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History

Wally Byam designed the first Airstream trailer in the late 1920s, after his wife refused to go  camping without a kitchen to cook in. The design of the Airstream was based on an aeroplane  fuselage with lightweight aluminium and the effect was stunning, sleek and silver. It caused a  sensation.

history of the airstream caravan

What Airstreams have become...

Since then, the word Airstream has become a legend and these trailers are now an International design icon. Putting Airstream in the same group of iconic American brands such as Harley Davidson, Levis and Coca Cola.

The enthusiasm for Airstreams that has always been with us has surged to new heights of popularity in recent times, with everyone from the cool surfer to the stylish millionaire wanting to own one of these design icons.

Interiors

When designing the interiors there really are two options: To recreate the original or get creative with whatever specification you desire - like Ralph Lauren, who recently redesigned the interiors of two Airstreams with a Western theme.

Buying an Airstream is an investment - unlike most modern items, it will just keep on going. With it's durable Aluminium body designed not to rust, most repairs are possible and you could keep your Airstream for life. As your needs change so can the interior design of your Airstream - keeping it usable and enjoyable for many years, whilst it steadily appreciates in value.

Here at ARC Airstreams we pride ourselves on creating an interior personal to our customers whether it is to represent their business or for their own personal use, we are well-practised at making dreams come true.

Celebrity Airstream Owners

In the early '80s, Francis Ford Coppola had a special Airstream trailer commissioned which was subsequently fitted as a mobile film editing suite. It was nicknamed the "Silverfish”.

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie took an Airstream with them when they filmed their 'Simple Life' road trip show for MTV.

Matthew McConaughey owns three Airstreams, including a refurbished 1958 Ocean Breeze model which he lived in full time during 2008 in a trailer park in Malibu. Brad Pitt owns a vintage 345 Airstream that he likes to call 'the Love Sub'. According to sources Brad lived in the Sub for a short while during 2005, after his split from Jennifer Anniston.

Other Airstream owners include: Pamela Anderson (whose trailer is rumoured to be fitted with a vibrating bed and a pole for dancing), Anthony Edwards, Ron Howard, Tom Hanks, John Ratzenberger, JJ Cale, Corbin Bernsen, Rutger Hauer, Sean Penn, David Duchovny, Tim Burton (just bought his 3rd), Brian Johnson, Andy Garcia, Matthew Modine, Denzel Washington and Johnny Depp.

Airstreams in the Movies

Airstreams are often used as a home-from-home for actors on set and their iconic style also makes them a popular choice as a backdrop in front of the camera too. Airstreams have featured in films including Charlies Angels, Raising Arizona, Independence Day and many music videos such as 'Rehab' with Justin Timberlake and Rihanna.

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