The Space Shuttle Cafe, a one-of-a-kind commercial kitchen featured on the PBS TV show "California's Gold," is for sale! This unique vehicle is constructed from the fuselage of a DC-3 airliner built in 1944 and flown during WWII and later as a commercial airliner on the East Coast. The plane itself has a storied history, and because of its intrinsic value was saved from the wrecking ball in 1976 and converted into a road worthy vehicle. The present owners converted the shuttle into a commercial food-service kitchen, which has operated since 2005.

Although the Space Shuttle Cafe was built to be driven on the road, the present owners believe it would make an excellent stationary food-service kitchen. Airports, science and space-exploration museums specifically could complement their existing facilities with the addition of the Space Shuttle Cafe operating as a snack bar or restaurant.
       Specifications of the Space Shuttle Cafe:
  1. COMPLETELY SELF CONTAINED KITCHEN:
    • 32 Gallon fresh water tank
    • 55 Gallon waste water tank
    • 4500 watt Onan Commercial Quiet Generator. Runs off of the main fuel tank of the vehicle
    • Separate 12vdc House Battery system for inside overhead lights, cooking exhaust fan system and fresh water pump
    • Electric switch box - generator power to shore power with external outlets for plugging into outside power source
    • All the walls in the main cooking area are constructed of stainless steel
    • The floor is aluminum diamond plate with 4” cove base also constructed from aluminum diamond plate
    • Both sets of rear stairs and the entry are aluminum diamond plate
    • Holds 2ea 7.5 gallon propane tanks that are easily removable for filling, includes 2 extra tanks
  2. THE KITCHEN:
    • Hand wash sink with foot activated faucet (hot and cold running water)
    • “Round Up” full pan warmer (electric)
    • 800W NSF commercial microwave
    • 2’ X 2’ stainless prep table with storage shelf
    • 4 tray bread rack with 3’ X 23” cutting board table top
    • 3 compartment stainless steel sink with 2 drain boards. 18” X 18” Sink compartments. Commercial rotating spout faucet
    • 4 gallon electric hot water heater
    • 2 counter tops for serving or prep with storage shelves
    • Display case for memorabilia or non food sale items with storage below
    • Commercial 4 burner propane cook top
    • Commercial 3’ propane grill
    • 2 commercial 40lb propane deep fryers
    • Exhaust hood with 3 exhaust fans and 6 grease filters
    • Commercial 2 door 110v refer unit under grill for easy access to grill and cook top
    • 5’ X 24” stainless steel prep table with storage shelf
    • 35” X 21” stainless steel prep table with storage shelf
    • 7 cubic foot GE chest freezer
    • 2 110vac built in cooling fans
    • Cooking area is completely covered in stainless steel
SPACE SHUTTLE CAFE FEATURES:

Fully self-contained, Extremely unique and original (most unique food service vehicle on the planet!), Attracts lots of attention, Saves a piece of aviation history, Can be mobile or stationary.

** THE SPACE SHUTTLE CAFE CAN BE EASILY MODIFIED FOR OTHER NON FOOD USE! **

Asking price: $150K For complete info call (805) 377-0395