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).
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.
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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....
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)
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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?
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
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.
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.
The 75th Bambi is beautiful, but I have the same problem with it. It's too small for my family of four, particularly with kids who are close to becoming teenagers.
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