Gorgeous woody teardrop trailer with matching rowboat!

[cwmcobra]

Edouard,

Interesting and nicely done restoration (?) or build on the trailer.  Like the storage ideas.

And looking at the car begs the question of how it's finished.  Looks like it was stripped, scuffed and cleared with no paint to provide a similar look to the aluminum trailer.  Maybe he'll paint the car after selling the trailer??

Thanks for sharing!

 

Chuck

[GS66]

Very cool indeed!

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s Buick caregivers with road-trip aspirations,

Once a day I do my eBay window shopping for Buick parts and vintage trailers.  This afternoon there is a 1965 Airstream Caravel for sale:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/354723209213

Of course it would be hard to post something even more off-topic than this, but the ad features a photo of the trailer parked in Yosemite:



It is such a pretty picture that I couldn't resist sharing.

Enjoy!

Edouard

[cwmcobra]

That is a beautiful picture Edouard! But, since when did they move Yosemite to Yuma, Arizona? Or is that where its being sold from?

Thanks for sharing!

Chuck

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Okay, this is the usual off-topic, but it is just a pretty 88 year old trailer that has been beautifully restored.  On eBay is for sale a 1935 Bowlus Road Chief which are the trailers that came before Airstream.  Here is the link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185892498045

Here is one picture as a teaser:



It is just a beautiful example of a unique machine that has received a top-notch restoration. 

Enjoy the eye-candy!

Edouard

[GS66]

Pretty cool!

[option B9]

  Hi Edouard, I just returned on line, our old PC computer died a little over a week ago and we were busy with the kids and did not get a chance to shop for a new computer until Saturday. Nina & Steven set it up it yesterday evening, So far it's working well. It does not have a disc drive or a a port to slide in my camera card but they will work on that this week.
  I really like the photo of the Bowlus Road Chief. I had never seen one before. The owners must be retired because who would have the time to polish all of that stainless steel  ?
                Tony       

[elagache]

Dear Tony and mid-60s Buick caregivers with road-trip inclinations,

  Hi Edouard, I just returned on line, our old PC computer died a little over a week ago and we were busy with the kids and did not get a chance to shop for a new computer until Saturday. Nina & Steven set it up it yesterday evening, So far it's working well. It does not have a disc drive or a a port to slide in my camera card but they will work on that this week.

Sorry about the computer hassles.  You can't live with one and you can't live without one.

  I really like the photo of the Bowlus Road Chief. I had never seen one before. The owners must be retired because who would have the time to polish all of that stainless steel  ?

I'm sure polishing the aluminum was part of the restoration.  This trailer was clearly restored to be shown and having it highly polished was part of the appearance.  The trailer was probably part of a private collection and either will end up in a museum or in the hands of another collector.  Nobody would actually use an 88 year old trailer for camping.

Cheers, Edouard

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s Buick caregivers who at least enjoy day-dreaming about road-tripping,

This is of course completely off-topic, but there is a 1958 woody teardrop trailer on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/186360923011

Here is one of the photos from the ad:



According to the seller, the trailer was fully restored about 15 years ago at a cost of around $30,000!

Like all teardrop trailers, it isn't very practical.  However, it is definitely an example of beautiful wood workmanship!

Enjoy the eye-candy!

Edouard

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s caregivers who enjoy a little road-trip daydreaming,

On my weekly shopping run I spotted a rare trailer indeed:



Definitely a more pragmatic model made of fiberglass instead of wood, but definitely sufficient for both camping and boating.

These trailers are still being made by an outfit in Portland, Oregon:

https://americandreamtrailers.com/

Here is one more photo, this time of the back:



Sure, . . . this is about as off-topic as can be and still related to things which have the rubber meeting the road.  However, after all, variety is the spice of life!

Edouard

[Loren At 65GS]

 Thank you for the pictures, Edouard. Very cute setup. I wasn't aware that they were being made.

  Loren

[GS66]

Very cool, there are a few setups like that on the Power Tour every year. One neat one is a 58 Chevy wagon pulling a trailer with a front engine dragster. Lots of period correct stuff there!

[option B9]

  Wow, thanks for posting those photos. The BAMPER looks really nice for a trip to the local lake for the day. And maybe a little Bass fishing too. Is the BAMPER vintage or is it currently being produced ?

      Tony

[elagache]

Dear Loren, Jim, Tony, and mid-60s caregivers with a taste for road-trip comfort,

I'm glad you all enjoyed.  It is a little eye-candy that adds some spice to visiting the 65GS.com forum.

Is the BAMPER vintage or is it currently being produced ?

I suppose the most complete answer is - YES!  It definitely has a retro look and it is indeed still in production by an outfit near Portland, Oregon.  Here is the corporate website:

https://americandreamtrailers.com/

Here is a photo from the company website:





It certainly would be a practical, if austere, fishing rig for those fishing expeditions far away from civilization.

Edouard