$49,250
Laguna Niguel, California
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INTRODUCING the 1957 SPARTAN EXECUTIVE MANSION. HistoryAfter WWII Tulsa Oklahoma's Spartan Aircraft company switched its production of aircraft to travel trailers,including this spacious and ever so rare park model, the 50' Executive Mansion. Streamlined at eight feet wide and fifty (yes 50') feet long, it resembles a rail car. The same aircraft quality went into the trailers weighing in at a mere 9,000 pounds - mostly aluminum. The body panels were rivited together. The curved roof and sides were designed to repel water and allow for wind to pass easily over the body. THIS IS NOT A FIBERGLASS BODY. Its condition is lazer straight as seen in images. Windows and vents were made for passive circulation. Inner structural aluminum supports made this light and strong. There was no plastic or fiberglass used in the construction process - it was mostly aircraft aluminum,stainless,copper,glass,brass,birch, and vinyl flooring. This model is a park model. No holding tanks - so it merely plugs into land hook ups, either at your home or fixed in RV park. .It was set up for natural gas and/or propane. Currently the over and cook top operate on propane. PROJECT 1957 MANSION The professional restoration took a full 14 months to complete. It began with an unmolested - original California specimen. All effort went into keeping it as original as possible. Sensitive upgrading was done where changes made the most sense. Every step was documented. No expenses were barred, and local trade professionals were brought into the process. The entire trailer was re-piped and all new drains were installed. The entire bathroom floor and cabinetry was replaced with like style and materials. The kitchen received all new appliances with sizes appropriately enlarged when possible. The 9'(one piece) long counter top and shower are food grade stainless, the 9' (one piece)back-splash is diamond plate aluminum. All cut and fit by hand. Doorways and windowsills were relined with aluminum skin.. Moen nickel high grade faucets in the vintage look cater service to the shower, bathroom sink, and kitchen faucet. A period 50's look correct grass-cloth was carefully installed and fit in living room and bedroom. All wood trim and baseboards were replaced with matching styles and varnished. Improvements were made - enlarging the size of counter top, and a stainless double sink ordered to size. A garbage disposal was determined to be an acceptable upgrade and it's activated with a sink mounted air switch. All electrical in kitchen was re-wired as well as a full electrical safety /upgrade check to all outlets. The plumbing was fully replaced using copper and PEX . All drains were replaced and exit a standard 3" pipe. A new European stainless gas stove top was installed that will use propane or natural gas. New propane tanks and regulators were mounted to the exterior tounge to allow outside and inside cooking. All windows were removed, repaired and tinted with a lifetime UV protection film. All broken window crank levers were replaced with spartan parts in kind. The fabulous new Armstrong floor sets this 50' jewel apart from all others. It's carefully selected lightly speckled colors being "set on the diamond" tested even the best of our installers. This is a commercial grade flooring and will give a lifetime of pleasure. Extra pieces should you decide to make a change or two to the layout. The 1957 spartan featured an in floor forced Coleman furnace, new advancement for the late 50's. The new refrigerator/freezer is a correct size and the finish matches the Coleman heater. The refrigerator sits on a new wood base with diamond plate surface and aluminum trim to highlight the kitchen. The original tourquoise 1957 PREWAY (propane/gas) has just been completely overhauled. It is in great working order just serviced and tested. It is currently on propane and can go to natural gas, if you want. Yes, the trailer was piped for natural gas and propane. All original pipe in place and tested. The four split rim tires are brand new. The center hub caps have been galvanized and machine polished. The wheels and trailer tongue have been prepped and finished with 3 coats of color correct Hammerite.Propane tanks are new and mounted in their correct location with all new regulators and lines. The exterior belt line area has received a recent acid bath to show off some of its near perfect straight body lines. Minimal work has been performed to exterior to maintain its original Spartan riveted aircraft appearance. There are no leaks and this trailer was in its original location in San Diego all of its life. The new interior lighting is a brushed stainless and glass sconce style appropriate to that period. Original sconces are usually better replaced for safety concern.The original sconces were broken and sprayed with varnish from 1957 - not fit for reuse. The all new galvanized exterior water lines have a galvanized water bib outlet faucet. This trailer was optioned with an aluminum spinning vent roof top that still works well. Windows designed for cross circulation are quite effective. The kitchen cabinets and hardware and sliders were all completely replaced, as well as the floor under them. The door styles were carefully matched. More cabinet space was added. The new doors were sanded and primered with 3 coats hand sanded Lacquer from Dunn Edwards.. The color sheen is a taupe- a full bodied satin finish - these surfaces are very tight and resistant to the toughest of kitchen surfaces. Almost resembles powder-coat in durability. Sheen is Satin. Fit flawless.The inside of the cabinets are finely finished with new self closing chrome handles and hinges. The new food grade stainless counter top has enough area to prep food on now. The overhead light is original, and has a new exhaust fan with the fan grill galvanized. A new overhead counter top shelf allows for cook books or glassware. It is supported with a 1 1/2" steel support that spans 9' - the same as the counter top. This replaced the dysfunctional original cabinet set-up that was worthless and a fire hazard.The original shower has been completely refinished with thick wall stainless steel. All corners are trimmed out with brushed aluminum. The same treatment goes in the pink sink. Cabinetry again done in lacquer. The original clothes hamper tilts out and has the gas water heater hidden in the closet. The water heated was repiped. The original exhaust and chrome heater fan all work perfectly. The trailer had a fully draped termite tent last month and has a certificate with warranty. Good for 3 years with certificate. The trailer has a bonded California housing title of ownership. It is registered with the department of housing in my name. It's registration status allows it to be towed and placed in any park situation. Buying a trailer without a title is like buying a car without title. There is even the original California black licence plate if you want to tow it into RV areas. Currently located in South Orange County,Ca. Space storage is transferable and private and almost beach front. Sold as is with no implied warranties. Tows like a dream with a 3/4 ton or greater truck. More pics available.Email any questions you have. If you are out of the area - your $500 deposit will lock in a potential sale and is subject to your full inspection. The inspection must take place within 10 days unless other agreements are made. If you decide you don't want to make the purchase after inspection, I will hand you an immediate refund of your entire deposit..The roof is very straight and the trailer doesn't appear to leak anywhere. This is one of the straightest and unmolested trailers of this period . I have towed it recently without any trouble. The interior birch ceiling is original and no attempt has been made to change that as its condition is acceptable. This verifies its water tightness.No permit is required to move it. I can also arrange for transportation.I can be reached via phone or text at 949 285 2855. Priced very reasonably at $49,250. Serious inquiries please.My loss - your gain. Health forces sale.RegardsBill
