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THE DREAM TRAILER
In 1956 Wally Byam, the inventor of the Airstream trailer, collaborated on a trailer design with his wife, Stella. The floorplan that they came up with was christened “Stella’s Dream Trailer.” “Stella’s Dream Trailer” went into production during the first quarter of 1957. When Stella’s Airstream came off the production line at the Jackson Center, Ohio factory it was far more than a typical Airstream. It was clad in beautiful gold anodized aluminum. It will be forever known as, “Stella’s Gold Airstream.” That trailer is now on display at the factory where it was built.
Until now this was thought to be the only “gold” Airstream in existence. In the Summer of 2017 I was contacted by what I thought was a misinformed individual selling an Airstream with a gold stripe. When I could not convince him that there was no such model of Airstream he provided me with the serial number to the coach.
With a little research we discovered that we had found the only other “gold” Airstream that had been long lost and forgotten. The trailer was special ordered from the factory by the President of Airstream in 1961. His name was Art Costello.
Until now this was thought to be the only “gold” Airstream in existence. In the Summer of 2017 I was contacted by what I thought was a misinformed individual selling an Airstream with a gold stripe. When I could not convince him that there was no such model of Airstream he provided me with the serial number to the coach.
With a little research we discovered that we had found the only other “gold” Airstream that had been long lost and forgotten. The trailer was special ordered from the factory by the President of Airstream in 1961. His name was Art Costello.
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THE FORGOTTEN GOLD AIRSTREAM
Our "Gold Airstream" trailer turned out to be in Modesto, only a couple of hours from our home. The owner had passed away and the family was liquidating his estate. We jumped at the chance to rescue this trailer after noting its unique features:
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The "Other Gold Airstream" as found.
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Most of the restoration will be inside.
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Filming Ultimate Restoration documentary.
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BE A PART OF AIRSTREAM HISTORY
The forgotten gold Airstream is receiving a complete restoration. It is being restored as it would have looked in the 1960's. In June/July 2019 we will travel across the country in the Airstream to the Jackson Center, Ohio Airstream factory. Our media tour of the journey to Ohio and other destinations across the Midwest can be followed on our social media sites or you can join us camping or say hello at one of the events along the way.
The trailer will also be featured in the Vintage Camper Trailers magazine and others. Restoration by Paul Lacitinola (owner) with lots of help from Avalon RV and Tim Brown. Ultimate Restorations is producing a documentary on the acquisition and restoration of our one-of-a-kind Airstream.
The trailer will also be featured in the Vintage Camper Trailers magazine and others. Restoration by Paul Lacitinola (owner) with lots of help from Avalon RV and Tim Brown. Ultimate Restorations is producing a documentary on the acquisition and restoration of our one-of-a-kind Airstream.
GOLDEN CARAVAN ROAD TRIP
June 11th through July 18th we will be traveling across the USA showing the Golden Caravan Airstream, signing books and seeing the Midwest.
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Jefferson City, Missouri. Modern Litho Printing. June 17, 2019
Jackson Center, Ohio. Airstream Factory. June 21, 2019. NEW DATE (FRIDAY INSTEAD OF SATURDAY)
Elkhart, Indiana. RV Hall of Fame and Museum. June 29, 2019
Volo, Illinois. Volo Museum. July 1, 2019
NEWLY ADDED CAMP OUT
Clear Lake, Minnesota. Minnesota Airstream Park. July 5-6 2019. Make your reservations to camp with us.
Gillette, Wyoming. Cam-Plex Event Center. July 11-14, 2019. Make your reservations to camp with us.
Reno, Nevada. San Rafael Regional Park, Hot August Nights Trailer Revival. August 9-10, 2019. Come camp with us.
Plymouth, California. Trailerfest Rally. September 28, 2019 (10a-2p)
Fontana, California. California RV Show. October 4-13, 2019
Jackson Center, Ohio. Airstream Factory. June 21, 2019. NEW DATE (FRIDAY INSTEAD OF SATURDAY)
Elkhart, Indiana. RV Hall of Fame and Museum. June 29, 2019
Volo, Illinois. Volo Museum. July 1, 2019
NEWLY ADDED CAMP OUT
Clear Lake, Minnesota. Minnesota Airstream Park. July 5-6 2019. Make your reservations to camp with us.
Gillette, Wyoming. Cam-Plex Event Center. July 11-14, 2019. Make your reservations to camp with us.
Reno, Nevada. San Rafael Regional Park, Hot August Nights Trailer Revival. August 9-10, 2019. Come camp with us.
Plymouth, California. Trailerfest Rally. September 28, 2019 (10a-2p)
Fontana, California. California RV Show. October 4-13, 2019
