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09-27-2008, 07:23 PM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
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Here's Something You Don't See Everyday
My neighbor had his '58 Edsel E out late this afternoon to go to an informal car show and I asked if he'd back it up to the trailer for a few shots. When was the last time you saw an Edsel with a vintage Airstream? Me? Never and it was too unique to pass up.
Enjoy the pix.
Brad
FF
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
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09-27-2008, 08:02 PM
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Rivet Master 
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Cool!
Hi Brad,
Your neighbor has a sweet lookin’ Edsel! Thanks for the photo.
As for the thread, you may have just created a monster. I’ll be looking for things to post to it. 
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09-27-2008, 08:03 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Beautiful! My great aunt had an edsel back in the day, and she swore to the very end that that was the nicest car she ever owned, until my teenage dad and his friends raced it up the mountain and busted the push-button transmission. Boy she loved that car!
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09-27-2008, 08:53 PM
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2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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Sweet looking combo, how do you think it would tow the twink?
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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09-27-2008, 09:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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Beauty and the beast.
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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09-27-2008, 09:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Nice, Brad! Looks like a great fit!
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TB & Greg and Abbey Schnauzer
AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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09-28-2008, 09:41 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
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They are a nice fit, so timeless together. Two classics together. Just like the song "So happy together."
Not sure how it would actually tow though.
Brad
FF
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I'm haunted by aluminum.
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09-28-2008, 10:47 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Here's Something You Don't See Everyday
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Originally Posted by azflycaster
Sweet looking combo, how do you think it would tow the twink?
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If the Edsel has the "typical" E400 V8, it shouldn't have too much trouble handling any of the Airstream coaches of its era from a power (and physical size) standpoint. My uncle had a very similar '58 Edsel with the E400 and Tele-Touch automatic (Yellow with Brown Coves), and it would have made an excellent towcar, but it was totalled by a tornado about thirty years ago.
Kevin
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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09-28-2008, 11:03 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Very Nice combo FF.
My bh's brother had an Edsel way back when.
The one in the pic would look good towing that robins egg blue Argosy thats floating around.
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Airstreams..... The best towing trailers on the planet!
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10-18-2008, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1986 31' Sovereign
1975 25' Tradewind
1967 17' Caravel
Sherfield English
, Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Here's something you really have to see!
Eddie the farmer, who provides my storage, also gives me the loan of his 35 year old Land Rover to move my Airstreams around. This vehicle epitomises the longevity and reliability of the great British icon that is this 4x4. I just wish he'd washed it, anytime after about 1975!
Seeing these two great vehicles together makes me all the more keen to get out on the road and stop the traffic!
Marc
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07-04-2009, 03:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Polk City
, Iowa
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Classics are best enjoyed in pairs!
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