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silverpeanut · 01-13-2009, 12:35 PM

Hi.... I just logged on and saw your post about your trailer. I wanted to tell you that we passed a trailer on HWY 1 in California just outside of Point Reyes about 4 days ago. They were heading south. At the time I did not know about your trailer or else I would have tried to see it better or get more info or I would have straight up turned around and followed them. Anyway... it was a vintage trailer on the smaller side (no larger than 18 to 22') and perfectly polished just like yours. I don't know what good this info can provide you.... but it may be a lead as to where your trailer is if it was indeed yours. I wish I had known about yours at the time. SO sorry. Good luck to you.

ts8501 · 01-13-2009, 02:18 PM

I just found this on the Toledo Ohio Craigslist site. a supposed 1957 18' For sale in Helena, Ohio:

1957 Vintage Airstream Travel Trailer

Anyone near there that wants to see if this one has the distigushing charectoritics on the stolen trailer? Note there is no picture of the unit.

-Tim

Mike Leary · 01-13-2009, 02:28 PM

I fully expect one of us to be arrested trying to find this dear.

ts8501 · 01-13-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ts8501

I just found this on the Toledo Ohio Craigslist site. a supposed 1957 18' For sale in Helena, Ohio:

1957 Vintage Airstream Travel Trailer

Anyone near there that wants to see if this one has the distinguishing characteristics on the stolen trailer? Note there is no picture of the unit.

-Tim

Want to stay on this one until it is either confirmed that this is or is not the stolen '59. Note the late night/early morning posting and no pictures. Does not tell the story, but it makes me suspicious. Ideally r&kweber will drive the next step from here.

-Tim

DanB · 01-13-2009, 02:55 PM

Just a quick thought that this is probably a P&S trailer, sorry! Helena is a very small town, chances are slim that a somebody stole a vintage airstream and drove it to one of the busiest airstream restoration shops in the midwest.

But, who knows!

ts8501 · 01-13-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DanB

Just a quick thought that this is probably a P&S trailer, sorry! Helena is a very small town, chances are slim that a somebody stole a vintage airstream and drove it to one of the busiest airstream restoration shops in the midwest.

But, who knows!

It is also possible that this unit is not located in Helena; one can post a Craigslist ad from anywhere. This could and most likely is a legitimate listing, but in the effort to find this stolen 18', one can turn over every rock. If nothing else, maybe we found a unit to replace the stolen one. I have sent an email to the Craigslist advertiser, and will pass along any information that I receive.

-Tim

ts8501 · 01-13-2009, 07:02 PM

This 18' appears legit. Here is the listing on eBay:
eBay Motors: Vintage 1957 18ft AIRSTREAM Travel Trailer POLISHED (item 180319525946 end time Jan-15-09 19:57:55 PST)

Guido · 01-13-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ts8501

This 18' appears legit. Here is the listing on eBay:
eBay Motors: Vintage 1957 18ft AIRSTREAM Travel Trailer POLISHED (item 180319525946 end time Jan-15-09 19:57:55 PST)

The ad has been removed by Ebay. Curiouser and curiouser.

r&kweber · 01-13-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Guido

The ad has been removed by Ebay. Curiouser and curiouser.

I'm pretty sure I saw that 18 footer on ebay. It was a really nice looking 1957.

Ryan.

**Janet H** · 01-13-2009, 09:00 PM

I saw the ad as well, but don't think it had either an AC or new fan housing on the roof. We'll keep looking...

Mike Leary · 01-13-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Janet

We'll keep looking...

Ditto. We're going to Phoenix this week; might have to take the back way
through Wickenburg.

InsideOut · 01-13-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by r&kweber

I'm pretty sure I saw that 18 footer on ebay. It was a really nice looking 1957.

Ryan.

I saw the ebay ad too...it wasn't the same trailer, the curbside window was much smaller.

Shari

airedale · 01-14-2009, 10:51 AM

It the same person that posted it on Craigs List, I emailed her and asked for more pictures,and she send me the ebay add, its not the trailer.

here is the add

eBay Motors: Vintage 1957 18ft AIRSTREAM Travel Trailer POLISHED (item 180319525946 end time Jan-15-09 19:57:55 PST)=

Eagle & Bear · 01-14-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Leary

We are close, was it still in the commercial part of town or out towards the
residential sites just before the turn-off to 89?

Hi Mike,

I am not sure it merits much more than an hours drive by someone in the area. The trailer was parked not more than 20 feet off the road just north of town. I don't think it is more than 2 miles from the incorporated area on 93/60.

I saw it as I was traveling on 93 from Wickenburg toward Congress. Since I was not aware that an AS had been stolen I did not take a close look at it. This may become another Elvis sighting and, as I said, a long-shot but it did look similar to the one in the notice. There is an Escapees park between Congress and Wickenburg. It would be easy for someone from the RV park to check on it on their way to town.

Michael

azfiredog300 · 01-14-2009, 08:49 PM

It's about a 45 minute drive for me, I'll see if I can swing through Wickenburg this weekend and check.

daisy&cowboy · 01-15-2009, 06:04 AM

Whaaaaat?
We are so sorry, it's like a family member was kidnapped!!
Im going to look into a GPS tracking system asap.
We will keep our eyes out on Craigs in Florida, keep us posted!
Dont give up, you will find her soon!

56 Spartan · 01-15-2009, 10:01 AM

I am always looking at vintage trailers in Oregon. If it shows up down here, I'll call the police, and then you.

56 Spartan

camperski · 01-15-2009, 08:10 PM

If she shows up in the Carolina Mtns, we'll be looking. can anyone tell me how to make a link to my blog so I can spread the word?

53flyingcloud · 01-15-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by camperski

If she shows up in the Carolina Mtns, we'll be looking. can anyone tell me how to make a link to my blog so I can spread the word?

That's awful nice of you to offer..

First, save a copy of the photos to a folder on your computer's HD. Then, after you log into your blog, use the dashboard to add the saved photos there as you deem best to display the facts..Good Luck and, let's hope we can find this trailer before too long~!!