This is the first thread in a new sub forum for 61 Sovereigns.
It will be a long thread fully documenting the search, purchase, recovery and restoration of a rare California custom built
1961 30ft
Sovereign.
I first saw this trailer on Craig's list a few weeks ago. It reappeared last week coupled together with a SOB as a package.
I called the seller and made an offer on only the A/S. He accepted the offer.
I was informed that I only had 4 days to remove it from the property as the county was ordering the trailers removed by then.
I have always dreamed about owning a
1961 Lincoln Continental convertible so it made sense to look for a
1961 A/S to go with it. My birth date is Nov
1960 and that is the production date of this
sovereign. Once the restoration is done I will be searcjing for the right TV to complete my dream vintage package.
My next call was to Frank Yensan (62overlander) of Frank's Trailer Works in Baltimore MD. We talked and he heartily agreed to go on the recovery.
Frank left last night and drove all night, arriving in North carolina early this morning. He had to change out the tires and spend some time attaching the rear of the belly pan to bring it back to Baltimore. I spoke to Frank late this aftrenoon and he was close to home and the trip was going well. A huge thank you goes out to Frank for the great effort he has undertaken on this recovery.
I intend to have Frank undertake the restoration of this trailer as I am still in the middle of my 73 Excella full monte and can't do two trailers at once and still find time to run my business. Frank is very busy now so won't be gettting to it for a month or two to start the tear down and anlysis of the true condition.
Here are some pictures from the ad and I will post some more once Frank gets some rest and has the time to shoot some for me.