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08-30-2018, 07:54 PM
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#2561
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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08-30-2018, 08:21 PM
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#2562
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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[QUOTE=Waipio Rim;2149506]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
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Just booked a flight to Denver for Sunday.....
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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08-30-2018, 08:31 PM
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#2563
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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IMHO The comparison between the 360 diesel pushers, and to a lesser extent the 370's, to my 310 turbo diesel, is like comparing Ginger to Marie-Ann. Sure, everyone would love to have Ginger; but the high maintenance, stares and constant unwanted attention all the time can be a bit much; let alone leaving her alone out in the open for other men to gawk and fondle.
The 370 is Ginger's obese big sister that hangs around getting in the way all the time.
Where as the 310, (Marie-Ann) is just as beautiful and yet friendlier, more fun, (can get into more parks and tight spaces), easier and cheaper to maintain and everyone loves her, but guy's recognize that she's yours, and respect that. A girl next door, Rachel Aniston kinda coach.
I've always looked for Marie-Anns.
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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08-30-2018, 09:31 PM
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#2564
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,847
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I told you that I stayed at the campground called Twin Knobs in the Daniel Boone national forest next to a town called Morehead didn’t I ??? I’m starting to take the 370 comments as a personal attack.....or maybe it’s just a jealousy thing.....did I also tell you that I’m going for the Gale Banks 866T with the 6 speed Allison 1000 ??? Remember.....never late with the V8........Pennwoods in a few weeks, can’t wait ! Regards, Bob
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08-31-2018, 01:27 AM
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#2565
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,535
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobmiller1
I told you that I stayed at the campground called Twin Knobs in the Daniel Boone national forest next to a town called Morehead didn’t I ??? I’m starting to take the 370 comments as a personal attack.....or maybe it’s just a jealousy thing.....did I also tell you that I’m going for the Gale Banks 866T with the 6 speed Allison 1000 ??? Remember.....never late with the V8........Pennwoods in a few weeks, can’t wait ! Regards, Bob
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Everyone has their preference Bob....personally I would walk past both Mary-Ann and Ginger (I even had to search for who they where as I must be the only person in the world never to have seen Gilligans Island!), looking for the smaller more nimble character that Airstream never made, especially if she has the well lit rear end!
As for rarity count how many 370, 350LE and rear-bed 20ft Argosy have been up for sale recently before worrying how many were made. Rarity = availability.
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08-31-2018, 04:58 AM
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#2566
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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[QUOTE=PeterH-Airstreamer;2149710]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Waipio Rim
Just booked a flight to Denver for Sunday.....
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Hey Peter, if that rig in Denver turns out to be as good mechanically as it looks cosmetically it will be a very good find.
Hoping the check out goes well for you!
It seems priced to sell.
We'll talk about that plaid wall covering later.
Cheers Richard
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08-31-2018, 05:08 AM
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#2567
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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[QUOTE=tevake;2149766]
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Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer
Hey Peter, if that rig in Denver turns out to be as good mechanically as it looks cosmetically it will be a very good find.
Hoping the check out goes well for you!
It seems priced to sell.
We'll talk about that plaid wall covering later.
Cheers Richard
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Richard, the only reason I am interested in this unit IS the plaid wall covering
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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08-31-2018, 07:09 AM
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#2568
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Well Peter, perhaps there is a Scotish branch in that German family tree.
Are you planning to drive home if all goes well in Denver?
Or go home and come back with tools and spares at a later time?
We'll be following your progress, exciting.
Cheers Richard
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08-31-2018, 10:11 AM
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#2569
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Skydeck
Alameda
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 558
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That is a nice 345, seems like quite a deal
-Randy
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08-31-2018, 03:13 PM
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#2570
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tevake
Well Peter, perhaps there is a Scotish branch in that German family tree.
Are you planning to drive home if all goes well in Denver?
Or go home and come back with tools and spares at a later time?
We'll be following your progress, exciting.
Cheers Richard
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Richard, booked ticket for Sunday through Travelocity incl car rental to fly in and out and pick it up a week later.
Ran carfax on Vin last night and found discrepancies regarding ownership (original owner claimed) and mileage (10k more than the ad said) Requested copy of new tire purchase and/or number after DOT. Did not receive either. This morning, I told seller I could only bring a cashiers check in the name of the title holder. Sellers reply was to cancel my flight...so much for the plaid wall covering. Fortunately travelocity has a 24 hour full refund cancellation option. Onward through the fog.
