The Fascinating Story of Airstream’s Wally Bee: A Fiberglass Icon
When you hear “Airstream,” chances are you picture a sleek silver bullet trailer. That’s no accident; Airstream’s aluminum designs have…
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An Original 1955 Airstream Cruiser is an Unexpected Gift
A Family Tradition in the Great Outdoors For Tom and Holly, the great outdoors has always been more than just…
One-of-a-Kind Conversion-1952 Airstream Flying Cloud Motorhome
Here is a truly unique piece of Airstream and RV history: a 1952 Airstream Flying Cloud motorhome conversion, believed to…
The Golden Caravan Airstream
In 1956, Wally Byam collaborated with his wife Stella on a special trailer design that became known as “Stella’s Dream…
A Rebuilt Rarity 1955 Airstream Commodore Vanderbilt
In a landscape filled with polished aluminum and graceful curves, the 1955 Airstream Commodore Vanderbilt occupies a category all its…
Elegance on Wheels: The 1959 Airstream Pacer
Few things say “classic Americana” like an Airstream, and Hollywood Vintage Trailers’ 1959 Airstream Pacer is no exception. This polished…
What’s Up with Those Big Red Numbers?
If you’ve ever spotted a vintage Airstream with large red numbers on the front and back, you might have wondered…
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…
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…