1951 VAGABOND 34A- 34 ft.

- $2000.00 -

- SOLD -

This 1951 Vagabond 34 ft., Model 34A is a perfect candidate for a full restoration, because, as you can see, it was once a real beauty inside....and could be again. The exterior skin, which, was originally painted in the solid colors of either deep red, medium green or pale yellow, is mostly in very good shape, however, a few areas will need attention, including, the skirting along the lower edges (which ironically, is galvanized steel) and the dented curb-side rear corner panel. It's easier to repair skin panels on Vagabonds than a riveted trailer, though, i.e., they have galvanized rib framing and the alumiunm skin is simply screwed onto it. Also, since it was initially a painted trailer, a less expensive grade of aluminum may be used than if the trailer was going to be polished. However, the existing paint and tar-like sealer that someone put on the roof and skin seams....which is what kept the interior intact....would need to be stripped off before this coach is repainted. The original stainless trim is still in good condition, even though it's been painted over, and most of the windows are in good shape, too, even though a few are missing.

As far as the interior goes, the floor is solid and, as you can see, the cabinetry is still in good condition too. However, the linoleum and birch paneling need to be redone. This coach, fortunately, has retained a lot of it's originallity, especially with features like the two sliding pocket doors that separate the kitchen from the rest of the interior, the ducted furnace vents in the floor that could still be used, most of the original light fixtures, the mirrors and the roof vents in the ceiling with little electric fans in them that still work, as well as, the two exterior porch light fixtures with their original glass lenses. (It's extremely rare to see those still intact.) The Vagabond was a very well built trailer-coach, and in fact, they were the second most expensive coach you could buy in 1951, second only to Westcraft. Both of these coaches were more expensive than an Airfloat, which was marketed as a high end, luxury travel trailer and, which was also more expensive than even a Spartan....considered by many to be the Rolls Royce of trailer-coaches.