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Tillitson Travel Coach-Before They Were Vintage
Trailers

Tillitson Travel Coach-Before They Were Vintage

February 4, 2026January 24, 2026

We had the pleasure of meeting up with Greg Tillitson at the Sacramento Auto Show in October, 2018. Greg’s grandfather,…

Before They Were Vintage: A Family Story Behind Zimair
Trailers

Before They Were Vintage: A Family Story Behind Zimair

January 6, 2026January 1, 2026

Before vintage trailers were collectibles, they were simply part of everyday life—and in some families, part of the family business.…

Airstream Origins: From Masonite to Metal, 1930-1950
Trailers

Airstream Origins: From Masonite to Metal, 1930-1950

July 1, 2025June 30, 2025

Pre-War 1930-1939 Around 1930, Wally Byam established his first Airstream factory in Culver City, California, launching a line of trailers…

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