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1961 Siesta with wings, clean CA title

Vallecito, CA 95251
United States

Price
$8,900.00
Payment Info
Cash, Venmo, Cashier Check
Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1

Description
Iconic 1961 Siesta Canned Ham Travel Trailer with Wings – Turn-Key Vintage Charm!

Price: $8,900
Location: Vallecito, CA
Title: Clean and clear CA title in hand

Turn heads at every campground and vintage rally with this rare 1961 Siesta Travel Trailer. These trailers are celebrated for their classic mid-century "canned ham" silhouette, windows, and iconic rear aluminum aero wings. Lightweight and easy to tow with most modern mid-size SUVs, crossovers, or trucks, this Siesta combines atomic-era aesthetics with practical camping.

Feature Specification
Year / Make / Model 1961 Siesta
Manufacturer Siesta Trailer Mfg. Co. (Santa Clara, CA)
Overall Length (Hitch to Bumper) ~15 ft
Cabin Length ~12 ft
Dry Weight (approx.) ~1,600 – 1,950 lbs (Easy towing)
Tongue Weight (approx.) ~180 – 220 lbs
Sleeping Capacity 2 convertible dinette
Ball Size / Electrical Plug 2” Ball / 4-flat wiring connector

Exterior & Body
* Original painted aluminum skin with classic two-tone paint and distinctive side slash/arrow graphic.
* Signature rear canned-ham aero wings.
* Original crank-out aluminum jalousie windows that seal tight and offer great cross-ventilation.
* Front and rear picture windows.
* Functional roof vent for airflow.
* Original exterior drip rails entry door
* Period awning with 4 tent poles (new)

Interior & Living Space
* Warm, original-style birch wood paneling and cabinetry with period hardware.
* Rear dinette booth that seats 4 and easily collapses into a comfortable bed to sleep 2
* Vintage Formica countertops trimmed with polished aluminum "T-molding".
* Abundant storage: full-length wardrobe closet, upper cabinets, u def seat storage

Galley Kitchen & Utilities
* Original propane stovetop and oven.
* Original vintage icebox.
* Porcelain sink with freshwater hand-pump faucet and city-water hookup.
* 110V shore power electrical hookup with interior outlets and 12V lighting.
* Single propane bottle mounted on tongue.

Condition & Road Readiness
* Frame & Floor: Solid chassis and solid subfloor.
* Towing: Tracks straight and true down the highway at 65 mph.
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Laura Lowell


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