Can you ID this Airstream?

[tin sista]

the trailer that Jack built? No offense intended. Grandma's favorite phrase came to mind. Great puzzler Chuck. Thanks for sharing!

[InsideOut]

Any interior shots? They may help narrow down the year based on the cabinet/interior finish style assuming they remian mostly intact, which from your description it may not be 100%, but there may be a key feature that gives us a clue.

FWIW I would say it's one of the CA built '58 "18-Footers"...there were quite a few different layouts, not all of them had names. Any serial number tags present? Even inside a cabinet inside?

Shari

[85MH325]

Originally Posted by chuck

'57.....yeah, "Heinz 57", with attributes of so many different trailers. I knew this would make for interesting discussion....

I was wondering about the door config, too. I zoomed in on the original, and it doesn't look like the door was moved. I think that would have been quite obvious when I was standing right next to it, too. But why mount it that way? yes, awning arms would interfere if it were mounted the other way...but awnings of the era didn't have arms.

Actually, Chuck... I just re-checked... My '53 Flying Cloud has the rear-opening door-in-a-door as did the original Bambi in '61. So the door may not be as much of an issue as we initially thought.

Roger

[Chuck]

Originally Posted by InsideOut

Any interior shots? They may help narrow down the year based on the cabinet/interior finish style assuming they remian mostly intact, which from your description it may not be 100%, but there may be a key feature that gives us a clue.

FWIW I would say it's one of the CA built '58 "18-Footers"...there were quite a few different layouts, not all of them had names. Any serial number tags present? Even inside a cabinet inside?

Shari

nope, no interior shots. (too depressing inside. its really a basket case ). unless any other attendees snapped any?..(Yukionna?? )

Another 'streamer pointed out to me the spot where the interior tag was attached to the inside of a cabinet door. but its not there now. Its as if someone went way out of there way to keep the identity of this little trailer a secret. gives me an idea for a new t.v. series: "CSI: Jackson Center". What do you think? has a nice ring to it....

Calling it an 18-footer would be a bit optimistic, as it is just over 16' from bumper to ball. Unless they meant "Canadian" feet, or something like that....

[yukionna]

Originally Posted by InsideOut

Any interior shots? They may help narrow down the year based on the cabinet/interior finish style assuming they remian mostly intact, which from your description it may not be 100%, but there may be a key feature that gives us a clue.

FWIW I would say it's one of the CA built '58 "18-Footers"...there were quite a few different layouts, not all of them had names. Any serial number tags present? Even inside a cabinet inside?

Shari

The interior layout is identical to the layout of the 1957 CA and OH 16' Bubbles except there is a single bed in the location of the curbside dinette. You can see the '57 Bubble layout on the Airstream archive website. I hope this information helps.

[Steve Heywood]

Saw this older airstream today at my storage lot. Had markings of International, Sovereign, & Land Yacht.
Anyone know what year it might be?

[59toaster]

Originally Posted by Steve Heywood

Saw this older airstream today at my storage lot. Had markings of International, Sovereign, & Land Yacht.
Anyone know what year it might be?

Late 70's Safari 23ft.

[wahoonc]

I can peg it a little closer It is at least a 77, it has the little low side marker lights in the rear, those were not on the 75's or early production 76's...also looks like it could stand a new set of axles Get us the VIN number off the tag under the window by the door and we can really narrow it down.

Aaron