05-28-2004, 12:26 PM
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1962 Airstream Bambi for sale
Hey,
I have a friend who has just inormed me that he has a 1962 Bambi in excellent condition for sale. Any ideas about it's value?
Any body interested in buying it?
We are located in Western MA.
Lisa
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05-28-2004, 12:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
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HOW much? Silver suz
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05-28-2004, 03:21 PM
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Just an old timer...
2004 22' Interstate
Tipton
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Originally Posted by sturzsongs
Hey,
I have a friend who has just inormed me that he has a 1962 Bambi in excellent condition for sale. Any ideas about it's value?
Any body interested in buying it?
We are located in Western MA.
Lisa |
Lisa... just tell him that one of your Forums friends says it has no value, but that he'll give $200 for it and come and take it away for him...   whaddya think? just let me know! 
Actually, it will bring what the market will bear; depending on it's ACTUAL condition, it is worth from $2000 to probably about $12,000 fully restored. Even if it's in showroom condition, it will probably need a new axle at the very least if it hasn't already been replaced. They are in demand because of their light weight and small size. I sold a '61 Bambi about five years ago in really nice condition with the original appliances and bath for a little over $6,000. I haven't kept up with recent sales, but I don't think they've appreciated too much since then, they just get scooped faster.
If there's anyone out there with better, more recent info, feel free to jump in here...
Roger
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AIR 2053 Current: 2004 Airstream Interstate "B-Van" T1N DODGE Sprinter
Former Airstreams: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' Two-door, 1994 B190 "B-Van"
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05-28-2004, 03:40 PM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
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where in western MA?
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05-28-2004, 03:43 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
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I tlaked to someone at the Socail in CA a couple weeks ago who'd spent $5000 on one that needed a new floor and a couple panels on the street side replaced. He was still happy with his find! So I'm guessing the value on one in truely excellent condition would be fairly high. I think your guess of $12k isn't out of the realm of possibility. I believe there was one being offered on theVAC classifieds a few weeks ago for $14k.
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06-05-2004, 08:30 AM
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Hey Folks,
So sorry for not responding to messages, I've been CAMPING!
I haven't had a chance to speak with the owner of the Bambi, but I know he was thinking in the $10,000 range for it. but don't quote me. We are in Lee MA in the Berkshires and I will speak to him this week.
I have not seen the trailer yet, but will give you a full report when I do.
At that point I will also list his phone # and e-mail address so you can reach him yourselves.
As far as towing with a Volvo ( one of my earlier questions) it don't work!
I am looking for a weight stabalization bar for a 1 1/4" inch hook up. ( i don't really know what that means, but it's what Volvo installs) They tell me these weight distribution thingies are'nt made anymore, but they used to be used for pop-ups. That is supposed to make the difference
for towing with my volvo....... Any advise, ideas are as always welcom!
Any way, had a great camping week!
Happy trails
Lisa
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06-07-2004, 12:44 AM
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3 Rivet Member  Commercial Member
1950 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
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Lebanon
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Single axle bambis, regardless of interior condition, are being bought up quickly by resellers and shipped to Japan and Europe. Average selling price is $16,000.00 U.S. for a dent free bambi with a single axle...... Anything under 2500 lbs. is desirablebecause of road size and weight limits for towed vehicles.
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06-07-2004, 01:31 AM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
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$16k! Dang, if I could get that, I'd sell my Bambi right now, even if it was going to head overseas!
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06-07-2004, 06:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member Commercial Member
1950 25' Cruiser
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Lebanon
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If any readers want to see what Airstream Bambis are selling for in Japan go to the website of Old Cars Market Place in Saitama, Japan @ http://www.oldcars.co.jp/
and check under the Vintage Airstream window. A reseller for companies like this in Japan will not pay you $16,000.00 U.S. That is the low end of what your Bambi will resell for. Do the currency conversion from Japanese yen to U.S. dollars. I found this site because a vintage trailer I sold ended up for sale @ four times the price here. Like it or not, Japanese buyers are paying 3 or 4 times what American buyers will spend for the same airstream.....
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06-07-2004, 06:40 AM
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Rivet Master  Commercial Member
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield
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Just went to that site, Jim. The best part of the whole site was where they described one of the trailers for sale as an Airstream SAFALI.
That's almost as good as when my Japanese girlfriend in high school was visiting family in Tokyo and saw an ad for a car with harogen lights!
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06-07-2004, 10:57 AM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
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If you enjoyed that, then you'll love this
Engrish.com
Now, who do I contact to get $16k for my Bambi
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06-07-2004, 12:10 PM
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1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
If you enjoyed that, then you'll love this
Engrish.com
Now, who do I contact to get $16k for my Bambi |
Send me more websites. You find good ones.
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12-08-2004, 08:18 AM
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1963 Bambi
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Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
If you enjoyed that, then you'll love this
Engrish.com
Now, who do I contact to get $16k for my Bambi |
We saw you were asking for information on how to get $16k for your Bambi. We were just wondering what you found out, because we have a 1963 Bambi that we are trying to sell, and would like any information you may have gotten. Thank you
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12-08-2004, 08:21 AM
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We are the owners of a 1963 Bambi in excellent condition. We need to find out for sure what is is worth and how to find out who to contact to sell it for that amount. Thanx
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