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Vintage RV: 1960’s Aristocrat Travel Trailer

The aristocrat trailer line has a long lineage of history in the rv world.

We are always on the lookout for a trailer fit for an Aristocrat. You know — a trailer that is both classic and luxurious at the same time.

We haven’t come across a vintage Aristocrat Trailer in a while, so we were excited to see this one perched on a sales lot in Kalispell, Montana. 

The founder Irving Perch was a colourful personality doing everything from starting and running a RV company to collecting vintage airplanes, autos and RVs and operating a restaurant called the Flying Lady in Morgan Hill, California.

The Aristocrat trailer line has a long lineage of history in the RV world and here is a little bit of it complements the Tin Can Tourist website:

The Aristocrat was built by I.B. Perch Company in Morgan Hill, Ca, Weiser, Idaho, from 1956-1974.

Irving Perch manufactured Aristocrat trailers in California from 1956 to 1974. The Lo Liner model was called that because one could purchase optional metal wheels to install when storage in a low garage was desired. These smaller wheels lowered the height, as well as the unique “drop axle”. The Lo Liner was sold as a 13′ and a 15′ trailer back then, but licensed as 16′, as the nearest measurement from hitch to tail.

Perch also manufactured a Mainliner, Land Commander, Hi Liner, Lil Loafer, Travelier, Classic, Landmark, Land Liner, Land Star, American Clipper Motor Homes, the Pick-up Partner and an 8 foot RV called “the bug”. The exterior of the Lo-Liner was notable for the large windows on all sides of the trailer. The trailers were extremely well-built with aircraft construction techniques,(metal I beams) and many are still on the road all over North America.

Irv Perlitch (Perch) made his fortune by founding Aristocrat Travel Trailers after moving to Morgan Hill in 1957. Mr. Perch collected unusual antiques such as a 1929 Ford Tri-motor, the first commercial passenger plane to make coast-to-coast flights. In 1969, he sold his successful trailer business to begin work on a 200 acre family resort in Morgan Hill, CA. It was home to his museums of antique cars and airplanes and where he built his Flying Lady Restaurants.”

There was a Canadian division associated with the General Coach Company with manufacturing facilities, at one time, in both Oliver, B.C. and Hensall, Ontario – now defunct.

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1966 Scotsman Vintage Trailer

The other day a friend of mine, Trudy, called me and said her uncle was visiting with his vintage trailer and asked if I would like to see it.

Charles is retired and travels around a fair amount with his wife Virginia to vintage trailer shows and since he has retired he plays Santa Clause at many events as he has the right look for the part.

I drove down to their house to see the trailer and wow it is a beauty! A 14 foot Scotsman built in 1966 and weighs in around 1,000 pounds. Charles took two years restoring this trailer and has done an excellent job. Located in Fresno, he did the restoration there. The details are phenomenal and the paint job is outstanding. He was towing it with a six cylinder Jeep on this trip, but when he takes it to shows he tows it with a sixties Chevy pickup with the same color scheme.

The trailer has been completely redone on the inside. The only original appliance is the stovetop but he has added an icebox to match. The bed in the back is kept down full time though it can be raised up and put into a coach. There used to be bunk above the bed but he converted it to storage. He has an air conditioner under the table to keep the place cool. Lots of cool little vintage nostalgia is in the trailer. A picture of his father-in-law with their new trailer back in the early 1900s is on the wall.

The one thing this little trailer is missing is a bathroom, so full time living might be a little difficult. Charles and his wife have been on the road for the last four weeks and lived in it the whole time, so I know it is possible for living long term.

Charles will be coming back in a couple of weeks to a Vintage Trailer show in Petaluma and I hope to get down and see many more classics. Hopefully this will inspire you to see vintage trailers as a tiny house option.

23 thoughts on “1966 Scotsman Vintage Trailer”

Wow, what a beauty

I just liked their page on facebook last night and i was so impressed at what people have done with these vintage trailers. I would love to see more posts about them, as I think it might be a good option for a lot of us. I think as long as they can be winterized, and can have a decent bathroom, I could definitely think of them as a possibility for myself.

