An auction With about 10 airstreams. and something more rare.

[Tinn Cann]

Hi there. I just got an e-mail from a friend about an auction. He sent it to me because of the airstream part. In looking at the page with the "10" airstream there is also what looks like a Spartan.

So when I saw this I thought I'd actually pass it on to the Forum.

The Airstreams all look to be from the 60's and 70's. I think the auction started yesterday but I was mailed today. Fun for a look and any serious people can grab info off the first page.

http://www.auctioncompanyofamerica.c..._G-869_web.pdf

Cheers, Bruce

[gduff]

Thanks Bruce.

It looks like the trailers will sell next Saturday in Rodeo NM. I would be interested in ~ 5 of the trailers.

[Goin camping]

Hey Bruce, Welcome to the forums.

There's a lot of us So Cal types here and we go camping often. The next one is. Rivernook rides again." It's on the upcoming rally page. Feel free to join in.

[shermybaby]

I heard about this on Yahoo. It is the McAfee AntiVirus guy that used to be worth 100 million and now only about 4 million. Looks like there my be some good buys.

[Andy R]

Sure wish I could be in New Mexico for that event. It's always fun to think you would be the only bidder and take home a real gem for next to nothing. Maybe one day?!?!

[tallytwo1994]

Originally Posted by Andy R

Sure wish I could be in New Mexico for that event. It's always fun to think you would be the only bidder and take home a real gem for next to nothing.

Wouldn't we all!

Carol

[redstart]

wow - if someone goes can you post what they were and what they sold for and of course PICTURES, will they let you take pictures?

[InsideOut]

Originally Posted by Tinn Cann

The Airstreams all look to be from the 60's and 70's.

Actually, two of them are from the 50's...

The 13 panel trailer #117 (on front rockguard) looks to be a 1956 Safari. The windows look an awful lot like this one from RJ's website:



<on edit> As a matter of fact, the trailer above looks to be the EXACT trailer offered...look at the wheels, awning, A/C, tinted windows/covers, vent stack & tanks. If so, here's more info from RJ's site...

The 13 panel #123 (on back window) looks to be a 1953/54 21' because of the straight, non-sloped rear. The windows are similar to a Safari - but hard to tell because there usually isn't a gap between them or the drip caps - could be a Flying Cloud or ???

<on edit>The second one looks like it may be an "18 Footer" - check it out - not exactly the same trailer - but the streetside windows sure look the same.

Good luck to any who decide to bid ~ too bad there aren't more pics or VIN numbers....

Shari

[Melody Ranch]

Wonder how this went this last week...?
Software Mogual John David McAfee has ordered the AUCTION of his luxurious Oceanfront Estate

Now he can dedicate his time to polishing an Airstream.

[gduff]

I am planning on going. I'll see if they will let me take pictures and I will let forum members know what the trailers go for. I am personally interested in bidding on 3 or 4 of the Airstreams and would consider the Spartan if it doesn't go for too much money. I will try to post results on Sunday.

Glenn

[Mexray]

Ah, again it appears that 'fame' in the internet world can be humbling...wonder what happened, it appears he had many varied outlets for his internet labors...

[arodriguez60]

Does anyone know how much the Airstreams went for?

[gduff]

All:

1963 22' Safari No Title - 7000
1972 26' Overlander 4500
1970 30' Sovereign 7000
1946 25' Spartan (supposedly Howard Hughes' trailer) 15000
1974 30' Soverein 3500
1970 30' sovereign 2500
1964 26' Overlander 3500
1956 22' Safari 8000
26' Overlander (No Title; No Year listed) 5000
1966 22' Safari 5500
1954 16' Bambi 9000

It was a poorly run auction IMHO.

The last trailer to be auctioned was the 1966 Safari. My wife and I were interested in the trailer b/c we had a 66 Safari that we mistakenly traded in on our 07 Classic (didn't really have the money for both). We were standing by the person they awarded the bid to. I bid 5500 for the trailer, they autctioneer then read my number outloud but the person writing down the paperwork put down the person beside me (Oh well). I hope the winning bidder enjoys the trailer but I believe they were going to flip the trailer. We are perfectly happy with our 27 ' classic

Trailers were in good shape and most of the insides were redone. All of them had plates in the trailers indicating that they were antique trailers and as such, not to use the plumbing.

I believe the best buy at the auction (other than the trailer that I missed out on) was the Spartan. It was supposedly Howard Hughes' trailer and personal trailer of Dr. McAfee.

Take care all.

[redstart]

Thanks for posting those details. What a disappointment about the 66 safari!! Sorry you didn't get it. Sounds like some people got a real steal. Anyone on the forums get one?

[minamyna]

what do you do with a trailer with no title?

[VIKING]

That's easy: get it a title!
At least it sounds easy. Some DMV's would rather see you drawn & quartered than to see you walk out with a title to what you already own. The best thing is to try to title it in a state that is more lenient on trailer titles, then renew it in your home state. Some states want you to bring the title payments up to date, which could easily exceed the value of an old, restorable Airstream.
Rich

[minamyna]

So its not really a big deal when it says has no title.Do you know which states are lenient?

[VIKING]

I know some southern states are a bit easier to deal with from others comments. In California it really just depends on who you walk up to at the DMV. They say there are rules that govern how titles are renewed or replaced, but a willing participant at the DMV is priceless. I always recommend bringing the trailer with you to the appointment if possible. It's more likely to spark interest among the good folks at DMV, especially if it's a vintage unit. There are situations that would keep you from ever getting a new title, such as not having a bill of sale or reciept, or not being able to track the ownership back without any gaps, to the last registered owner.
As a rule of thumb, if the ownership has changed without proof of the transfer available, assume it will be difficult to impossible to re-title it. The cost of a trailer that doesn't have papers should be significantly lower than one with papers, bacause if you make the purchase and cannot complete the title transfer, you really are out of luck. It's a chance that is sometimes worth taking. It just depends on the trailer in question and how much you want it.

Thanks for the thanks, and have a nice weekend.
Rich

[shermybaby]

In Washington State you can get a registration only for three years and if no one crawls out of the woodwork to claim the untitled trailer/vehicle in that period of time then you get your title. Washington also has an Affidavit in Lieu of Title that you can get at the vehicle licensing office for the owner to transfer title to the purchaser in the case that the title is lost.

Some people will buy a trailer for parts and can get a trip permit to move it after purchase to get it home. Personally, I want a title no matter what.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

I found those auction prices to be very high. Were these trailers in very good shape? The bubble was the only price that seemed in line with the model.