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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08-31-2018, 04:43 PM
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#2571
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Is that fog or an intentional smoke screen?
I guess you learned enough from the last trip to check one out, to now know the questions to cut thru the nonsense.
Sorry to hear these developments, but better now than later.
So many scammers on Craigslist!
The on going search can be fun in itself, and you do find some gems.
Cheers Richard
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08-31-2018, 11:17 PM
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#2572
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin300662
Everyone has their preference Bob....personally I would walk past both Mary-Ann and Ginger (I even had to search for who they where as I must be the only person in the world never to have seen Gilligans Island!), looking for the smaller more nimble character that Airstream never made, especially if she has the well lit rear end!
As for rarity count how many 370, 350LE and rear-bed 20ft Argosy have been up for sale recently before worrying how many were made. Rarity = availability.
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I can’t recall any 250s being for sale for about two years. Some of you may recall the failed attempt to import them to Europe in the early 90s. They sold six in total (we think). The last one has recently been found in a pretty bad state. As Martin says rarity determines value. Apparently, there is discussion again about a new classic Motorhome for Europe. I predict it will come to nothing once they calculate the build/sale price. Saying that, the trailers seem to sell OK over here.
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09-01-2018, 06:11 AM
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#2573
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2 Rivet Member
1992 25' Airstream 250
at Home
, Niedersachsen
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 61
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Hi all
Last year in November was a 250 on Ebay.com. No one has written about it here. There were over 1000 observers. An attempt on my part to buy the 250 has also failed.
That was in great condition. Sold within a few days for approximately 24k.
The name was "Lumpi". With a very spezial Paint.!
Where's ' Lumpi ' now?
best regards Peter
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09-01-2018, 08:16 AM
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#2574
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Honokaa
, Hawaii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 993
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There’s a new listing for a 250 in the Classified section here.
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09-01-2018, 09:01 AM
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#2575
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4 Rivet Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 298
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Peter...sorry that the Denver Deal was too good to be true (as it seems, most of them are). I'm off back up to Santa Fe to move the 350LE down a few thousand feet for the winter. It will now reside on a garlic farm (owner is an Airstream enthusiast) where we've prepared a sewered, powered and watered site. the town is Dixon, about a 40-minute drive north of Santa Fe and 40 mins south of Taos. I'll post some pics next week. A winter vacation?
Chris
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09-01-2018, 11:23 AM
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#2576
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Rivet Master
2005 34' Classic S/O
2006 39' Land Yacht 396 XL
north blenheim
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,847
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Chris...would like to see the pictures, Regards, Bob
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09-01-2018, 01:39 PM
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#2577
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Airstream 250
Oxford
, Oxfordshire
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,253
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Waipio Rim
There’s a new listing for a 250 in the Classified section here.
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Ha - true. I should have checked
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09-02-2018, 07:32 AM
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#2578
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Nicely done Peter!
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09-02-2018, 07:59 AM
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#2579
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,535
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boom Sounds
I can’t recall any 250s being for sale for about two years. Some of you may recall the failed attempt to import them to Europe in the early 90s. They sold six in total (we think). The last one has recently been found in a pretty bad state. As Martin says rarity determines value. Apparently, there is discussion again about a new classic Motorhome for Europe. I predict it will come to nothing once they calculate the build/sale price. Saying that, the trailers seem to sell OK over here.
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I'm told the number of trailer sales have doubled in Europe since those 250 where built, whereas motorhome sales have gone up 5 fold. The issue is the base Sprinter on which the Interstate is built can be purchased for €28K so why would anyone pay €200K for an upfitted version? However there does seem a market (or so I am told) for a €250K for a Fuso chassis'ed aluminium bodied, Classic styled, 20-25ft motorhome.
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09-02-2018, 08:14 AM
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#2580
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer
Richard, booked ticket for Sunday through Travelocity incl car rental to fly in and out and pick it up a week later.
Ran carfax on Vin last night and found discrepancies regarding ownership (original owner claimed) and mileage (10k more than the ad said) Requested copy of new tire purchase and/or number after DOT. Did not receive either. This morning, I told seller I could only bring a cashiers check in the name of the title holder. Sellers reply was to cancel my flight...so much for the plaid wall covering. Fortunately travelocity has a 24 hour full refund cancellation option. Onward through the fog.
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Hope you alerted local police or even FBI. Sounds like someone is trying to sell stolen goods... or some kind of title fraud at least. And across state lines?
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