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1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

N No Reserve
Sold for $30,000 on 9/20/23comments-icon41Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

This 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador is a 28’ dual-axle travel trailer that was acquired by the seller in 2013. The layout features a front lounge area with a sofa bed, a sleeping area with a fold-out full bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. Additional equipment includes an air conditioner, a furnace, a four-burner range, a refrigerator, awnings, front stone guards, 15″ wheels, and a power-operated tongue jack. Work performed under current ownership is said to have involved polishing the exterior, painting the roof white and the underside gray, and replacing the flooring, toilet, propane regulator, and trim accent strips. This Land Yacht Ambassador is now offered at no reserve in Virginia with manufacturer’s literature, accessories, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

The trailer measures approximately 28’ long and features an aluminum body, a single entry door, a folding boarding step, hinged windows with screens, and Zip Dee awnings on the camp-side and street-side. Additional details consist of LED front clearance lights, equipment storage compartments, and a rear bumper with integrated storage. Work performed in 2013 reportedly involved polishing the exterior, painting the roof white, and replacing the trim accent strips. An awning spring was replaced in 2023. Dents and scratches are visible on the body panels, and the seller notes that the license plate lamp does not work.

No Reserve: 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

Five-slot 15″ alloy wheels are mounted with 225/75 Hi-Run tires that show date codes from 2013, while a spare is mounted to the underside. Stopping power is from electrically activated drum brakes that were reportedly installed under prior ownership. Equipment includes dual house batteries, two tongue-mounted propane tanks, four stabilizer jacks, a power-operated tongue jack, and shore connections for water and 30-amp electrical service. The propane regulator is said to have been replaced in 2013. The freshwater tank leaks, and the seller notes that one of the house batteries is in need of replacement.

No Reserve: 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

The lounge area features a sofa that converts to a bed, a swiveling chair, a credenza with a folding table, a Motorola stereo, a Sanyo flat-screen TV, three skylight windows with sliding covers, curtains, and privacy shades. Work performed under current ownership reportedly involved installing black vinyl tile flooring as well as LED bulbs above the sofa. Some of the curtain hangers are missing, the floor is damaged beside the sofa, and the overhead lights in the lounge area do not work.

No Reserve: 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

The kitchenette is equipped with a laminate countertop, a double-basin sink, a four-burner Magic Chef propane range, a microwave oven, a Dometic refrigerator/freezer, cabinets, and overhead storage compartments. A system monitor panel is housed in the compartment above the range, and house equipment includes an Armstrong air conditioner, a propane furnace, a water heater, a 120-volt breaker panel, and a 12-volt fuse panel. The faucet and water filter are said to have been replaced in 2023. The refrigerator does not work when powered by propane, cracks are visible around the overhead storage compartments, and the panel above the rear doorway is damaged.

No Reserve: 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

The bathroom is located at the rear of the trailer and features a combination bathtub and shower, a sink, mirrors, a toiletry cabinet, a closet with shelves, and a Dometic toilet that was reportedly installed in 2013. The adjacent bedroom area is furnished with a sofa that folds out into a bed, two closets, drawers, and overhead storage. The bathroom exhaust fan does not work.

No Reserve: 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

The underside is said to have been painted gray in 2013. Additional underbody photos can be viewed in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1978 Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador

Manufacturer’s literature will accompany the trailer along with a weight-distributing hitch, accessories, and spare parts.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $30,000 by Speedster11
Auction Ended September 20, 2023 at 11:48AM PT
Bids 36
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BaT Essentials

Seller: asnell84
Location: Suffolk, Virginia 23434
Listing Details
  • Chassis: I28D8S1413
  • Aluminum Exterior
  • Multi-Color Plaid Cloth Upholstery
  • 15" Alloy Wheels
  • Dual Axles w/Drum Brakes
  • Armstrong Air Conditioner
  • Zip Dee Awnings
  • Black Tile Flooring
  • Lounge w/Fold-Down Sofa
  • Bedroom w/Fold-Out Bed
  • Kitchenette w/Sink, Range, & Microwave
  • Dometic Refrigerator
  • Bathroom w/Sink, Tub/Shower, & Toilet
  • Motorola Stereo
  • Accessories
  • Manufacturer's Literature
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #121104