Airstream caravans are as timeless as they are practical, comfortable and beautiful. A ‘conventional’ Airstream can be seen in campsites and rural locations all over the world, but this 1992 Model 34 Limited Excella is not ‘normal’.
It has traveled to various movie sets throughout the United States and has been the home away from home of actor Tom Hanks, winner of an Academy Award. And now it can be purchased, along with some wonderful souvenirs.
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The caravan will go up for auction with Bonhams during the ‘Quail Lodge’ auction in Carmel, California on August 13. On the outside, it looks like a typical Airstream, although there are some stickers on the windows.
This is not unusual for travelers as they mark the places they have visited, but the stickers on this trailer commemorate Hanks’ various movie locations over 24 years. According to the auction listing, locations start with the 1993 movie Sleepless in Seattle (Lake to remember in Spain), until the filming of The Circle (The Circle) in 2017.
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Inside, we see a more atypical Airstream decor. The auction listing states that Hanks purchased the trailer in 1993 and specified a bespoke interior that only included the built-in kitchen and bathroom. He wanted to make it a comfortable home while he was on site, so he outfitted it with his own furniture that includes a standard sofa with removable legs to fit through the door.
A modest bed is at the rear; the front part serves as a living room with an electric fireplace and the aforementioned sofa. In front of the kitchen there is a small dining room with table and chairs, and all the furniture is included in the sale.
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In this case, the furniture also means a lot of accessories and special memories. The cupboards are stocked with crockery and kitchen utensils, including coffee makers. Among the accessories is an Apollo 13 mug signed by Hanks and his epic film co-stars: Gary Sinise, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon. Hanks also autographed the door closet and air conditioner, adding personal touches to this very special Airstream.
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The caravan will have a new owner on August 13, as it is priced to sell without reserve, so when the auction hammer falls, it will have a new owner. Bonhams estimates that the caravan will sell for between $ 150,000 and $ 250,000. It’s a considerably higher price than a typical Airstream caravan from the early 90’s, but as we’ve always said, this caravan is far from typical.
Source: Bonhams via Silodrome
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