Illustrated Field Guide to Vintage Trail

Author: Robert Thompson and Carl Jameson

A complete, illustrated A-to-Z resource for vintage trailer enthusiasts.

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A complete, illustrated A-to-Z resource for vintage trailer enthusiasts.

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A complete, illustrated A-to-Z resource for vintage trailer enthusiasts. A comprehensive guide to vintage trailers made by the hundred most popular manufacturers, from Airstream to Zipper, including brief histories of the manufacturers, and illustrations of the trailer models by year showing how to identify them. The Illustrated Field Guide to Vintage Trailers also features a general history of vintage trailers with an illustrated time line, an overview of the typical trailer body styles showing silhouette shapes, "spotting notes" about how to identify trailer models in the wild, a section on other rare and notable trailers, sidebars on styling and logos, and notes on reissues and modern "retro" models. A generous selection of full-colour photos of vintage trailers is also included. AUTHORS: Bob Thompson is the owner of Bobland in Portland, Oregon, which produces custom woodwork. Carl Jameson is a writer, director, and producer at Craftmaster Productions in Portland, Oregon, creating specialised sales and marketing videos for business. The pair worked together to restore a 1958 Cardinal canned ham trailer, and in the process became both expert and enthusiastic about the world of vintage trailers. 875 illustrations

About the Author

Bob Thompson is the owner of Bobland in Portland, Oregon, which produces custom woodwork. Carl Jameson has created hundreds of videos at Craftmaster Productions. Along with this field guide, Bob and Carl have collaborated on the restoration of a 1958 Cardinal and a 1967 Aladdin, while a 1963 Fireball and a mid-'60s Red Dale are patiently waiting their turn in the shop.

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A complete, illustrated A-to-Z resource for vintage trailer enthusiasts.The Illustrated Field Guide to Vintage Trailers is a complete alphabet of trailers filled with hundreds of high-quality photos and detailed illustrations that make it a one-stop identification reference. The deeply researched field guide uncovers elusive historical facts that make for excellent campfire conversation starters. There's no other collection of information like it anywhere.A to Z entries include authentic logos, identifying features, historical briefs, key models, and more. There are spotting notes about rare and unique trailers, events, and trivia. Other highlights include a glossary, a map of manufacturers, and a vintage trailer checklist that's ready to be filled out on the road. It's an invaluable resource for all vintage trailers lovers everywhere!