1954
Romany Cruiser
Meet Bogart our latest addition!
Every so often I check various listing for vintage camper for sale. This one caught my eye as it was only a few miles from home. I made the contact and went over to take a look at it. The overall condition is good. After doing a thorough walkthrough we came to an agreement. I was fortunate, the owner knows where we live and has seen our other restorations. After a short tow home it is now been named Bogart, one of our all-time favorite actors who's career was nearing its end in 1954.
About 1/2 the original interior was intact and in pretty good shape. The original Sunray stove looks to be in good enough shape to restore. The Wet bath on the other hand is a mystery to us. No visible drain and no outlet for the toilet.
Yes the walls are Pink, and will not stray that
way. The upside is we get to make it a color of our choosing!
It has an electric water heater and may in the end have one as well. The Romany Cruiser
typically was made to be a "Park Model" Currently there are no DC
fixtures, but some really cool wall sconces!
After the first washing. The exterior sure surprised us after scrubbing off a few layers of time worn grime.
Here is the reason for seeking out a 50's vintage Airstream, the retro beauty of the 13 panels!
This Cruiser model was designed specifically for those people who live in trailers over extended periods of time. It is a genuine Airstream, lightweight but large, with plenty of room for gracious living. As comfortable and roomy as it is, this trailer completely equipped and ready for the road, weighs a little over 3000 pounds, less than most of today's automobiles. It's a natural for those who would have their cake and eat it too. All the space of a big trailer and the easy towability of an Airstream. With the Cruiser you can take all the comforts of home with you wherever you go.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall all length - 26 ft.
Body length - 23 ft.
Overall height - 8' 4
Inside height- 6' 4
Over-all width-7' 1
Inside width - 6' l0"
Overall weight - 3280 lbs
Hitch weight - 300 lbs.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Double or twin
beds
Sofa in front, convert1ible to a Single, double bed
Hot water heater, 6 gallon, electric
Shower and toilet
Oil or butane heat
Deluxe stove, 4-burner top
Double sinks
Combination electric-ice refrigerator
62" Formica galley top
Indirect florescent lighting
Beautifully grained wood cabinets
Linoleum tiled floor
3 closets, 14 drawers, 5 roof lockers
Medicine cabinet
10 Crank-operated windows
3 roof vents
Porch light. 16-ft. awning rail
Double butane tanks
Weather proof ( electric outlet)
Trunk compartment (or spare tire)
Touch-control built-in step
Built-in radio antenna mast
Warp-free hollow-core
cabinet doors
Sky-lite ventilator in living room area
Power fan in center ventilator
Imported Sta-closed closet catches
Stainless steel mirror finish door hinges
Weather-protecting Sil-Lustre
Body Finish
Steel bumpers, shock absorbers
Truck wheels 700-15, 8-ply tires
Electric brakes
Escape-type Rear window
Thanks to Airstream.com for the original specs!