Airstream Liner (1948)
Sale price: US $35,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1948 |
| VIN : | 1204 | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Make: | Airstream | Leveling Jacks Included: | Yes |
| Model: | Liner | Water Capacity (Gallons): | None |
| Type: | Travel Trailer | Air Conditioners: | None |
| Length (feet): | 22 | Awnings: | None |
| Sleeping Capacity: | 3 |
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Vehicle description
MODEL19’ CABIN; APPROXIMATELY ONLY 1550 POUNDS AND ONE OF THE FIRST AIRSTREAMS EVER MADE
The Serial Number Label reads:
Airstream
Serial # 1204
1755 No. Main Street
Los Angeles,California
These Liners began production in October 1947. In late 1946, Curtis Wright, who moved to LA from Michigan during the war, and Wally Byam together started production of a new post-war travel trailer based on Wally’s pre-war Airstream Clipper & Sliver Cloud models at the Van Nuys Airport (LA Metropolitan Airport). After some months they split into the Wallace Manufacturing Company and Curtis Wright Travel Trailers, but shared facilities until Wally struck out on his own. The first 2 dozen Liners carry plates say “Airstream Built by Wallace M. Byam”. It was not until the next year that the Airstream Trailers corporation was founded. This model is best known by the French Bicycle Racer Latourneau image in 1947.
Features: Front and Rear 13 Panels (Rocket Ship / Peacock Pattern) Approximately 1550 Pounds-Pull it with Anything Polished (somewhat dusty due to being in storage) New Mahogany Durable Wood Flooring New Lexan front and rear curved windows/Used by Race Car Drivers Cabinets redone in light initial color wood Huge Bed with Springs Approximately 52" by 79" with New Upholstery Material Huge Couch/Bed in Front New Upholstery Material Aluminum Polished Sink and Aluminum Cabinets Original 2 Large Grate Burner Stove & Oven Original Eastern Large Ice Box Original Huge Wardrobe Custom made by "At-Wood-Craft", Pasadena, California Original Matching Five-Drawer Dresser & Dresser with Two Drawers with Two Doors Front and Rear Cabinet Storage Vintage Light fixtures New 7 Pin Plug for Travel Light New Tires and a Spare Tire New Bearings 1948 Manchester Rare Propane Tank Wheels, Trim and Propane Tank are Painted Fire Engine Red Retro Era Table and Chairs (see pictures) Brand New Port-a-Potty (still in box) Brand New Coleman 2-Burner Stove (still in box) Brand New Coleman Dishes (2 Sets) (still in box) Brand New Silverware Service (still in box) This is an extraordinary Airstream Liner. A really small quantity were made, and few made it through in this type of initial state. This is a great financial investment and you will most likely never ever see another once more in this condition. It is sold in an "as is" condition in Durham, North Carolina with the right to inspect.
There are Hawaiian/Tropical-themed cushions, curtains and pillows that do go with the trailer. The beauty has been kept original and makes a nice Camper. Buyer fully responsible for transporting out of the storage facility either via their own vehicle or with a transporter.
My partner and I bought this trailer in October 2014 from a seller in California and then had it hauled to Durham, North Carolina behind a Heavy Duty Pick-up Truck with no issues whatsoever on the cross-country journey. It has been in covered storage since that time and now due to my partner’s declining health have determined that we are not going to be able to use it so looking to sell it.
PLEASE NOTE: Trailer and Title will not be released to buyer until all funds have been cleared by processing Financial institution.
PLEASE REVIEW and ENLARGE ALL PICTURES CAREFULLY FOR DETAILS AND CONDITION
We will be happy to provide additional photos at your request and please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.
We pride ourselves in representing items honestly and to the best of our ability (including research on the Internet).
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!
The Serial Number Label reads:
Airstream
Serial # 1204
1755 No. Main Street
Los Angeles,California
These Liners began production in October 1947. In late 1946, Curtis Wright, who moved to LA from Michigan during the war, and Wally Byam together started production of a new post-war travel trailer based on Wally’s pre-war Airstream Clipper & Sliver Cloud models at the Van Nuys Airport (LA Metropolitan Airport). After some months they split into the Wallace Manufacturing Company and Curtis Wright Travel Trailers, but shared facilities until Wally struck out on his own. The first 2 dozen Liners carry plates say “Airstream Built by Wallace M. Byam”. It was not until the next year that the Airstream Trailers corporation was founded. This model is best known by the French Bicycle Racer Latourneau image in 1947.
Features: Front and Rear 13 Panels (Rocket Ship / Peacock Pattern) Approximately 1550 Pounds-Pull it with Anything Polished (somewhat dusty due to being in storage) New Mahogany Durable Wood Flooring New Lexan front and rear curved windows/Used by Race Car Drivers Cabinets redone in light initial color wood Huge Bed with Springs Approximately 52" by 79" with New Upholstery Material Huge Couch/Bed in Front New Upholstery Material Aluminum Polished Sink and Aluminum Cabinets Original 2 Large Grate Burner Stove & Oven Original Eastern Large Ice Box Original Huge Wardrobe Custom made by "At-Wood-Craft", Pasadena, California Original Matching Five-Drawer Dresser & Dresser with Two Drawers with Two Doors Front and Rear Cabinet Storage Vintage Light fixtures New 7 Pin Plug for Travel Light New Tires and a Spare Tire New Bearings 1948 Manchester Rare Propane Tank Wheels, Trim and Propane Tank are Painted Fire Engine Red Retro Era Table and Chairs (see pictures) Brand New Port-a-Potty (still in box) Brand New Coleman 2-Burner Stove (still in box) Brand New Coleman Dishes (2 Sets) (still in box) Brand New Silverware Service (still in box) This is an extraordinary Airstream Liner. A really small quantity were made, and few made it through in this type of initial state. This is a great financial investment and you will most likely never ever see another once more in this condition. It is sold in an "as is" condition in Durham, North Carolina with the right to inspect.
There are Hawaiian/Tropical-themed cushions, curtains and pillows that do go with the trailer. The beauty has been kept original and makes a nice Camper. Buyer fully responsible for transporting out of the storage facility either via their own vehicle or with a transporter.
My partner and I bought this trailer in October 2014 from a seller in California and then had it hauled to Durham, North Carolina behind a Heavy Duty Pick-up Truck with no issues whatsoever on the cross-country journey. It has been in covered storage since that time and now due to my partner’s declining health have determined that we are not going to be able to use it so looking to sell it.
PLEASE NOTE: Trailer and Title will not be released to buyer until all funds have been cleared by processing Financial institution.
PLEASE REVIEW and ENLARGE ALL PICTURES CAREFULLY FOR DETAILS AND CONDITION
We will be happy to provide additional photos at your request and please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.
We pride ourselves in representing items honestly and to the best of our ability (including research on the Internet).
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!