Collecting Airstream caravans

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.

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

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

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 I just tried to send him an email message about your comment, but his email address is no longer current.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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are importing airstreams into Australia and New Zealand early next year - they will be fitted out according to the purchasers requirements

My name is Jane Barnes.
I live in Sydney Australia
I am interested in buying a vintage Airstream caravan.
If anyone has information of where I could find one please email me
my email address is jane13@bigpond.com
Thank you

I have an Airstream 27 ft , 1969 on the Gold Coast Australia , I also have an Avion 25 ft here that I have for sale .

I do not wish to sell the Airstream but I can rent it for Movie or Photo Shoots if anyone is interested ?

Mike 0401933130

mwmwdc@iinet.net.au

My name is Eamon from melbourne, My son and I built a Teardrop replica , turned out very good . This has nothing to do with anything really , but I just had to tell you all. And the airstream trailers look fantastic , We could build one . handyeamon@optusnet.com.au

We have a vintage air stream caravan for sale, It is a 1975 Ambassador, 29 ft long. We live in Sydney and the air stream is currently located on the south coast in a caravan park near Nowra.

If you are interested or know of anyone who may be, please do not hesitate to let me know.

EM: leeholmes67@hotmail.com

Hi Peter

Your caravans are wonderful and I think you are marvellous spending time to collect Air stream caravans. I am a caravanner myself and my father recently passed away. He has a vintage Bessacarr and I don't want to scrap it. We have searched all over the internet asking people if they would like to do it up. No one had responded and we are at a point now where we may have to scrap it. But looking at your blog maybe someone or even you might want to take it away for keeps and do it up. We don't want to see bessy in a scrap yard. What do you think?

Hi Gill

Thanks for leaving a comment here on my website. I should explain that I don't collect Airstream caravans — I am happy to leave that to Lord Polumbo and other people with the wherewithal.

As to your Bessy, it would be helpful if you mentioned where it is. I guess in the UK — is that right?

Hi Guys
Yes I am also looking for a Airstream Caravan to restore if any one can help me find one it would be much appreaciated.
Even any old caravan with a good feel I would consider to restore. any feed back would be great
Thank you

Hi there,

My name is Paul from Perth and I am looking to buy a Airstream Caravan from anywhere in Australia, can anyone point me in the right direction.

I am looking for a larger type 30 ft or longer to be used as temp. acommadation,

my email:... paul.nijman@yahoo.com

Thanks

Hi Robyne Chamberlain, I am Vic in Perth. I am an Aussie/American since 1970, now getting over a stroke. I am very interested to know more about you importing Airstreams into AU and NZ next year. A retired cousin of mine in Texas is also interested. I have done some business between the two countries in the past, but not in this field or product line. I am very interested in knowing more of what you are going to do and wonder if I can help at all in the West. My wife and I go back and forth between the two counties often as we have kids and grand kids in both. My mobile # is 0404 005 220 I can give you my email ad if you wish to call me to discuss further.
Cheers,
Vic

Hi
We are interested in purchasing a vintage airstream caravan.
Can anybody help? We are in NSW but are willing to travel to find one. We will look at anything either restored or in need.
If you know where we can even import one then we would look at that angle too. Our email address is juices2u@bigpond.net.au.
Cheers Sandy

has anybody responed to the americans who wish to tour here and sell airstreams once they have finished their tour? also does anybody know how much they would want to sell them for? also we now have an airstream dealer in Queensland i believe, but i think it is new vans, not vintage that they are selling.

Hi I am looking for an airstream- new or old to use on a block of land in far north queensland. Any responses would be great email kim@orderarchitects.com Kim

vintage airstream wanted email sam: sk1@live.com.au (Sydney NSW)

What an interesting conversation to happen in on! My wife (Kiwi) and I are living in our home at the coast in the Northwest USA, and will be moving to New Zealand when our home here sells (http://beachhomeforsale.blogspot.com), and, among other things hope to ship our 35 foot 1953 SPARTAN to Auckland. We will also be shipping our 1965 Chevrolet motorhome. We are thinking of using the SPARTAN as an art studio (lovely honey birch panelling). I am also interested in the possibility of finding and shipping vintage caravans to New Zealand for resale. Airstreams are way cool, but DO look into other aluminum caravans that look SHARP when polished. I have seen vintage American caravans in Australia on some of the hot rod websites. Does anyone know if there is a club or association of New Zealand vintage caravan or motorhome collectors or appreciators?

And finally, thank you Peter Marquis-Kyle for hosting this discussion of Airstream collecting!