What a beauty! I love it. Love the blue stove and fridge.

Just superb work.

A great job Charles – well done on restoring this little beauty. Hope you have many happy days in it.

What a beauty! Excellent job on the restoration.

Fabulous job, Charles! You have a great eye for colors and I believe you’ve set the bar quite high…I rent vintage trailers and absolutely love them!! Two more to work on over the winter..what fun!

Best, Pamela Cowgirl Cabins

Very nice! Thanks for all the photos, too.

Our 31-year-old daughter is currently living in an old Prowler in our back yard. Our neighbors found it abandoned by the side of the road and brought it home (he collects old cars and trailers), but decided not to keep it. Unfortunately, it leaks, so we’ve got it under the carport where our ’56 Chevy is supposed to be. Our daughter painted the inside, and had someone build a new countertop and shelves where one of the bench seats used to be. She, too, converted an overhead bunk into storage, and the bathroom into a closet/pantry. It’s the perfect place for her while she’s studying her natural healing and nutritional therapy courses. Once she’s done with the trailer, we have plans to recondition it to make it road-worthy, and it can be a guest room as well, which we’ve never had.

i know these folks – they’re wonderful people 🙂 they had the trailer professionally restored; didn’t do it themselves. sure is a beautiful unit.

Sherry! You absolutely don’t know these folks!!! They ARE wonderful people! In fact very close family! But they did do 99% of this restoration! I happened to witness it from start to finish! Charles has done MANY vehicles (boats, motorcycles, his own daily drivers, etc.) over the years…. for himself and many others! He even had an Amphicar back in the 60’s! Though he is a retired professional mechanic (and a great one I might add), this Scotsman WAS NOT restored anyplace other than his garage! He even removed the axle and placed it on dollies to get it in his garage!

Wow, what a great trailer. I love that it could be restored to be virtually better than new. It’s all to often in our throwaway society such treasures would have been scrapped. Congratulations on such a great project.

Looks so great! Was wanting to like them on FB like the other person commented, but who do I like?

Just beautiful!!! And what a wonderful sight it must be to see “Santa” in his leisure shirt tootling along in his pickup towing this beauty with his dear wife (Yes, Virginia-there IS a Santa Claus (sorry, I just had to say it! 🙂 -) beside him!!

Excellent workmanship by a true handy man. I thought 1000# relatively light for that vintage. Folks don’t need to have much to live they just think they do. Blessings and happy travels!

When I was a kid I always wanted my folks to buy one of these. Once I was old enough, they didn’t make them like this anymore so I stopped looking. I wish I had the knowhow to restore one of these bit I’m all thumbs.

Love it! I live in a 25 foot trailer and love it. They can be winterized pretty easily andmake excellent inexpensive homes.

You get coal in your stocking if you are unable to spell Santa’s last name correctly!

How cute is that!

I am a nearly 32-year-old woman who has been living in a ’68 14-foot Shasta travel trailer for two months out in Wyoming. My trailer’s tiny “bathroom” is currently my closet. Surprisingly, I’ve not had much of a problem with reliance on a nearby outhouse or regular bathroom as my only options. I have a very small space heater I use occasionally, but I typically have very comfortable temperature with great ventilation. I will be living in the Shasta for another month or so and I have to say that I think I could do this long-term. I have only had one issue where we had rains that lasted a week solid (just north of the flooding in Colorado) and some water did find its way in the rear window, but I think I can fix that as I did secure all other weak spots before the adventure began.

So, I’m just here to say it CAN be done. This living arrangement has been one of the best I have found myself in, yet. I’m living rent-free and wouldn’t have this trip any other way than in my Shasta. The only downside is that I have to admit I’m a *little* afraid of the dark and adventuring out at night at my campsite all alone triggers memories of old horror movies and whodunnit shows. :]

I am oh, so jealous. PERHAPS i will down-size even more AND have some class to boot. Fun stuff, Twacie. Thanks. CU soon. Love, Judi

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Vehicle: 1966 – 17′  airstream caravel, use: recreational, client:  private owner, project year:  2007, location: colorado, price: sold, vintage 1966, 17ft airstream caravel, includes wet bath…shower, and toilet in the same stainless enclosure on curbside., kitchenette with corian countertops, 2-burner stove-top, sink, microwave, and fridge on the street side., a full-size bed with storage drawers below in the rear of the trailer includes a television monitor., there is a small lounge in the front of the trailer with a wine rack above., the wardrobe closet is to the immediate left of the entry door., see more for sale.

