Is this an Airstream?

[Swingking]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2456106037

[Moonshot]

Looks like a generic "canned ham" travel trailer from the early to mid 60s to me.

Definitely not an Airstream. Let's bring Andy in here to rant awhile...

Scott

[Ken J]

I saw that - nice try by the seller..........

Ken J.

[Ken J]

Airstream did make a "canned ham" trailer in the mid 50's or so - it was called the Wally Byam "Holiday"

Very rare

Ken J.

[wahoonc]

Originally posted by Ken Johansen
Airstream did make a "canned ham" trailer in the mid 50's or so - it was called the Wally Byam "Holiday"

Very rare

Ken J.

Yep! But I don't think that one is it! My understanding is that the Byam Holiday was only made for one year, 1953 IIRC

Aaron

[bredlo]

Peaked my interest with this one. (Piqued?)

Google gives only one response to "Wally Byam Holiday"

http://www.rv-coach.com/current_cate...read_full.html

Edit: Duh! http://www.vintageairstream.com/arch...53Holiday.html

[wahoonc]

There is a picture on the VAC in one of Fred's slide shows. I will post the link when I find it...again.

Aaron

[tin can luv]

I can't imagine why it didn't sell LOL

[Silvertwinkie]

In a parallel universe, perhaps it is an Airstream, but in this one….I don’t think so!

[85MH325]

Originally posted by Silvertwinkie
In a parallel universe, perhaps it is an Airstream, but in this one….I don’t think so!

Oh, Eric... you can be SUCH a snob... oh yeah... i forgot. We're Airstream owners... all millionaires... snobs by definition...

WHAT WAS I THINKING???

Roger

P.S. It DOES say it was built by Wally! Is Doc Holman's '35 an Airstream?

[Swingking]

boy all of these replies within two hours of the original posting is sure helping my karma!

I guess I pushed an airstream forums 'button'!!

[RivetED]

As they say in latin "Cavities Emperor" or something like that !

[wahoonc]

HEY! Check it out...the seller ended the auction early! Says the item is no longer available. I hope someone didn't pay the buy now price.

Aaron

[InsideOut]

There is a picture on the VAC in one of Fred's slide shows. I will post the link when I find it...again.

Fred Coldwell's Presentation from the Vintage Airstream Club's 2003 Rocky Mountain Rally. The last couple of slides show a "Holiday" trailer ~

Full 2003 Rally Report

To find out about joining in the fun of the next gathering, visit the 2004 RM VAC Rally website or PM me ~

Shari
aka "Wagon Mistress"

[wahoonc]

Thanks Shari,
That was the one I was thinking of. Fred needs to put those slide shows on DVD

Aaron

[Alex]

Thats is a can of SPAM

YUK

I have a freezer for sale in Alaska - LOL

[overlander63]

Originally posted by Swingking
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2456106037

Strangely enough, this auction ended early shortly after I emailed the seller asking for the name of the manufacturer as listed on the title. No response, but now no trailer for sale, either. Maybe it was one of those "Lost Airstreams" made by Wally Gyam...
Terry

[InsideOut]

I've seen lots of "generic silver trailers" listed as Airstreams on ebay...I think alot of people think ALL aluminum trailers must be Airstreams....either that or it's just an attention-getter for their listing ~

Thanks Shari,
That was the one I was thinking of. Fred needs to put those slide shows on DVD

Aaron

But by having it on the Rally Report webpage makes it "free" for everyone to enjoy ~ Fred also contributes regularly to the Vintage Advantage magazine, a extra-special benefit of membership in the VAC!

Shari

[Ken J]

Yes Doc Hollomans trailer is an Airstream - his WBCCI number in 1935 - the same year as the trailer

Ken J.

[85MH325]

Originally posted by Ken Johansen
Yes Doc Hollomans trailer is an Airstream - his WBCCI number in 1935 - the same year as the trailer

Ken J.

Yes, Ken. I've been inside it. I met Dr. Holman Sr. prior to his passing. It was built by Doc Holman from Byam's plans in '35 prior to the first Clipper being built. Although it's accepted as an Airstream, it wasn't built by Wally. So, since it wasn't built by Wally, is it REALLY an Airstream?

What came first... the chicken or....

Is there a rhetorical answer to a rhetorical question?

Roger