We just bought a 76 overlander to rehab. It should look like yours when it's done. New fridge, tires/wheels, carpet, upholstery, drapes...glad to know what we might be able to sell it for. Picked it up for $3500, the exterior is flawless, minus the missing door handle, and needing a polish.
The value of AS's is relative to the size, practicality, condition and the availability of the model.
It is apparent that the smaller a unit is, the more it is worth per linear foot.
The Caravanner was a model that not produced in numbers like an Overlander and some other models like the Sovereign. I could be wrong but it seems to me in my experience, there are more used Overlanders and Sovereigns for sale than any other units. I have had both and had good luck selling both models.
Now as far as selling prices, I believe that the smaller units sell for a premium price. The Caravanner is right in middle of the size range, Twin axles but not a very long unit, availing itself to a smaller tow vehicle than say a Overlander and or a Sovereign.
The floor plan of the Caravanner is one of the most practical I have seen in a smaller unit. Plenty of seating, Galley, Bath Storage and did I mention windows?
I think this unit will bring close to 15K. Even if he has to sit on it for a while, some aspiring Airstreamer will covet the polish job and the rarity of this unit. There are folks that will pay for the convenience of a unit that has already been remodeled and polished. I am living proof of that.
The owner has invested a lot of time and money in this unit, you can reap the benfit of his toil if you buy this unit.
Smily
__________________ Ken Smillie
My 1994 36' Classic MH is for sale See it in the classifieds
WOW that is sharp! I really like the rope light in the toe kicks. I'll have to add that to the list of things to do on our Caravanner.
$15k sounds like a lot but I will tell you this. You will spend that much on any coach in reasonable starting conditions to bring it up to that condition. Not counting time I can guarantee there is more then that in that coach.
I'm in the middle of a restoration and I can tell you I will be very close to that dollar figure by the time I am done and we didn't pay anything for the coach. We inherited it. That is a bargin for a ready to go vintage unit that appears to need nothing.
The Caravanner has always been a little more family and boondoking orientated. For the size of the coach it has larger Reefer usualy fould in the larger units. Especially true for the 50's version. Better then average cabinette space.
You sir will regrette selling that coach.
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1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
It is always difficult to wave goodbye to a child your raised and sunk every bit of pride that you could muster.
Just like an Airstream,
But when you get that call home and the new owners praise you on your product, it is all worth it and you will find yourself adopting a new child that is a little rough around the edges and clean it up and treat as though you born it.
This is a culture not just a hobby,
Smily
__________________ Ken Smillie
My 1994 36' Classic MH is for sale See it in the classifieds
i AM INTERESTED IN YOUR TRAILER. IF YOU HAVE PICTURES I'D LIKE TO SEE THEM. A COUPLE QUESTIONS: TWEIN OR DOUBLE BED; MID OR REAR BATH; GROSS AND EMTY WT; IS HICH INCLUDFED. IF YOU'D E-MAIL YOUR PHONE # I'LL CALL YOU GOR A FEWMORE DETAILS LIKE PRICE, TOW VEHICLE, HOW TO GET TO YOUR PLACE, ETC.
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