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Collecting Airstream caravans

Tuesday 23 December 2003

In this month’s special places piece about the Farnsworth house I mentioned Lord Palumbo, owner of the house from 1968 until a few days ago. A little googling today turned up another mention of him.

Lord Palumbo, the British connoisseur known as a collector of world architecture, harbors two Airstreams in Plano, Ill., at the aesthetically serene Farnsworth House, the 1950 Modernist landmark in steel and glass designed by Mies van der Rohe and later bought by Lord Palumbo. For now, the Airstreams are sitting idle on the estate, one near the visitor’s gate and the other near a garage.

Image based on a photo of a model Airstream trailer, from brasiliapress.com

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Joe commented on 1 February 2004

After 7 years of ownership I have recently discovered that I have a rare 1959 World Traveler. I need some input on what to do with it now.

russell commented on 25 October 2004

I am looking for an airstream and need to find one in need of restoration so it is affordable. Please let me no if you would like to sell.
cheers

betsy commented on 20 November 2004

I'm not sure what this website is but I googled airstream world traveler and found it. I am interested in buying your Airstream. Please email me or post again and I will look at this website again. thanks,
betsy

Peter Marquis-Kyle commented on 20 November 2004

Betsy: I guess your comment was addressed to Joe (who commented in February 2004). I just tried to send him an email message about your comment, but his email address is no longer current. Sorry.

betsy commented on 21 November 2004

Peter-
who are you? thanks for trying Joe- do you know him? I'm not sure that you are interested in Airstreams as your quote you posted seems to be about Lord Palumbo- who I am not familar with. but judging from the links on the side of this page (of which I only initially looked at one or two) I see you like design and architecture. you might want to look into Airstreams more- they represent greater ideals and Americana than you might think at first. Anyway, I'll look back here again. If you're interested I know quite a bit about them.
betsy

Peter Marquis-Kyle commented on 21 November 2004

Betty: No, I don't know Joe. As to who I am, see 'autobio' on this site.

Chris commented on 30 January 2005

Hi there,
Has anyone ever seen an Airstram caravan in Australia. I have been thinking of importing on to take to car shows behind my old Dodge car. Also my car club is looking to buy one.
Is anyone interested in forming a Australian Airstream Club?
Let me know if anyone is interested.
Regards
Chris

Adam Flipp commented on 30 January 2006

I am a photographer looking for an airstream close to Sydney for a photo shoot, can anyone point me in the right direction please, aflipp@optusnet.com.au

Dooley Le Cappellaine commented on 11 March 2006

Can you tell me where I could by an Airstream in Australia?

Deb McNay commented on 16 March 2006

I am looking for an Airstream caravan we could use for a Fashion shoot in Melbourne. Does anyone own one who might be interested? Please contact me asap as I well need it in the next couple of weeks. Todays date 16 Mar 06. Cheers

Pete Daniel commented on 2 February 2007

Good day,

My name is Pete Daniel, I am a member of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International (WBCCI) or commonly called the "Airstream" club in the US. We are planning on doing a caravan in your country around DEC -Jan 2009. We are planning on shipping over about 25 vintage units ranging in age from early 60's to 2009's. We plan on touring your country for about 4-5 weeks and then selling them there and not bring them back to the US. I know its a little far off, but wondering if there are any Airstreams in AU that you have ever seen.?

We are looking toi rent tow vehciles for the period also. If anyone has any ideas about how to sell or pre-sell them before we get there, i would appreciate it very much!

I can be reached via Email - pete@consultadc.com

joan commented on 2 April 2007

we have a old 59 ambassador for sale needs a lot of work you can email me at finny82000@yahoo.com

Patrick henderson commented on 30 April 2008

I am looking to buy an airstram caravan in NZ - any ideas

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