The smaller size makes this a very popular original vintage Airstream Travel Trailer. Too bad they only made 99!!

The aluminum skin has a decent polish to it.  It could definitely be polished more for the mirror finish but it looks great as-is.  The skin is in great shape with only very minor denting and such.  Look closely at the photos for details.  The underside is absolutely gorgeous.  The storage tubes are there and in great shape as well.

All systems were functioning when we purchased the camper.   It has the electrical and is also set up for propane, compressed air and battery for the ultimate in flexibility.  It was represented to us to all be in good working condition but you should assume it will need full servicing.

We were told that the original owner owned a large lumber yard in the Phoenix area.  He kept the camper under cover for decades.  In the early 1990’s, Mark and Tonja Torel from Phoenix convinced the original owner to sell it.  Mark had worked on him for years to be able to buy it.  They used it many times over the years and made several improvements to it.  The dry Arizona climate makes this an incredibly solid vintage trailer without all the typical floor rot and other challenges.

The camper has a dry weight of approx. 1750 lbs and a hitch weight of a poultry 180 lbs. Interior configuration includes a dinette in the front galley and a double bed in the rear compartment. It has a full kitchenette with a sink, and a three burner Princess gas stove top. The refrigerator is the original Domestic and looks new.  The kitchen components are in excellent condition visually showing that the camper has been well loved since day one.  Mark had also decided to remove the tiny bathroom to either update it or use it for additional storage.

As mentioned previously, the Pacer model preceded the now popular Bambi, which was made from 1961 thru 1963. Only 99 Pacers were produced in 1960.

For more detail please call Harry at 602.245.7200 or email me at sales@classicpromenade.com.

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Lucy is a particularly important model (Serial Number 8493 and WBCCI 2210) as she has more options than anyone in the Airstream Clubs as well as businesses have ever seen before. It is loaded with options, including options that weren’t on the options specification list for Airstream (not uncommon as they were essentially custom ordered in the 1950’s).

Some of the options (some standard) include:

• Original Duo-Therm Air-conditioning
• Heating for front and rear
• Water filter system
• Carpeted from new
• Refrigerator
• Storage tubes under for storing the awnings, hoses, etc.
• Thermometer
• Indoor shower and toilet
• Four burner stove-top and oven
• Fold down bed in front for two plus bed for two in rear
• Door within a door entry with original handle and screens
• Coronado light on all four sides (non-original clear lenses)
• Original No. 9 tail lights
• Two power lugs to enable daisy chain for Caravans
• AC/DC Converter
• AC and DC lighting throughout
• Spare wheel in rear with covered Continental Kit
• Expanded rear bumper
• Emergency break-away braking
• Extra power outlets throughout
• TV Antenna or flag holder
• Power ventilated fans in ceiling and wall
• All new upholstery and Curtains
• Full Awning
• Solar panel for battery recharge (new option)

Lucy was purchased new by Harold and Myrtle  Clifton in Borger, Texas.  Mr. Clifton, we assume, was a VIP for Airstream as the list of options was unheard of for these vintage caravans.  The Airstream was assigned WBCCI No. 2210 in 1958, just after its purchase.  The Clifton’s enjoyed Lucy for the next 12 years.

Lucy was then bought by Ms. Lina Castillo of New Mexico in 1970.  Lina enjoyed camping with her family once or twice a year in the gorgeous New Mexico area.  In about 1985 they used Lucy to live in while they built their beautiful adobe home about 30 miles South of Albuquerque, New Mexico.    After that they carefully stored her until they sold her to us earlier this year.

Because the owners each owned it for such a long time it was always loved and well cared for.  That is why we were able to keep her original and yet make her an absolute show stopper.  We fully documented the restoration with several video and hundreds of photos and receipts.

The 1958 Airstream Flying Cloud International is 22 feet in length (2,800 lbs and 280 lbs tongue weight) and is the first Airstream to be self contained (grey/black water and fresh water tanks, etc.).

For its unveiling we took it to the La Jolla Motor Car Classic where it was truly the hit of the show.  The interior is gorgeous.

As you can tell, we are very excited about it.  We believe that “Lucy” will be considered one of the more important classic Airstreams of all time.

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