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10-09-2016, 11:39 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Southwestern Ontario
, Ontario Canada
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Ben Affleck's Panamerica
Has anyone seen Ben Affleck's Panamerica? It would be nice to see some pictures as the movie clips I saw were very interesting. The walls and ceiling were curved and stained wood. He purchased the Airstream Panamerica he used for the new movie "The Accountant" and changed it it to use as his own trailer for use on sets.
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10-09-2016, 08:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 29' Ambassador
Fitchburg
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 174
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Just saw The Accountant on a sneak preview. Unfortunately most of the trailer shots are in a storage unit so not many external shots until the very end of the movie. Interior shots do show interesting wood covered bedroom walls and ceiling. There was a great shot of a motorcycle in the storage bay.
Dennis
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01-02-2017, 12:51 PM
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New Member
noneofyourbusiness
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Join Date: Jan 2017
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Hey guys,
I'm very interested in the panamerica models and just watched the movie. I grabbed some stills (don't ask me how) and hosted them here:
http://imgur.com/a/5q3Xs
Does anyone know what model he had such that the foot of the bed was facing the hallway and not perpendicular as it appears the 2009 panamerica models are? Is this the 2010?
Also, has anyone seen the small table removed and something else modded in it's place. That's my least favorite part of the panamerica, the couch/table area. would probably be the first thing I mod.
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01-02-2017, 08:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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A gilt-framed Renoir with an Airstream?
Love it!
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01-02-2017, 09:08 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Someone's gotta write the production company and find out what hitch he's using: let's settle this thing once and for all!
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01-02-2017, 09:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1998 36' Land Yacht Widebody
Shepherdstown
, West Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2016
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Instead of a Renoir painting, I thought mine was special with a cork bulletin board in that same spot!!
At least I get more use out of my cork board vs a simple old oil painting!! Haha!
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01-15-2017, 11:44 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
2008 22' Safari
Metro Detroit Area & Metro Dallas Area
, Michigan & Texas
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 222
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The 2009/2010 Panamerica are the exact same design. The model started in 2009 and, due to lack of sales (price and downturn in the RV economy), Airstream stopped production. Additionally, it's size was off putting to the vast majority of potential owners. You'll notice that there are many that want 30' (or less) length to tow into state and national parks. The movie production company scouted out a privately owned PA in order to build a larger scaled sectional version of the actual PA. The interior is all designed to fit the character's image and luxury tastes; this was all done within the sectional model. Example: The bed was turned to face the hall; not possible in a actual PA. Closet location is only possible if you eliminated the shower area. The major factor in using a PA in the movie was the iconic image and bespoke style borne by Airstreams. They fit the director's vision of this characters varied taste's and need for mobility. The character only needed a few essential to survive and enjoy - privately - in his dangerous line of financial consulting.
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01-16-2017, 09:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Granbury
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 412
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I enjoyed the movie...I guess everyone noticed he is pulling that beast Airstream with a F-150!
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01-26-2017, 03:36 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
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I enjoyed the movie too. I wanted to see more of that Airstream. The luxury level felt very believable. Really nice resto on it. I wanted to see more of the gun room.
Also, Ben apparently bought the Airstream he liked it so much: http://www.madeinhollywood.tv/youll-...he-accountant/
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06-23-2017, 09:55 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
2008 22' Safari
Metro Detroit Area & Metro Dallas Area
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BACKSTORY:
Out of the Blue, The Accountant's production team reached out to Airstream seeking to secure a Panamerica. I'm told they were rebuffed; the factory offered them ANY current in-production model. They weren't willing to yield to the request to gear up to build a one-off Panamerica. However, the movie's director (Gavin O'Connor) was determined to have an iconic escape pod for Christian's off grid home. As Christian states to Dana, "I can be hitched and gone in twelve minutes."
The director set his Transportation Coordinator (Robert Foster, Jr) to finding a privately owned PA. The reason: He needed, no, demanded a REAL unit from which to measure - then build - a scaled up and movable filming model (it was designed to allow for interior cameras, etc.). Plus, the director wanted it for the awesome exit shots!! We know all of this could have been done via CGI; however, his family grew up having Airstreams. He just HAD to have a PA.
