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I've been getting some interest from the UK on some of my vintage Airstreams, so I've decided to import 2 of them to Europe.

Question is this- if you were looking for a caravan of this nature- would you think to go to Spain to see it and buy it? Is it too far for most people there in UK? I had some clients buy one that flew in, but they were also interested in flying to Florida before the caravan even left- very serious buyers and quite interested.

With Ryanair flying so inexpensively, I would think it to be a nice weekend trip, but just looking for some feedback- a bit leary of shipping them in and having trouble getting buyers down to see them.

I put them in Classifieds- a 1964 Bambi 2 and a 1950 Cruiser- 17' and 25' respectively. Both require work and restoration/customization, but are with solid frames and good bodies.

I can say that I love camping in Europe in mine- gets you into friendships and conversations that being an American would probably never happen. For some reason, people see an Airstream and usually start smiling! :) Thanks!

Hiya ClassicCaravan. Don't have any advice or suggestions re your thread, but just wanted you to know that I love the piccies in your gallery!

'Specially that two storey jobby! Excellent and for some reason, they all remind me of that old TV series with James Garner, The Rockford Files! He lived in what our friends across the pond call a 'trailer' but still thought of that when I looked at yours.

Hope someone will pop along soon with sensible posts!

My name's hippy chick and I am a ukcs addict......

did you see in this issue of the Caravan Club Magazine that Airstream are going to export their caravans over here next year, they will be made specifically for the UK market being narrower than normal for our roads

they will have some for the NEC show in February aparrently, I can't wait to have a look!

Rob

I have all old Airstreams, and firmly believe in the adage that "they don't build them like they used to..."

Unfortunately, AS has gone very heavy- a 22' from 1954 that I have weighs 3000 Lbs and a guy with a 2004 22' parked next to me in Daytona and his weighed 4300lbs and cost $50,000- I like the older construction and style much better- maybe its only me, but not impressed. Even the bodies are made from a different aluminum that can't be polished and has to stay at what we call "mill finish" and be clear coated every 3-5 years.

I'm not sure about this project- I hope it works but they are a huge conglomerate that owns a company that is riding a nice wave right now, which usually means make money and get it while you can in American English...:)

I am American, by the way... Thanks for nice words!  Philip

Quote: Originally posted by olerob on 28/08/2005

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did you see in this issue of the Caravan Club Magazine that Airstream are going to export their caravans over here next year, they will be made specifically for the UK market being narrower than normal for our roads

they will have some for the NEC show in February aparrently, I can't wait to have a look!

Rob

hi rob ,yes i read this to be fitted out in lancashire no less.well done lancashire.

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Wow!!! Just seen your airstream jobbies on the Caravan show on SKY TV! They do look really appealing.

Only saw a tiny bit of one programme, (videoing four hours of the back to back episodes), and that was with a woman who had done total refurb on one that was previously owned by a celeb, (but she wasn't telling who it was....wonder if that Elvis throw was meant to be a clue-lol). She had done wonders with it and it was fabulous! Even though the presenter referred to it as an aluminium box on wheels! What a cheek?

I liked it! Certainly look built to last!

My name's hippy chick and I am a ukcs addict.....

Hi,

Really interested in buying an airstream possibly a 25ft.

No prob in coming to spain to have a look.

Whats the price of the 25ft?

Paulineb.

I saw the caravan show over the bank holiday on Sky and the airstreams looked really cool, what on earth do you tow them with though?

Ali

Quote: Originally posted by Frank Elson on 16/09/2005

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I can't afford one at the moment, but a lotto win and I will have one like a shot.
They are the most beautiful caravans ever made and on my trips to the States I always seek out the Airstream owners and ask for a look around.

Love 'em.

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Thanks for reminding me of the lottery Frank! There's me all set for hours spent on ukcs today whilst hubby's out and before I have to nip up for today's hospital visiting to see me ole Dad when I've realized I haven't done it for tonight!

Bound to be my numbers coming up if I don't get it done eh?

wow thats beautiful Jim,,a real head turner,with it being so light reflective would it not blind other drivers if sun was to catch it...........??

  reminds me of an american style diner with the black n white floors ................

what are the numbers on the front??

how many berth is this one??

and can you attach awning to them?

oh and what do you tow it with (a 747) he he ...........