1955 Airstream Flying Cloud Whale Tail 22'
Used Travel Trailer in Nashville, Tennessee, 37201
$35,000.00
Unit Specs
- Stock #182808
- Year1955
- ManufacturerAirstream
- Make Airstream
- ModelFlying Cloud
- FloorplanWhale Tail 22'
- Type Travel Trailer
- ConditionUsed
- Length22' 0"
- VIN182808
- Price $35,000.00
- Need to know your payment? Use our RV Loan Calculator!
- Interior ColorWhite / Black Mod
- Exterior ColorWhite
- Air Conditioners1
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1955 Airstream Flying Cloud Whale Tail 22' Travel Trailer. A/C Unit. Highly collectible California-made model. Single Axle Design. Weight: Approx. 2,870 lbs
Rare, investment-grade 1955 Airstream Flying Cloud 22' ?Whale Tail? ? a true California-built icon produced in limited numbers from the early 1950s through 1957. Highly collectible and seldom available, this single-axle model pairs unmistakable vintage character with a bold, designer remodel, making it ideal for retail, office, studio, or creative retreat use.
-Ownership & Background
Purchased in 2018 as a fully restored, frame-off rebuild
Light use since ownership; mostly stored and well preserved
Offered as a unique, ready-to-use statement piece
-Structural & Exterior Restoration (as represented at purchase)
Taken down to chassis and rebuilt from the ground up
Frame rust removed, reinforced, primed, and painted
Added welded angle iron for structural integrity
New subfloor system with moisture barriers
Fiberglassed underbelly for waterproofing
Painted rear bumper and trailer hitch
New rear window
New jack + four leveling jacks
Updated license plate mount with light
-Electrical Upgrades
All new trailer wiring throughout
New junction box
Fully rewired interior electrical system
Wired for five outlets and one switch
New 4-prong plug for generator or shore power
New 4-prong power cord
-Lighting & Exterior Components
New brake lights and running lights
Black-painted air vents for modern contrast
-Interior Design & Finishes
Custom graffiti mural by Nashville artist Angela Simeone
Arteriors Home antique brass Mercury sconces
~90% new interior aluminum from Airparts, Inc.
Remaining aluminum stripped, sanded (50?220 grit), and refinished
Three coats oil-based primer + three coats water-based paint
Windows and interior door painted black for a modern aesthetic
Custom built-in cabinetry inspired by mural design
-Flooring
?? solid white oak chevron-cut flooring (Artura Floors)
Cerused black stain with white grain detailing
High-gloss polyurethane finish
-Wheels & Tires (at time of purchase)
Coker whitewall tires
15x5 Smoothie primed wheels
7.5? Baby Moon caps
Vintage-style tire and wheel protection
-Climate Control
Dometic Penguin HP low-profile unit
15,000 BTU heat pump A/C
Thermostat controlled
-Highlights
Rare ?Whale Tail? design ? highly sought after by collectors
Designer remodel with artistic, commercial-ready appeal
Versatile use: boutique, mobile business, office, studio, or retreat
Strong visual presence ? ideal for branding or experiential marketing
A truly distinctive vintage Airstream that blends rarity, craftsmanship, and modern creativity ? ready to elevate any vision.
This 1955 Airstream Flying Cloud is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Please call 1-800-320-9557 and mention listing id: 182808.
Rare, investment-grade 1955 Airstream Flying Cloud 22' ?Whale Tail? ? a true California-built icon produced in limited numbers from the early 1950s through 1957. Highly collectible and seldom available, this single-axle model pairs unmistakable vintage character with a bold, designer remodel, making it ideal for retail, office, studio, or creative retreat use.
-Ownership & Background
Purchased in 2018 as a fully restored, frame-off rebuild
Light use since ownership; mostly stored and well preserved
Offered as a unique, ready-to-use statement piece
-Structural & Exterior Restoration (as represented at purchase)
Taken down to chassis and rebuilt from the ground up
Frame rust removed, reinforced, primed, and painted
Added welded angle iron for structural integrity
New subfloor system with moisture barriers
Fiberglassed underbelly for waterproofing
Painted rear bumper and trailer hitch
New rear window
New jack + four leveling jacks
Updated license plate mount with light
-Electrical Upgrades
All new trailer wiring throughout
New junction box
Fully rewired interior electrical system
Wired for five outlets and one switch
New 4-prong plug for generator or shore power
New 4-prong power cord
-Lighting & Exterior Components
New brake lights and running lights
Black-painted air vents for modern contrast
-Interior Design & Finishes
Custom graffiti mural by Nashville artist Angela Simeone
Arteriors Home antique brass Mercury sconces
~90% new interior aluminum from Airparts, Inc.
Remaining aluminum stripped, sanded (50?220 grit), and refinished
Three coats oil-based primer + three coats water-based paint
Windows and interior door painted black for a modern aesthetic
Custom built-in cabinetry inspired by mural design
-Flooring
?? solid white oak chevron-cut flooring (Artura Floors)
Cerused black stain with white grain detailing
High-gloss polyurethane finish
-Wheels & Tires (at time of purchase)
Coker whitewall tires
15x5 Smoothie primed wheels
7.5? Baby Moon caps
Vintage-style tire and wheel protection
-Climate Control
Dometic Penguin HP low-profile unit
15,000 BTU heat pump A/C
Thermostat controlled
-Highlights
Rare ?Whale Tail? design ? highly sought after by collectors
Designer remodel with artistic, commercial-ready appeal
Versatile use: boutique, mobile business, office, studio, or retreat
Strong visual presence ? ideal for branding or experiential marketing
A truly distinctive vintage Airstream that blends rarity, craftsmanship, and modern creativity ? ready to elevate any vision.
This 1955 Airstream Flying Cloud is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Please call 1-800-320-9557 and mention listing id: 182808.
1955 Airstream Flying Cloud Whale Tail 22' Features
1955 Airstream Flying Cloud Whale Tail 22' Literature
Unit Specs
- Stock #182808
- Year1955
- ManufacturerAirstream
- Make Airstream
- ModelFlying Cloud
- FloorplanWhale Tail 22'
- Type Travel Trailer
- ConditionUsed
- Length22' 0"
- VIN182808
- Price $35,000.00
- Need to know your payment? Use our RV Loan Calculator!
- Interior ColorWhite / Black Mod
- Exterior ColorWhite
- Air Conditioners1
Looking to buy a 1955 Airstream Flying Cloud Travel Trailer RV?
Unit Location
- City Nashville
- State Tennessee
- Zip 37201
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