I am curious if the caravan of 25 vintage airstreams is touring australia now and if the intention of selling in australia still exists.
Wr are on the south cost from melbourne and are interested to by a vitage airsteam. Have collection of indians to complement,1939 four cylinder, 1940 outfit chief, 1946 chief.....
Please could any one keep me in the loop?
thanks
Mike Leake

Hi All

I am currently looking for a silver airstream caravan for hire for our up coming Festival in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. If any one has one that they would like to hire out please contact me on the numbers below.

Thanks

Eugene Brouwer
0411 751 599
eugene@futureentertainment.com.au

wow so cool the conversations would love to hear more especially if its in new zealand email me leanda@clear.net.nz so cool these beautiful carvans would love a 25-30 foot one to live in

Hi,

I'm from England, coming out in September for a while, and I want to buy a motorhome, maybe an Airstream to travel around in.

Anyone have any ideas?

I'm going to be photographing all the old colonial homes/queenslanders etc to feature in my book.

Anybody interested in the same, might consider sharing the journey perhaps?

we have a 1983 airstream 34 limited forsale later this year in excellent condition

how much will you want where are you email me leanda @clear.net.nz ta

did any airstreams come to aussi

If anybody knows of an airstream for sale in fairly good condition, but that can be converted into a food van, please email us: timandmark@hotmail.com - thanks.

Sean, what price range are you looking at for your 83 Airstream? regards, Shelby
shelbylcarter@hotmail.com?

We have a Superb Airstream Landyacht 1996 Motorhome 30 ft Chevy BB V8,auto/gas engine LPG/ULPfor sale in Bundaberg Australia.In top condition,fully revamped better than new.Best RV ever built in USA.Solid timber inside,aerodynamic cruiser.
Registered and fully complied for AU ready to go,only 6 tons,very fast
can pull a toad or trailer.See OZ RV sales ad no:1603.We drove this machine all arround the usa from DC to Alaska.Regretfull sale.

We are importing Airstreams to NZ and have 4 here now for sale, 72 27ft overlander, 74 27ft overlander, 77 21ft Globetrotter and a 1980 28ft excella. We are thinking of shipping to Aussie as well. Did the American group with their Airstreams ever tour Aus??
Steve and Jill 06 8782377

We run a location company in Sydney and are often being asked to if we can source an Airstream to use a as a back drop for various photo shoots. Does anyone know of one in the greater Sydney area? All our clients pay good location fees and take care of our locations.
We are also always looking for any other quirky or unusual locations, houses too.

Hi, Does anybody know of any "Airstreams" in South Australia.?

Also who would be best to refit interior wall panels, without going to a caravan fitters as they are over my budget.?
joetanham@yahoo.com.au

WE HAVE A 1983 , 34 FOOT CLASSIC LIMITED , IN EXCELLENT CONDITION , FOR SALE , LOCATED HERE IN WELLINGTON , N.Z. ASKING PRICE $ 69,500 , THE PRICE REFLECTS THE QUALITY AND SHAPE THIS VINTAGE CARAVAN IS IN , CAN ARRANGE SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA . CONTACT : SEAN ON O21883873 , seanrielly@xrta.co.nz

Hi all,

I've just purchased and am importing an Airstream from the USA to Australia. It is actually a lot cheaper and easier than you might think.

I've just started a blog which aims to help others who want to do the same thing. It will have details on finding, shipping and renovating an Airstream.

I've just posted an entry outlining what it cost us to buy and import it.

Check out the blog.
http://australianairstream.blogspot.com/

Matt.

Hi Matt
Love your blog, it's really helpful, I'm just starting out a search for an airstream for a potential new business and I'll be looking for an airstream soon so thanks! If anyone has an airstream for sale please email me lisakanani@hotmail.com
Thanks, Lisa

Hi All,
I've got a 1972 Silver Streak Continental Rocket (cool name huh?)for sale in Melbourne.

It's 30' long from towball to rear bumper, and has everything including shower, bath, toilet vanity unit, under floor ducted heating, 4 burner stove, oven, microwave, full size fridge, reverse cycle roof mounted airconditioning, TV antennae, etc., etc, etc, ....it even has a door bell! MASSIVE amount of internal storage. This is a genuinely fully self-contained vintage luxury travel trailer.

Silver Streaks are aircraft style full dual skin aluminium construction, and this one only weights in at 2480kg

If you are a serious buyer, I'm a serious seller. I'm asking $25,000 as is, so it's affordable. If you are willing to wait, I'll happy to complete to Australian electrical & gas certification requirements, but the asking price will obviously increase accordingly.

Cheers,
Steve

Hi Steve have you still got your caravan for sale? Could you please email me OR of anyone else knows of any for sale around that price range please email me.... Thanks, Kate miss_etak@hotmail.com

hi Steve is the caravan still available? looking for something nice and vintage like yours or an airstream. please contact me at craigjames5@me.com if you mow anything . cheers Craig