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Remembering Airstream’s fanciest trailer: the Land Yacht
The nautically-themed trailer is out of production, but its memory lives on in other Airstream models
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Airstream trailers have been nicknamed a lot of things: the Silver Bullet, a Toaster-on-Wheels, and even the Silver Twinkie. But the now iconic American aluminum trailer—especially its largest models—has also been known as a “land yacht,” thanks to its high-end design reminiscent of the largest ships on the sea.
Airstream lived up to this title in 2014 when it debuted what it called “the most luxurious Airstream ever conceived.” The special edition model—the Land Yacht 28 —boasted three rooms and was designed with the help of Mauro Micheli, head designer at yacht design firm Officina Italiana Design , with cabinetry from the Italian firm Tecnoform.
All of that impressive pedigree meant one thing for the Land Yacht: It was fancy. Designed to resemble a luxury watercraft, the 28-foot trailer slept six and came with boat-deck plank flooring, LED lighting, and Corian countertops. The master bedroom boasted a pillow top queen mattress, a 30-inch flatscreen, and plenty of under-the-bed storage.
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The technology and decor was also first class. A powered pedestal table moved the dining room table out of the way to free up space, and a powered outdoor awning made shade accessible. The interior came in two color options, dark wood and cream or a lighter wood with dark grey seating fabric.
The Land Yacht started at $146,362 and because it was a special edition model, it had limited production.
“It doesn’t come down to how many Special Edition units we sell, it’s about creating truly unique models that allow our team, and those we partner with a creative outlet to try new ideas,” said Bryan Melton, General Manager of travel trailers at Airstream.
“When you remove certain constraints, you allow engineers and designers to maximize their creativity. The results are truly special, like the Land Yacht, which continue to make strong statements within Airstream’s prolific history.”
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Not long after the debut of the Land Yacht, Airstream took many of that model’s favorite qualities and added them to the remodeled Classic trailer and their new line of Class-B luxury touring coaches . Today, the Land Yacht is still on the product page of Airstream’s website , but according to a reputable Airstream dealer in Colorado, the only Land Yachts still left for sale are in Canada.
For many Airstream fanatics, the Land Yacht will go down as one of the fanciest—and best designed—trailers in the company’s history. Take a 360-degree tour, over here .
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- Originality: N/A Due to the nature of this vehicle type, a consistent and accurate judgment on Originality is not feasible.
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The Land Yacht Series includes the 21 foot Globe Trotter, 23 foot Safan and the 25 foot Tradewind. It comes equipped with an automatic water ... The 1974 Airstream fleet offers you 15 exciting models to give you total travel pleasure! 21 FT. GLOBE TROTTER (Land Yacht) Hitch Wt. 420 Ibs. Total Wt. 3390 Ibs. 23 FT. SAFARI TWIN
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Originally Posted by davidz71. Angel, A friend of mine has a '73 31' Sovereign and the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) is 7200 lbs. which means that is the max the unit can weigh with all liquids and cargo. This is not the dry weight. My '77 Excella 500 had a GVWR of 8100 lbs. and weighed around 5480 lbs. dry and a little over 5,600 lbs with ...
All of that impressive pedigree meant one thing for the Land Yacht: It was fancy. Designed to resemble a luxury watercraft, the 28-foot trailer slept six and came with boat-deck plank flooring, LED lighting, and Corian countertops. The master bedroom boasted a pillow top queen mattress, a 30-inch flatscreen, and plenty of under-the-bed storage.
Airstream Trade Wind Land Yacht information is here at ViewRVs.com. ... 1974 Airstream Trade Wind 1974 Airstream Tradewind 25' Travel Trailer (A) Center double, rear bath ... Dry Weight Hitch Weight GVWR Hitch Ball Ht. 1961 Trade Wind 24 3130 340 - 19.5" 1962 ...
Excellent condition for a vintage airstream. Original interior. Flooring has been redone. New twin beds and new couch cushions. ... 1974. 29' Land Yacht. $20,000. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Last Modified November 10, 2020. View 9 Photos. 1974. 29' Land Yacht.
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1974 Airstream Sovereign International Land Yacht 31' Exhibit "B". 1974 Airstream Sovereign International Land Yacht 31'. All original-A Restorer's Dream, Rear Bedroom, Center Bath, All Original, was my fathers, non-smoker, no pets., Includes 1974 Airstream Service manual. Asking Price.
1974 Airstream International Land Yacht 31 ft. This is a complete renovation that completely replaced everything in the trailer except the frame, aluminum shell and windows. ... Gross Vehicle Weight 6,500; VIN I31A4J3508; Sleeping Capacity 4; Floor Plan No; Sleep Options twins coverable to queen, table coverable to full; Air Conditioners 2 ...
Vehicle history and comps for 1974 Airstream International Land Yacht Sovereign VIN: L31A4S1368 - including sale prices, photos, and more. ... 1965 Airstream Land Yacht Safari 22′ Travel Trailer N/A TMU Woodside, CA, USA. Sold $31,250 Aug 23, 2023. $31,250 ...
Land Yacht. $20,000. Omaha. , Nebraska. Last Modified May 15, 2024. View 9 Photos. This 1974 Land Yacht has been completely gutted and refinished. The interior has new flooring, new paneling, new tin ceiling tile, new lighting, and a new heater/ac unit. The interior was redesigned for a mobile boutique, but could be turned back into a camper ...
Overlander. $22,400. FRANKLIN. , Tennessee. Last Modified September 9, 2020. View 41 Photos. This is the most original 1974 Land Yacht Overlander you'll find anywhere! If you are looking for an original vintage Airstream, then this may be the one for you! Ready to use and enjoy, or begin a detailed restoration, its your call!
1974 Airstream Safari 23 Exhibit "A". 1974 Airstream Safari 23' Travel Trailer. Our trailer is a 23' Safari Land Yacht. It was built in 1974, so it qualifies as a Vintage Airstream. As far as we know, a lot of it is original, although it has been carpeted. It is in great condition: spotless, shiny, and cozy.
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Land Yacht. $19,850. Mansfield near Ft. Worth. , Texas. Last Modified December 1, 2021. View 11 Photos. 1974 Airstream 27 ft International Land Yacht. rear bathroom - bought few years ago with intent to remodel to make it little more modern but never had time (ac business in Texas) found another bigger airstream that my wife loved and so ...
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