1979 Airstream Excella 280 - BONHAMS AUCTIONS Bonhams MPH November Sale Bicester Heritage, Bicester Tuesday 26th November 2019

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Bicester Heritage, Bicester

Tuesday 26th

November 2019

1979 Airstream Excella 280

Registration no. XOU 494T

Chassis no. M28T9V5146

*Fully-sized motorhome

*Well equipped

*An ideal historic motorsports support vehicle

Odometer Reading: 89000

MOT Expiry: 13/06/2020

The first 33 years of this Excella 280's life were spent in Florida, and when new its purchase was more than $100,000. Its generous specification includes an on-board generator and a full kitchen that features an ice-maker. Bills detail money spent, including a new distributor and plug leads this September and a new solar system fitted in mid-2018. Said to be in great condition and 95 per cent original it would make a first-class historic motorsport support vehicle and today it can boast appearances in a music video and French Vogue magazine. Mechanically it is described as being in good order, starting and running well, while the gearbox suspension and brakes are also good. With the potential to earn £700 per day it has the potential to provide a good income stream for any new owner willing to share their home-from-home experience.

Footnotes

• Vendor Score Total: 82/100
  
  
  Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered "as is / as seen" subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments.
  
  
  Key for sellers' assessments:
  1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
  2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
  3/5 GOOD. Driveaway | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
  4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
  5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
  
  
  EXTERIOR TOTAL: 18/25
  Body Work: 4
  Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3
  Glass: 5
  Paint: 3
  Wheels/Tyres: 3
  
  
  INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
  Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 5
  Headlining: 4
  Seats: 3
  Trim: 4
  
  
  ENGINE TOTAL: 17/20
  Mechanical components: 4
  Running: 5
  Starting: 5
  Under Bonnet: 3
  
  
  RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 19/20
  Axles: 5
  Brakes: 5
  Gearbox/Clutch: 5
  Suspension: 4
  
  
  ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 9/10
  Ancillary components: 4
  Main components: 5
  
  
  Car History File: 3

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25825/lot/27/

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1954 AIRSTREAM 19ft CARAVAN - HISTORICS @ BROOKLANDS AUCTIONS SATURDAY 3rd MARCH 2018 ASCOT RACECOURCE, HIGH STREET, ASCOT SL5 7JX

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1954 AIRSTREAM 19ft CARAVAN

Airstream is an American brand of caravans which are easily recognized by the distinctive shape of their rounded and polished aluminum coachwork. This body shape dates back to the 1930s and is based on designs created by Hawley Bowlus. Airstream trailers and recreational vehicles are manufactured in Jackson Center, Ohio. The company, now a division of Thor Industries, employs more than 800 people, and is the oldest in the industry. 

Airstreamers are a group who share a community spirit because of their common love of the trailers. In the early 1950s, Airstream company founder Wally Byam began leading groups of owners on travels to many parts of the world, where the towed trailers were quite a remarkable sight. Photos taken of the trailers in front of many famous tourist sites were common. This promoted a mystique which surrounded Airstreams and persists to this day.

The vendor of this Airstream is an interior designer and as such this iconic American classic presents in wonderful condition. Having purchased the ‘van as a restoration project, he set about removing the body and repairing the chassis as required, together with overhauling the brakes. The interior was completely stripped, repaired where necessary, insulated and started to be reassembled. He then set about using his contacts to supply the best quality materials resulting in an Airstream of the highest quality and with superb design features. A refurbished Paul Metalcraft kitchen was fitted together with a Husky fridge, electric water pump, hot water and walnut worktops all resulting in an authentic 50’s feel. A double bed is fitted which can be enclosed if required. At the other end of the Airstream a new toilet and shower/wet room was fitted, the walls having previously been treated to ensure suitable waterproofing. The effect of all this work has created a minimalistic feel combined with a retro, contemporary design. Viewing of this stunning Airstream is highly recommend, it really does take glamping to a different level.

Original Source: https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auctions/2018-03-03/cars/ref-8-1954-airstream-19ft-caravan/

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