RARE HISTORIC ORIGINAL 1948 22ft AIRSTREAM LINER ZEPHYR

This is the trailer depicted in the now famous Airstream image as being pulled by a bicycle. To demonstrate the lightness and maneuverability of the Airstream Wally Byam invited the famous French bicycle racer, Latourneau, to the factory in 1948. During this visit Latourneau hitched up a trailer to his bike and pulled it. As evidenced by the now famous photographs, his efforts were recorded for posterity and the image of this event is used on Airstream badges to this day. There are very few of these left in existence now as most have fallen into a horrible state of disrepair long ago. This is a unique opportunity to own a TRULY RARE collector trailer that will forever be an icon of American history and culture. Airstream moved into its Los Angeles factory and was officially incorporated in 1948 making this one of the very first Airstream trailers to usher in the new era. The example being offered here is a fully polished original. This 1948 Airstream Liner actually INCLUDES a custom fabricated bicycle hitch for historical accuracy!

A complete professional polish tops off this beautiful example of the 1948 Airstream Liner, courtesy of P&S Trailer Service of Helena, OH. All systems in good working condition and ready to use. The coach has a dry weight of approx. 2500 lbs [estimated] and a hitch weight of 300 lbs. It is very doubtful that another 1948 LINER could be found that is as original and as nice as this one. The original exterior skin, frame, flooring, running gear, and interior components are all solid and have been newly serviced. It could be pulled across country with ease tomorrow.

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This Vintage 1948 22ft AIRSTREAM LINER comes complete with:

Fully self-contained luxury camper by AIRSTREAM, the best in the business

Historically Significant Rare Vintage Trailer

Professional Polish by P&S Trailer Service

Unmistakeable 13 Panel/Oval Window Appearance

Newly Serviced Electric Trailer Brakes

Newly Packed Wheel Bearings

[2] Good Whitewall Tires

Nice Original Baby Moon Hubcaps

Original Pipe Style Frame in Good Condition

Solid Flooring Throughout

Screen Door Enclosure

[5] Gallon Water Tank

Water Pump

Original Windows Fully Operational and in Good Condition

All Exterior Lights Operational [clever use of Ford Model A lights and mounts custom fitted to compliment the trailers exterior]

Original Refer/Ice Box

Large Closet

Original Gas Stovetop w/Oven

Original Aluminum Kitchenette w/Countertops and Sink all in Good Condition

All Exterior and Interior lighting operating properly

All Interior Doors and Latches functioning properly

Humphrey Gas Light

Original Interior Light Fixtures

Antique Matching 1948 Licence Plate

Custom Bicycle Hitch for historical accuracy

HISTORY/DISCLOSURE: We're proud to offer this wonderfully original 1948 22ft AIRSTREAM LINER ZEPHYR travel trailer on behalf of P&S Trailer Service of Helena, OH where all the work was performed. P&S Trailer Service has been in the aluminum travel trailer business for over 30 years and are trusted with polishing, service, and collision work for the AIRSTREAM manufacturing facility in Jackson Center, OH. The guys at P&S are known as experts with uncompromising integrity and professionalism and they have a 1949 Airstream on display at the Henry Ford Museum. This beautiful AIRSTREAM trailer will attract attention everywhere it goes, just wait and see as you collect curious admirers at every gas station and restaurant along your travel path. Vintage Trailers just dont get much nicer.