Bruce Campbell paid over twenty thousand dollars for 10 acres of land in the suburb of Portland, Oregon.
The electrical engineer told CNBC that the dream began when he saw an airplane on TV. He wanted to live alone.
Campbell hired a company to find a plane after he decided he would follow through.
It was a Whopper class mistake. I won't do that again. Campbell referred to the companies as wreckers. Unless you want to remove the engines, I recommend buying a jetliner intact and functional.
Campbell purchased a 10-acre property in the early 1970s.
CNBC makes it happen.
The company found Campbell, a plane that was 1,066 square feet and weighed around 70,000 pounds. It is a part of American history and was discovered in Greece.
The remains of the airline's owner were transported on the plane. At the time of his death, the Greek-Argentinian shipping magnate was married to the former First Lady of the United States.
The plane was flown from Greece to Oregon to be prepared for Campbell to own it. After the plane was ready, it was towed to Campbell's land. The plane can never fly again if the engines and other elements are removed. A total of $120,000 was spent on it.
He said that living in a structure like this makes him feel more fulfilled. It's just a happier place to live if you're an engineer, scientist, or anyone who appreciates elegance and beauty.
Campbell's plane was once owned by Onassis.
CNBC makes it happen.
A food service cart, a portable washing machine, a refrigerator, and a makeshift shower were added by Campbell.
Campbell doesn't use a stove but he does have a microwave and a toaster oven. I am a Nerd. He doesn't cook so it's a minimal kitchen area.
Campbell has a sleeping area as well as his workbench next to the kitchen area.
His monthly expenses are $370 a month, which includes property taxes and electricity costs.
Campbell restores old computer systems and gives people a tour of his plane home.
CNBC makes it happen.
Campbell spends his time restoring old computer systems, fixing electrical systems on the plane, and allowing people to tour his aircraft.
I have no regrets about my decision to pursue this vision. In my experience with my guests, I believe that humanity will embrace this vision in enough proportion that we can use every jetliners which retires from service.
He hopes that one day he will be able to return to Japan on a plane. He says he wants to put a home in a land he loves and with people he loves. Everything will be fine if I can get back to my youth.
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