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2017 Skyline Shore Park 1966CTP

Brainerd, Minnesota

Make Skyline

Model Shore Park 1966CTP

Category Park Models

Posted Over 1 Month

2017 Skyline Shore Park 1966CTP, Vacationing is easy in this Skyline Shore Park park model 1966CTP.  With cathedral ceilings throughout, a loft that is just over 15' above the bedroom and bath area, plus many at-home conveniences to enjoy!Step inside through the sliding glass patio doors and find yourself in the kitchen and living space with center island work top straight in the door.  The refrigerator is just to the left of the glass door, and a nice double sink, counter space with storage above, and stove top is opposite the door side.Continue toward the rear of this Shore Park model and find a stairway to the loft space above.  This area is 15'1" and offers optional corner cabinetry for storage in both rear corners.  There is also an open railing that overlooks the kitchen and living space below.Back down on the main level beneath the loft space find a complete bath which features a corner shower, toilet, vanity with sink and overhead cabinet, plus linen storage too.  A pocket door saves hall space for both the bathroom and adjacent bedroom.Enter the rear bedroom and find a space to rest away from the more active area up front.  There is a chest of drawers with base cabinets and overhead storage on one side, plus you can opt. for nightstands and overhead storage opposite if you like.Make this Shore Park model your little getaway place! 16' REFER; 60" BEDSPREAD; 7/16" OSB SHEATING W/HOUSE WRAP; ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES; ARTICULATING TV MOUNT; COMFORT EASE BED BAS 60X74; CRESCENT EDGING - KIT/LR; CRESCENT EDGING-BATH/BDR/LOFT; DELUXE GAS RANGE; DRYWALL ENTERTAINMENT BAY & PAINT DESERT CASTLE; ELECTRIC FIREPLACE; EXTRA TV JACK - LOFT; KITCHEN FULL WALL -GRAY BRICK JOINT; LINEALS-PATIO DOOR, BR, KIT,LR/ODS; LOFT CORNER TV SHELF; LOFT/WALL AC - #AJCQ06LCFQ1; MATTRESS 60X74 PILLOW TOP; METAL UNDERBELLY; RAISED PANEL CABINET DOORS; RVIA LABEL; SINGLE LEVER KIT FAUCET W/PULL DOWN; SLIDEOUT SHELVES LEFT SINK; SPACE SAVER MICROWAVE #WMH31017A; UNDER FLOOR AIR COND.; WHITE SHAKE SIDING AT PATIO DOOR

2015 Skyline Shore Park 1966CTP

Frankfort, Illinois

2015 Shore Park 1966CTP PRICE INCLUDES: DELIVERY & SET UP (150 MILES), CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONER, BEST PRICE GUARANTEE 2015 SHORE PARK 1966CTP DOUBLE LOFT PARK MODEL BY SKYLINE

