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03-11-2020, 01:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2019 Basecamp
Arlington Heightsi
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 35
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The oldest Airstream is a Basecamp?
Does any have any information on the trailer in the attached photograph?
I am told it is the oldest Airstream in existence.
Looks like a Basecamp to me!
More information is appreciated.
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03-11-2020, 02:47 PM
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Rivet Master  
1966 22' Safari
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2,955
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Dr. Holman’s 1935 Torpedo from the Popular Mechanic’s published Byam plans. I think.
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03-11-2020, 05:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Bubba, you are correct. On display at a museum in Texas.
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bubba L
Dr. Holman’s 1935 Torpedo from the Popular Mechanic’s published Byam plans. I think.
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-11-2020, 06:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 2,955
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Maybe the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum in Amarillo Tx.
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03-11-2020, 06:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Bubba, That is it.
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bubba L
Maybe the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum in Amarillo Tx.
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-11-2020, 06:59 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 Basecamp
Arlington Heightsi
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 35
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Thanks for the info!
I've got to go to Texas to see it now.
- Dr. T.
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03-12-2020, 09:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Waterloo
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 25
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Go
I was there last summer. Absolutely worth going. Its a treasure.
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03-12-2020, 09:52 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2005 25' Safari
palm beach gardens
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 290
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[IMG]oldest airstream[/IMG]
I stopped at that museum in Amarillo two years ago and it is one you should not miss.
I hope this picture comes through.
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03-12-2020, 09:57 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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You will notice the 10 red stars on the Torpedo as the family were Wally Byam members for over 50 years!
Jack Sisemore is a life member of the club and was assigned the 1935 number.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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03-12-2020, 10:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 19' International
Tallahassee
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 938
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It does look mighty Basecampy.
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03-12-2020, 11:12 AM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,535
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhereStream
It does look mighty Basecampy.
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That's because they copied the Torpedo when the made the first Basecamp, and rev 2 is a based on the first rev.
There is no conspiracy theory!
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03-12-2020, 12:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 17' Bambi II
1961 24' Tradewind
Strasburg
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 923
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martin300662
That's because they copied the Torpedo when the made the first Basecamp, and rev 2 is a based on the first rev.
There is no conspiracy theory!
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Yes, exactly what he said. The Basecamp is quite literally about the most "retro" thing made.
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"The difference between vintage and retro is that vintage is honestly old and cool. Retro tries to be but isn't."
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03-12-2020, 12:34 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2019 22' Sport
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 405
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The new Basecamp is what caught my attention and got me on the lot. My wife fell in love with the Sport 22’ size and bathroom, so I didn’t end up with one. I really dig the Basecamp, but my one complaint was that at 5’11” I was not able to stand in the kitchen and see outside (looking straight at the top panel above the window).
Very cool to know it is based on the most original Airstream model!
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