Re: [A/S] A '72 Overlander

["Terry Tyler" <tylerbears@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve - Truthfully, it all depends. If you have a lot of skills, a lot of time, a lot of money and a
lot of enthusiasm for restoring things, then you might say it's borderline between a restoration
challenge and a financial waste of time. 

But, if you can find another Airstream of the same year and model in much better condition, then you
might consider buying this one ($200) as your own personal, fully stocked, mobile, used parts
building. Some of our members have highly honed scavenger skills, but a second identical year and
model Airstream could save you from getting into that action.

As a benchmark, it's my opinion that less than $2,000 can buy you a marginally operational old
Airstream that needs mostly cosmetic work and minor repairs. Between $3-5,000 can get you one in
good to excellent shape. From $5,000 and up to $10,000 can get you one in excellent shape with a
host of other goodies all the way up to being fully restored mechanically, new interior decorating 
and an exterior mirror polish. Obviously, there are exceptions. Depending on how much of a spark you
get when stepping into it - can determine your willingness to pay top dollar.

Others on this list will have their opinions. That's all they are, mine included. The only opinion
that counts is yours. In a previous life, I contributed to decision making by providing data based
on probability and statistically significant differences. A left over from those days is I would
look at 12 before seriously considering one. By then, your list of questions will be longer and the
number of variables you are considering will be broader. That alone, can provide a lot of insight
into whether or not any one Airstream is worthy of your consideration. 

Short answer, big generalizations, but maybe it'll help,

Terry

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