Seller Drops Nearly Immaculate 1964 Airstream Globetrotter, Was Clearly Loved

Ladies and gents, it's not every day that we encounter a travel trailer that's 60 years old, looks this good, and is even in a completely usable condition. Nonetheless, this is very up-to-date and currently posted on eBay by seller jessehebert, a user with a 100% positive rating; you know they mean business. So, for the next few minutes, relax, and let's get to know what's in store here.

Now, the name Airstream needs no introduction, especially since they've been around since1929. But, their real fame came during the 1930s, with the start of the Torpedo, and since then, Airstream just snowballed into what it is today: an international phenomenon. I mean it: people from every corner of the Earth have heard the name Airstream, and with their charm and timeless design, they've captivated the hearts of millions, if not billions, by now.

As we know, one of the main distinctive features of an Airstream is the aluminum skin spotted on the exterior of their units, and upon seeing this 1964 Globetrotter for the first time, I quickly realized that this unit has clearly been taken care of; it's not often that we find a unit this old looking this good. Sure, you may want to freshen up the exterior trim around the skylight a bit, but other than that, the images of the exterior show no imperfections: dents, rust, or missing panels.

That look and shine is the one trait that will spark countless conversations about your unit - if you buy it - and the magic of Airstream. Along the way, you're sure to make a few friends, and after you do, why not invite them inside for some entertainment? Or, just lounge around outside and watch the dance of a firepit as it's reflected off the shiny metal bottom of this piece of history. Do picture yourself in that scenario; maybe your family is around, too.

With some of the exterior out of the way, let's head inside to witness how the rest of this unit has aged. Once inside, we find ourselves in the center of an Airstream with a layout that can accommodate three people and offers all the essentials you'd need to live while pulled into a trailer park. As far as I can see and judging by the limited details provided by the seller, this mobile habitat isn't yet ready for off-grid living. Nonetheless, with a portable power station with an inverter, a solar panel, and a few other components, you should have no trouble handling a few days out in the wild.

Upon entering the camper, we can spot a "twin" bed to the right, but normally, this feature sits in the shape of a dinette; use it only when you need it. A second single bed can be accessed via the couch; it's modular. As for the third person, I don't see where they'd be sleeping unless, of course, by "twin" bed, the seller meant that it fits two people.

However, there is a third seating place in the unit, and it's found at the very rear under a stack of pillows, but it's what's sitting next to it that's of the most interest. According to the details offered by Jesse Hebert, what looks like a bathtub sticking out from the end of the seating pad really is a shower, along with a water heater tucked away somewhere, all of which are original. Funny enough, there's a toilet there, too, but it lies hidden by the seating pad I mentioned. Apparently, the current owner has never used these features.

The last area of the interior that requires our attention is the galley, where we can see a kitchen that appears to still be brandishing its original woodwork, which is a feat not often expected in units this old, especially if water makes its way past the aluminum skin; it hasn't in this one. A gas stove, a range hood, a one-piece countertop, and the Yeti fridge complete the picture. Be sure to take note of the TV and shag carpet wall cover by the couch.

Last but not least, allow me to point out that this unit has been owned by the current seller for the past 7 years, and the images in the gallery are a mix of how the unit looks now and how it once looked. One modification jessehebert has made was to move the roof-mounted AC to the front of the unit.

Oh, and if you do happen to check out this listing, you may have a hard time pinning down the price for this unit because we're shown two of them. The first is the $22K asking price posted on eBay, and the second is a number found in the vehicle description: $28,500. There's only one way to find out the truth: call the seller. If you like what you hear, you can check it out in person in Charleston, South Carolina.

If you picked up this travel trailer, would you use it as a personal camper or transform it into a side hustle as a BnB? Let us know in the comments below.