1961 Airstream Bambi 16'

$25,000.00

Charlotte, NC

Sold-full
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Listing Details

Year: 1961 Water Capacity: 20 gallons
Make: Airstream Number of AC Units: 1
Model: Bambi Awnings: No
Length: 16 feet Jacks: No
Location: Charlotte, NC Self Contained: Yes
Expires: 2009-08-05 Sleeping Capacity: 3
  Number of Slide Outs: 0

1961 Airstream Bambi Description

PROFESSIONALLY POLISHED VINTAGE 1961 16ft AIRSTREAM BAMBI TRAVEL TRAILER

THE AIRSTREAM BAMBI HAS THE UNIQUE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE ONLY TRAVEL TRAILER INDUCTED INTO THE MODERN MUSEUM OF ART

This Vintage 1961 16ft AIRSTREAM BAMBI is one very fine specimen of the original vintage AIRSTREAM Travel Trailer. Complete Professional Polish tops off this beautiful example of the Airstream BAMBI, courtesy of P&S Trailer Service of Helena, OH. All systems serviced, in good working condition, and ready to use. Clear title with no liens or encumbrances. The coach has a dry weight of approx. 1950 lbs and a hitch weight of 250 lbs. Interior configuration is (1) L-Shaped Convertible gaucho in the front galley and (1) Double bed on the streetside in the middle compartment. It has a kitchenette with original retro avacado ceramic sink, original Dometic refer and a (3) Burner Princess gas stovetop. Nice professionally done vintage trailers dont come cheap, so if you've been waiting for the right vintage Airstream trailer to come along, it only makes good sense to go with the guys who've been doing it since 1968 and have a lengthy proven track record.

This Vintage 1961 16ft AIRSTREAM BAMBI features:

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

Complete Service/Check/Test/Repair/Replace from front to back

Complete Professional Polish by P&S Trailer Service

Excellent Exterior Aluminum

Original Retro Turquoise/Seafoam Green Interior that is in good condition

[1] L-Shaped Gaucho/Double bed in the Galley Compartment

[1] Gaucho/Double bed at the Streetside

Original DOMETIC Refer

(3) Burner original PRINCESS gas stovetop

Window Draperies

Hardwood Parquet Flooring

Refinished Original Cabinetry

Original Retro Avacado Porcelain Sink

Original Kitchen countertops in excellent shape

Original Turquoise Retro Interior Light Covers

Newer Low Profile Rooftop AC

Desireable screen door enclosure

Original Radiant Heater

Rear Bath layout w/Standing Shower

Newly Serviced Electric Trailer Brakes

Repacked Wheel Bearings

NEW Brake-Away Switch

[2] Like NEW Tires

Spare Tire w/Carrier

[2] 20# LP Tanks w/OPD Valves

6 gal ATWOOD Water Heater

12 Volt Battery

12 Volt Sureflow Water Pump

Thetford Toilet

Original Windows intact all around and functioning w/screens

Manual Hitch Jack

15 gal fresh/6 gal black water tank capacities

HISTORY/DISCLOSURE: We're proud to offer this wonderful 1961 16ft AIRSTREAM BAMBI 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 40 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 even 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. The extensive list of upgrades and new items is listed above and the coach is fully ready to use and enjoy immediately. The new owners can expect a very pleasant and cooperative purchase experience.

DATELINE 1961: Dow Jones Industrial Average = 691; Average home price $12,700.00; gallon of gas costs 27 cents; average monthly rent $98.00; John F. Kennedy is elected President w/Lyndon B. Johnson as Vice President; Kennedy succeeded Dwight D. Eisenhower's two terms as President and defeated GOP Richard M. Nixon by one of the narrowest margins in US history in 1960; Race riots throughout the United States; the sexual revolution of the 60s begins with use of birth control pills and Hugh Hefner opening the first of his Playboy clubs in Chicago; OPEC [Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries] is formed; The Irish Republican Army [IRA] starts its fight against the British; The United States announces that 3500 American soldiers are going to be sent to Vietnam; Bay Of Pigs Invasion of Cuba; in Louisville KY Cassius Clay [Muhammad Ali] wins his first professional fight after having won the Gold Medal in Rome in the Olympic games; aluminum cans used for the first time; Xerox introduces the first commercial document reproduction machine; The United States launches the first weather satellite TIROS-1; Dr Kazuo Hashimoto invents the answering machine; the Laser and Heart Pacemaker are invented; first Teflon non-stick cookware goes on sale at Macys in New York; US relations with Cuba deteriorate as Castro regime seizes US assets; The Flintstones premiers on TV and popular TV shows of the day are Perry Mason, Bonanza, My Three Sons, The Untouchables, Andy Griffith Show, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, and Rawhide; Chubby Checker and The Twist start a new dance craze; Ben-Hur and Alfred Hitchcocks Psycho are popular films of the day; over one hundred million television sets in use worldwide; World Series: New York Yankees deafeat Cincinnati Reds 4-1; Football NFL Championship: Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 37–0; Carry Back wins the Kentucky Derby.