured in 3 books and several TV shows. That said, I’m the builder (Michael Ostaski) and lived in her for 18 years on the road from S.California to Canada in the 70’s 80’s. I live in New Mexico and now thinking of selling her, PLEASE NOTE it runs and drives BUT is really not road worthy these days, it is slow and heavy BUT it is an awesome tiny home to put on land very cozy etc. I will post all the amenities for anyone who would be interested. I’m asking $65 K and this will have to be hauled on a lowboy to your location. Let’s say you have some land and you get this on the property then you can move it around with ease but it is just not good for the fast moving freeways.
VIDEO TOUR: The Incredible House Truck Michael Ostaski’s
Learn More:
- Email [email protected] with offers and questions
Related Stories:
- Bus Life And Painting 10,000 Mural Flowers Across the United States
- Rolling with Ophelia: Couple’s Debt-Free Bus Life
- Single Mom Builds School Bus Tiny Home on a Budget
Our big thanks to Michael Ostaski for sharing! 🙏
You can share this using the e-mail and social media re-share buttons below. Thanks!
‘If you enjoyed this you’ll LOVE our Free Daily Tiny House Newsletter with even more!
You can also join our Small House Newsletter!
Also, try our Tiny Houses For Sale Newsletter! Thank you!
More Like This: Tiny Houses | Motorhomes | Bus Conversions | Conversions | Video Tour
See The Latest: Go Back Home to See Our Latest Tiny Houses
Natalie C. McKee
Latest posts by Natalie C. McKee (see all)
- $25K Discount on ESCAPE Vintage Model - October 2, 2023
- Couple’s Colorado Tiny Home w/ Pull Out Staircase - October 2, 2023
- Honey Pond Home on Stilts in Vermont - October 2, 2023
I love this! It is so homey and comfy looking. With the bed the way it is It reminds me of a vardo. Only bigger.