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campadk · 05-07-2009, 11:44 AM

A recently repossessed 75th (#44) ended up at a car auction in Georgetown PA. The winner apparently was Colonial Airstream... wonder if they had a buyer, or will #44 appear for sale on their website!

Looks like it its missing the propane tanks and batterues, and there was something odd with a wooden board on the back bumper.

mutcth · 05-07-2009, 12:01 PM

Wow. Got to wonder what that sold for. What auction house was that at - Manheim?

3Ms75Argosy · 05-07-2009, 12:36 PM

It looks like it was in an accident... note the ripples on the front panel... and those mooncaps look kinda rusty... I think this unit's had a rough life....
Marc

Silvertwinkie · 05-07-2009, 02:12 PM

What a bunch of numbskulls. They have the wheel chocking in the front, and have the front jack up very high....if it wasn't in an accident by now, it could be...... it sure doesn't look like a best practice to me the way they parked it....

campadk · 05-07-2009, 02:31 PM

Don't think that is a ripple... just the way the light is hitting it. It looks like the chucks are wrong.. but I think if you look in reference to the background, it might just be the camera is tilted and the trailer is in fact on a bit of a slope so the chucks are on the right side in that case (explains the jack up high too).

Being close to that blue/gray car (which has seen better days) in the background doesn't help.

It is odd that the battery box and propane tank are missing... on the bright side, less tongue weight!

user497 · 05-18-2009, 07:53 PM

I just found Mr. Winick's website and I am blown away by the work. I had been thinking of buying new but this is a game changer. If I understood correctly, Airstream provided the empty units for the 75th edition and Mr. Winick completely built out the interior. Did I get that right? For the work on the newer Airstreams, is it possible to get the unit empty from the dealer to have him work on it? Does anyone know how much more these units cost compared to a comparable new unit?

Silvertwinkie · 05-18-2009, 08:55 PM

In the good ol days Airstream would sell you an empty shell on wheels....not anymore from what I understand. Airstream actually built the trailers from the one David designed.

CanoeStream · 05-18-2009, 09:44 PM

There's only one safety chain. That sure looks like a ripple to me on the lower front panel. This thing go skidding on its chin?

[on edit: there is a battery box within the A-frame]

campadk · 05-19-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by user497

I just found Mr. Winick's website and I am blown away by the work. I had been thinking of buying new but this is a game changer. If I understood correctly, Airstream provided the empty units for the 75th edition and Mr. Winick completely built out the interior. Did I get that right? For the work on the newer Airstreams, is it possible to get the unit empty from the dealer to have him work on it? Does anyone know how much more these units cost compared to a comparable new unit?

David did the prototype. Airstream essentially then copied the design and built the 75 units. If you check photos from David's site vs the actual units, you'll notice that they used his ideas, but no doubt scrimpted here and there.

From what I had seen, some units may have went for almost full MRSP, ie 60K plus. A lot of units though went more for like 50K. A regular CCD which the 75th is based on would be substantially less.

Personally if I had it to do over again (and had a bit of time to wait), I'd have David build you exactly what you want (probably save some $$$'s too).

jecasper · 05-19-2009, 10:05 AM

We bought #64 of the David Winick 75th Anniversary Bambi from East Bay RV. (which is now out of business)

We love love love it!

J. Casper, C. Yestrau/ San Francisco, CA

47WeeWind · 05-19-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie

In the good ol days Airstream would sell you an empty shell on wheels....not anymore from what I understand. Airstream actually built the trailers from the one David designed.

Actually, today Airstream will sell you an empty shell on wheels if you contract to have the interior finished by an Airstream-approved shop. See the current Summer 2009 issue of Airstream Life magazine for one such example reviewed by Interior Designer Judy Brotherton.

InsideOut · 05-19-2009, 11:29 PM

Really, NUMBER 1...it's owned by a DenCO Unit couple here in Colorado. I forgot to ask them if it was okay to share their names for the registry while we were camped at a rally this last weekend (they aren't forum members), but I will try to remember next time I see them.

Shari

campadk · 05-20-2009, 05:51 AM

Wow! 2 more units in one day! Would be great if you can get us the rest of the details on #1 Shari. For now I just added it as location Colorado.

mutcth · 05-22-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 47WeeWind

Actually, today Airstream will sell you an empty shell on wheels if you contract to have the interior finished by an Airstream-approved shop.

Sorry for the OT deviation - how "empty" is the shell? Do they install a bathroom and holding tanks at the factory? Are windows where you specify, or where they would be for the normal "finished" version of that trailer?

Not that I could ever afford one, but a custom 19" AS with dual wrap windows, a 60"-wide queen-sized bed in the back, gaucho across the front, and a small side wet bath like a 16' Bambi would please me very much....

Tom

user497 · 05-22-2009, 08:30 PM

In addition to mutcth's questions, is there a comprehensive list of AS-approved shops online somewhere? Thanks in advance!

silverbean · 05-28-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by campadk

Thought I would start a thread (and maintain as info dribbles in). Feel free to add more details as you like:

#14 - Randjg1 - Minnitonka, Minnesota (although he is looking at trading up to a larger unit.. bad boy

#15 - SilverPal - Lynda from Ojai, California

#18 - Bambi75th - Los Alamos, New Mexico

#45 - tetstream - somewhere between the Tetons and San Fran Bay

#68 - campadk - Dave and Kathy McGrath from Ottawa, Ontario
#72 - warpnweft - Susan from Morrison, Colorado

?? - asherkobin

Hope we hear from more 75th owners! Only 68 more 75ths to account for!

#42 silverbean Arturo and Nancy Pena in Bolingbrook, IL
(There are only 74 of the 75th Anniv. One burned in the US
Adventure of Chicago Airstream fire in Bolingbrook in May of 2007)

Susancd · 06-14-2009, 02:29 PM

So I live near Colonial and am considering buying #44. Any advice as to what to look for?? I'm leary of buying a trailer not knowing its history. While the people at Colonial are very nice, they could tell me nothing about its pre-auction history. Its very clean inside and out, but shows some very faint speckling on the bathroom door (water damage??) and slight, slight, delamination on same. Also a nick in one of the lower cabinets, and slight scuffs on interior of upper storage bins. Maybe the theory of an accident explains the dings.

Would you buy it? What is a fair price??

Sue

PS How does that shower door hold up, it looks somewhat delicate?

ericwarren · 06-14-2009, 04:35 PM

Hi Sue...
We purchased our 19" international from Colonial.
Indeed, great people. Patrick and Lauren were both especially helpful.
Also, really nice service after the sale. I've emailed/called with little q's and always get a prompt response.
Knowing these are hard to find and knowing the people at airstream i'd say go for it!
Let us know what you ultimately decide.
Regards,
Eric

Bambi75th · 06-15-2009, 07:06 AM

That shower door is much more durable than it appears. We have had no trouble with ours in two years and 20,000+ miles of travel.

Randjg1 · 06-17-2009, 11:56 PM

Sadly I have to part with my 75th Anniversary Bambi, #14. Its what drew me to Airstream and the idea of getting one. But I just didnt count on my kids growing. A major flaw in my thinking. Ive located a suitable replacement. I only wish they made this version bigger. Ive listed it in the classified and on ebay. If you know of someone who will give it a good home send em my way. I'll be an international 27Fb owner at the end of this. But I'll probably poke back around here because I'll miss the folks in the club.