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£117,222

1953 Spartan Spartanette Tandem 131

United States • 17 Jan 2020

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AI Listing Summary

This is a fully restored 1953 Spartanette Tandem 131, a vintage travel trailer known as the "Cadillac" of its time. It features a polished exterior, refinished birch wood interior, period appliances, air conditioning, and sleeps four, making it road-trip ready and an award-winning example of mid-century design.

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Condition 

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This Spartanette Tandem 131 is in beautiful condition. The listing states that it was an award winner at multiple vintage trailer shows, which indicates that it has been well-maintained and restored to a high standard. The polished exterior, refinished birch wood interior, and period appliances all contribute to its excellent condition.

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Chassis No:

31-53-A208

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The Spartan Trailer Company was launched by wealthy industrialist J.

Paul Getty.

He converted the Spartan Aircraft factory in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to build high-end travel trailers for wealthy clients.

They soon earned a reputation as the “Cadillac” of the industry, and their price tags—often as much as the cost of a small conventional house—reflected the quality of their materials and construction.

This fully restored 1953 Spartanette Tandem 131 represented the entry-level Spartan trailer, with an original price of nearly $4,400 when new.

The fully polished exterior shines brilliantly, as do the polished aluminum propane tanks.

The exterior features tandem axels and two doors on the same side.

Additionally, a rope-and-pole awning offers protection from the sun, with a set of tables and chairs providing a wonderful outdoor dining area.

The inviting interior features original birch wood refinished to a wonderful luster.

Period appliances are found throughout and are in wonderful co...

Points of note

£28,476

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£50,855

Median Price (Since 2020)

£117,222

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