Hi all,
4th post and I'm already asking about the viability of a vintage AS. And I told myself I'd try to take it slow...
Anyway, I've always loved the iconic styling of the AS, and am especially drawn to the 50s/60s models. I just joined the forum for knowledge gathering/sharing, and I'd be interested to get you opinions on this listing. I'm not looking for a trailer in great condition because I want to do some of the restoration myself, but at the same time, I don't want it to become an absolute money pit and cost me a year's salary before I can ever use it (I already have a boat that serves that function all too well).
The Listing:
1966 airstream 28ft
The seller says it's a '66 Overlander 28 ft, but it should actually be a 26-ft, is that correct?
There are only 4 pics, but from what I can tell, the gaucho has been removed and the fore chamber is empty. The bathroom is in the rear, it has the twin beds, the kitchen sink and stove appear to be present (don't know if they are in working order), and I can't tell anything about any other appliances. The window over the kitchen sink seems to have some covering over it, so it might be broken?
The one exterior shot seems to show faded panels but no major damage, but no LPG tanks, which tells me the appliances might not have been used in a while.
The asking price is $2.5K (and this is the second time in two months it has been listed). It appears to be in "As Found" condition, so according to the Pricing guidelies that I was referred to on another thead over here (
Price vs. Condition - Airstream Values), the Craiglist seller might be asking a bit too much (though obviously the guide is not absolute)?
So, I'm looking for some guidance on whether or not this is worth pursuing? From my research so far, the questions that I need to investigate by inspecting the trailer and asking the seller are:
1) Axles-- what shape are they in?
2) Flooring solid, or is there rot?
3) Interior appliances-- do they work, when was the last time they worked?
4) Plumbing -- same thing?
5) Electrical -- same thing?
6) Windows intact and in good working order?
7) Tires -- age and condition?
8) Wheels -- age, condition, when were bearings packed?
9) Awnings -- condition? (I see the support bars on the curb-side exterior shot)
Anything else?
Thanks in advance for your help!