I'm unsure which owners were initially contacted; however, Robert Foster, Jr, contacted me through the former owner of my PA. We talked, he flew to TX, took many photo of the PA, talk some more, offers (and counter offers were made), a deal struck, and contract signed. Needless to say - but I must: We were just in awe of the event unfolding around us!
The PA was picked up and taken (by lowboy flatbed) to the set in GA (you see the PA in the on-set garage that housed the real thing. Scene: Anna was told to "wait outside" by Christian - which, as many of you know, she ignored!
Just as in the movie, more twists were to come. Production wrapped and we're waiting for return of the PA. We're ready to get going on our travels! I finally get the expected call from the production transportation people, however, they initiated a soft-probe to determine my interest in selling - not setting a date for returning her. Though never confirming my suspension, clearly someone was interested in acquiring the toy hauler. At every call, the answer was a nice, yet firm, No. This went on for several rounds - until one just could no longer refuse their offer (don't ask, a signed confidentiality agreement exists).
Hollywood folk that are "A-listers" are taken care of very well!!! This experience was like stopping into a convenience store and buying a buck Lottery ticket!
I can confirm Affleck has the Panamerica. I can't say if he actually paid, or if he was gifted by the production companies. No matter: The movie-going public pays the bill.
Funny thing. A few weeks later I found another PA for sale (in excellent condition) in central Texas. Fair price; but I passed on it. I was able to connect the seller with a buyer in Canada ACHING for a PA; now there are at least two PA's north of the border. As those of you that have knowledge of the PA may be aware, only 18 units were ever built for sale to the public. I'd buy another, however, the wife wants to live in a rolling home (Class A Tiffin) with a basement.
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06-24-2017, 01:04 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 23' International
Santa Monica
, California
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What would you like to know about it? It's parked about 3 spaces from our Airstream in a SoCal storage unit.
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07-01-2017, 12:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1952 15' Cruisette
1967 20' Globetrotter
2010 19' International
La Cañada Flintridge
, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rjbrown99
What would you like to know about it? It's parked about 3 spaces from our Airstream in a SoCal storage unit.
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I think that is the same place I have two of mine stored. 😀
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08-15-2017, 01:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
2011 19' Flying Cloud
ADA County
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Urbanologist, thanks for that story. I really enjoyed it.
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08-15-2017, 11:23 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
2008 22' Safari
Metro Detroit Area & Metro Dallas Area
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My pleasure...
Quote:
Originally Posted by sncnidaho
Urbanologist, thanks for that story. I really enjoyed it.
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I'm glad that I could close the information gap around the acquisition of the Panamerica seen in 'The Accountant' staring Ben Affleck (2016).
I do hope they make at least another installment to this story following the reunion of the brothers as crime fighters.
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08-18-2017, 04:35 PM
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Opinionated newb...
2018 25' Flying Cloud
League City
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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me too
I hope they make a sequel too, I usually can't stand Affleck, but when he drops all the twaddle and just makes a fun movie I'll watch it, a fun movie is a fun movie...
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08-18-2017, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
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It's funny, but people with money and fame don't often pay for their stuff.
I've seen it. Folks who are famous have vendors giving them stuff for free as advertising.
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08-18-2017, 06:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 23' International
Currently Looking...
SANTA BARBARA
, CA
Join Date: Oct 2013
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This is a fun thread! Have enjoyed reading this story from a first-hander. Thanks!
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09-12-2017, 11:40 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
1967 17' Caravel
1979 28' Airstream Excella 28
Wheat Ridge
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2008
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The Affleck Pan America unit has been rebuilt from its appearance in The Accountant. It is now his personal business trailer. The garage has been transformed into his hair and makeup studio, the center section is a meet & greet area, and the forward end has been transformed into a digital editing suite.
The hitch is a ProPride.
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10-21-2019, 04:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 28' International
Fayetteville
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2018
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I am at Jackson Center getting my Serenity 28 serviced and saw a very nice Panamerica
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01-30-2024, 09:06 PM
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New Member
Currently Looking...
Santa Clarita
, California
Join Date: Jan 2024
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Looking to purchse a Panamerica
Hey all Looking for a Pan America to purchase. Very serious!!! Any Idea where on maybe? I dont car about the gutts just exterior. Please help!!!!
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