Meet “Bullet”, a rare piece of Americana and one of the oldest Airstream Liners known to exist. According to a pipe frame survivor list on Airstream Forums, she is number 21.
Make: Airstream
Model: Liner
Serial Number: 1070
Year manufactured: 1947
Length: 22’
Weight: Approx 1,700 lbs
Sleeps: 4
Airstream began post war production in early 1947 at their LAX facility. In early 1948, Airstream moved production from LAX to N. Main St in LA. My aunt and uncle acquired it around 1996. Where from and how are unknown as they have since passed. They restored it at some point in the 90's. There are no records of any type. I bought it from their estate in 2020. It has an Oregon registration sticker on it from 1972. Other than that, I don't have any other details on the history.
She has all her original appliances and wardrobe. I’ve never attempted to use the appliances or water, so I don’t know what is currently functional. Electricity was introduced to it at some point. Never was equipped with a toilet, air conditioning, or heat. It is road worthy and has 15" wheels. You can see from the photos there are dents and scratches on the exterior. The bottom bi-fold window is missing on the rear driver side window. There appears to be some water damage to the floors by the front passenger side window. The front and rear storage cabinets are damaged as well. I have not looked at the subfloor. It has a ton of potential if someone out there has the time and attention this beautiful piece of Americana deserves!
Original Air-O-Lite of LA aluminum windows w/ screens
Original At-Wood-Craft of Pasadena wooden wardrobe
Original gas lamp
Original oven
Original refrigerator
Original overhead storage compartments
3 roof vents
4 bunks (unsure if they are original)
Under sink and under stove storage
Front and rear cabinet storage
New LED turn and stop lamps
Newer tires
Functional marker lights
Modified for electricity with interior lights and outlets
Has mounting brackets for a canopy
It has a clean WI title. Located in Appleton, WI
Full payment is due within 7 days. Must pick up within 30 days or buyer will be charged $300.00 a month (3 months max) for storage. Sale will be cancelled after 90 days and buyer will not receive a refund.