2015 Skyline Shore Park Homes 1966CTP

Ramsey, Minnesota

Model Shore Park Homes 1966CTP

2015 Skyline Shore Park Homes 1966CTP, As you enter the Shore Park Home 1966CTP by Skyline, straight in front of you is the kitchen area. To the left there is a refrigerator. On the opposite side of the park model you will find a double kitchen sink, range, and overhead cabinets. In the middle of the kitchen area there is a kitchen island which adds a much useful work area. The living room is located in the front of the park model. It is very open and spacious inside the living room. As you proceed toward the rear of the park model, on the right you will come to the bathroom. Inside the bathroom there is a toilet, sink, and shower. Across from the bathroom there is a set of stairs leading to the loft. The bedroom is located in the rear of the park model. Along one side of the room there is plenty of storage with the closets.   OPTIONS: Metal Underbelly Electric Fireplace Under Floor A/C Sectional Sofa w/Foot Rest Cocktail Table End Table Bedspread Table Lamp LIST OF OPTIONS MAY NOT BE ACCURATE Kitchen Island; Loft; Front Living Area; Rear Bedroom LINEALS - LR-DS/KIT/BATH/BR WD; ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES; 7/16" OSB SHEATING W/HOUSE WRAP; METAL UNDERBELLY; SINGLE LEVER KIT FAUCET W/PULL DOWN; ELECTRIC FIREPLACE; UNDER FLOOR AIR COND.; LOFT/WALL AC - #AJCQ06LCFQ1; EXTRA TV JACK - LOFT; LOFT CORNER TV SHELF; GEM-LOC EDGING - KIT - MILANO BROWN; GEM-LOC EDGING - BATH - MILANO BROWN; SECTIONAL SOFA W/FOOT REST; SOFA PILLOWS; END TABLE; COCKTAIL TABLE; 60" BEDSPREAD; PILLOW SHAMS; MATTRESS 60X74 PILLOW TOP; LIFT UP BED BASE - 60X74 - 16" HIGH; TABLE LAMP; MATERIAL SURCHARGE - MARCH; RVIA LABEL

1966 polaria

Las Vegas, Nevada

1966 polaria very straight body and chrome, been sitting sence 1996.run when parked 4-door sedan green in color all is there.no rust.serious calls only please john 702-524-8657

1966 Airstream LAND YACHT

New Braunfels, Texas

Make Airstream

Model LAND YACHT

Category Travel Trailers

REMODELED to modern cabin theme - PLEASE READ ALL before contacting me.1966 Airstream Land Yacht 31ftThis is still a project but could be done and ready for an office, glamping or tiny home within a week or less of part time work.This has been a project of mine for some time now but here are the details.- All new Flooring- New Interior Paint- Faux grass back wall covering- Have all window screens- All glass windows- New Mattress (twin but you can easily make it a full size in the same area)- New dome wheel caps- All electrical outlets work when plugged into 30amp- Gas stove works- Underbelly is solid- Tires are in great conditionNEEDS:- I suggest a instant electric water heater and run new lines to the toilet, shower, BR sink, and kitchen sink.- I suggest a electric AC unit from HD and hide in rear closet and- water heater (I'd suggest instant electric approx $175)- over head lighting (removed / outdated look)- propane line closed off to fridge and heating area but stove is good- no toilet lines, need to design a new one but is easy enough - due to all sewage lines disconnected shower is not functional yetNOTES:- Indention along left side mid way but not that noticeable. Still amazing condition for being 50yrs old.- rear bumper hatch cover missing but you could make another easy- Exterior roof was painted previous by owner with a heat reflecting paint. I am in the process of stripping it off.Jay (361) 779 zero nine six five

1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertable

St Charles, Illinois

Looking for a nice car that attracts a lot of attention? Well look no further. This car is priced to sell. Look online for this vehicle & you can see that your getting a great deal. I have owned this car for 19 years & hate the fact that I have to sell.

1966 Aristocrat Bumper Pull

American Fork, Utah

Make Aristocrat

Model Bumper Pull

1966 Aristocrat Bumper Pull, If you liked this, come see the rest of our selection of trailers and RVs at Looking for a hunting trailer? How about a collectible piece of retro Americana? Come check out this oldie-but-goodie at RVs of America!The AMBASSADOR measures 16' total with the tongue and will sleep about 6 people. Interior condition is awesome. For a 1966 trailer it still has a lot of life left in it. The kitchen appliances have that space-age look from back in the day.This trailer comes with a 3500 W Generator (for use outside).Take a look for yourself through out pictures! For more information, give us a call atRVs of America1-800-977-5563or better yet, visit us atRVs of America970 E State RdAmerican Fork, UTFor more trailers like this, including video tours, beautiful photography, and a wide selection of the best used RVs on the planet, visit us at

Denton, Texas

1966 Airstream LAND YACHT, Check out this rustic shabby chic rendition of an American classic!  This 1966 Airstream is truly one of a kind.  Too CUTE! Tin counter tops, wood floors, custom cabinets and bohemian style accents invite you to come in, kick off your shoes and relax.  The overall vibe of this coach calls to your inner gypsy telling you to hitch up and head out.

