1948 WESTCRAFT
WESTWOOD CORONADO 25 ft.
$3250.00
- SOLD -
WESTWOOD CORONADO 25 ft.
$3250.00
- SOLD -
Before deciding to concentrate on their "Pullman Top" models in 1949, (as it was referred to in their sales literature), the Westcraft Manufacturing Company, of Burbank, CA, for a while made two models. They were both had "coach" style shells, as opposed to the "caravan" style, which, is like an Airfloat or Spartanette, (....even though this style has been incorrectly included in the "Canned Hams" section of a recent trailer book....). The earlier Westwood line had more of the traditional, eastern style "bread loaf" look, though, whereas, their second line, (with the raised roof, with little windows along the sides...that most people call a "Lantern Roof"), had the streamline look that was favored more by westcoast designers. They were both top quality coaches that used Aircraft construction methods....including aluminum framing ribs just like Spartan, Aero Flite, Silver Streak, Streamline, Boles Aero and Airstream.....but, among other things, they used thicker gauge aluminum for the skin panels. In fact, in my opinion...which is derived from actually taking apart and reconstructing these old girls....is, that as at least during the late 1940s and early 1950s, Westcraft was the best built trailer coach of all and, even with no upkeep, they rarely seem to leak through the skin seams, roof vents and window frames. The wood paneling in the ceiling of this coach is perfect evidence of that, because, as you can see, there are three ceiling vents, which, all still work very nicely, but, there's only a tiny
bit of water staining around each of them after 60 years of sitting up in the mountains with snow on the roof for months during winter! However, as
nice as most of the interior of this coach still is, someone, unfortunately, removed the entire kitchen, the nite stand(s) and closets in the bed-
room, the fold-out table that used to be along the curbside living room wall, one of the little, streamline style shelves that was opposite
the one that remains on the front, street side wall, and, all of the light fixtures. But, what's left, and especially, the storage cabinetry and
ice box surround on the street side, is a work of art and in amazingly good condition. Oh, there is no bathroom, but, one could be added.
bit of water staining around each of them after 60 years of sitting up in the mountains with snow on the roof for months during winter! However, as
nice as most of the interior of this coach still is, someone, unfortunately, removed the entire kitchen, the nite stand(s) and closets in the bed-
room, the fold-out table that used to be along the curbside living room wall, one of the little, streamline style shelves that was opposite
the one that remains on the front, street side wall, and, all of the light fixtures. But, what's left, and especially, the storage cabinetry and
ice box surround on the street side, is a work of art and in amazingly good condition. Oh, there is no bathroom, but, one could be added.
All Westcrafts were painted trailers, but, this one's been painted over with a brushed on silver. It does have some dented skin panels, however, they're mainly on the front and rear roof caps, and the rest of the skin is still in very good shape. In addition, all the windows still work, however, before I got to it, someone decided to shoot out and/or brake the glass in all of the windows but one. Eventually, this cool, vintage coach would need new tires, wheel bearings and brakes too, however, she towed like a dream for the nearly 300 miles it took to get her back to my shop....and she got lots of attention, too.
