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1966 Silver Streak Atlas Deluxe
No
Reserve
Stunning comprehensively restored luxury aluminium
American Trailer; fully equipped with everything working; solar panels;
ice-cold a/c; dual fridge; shower and toilet; sensible proportions; loads
of recent work to produce this period masterpiece
An interesting and far more exclusive alternative to your common or
garden Airstream, the Silver Streak was an upmarket alternative marketed in the
US during the '50s and '60s.
Dating from 1966,
this impressive 26ft Silver Streak Atlas Deluxe comes comprehensively equipped,
and comprehensively restored – a job its fastidious owner has undertaken since
it’s arrival from the States in early 2019.
Impressive in every dimension, it has had lots of careful thought
and work spent on its preparation. It is currently configured for two,
although there is plenty of space inside for a large family if so
desired.
The vendor has fitted new wooden
flooring and carefully insulated the van. It comes with a roof mounted air
conditioner (which only operates when the van is ‘hooked up’ to the mains). The
vendor advises that this is only a few years old and blows ice-cold
air.
More in keeping with our climate, a new
and fully working diesel-powered heating system is installed, with internal
control and thermostat. It is reputed to be both economical and very
effective.
The kitchen has a generous gas
cooker and hob and a sink unit running from a 30 gallon cold water tank (with
new water pump) and a six gallon hot water boiler. The unit below and cupboards
above (illuminated) are the originals and look suitably ‘60s American. The
galley is completed with and a duel-power gas or electric fridge (of ample
proportions with a freezer draw) which runs good and cold by all
accounts.
There are three recent 110 ah leisure
batteries which are automatically charged through a solar panel on the roof –
managed by a clever Sun Saver Duo’ setup, or simply charged by a 40 amp Sterling
battery charger. There are both 110v and 240v sockets inside and a 4Kva
transformer and of course a conventional hookup.
The 12v wiring for lights etc is all new and most lights have LED
bulbs to minimise consumption – one of the cupboards inside comes with multiple
spares and the original light units (with the exception of the old gas light)
all work. There is a stereo radio unit with permanently mounted
speakers.
The whole unit is very clean and tidy
inside.
The bathroom consists of a decent
shower and raised ‘throne’. There is no grey water tank but a ‘black’ water tank
which takes care of everything.
On the outside,
it has a working (and recently recovered) roll-out awning, removable panels to
protect the front plexiglass curved windows and a pop-up aluminium sunshade too.
All the windows have new seals top and bottom and all function as they should –
this has been a labour of love.
There are two
brand new unused gas bottles up front, a new tow hitch which is of the American
type fitted, the vendor thoughtfully including a new correct tow ball which will
fit standard UK/Euro bolt spacings. He has also included a rear light unit with
wiring for a UK socket, although the van carries a US plug so you can tow it
away.
At the rear is a useful cubby which
houses 4 stands, waste pipe and diesel for the heating system. There is also a
UK tow ball on which to mount a rear bicycle carrier.
The tyres were replaced about two years ago and the underpinnings
are sound, with working electric brakes (standard in the US) complete with
controller and instructions. It also has an electric jack at the
front.
It is approximately 26ft long, 9’6” high
and 8’ wide, so it is not going to be suitable for towing with a hatchback.
Weighing in at around 2.5 tonnes, it is however perfectly practical if you have
a Land Rover Defender or Range Rover or similar, or even a modern pick-up
truck.
The vendor has loved this van having
enjoyed some very enjoyable ‘wild camping’ holidays for which it is ideally
suited. It would also make a perfect extra bedroom, office or air BnB if you
have an area with a nice view.
This iconic
piece of Americana is on offer at no reserve so check it out, you won’t find
another as good as this any time soon.
For
more information – contact matthew.parkin@brighwells.com
* All charges are subject to VAT