Wally Byam’s Holiday: The Little Known Lightweight Airstream Experiment (1952-1955)
When most people think of Airstream, they picture sleek, polished aluminum riveted trailers gliding down American highways—a symbol of adventure,…
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The 1949 Stand-Up Teardrop: A Homebuilt Survivor
This unique, homebuilt stand-up teardrop trailer spent just a few short years on the road before disappearing from sight for…
Born on the 4th of July: The Story of Wally Byam and the Birth of Airstream
Many stories have circulated about Wally Byam, the founder of Airstream—some true, others exaggerated or entirely false. What follows is…
A True Barn Find: The 24-Foot Ensenada Comes Back to Life
Some vintage trailer stories feel like they’re straight out of a movie—and this one certainly qualifies. In 2011, on a…
A Family’s Love Affair with Camping—and a Little Aljoa Trailer
In March of 1955, a young couple from Compton, California, made what was, at the time, an extravagant purchase—a brand-new…
Airstream Origins: From Masonite to Metal, 1930-1950
Pre-War 1930-1939 Around 1930, Wally Byam established his first Airstream factory in Culver City, California, launching a line of trailers…
The 1947 Alma: From Circus Survivor to Showstopper
I purchased my 1947 Alma in early October 2014 from Dan at www.VintageCampers.com in Brazil, Indiana. She was in pretty…
For Sale: 1960 Platt Canned Ham Trailer — Vintage Style, Modern Comfort
SOLD This professionally restored 1960 Platt Canned Ham Trailer is packed with charm, comfort, and thoughtful modern upgrades. Measuring 13…
Our First Rally in Canyonville, Oregon
This year, we hosted our very first Father’s Day Rally in Canyonville, Oregon—and it was a hit! The setting was…