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…
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…
For Sale: 1947 Spartan Manor, Fully Refurbished with Japanese Decor
After two decades of cherished adventures, the owners of a meticulously restored 1947 Spartan Manor are preparing to pass on…
Hidden Treasure: A 1946 Trailer Rescued from the Walls
This vintage trailer quite literally came out of the walls. I first learned about it while negotiating with a gentleman…