1966 Blue Bird WANDERLODGE

Durango, Colorado

Make Blue Bird

Model WANDERLODGE

Category Class A

odometer: 74890 paint color: blue size / dimensions: 31 Ft. I am the second owner of this Bluebird Wanderlodge motor home. It is in good shape and I had a rebuilt motor put in it last year. This is a vintage RV and there are not many of them left. Production of these classic RVs started in 1964 and the original owner bought this one from the factory in 1966 for $44,000. It is mostly original equipment except for the plumbing and some electrical that I have replaced. I have also been redoing the floor and trim inside. This motorhome is not really fuel efficient to take on long trips, but would be perfect for someone wanting a place to live or short trips. Call Jim at 970-749-5090 or reply to this ad.

1966 Airstream Safari

Scottsdale, Arizona

Model Safari

Our Vintage Airstream we affectionately named the Tin Tiki is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year but looks and feels like it just turned 5! We are only the third owner since it left the factory floor 50 years ago.All original condition for the exterior and the interior. only modern updates are a new stove and fridge as well as new furnace and water heater.I could say all the the known selling quotes like "this one won't last" "a must see and must have classic" however I feel confident once you step inside this beauty you will fall in love.With new tires, new brakes and new axle with all supporting paperwork from conception this is a well cared for and documented piece of American history.AC is the only item needing attention and it is just needing a new motor.The Tin Tiki is currently stored in a covered RV storage in Cottonwood AZ just 20 min from Rancho Sedona RV park and only 1 hour from Flagstaff AZ. I live in Phoenix and showing you this beauty is an hour and a half away so only serious buyers request a showing please.

1966 4 wheel drive

Wileyville, West Virginia

1966 ford f100; miles 76465, good running truck,4 wheel drive automatic, 72 drive,train 66 ford camper speical , snowplow asking 2000.00 dollars

1966 Aristocrat 16' Mainliner

Greenfield, Indiana

Make Argosy

Model Aristocrat 28

1976 Argosy Aristocrat 28, Features a unique drop down bunk in the front!

East Peoria, Illinois

Make Dutchman

Model Aristocrat 300FK

1997 DUTCHMAN Aristocrat 300FK, ...the frequently asked for and sought after price range... Details at our East Peoria store 309-699-6231.

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Model LO-LINER 1633

1972 ARISTOCRAT LO-LINER 1633,

Westminster, California

Model 16' Mainliner

Irving Perch manufactured Aristocrat trailers in California from 1956 to 1974. The Lo Liner model was called that because one could purchase optional metal wheels to install when storage in a low garage was desired. These smaller wheels lowered the height, as well as the unique "drop axle". The Lo Liner was sold as a 13' and a 15' trailer back then, but licensed as 16', as the nearest measurement from hitch to tail. Perch also manufactured a Mainliner, Land Commander, Hi Liner, Lil Loafer, Travelier, Classic, Landmark, Land Liner, American Clipper Motor Homes, the Pick-up Partner and an 8 ft RV called "the bug". The exterior of the Lo-Liner was notable for the large windows on all sides of the trailer. The trailers were extremely well-built with aircraft construction techniques,(metal I beams) and many are still on the road all over North America. Irv Perlitch (Perch) made his fortune by founding Aristocrat Travel Trailer after moving to Morgan Hill in 1957. Mr. Perch collected unusual antiques such as a 1929 Ford Tri-motor, the first commercial passenger plane to make coast-to-coast flights. In 1969, he sold his successful trailer business to begin work on a 200 acre family resort in Morgan Hill, CA. It was home to his museums of antique cars and airplanes and where he built his Flying Lady Restaurants.

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