1965 Ambassador Land Yacht

[sabinforce]

Hi all! New to this so just wanted to pop in and see if anyone has any insight on how to price our Airstream for sale? Seems that the prices vary wildly (obviously depending on condition), but by year/model as well. I can't seem to find a lot of information on my particular model - I have read that most '65 Ambassadors are International, whereas ours is a Land Yacht model, so maybe that has something to do with it? Anyway, any suggestions/guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

[dbj216]

Hi Sabinforce: Welcome to these Airstream Forums. There is a wealth of information here on all things Airstream.

I used to own a 66 Trade Wind and did extensive work to it. I now have a 75 Overlander and my wife has a 86 Limited. We've been owners since 05. Most of the 60s and 70s trailers say Land Yacht on them as Wally Byam liked boats so I read. An "International" was the higher trim grade where the trailer may have had more amenities like better cabinets, a TV antenna, or fancy control center. These International trailers usually have a US "flag" emblem on the sides.

I might suggest it is impossible to appraise a price on a 65 Ambassador 28' vintage Airstream sight unseen. It is totally dependent on condition. It is my opinion, and mine only, that if a vintage Airstream has a "good" body meaning no hail, significant dents or scrapes, all windows present and accounted for, all doors present and work; that the trailer is likely worth $5000. If the trailer has been restored like new, or renovated and well documented showing the work done with receipts, then the trailer might be worth $25k. I might add that short trailers are worth more than the longer ones.

Others will certainly join in and likely give better advice than I can. There are good appraisers out there that do this for a living.

David

[sabinforce]

Thank you David! That is really great information. I will look into local appraisers. Super appreciate the feedback!