Hello! Just wanted you all to know that Hunter was right… it was a fabulous deal on a rare gem! The Bubble ended up being a 1957 with everything original… and I mean everything! The trailer is in great condition for it's age and it has a full, rich history too. So we are the new owners (Hi! this is Brent and Kat) and we are starting a blog about the restoration process theairbubble.wordpress.com. so come check it out! I'll be posting some pictures of the Bubble tomorrow.
Oh... and yes, it has the Ward ice box, Princess stove and even the original upholstery.
Cheers!
brent and kat
--- In AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com, Jim Whitworth <dadswhitsend@...> wrote:
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> I always take life with a grain of salt . . . . plus a slice of lime & several shots of a very good cold tequila.
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> Judy said: "Cute.Thanks. But, isn't there one too many zeros after the comma, in the asking price?"
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> http://oregon.freervshopper.com/rvs-parts/vintage-1955-airstream-bubble.html
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> And Hunter replied "LOL, actually my first thought was that's a good price for a Bubble..."
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> As usual, I'd agree with Hunter, but on this one, only to a point. Yes, decent condition Bubbles of that description are getting harder & harder to find, and for one in really good condition they're pricey. But:
> 1- At $10K, I'd expect to find something of an original interior (if only to serve as templates), including original appliances (a Marvel fridge & Princess stove, if they were even on offer from the factory for that model & year).
> 2 - I would also want to see the condition of the cabinetry.
> 3 - No mention of the condition of the original factory installed sub-floor - or is it just a given that any AS of that age will need a more or less totally new sub-floor?
> 4 - Not nearly enough photos of all exterior sides to determine the condition of the rest of the skins, no mention whether or not all original windows are still intact (broken glass not being a problem, but complete Hehr window assemblies are).
> 5 - I'd want some idea on the condition of the frame & A-frame, axel, wheels (split rim?) & bearings ~ for most of us, a rescue trip to Oregon isn't a short hop to the next town over, and fuel, motel & food costs to rescue this one could be real factors to include as a part of the total purchase cost.
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> Maybe a List'ee in the area could go check it out & give us a report?? Don't get me wrong ~ I'd love to have this trailer, if I'd won the Lotto. Then I'd get it to Uwe Salwender at Area 63 Productions, or either Frank Yensen or Colin Hyde on that other coast for a real professional's touch for systems upgrade & full restoration. What a great show piece that would make!!
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> I've seen various late 1940's thru mid 1950's AS models sell for considerably less, depending on condition. I"ve also seen them sell for two to three this amount for professionally restored models. I'd love to know how this one sells & what is ultimately done with it.
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