MUNROE FALLS, Ohio — Ever wanted to own your own ambulance or upcycle one into a camper or tiny house?
If so, now is your chance.
The city of Munroe Falls is auctioning off a 2006 Ford E450 SD ambulance in a public auction that ends Friday, Jan. 27.
With 45,447.5 miles on it, the vehicle is in good shape and comes with a 2010 Stryker EMS cot, the city said.
The auction is for a good cause — 100% of the proceeds will go directly back into city coffers for community services, such as road maintenance, events, programs and public safety initiatives, the city said in a release.
Upcycling ambulances and other municipal vehicles is a growing trend. (Photo courtesy of Municibid)
The vehicle is being auctioned through Municibid, an auction marketplace for schools, police and fire departments, and other such organizations to offer vehicles and equipment directly to the public.
According to Municibid, upcycling ambulances and other municipal vehicles is a growing trend.
“Travel enthusiasts and DIY fanatics would have a blast converting this ambulance into the road trip vessel of their dreams!” the auction house said. “The winning bidder can customize the ambulance to their heart’s desire by adding a kitchen area, sleeping area, TV, a meditation space and more.”
There’s even a name in the upcycling industry for a converted ambulance — Campulance.
Potential buyers can check out “autoevolution,” a magazine dedicated to all kinds of vehicle conversions, with several stories featuring ambulance conversions.
One conversion, “Godzilla the Campulance,” features LED lights, a copper sink and a wooden countertop, and even has a deck on the roof.
Munroe Falls has auctions for other vehicles and equipment underway as well, which can be viewed on the Municibid website.
Sign up on the site is free, but there are buyers’ fees, so be sure to read the fine print.
The name in the upcycling industry for a converted ambulance is Campulance. (Photo courtesy of Municibid)
