54 SPARTAN MANOR --- RESCUED

Recorded on May 28, 2012 using a Flip Video camcorder.

[@ronnideam]

Stunning!! Thank you for sharing this, just beautiful.

[@dixieknox1644]

This is wonderful! I wish I could afford something that lovely, you people really do good jobs, thank you for showing me when that car came out I probably was all live three or four years old, I love the work that you do. Bless you

[@WashfromCali]

Just wonderful. I'd much rather have one of these than a tiny house. Your work is magnificent.

[@kirksway1]

beautiful. I am a big fan of the square rear ended models and this one is exceptional.

[@stutzman2]

You almost have to wear sunglasses inside and out to look at it, the wood inside is so shiny. Great job restoring this beautiful trailer.

[@jeanbaker2087]

I love these Spartan homes! They are so durable. This one would be perfect size for me and my dog. Manufactured homes these days are only good for about 15 years and then most are trash. I live in a 1983 Madrid that I paid $2,500 for in 2005. It was in pretty bad shape when I bought it, but the paneling in the living room was gorgeous. I own my half acre of land and hate to move, but now the roof leaks over my bed, I bought the cool seal but now have no one to put it on.

[@JohnsWoodshop1958]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Wonderful Restoration!!!

[@idahopug]

Beautiful! We lived in one of these when I was little. The perforated lights over the couch brought back a nostalgia rush! Our fridge was lower, had a shelf on top where we had our little TV. Thanks for sharing and great restoration.

[@jimtomassetti4817]

So impressed with your trailer..... It's like a big dimond that just sparkel's. Love the shine spotless in and out! Wishing you and your wife Happy Safe Trail's in your new home!!!!@😊

[@joleneDesigns]

My husband and I just bought one of these to restore. Kudos to you for finishing yours in such pristine condition. We are not even started yet but looking forward to the final product! Jolene

[@TheVictorhugosk93]

Where did your husband got info to get the seal for the side windows ? I'm currently working in one of this trailer and I having a hard time getting info Thank you

[@markjacob1775]

omg this spartans amazing, so beautiful...i could only dream to have one like it..such hi qaulity craftsmanship..congrads..ine of the nicest ive ever seen..the classic older trailers have so much more qaulity and also charoctor..

[@ScenEverywhere]

Nice job!!! I've got one just like it sleeping on our farm and you make me want to fix mine up.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Exceptional work! I went weak at the knees when you closed that aluminum door from the outside. Gorgeous!!! Loved the pull out desk. The curtain tracks in aluminum - is this custom made or can I buy this for my own RV remodel from a source? I am currently using IKEA curtain tracks. One thing I do not understand is why they used such large piano hinges on doors and cabinets? Surely cabinet doors are fairly light and 2 normal hinges would support them? What is the functional reason for the large full length hinge unless it was to add a design element with a long metal stripe between the cabinets? What type of wood is used for paneling and cabinets? It has a lovely grain. Did you shellac the paneling? Looks like warm honey. Was the aluminum tub enclosure original? Looks fantastic! Another great project Brian, well done indeed!!!

[@gerhardrichter8626]

Great job...very nice. I like both the trailer and the Cadillac.

[@sheenashearer129]

I love your work! Beautiful!!!! I have a 1954 Spartan camper... and a 1947 Plymouth special deluxe 4 dr sedan. Both in need of restoration. I'm not sure what I'm doing with then yet. But I LOVE watching ur videos!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@Vintagerevival1985]

That would be cool to have them going down the road together. I’ve been wanting a Spartan camper and found a few that aren’t too far from me and have my eye on a 1948 Chrysler New Yorker sedan and thinking about how neat it would be to take my family camping in them. I love the vintage looks of these as well as the vehicles from the same time period.

[@12sisters1bride7]

WOW!excellent restoration

[@AltRockLover]

It’s like a country cottage on wheels! It’s spectacular!

[@acorder76]

This is BEAUTIFUL!! I love it.

[@jeffbirkmeyer9068]

very nice !! keep it because just like an old car it will continue to increase in value. i had a 15 foot blazon travel trailer that i bought for 400 $ ( was in nice original cond. ) a few years later i sold it for 1800 $ and realize i could have got more !. happy travels !!

[@cherylmoore8960]

Damn....that is BEAUTIFUL...

[@zelphx]

AWESOME!!! I am so jealous. I get so bored at home (early retirement), and this would be great to even live in for my wife and I. Have fun!

[@featheroflead2442]

Well done - I really appreciate the quality of the work. I just had a couple questions: What are the interior dimensions of the manor? I can't seem to find an exact read on interior ceiling height and width. Also, did you have to wield a new frame underneath/change the axles? That's all steel right? Any chance that can last for 60 years? Thanks for sharing

[@jencasson]

Looks fantastic!!! Maybe even better than the mansion.

[@1sarlou]

Beautiful!

[@markjacob1775]

this should be in a museum someday...true american qaulity

[@kelliintexas3575]

The car & trailer combo! 😭😭😭😭

[@denaredford6701]

That is a glamorous home .

[@stevenmonson5149]

It's is beautifully restored, it would be interesting to see electric hook up the water heater water pump , furnace holding tanks gas/electric fridge/icebox, fuse box/breakers converter, a/c? The weight of that trailer..... I know I am spoiled with modern RVs but still curious...

[@dennisedgmon7066]

Folks bought a 1950 Spartan Royal Mansion in May 1950. Moved from Eugene, Oregon to Eureka, California.

[@michellelaclair]

Unbelievable!!! I have an opportunity to buy one now. How did you polish the outside and will it stay shiney once in the elements?

[@jameshobin4649]

Looks amazing

[@JohnsWoodshop1958]

Forgot to ask........How did you get the wood to shine like that?

[@clawhammer704]

Back in their day these put airstream to shame.

[@raymondgross6419]

Beautiful

[@soldtobediers]

Finished like a fine acoustical guitar.

[@carolynbentley689]

I spent a great deal growing in one these without a bathroom and there was 7 of us.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Lovely looking Spartan Manor trailer. What kind of materiel is it made with? :)

[@robrobster1814]

Like walking into a time warp. If those walls could talk

[@peterbrook329]

Awesome trailer, looks better than new. Video could use some work.

[@lauriegerse7993]

Hi. We have a 35 ft. 1951 Royal Spartenette, which we have restored to original and a 38 ft.1951 Imperial Mansion not yet restored. Do you polish your skins or sub contract it out? We need to shine our trailers. Laurie, Montrose, Co

[@Cassoncars]

I did ours my self but don't do it for hire. You will probably in the $5 k range. Might check with the local general aviation airport.

[@veiledzorba]

Was it originally a double axle?

[@valeriepayne4881]

I love it! Is it for sale?

[@brendaortiz-vh4fu]

L. O. V E I T !!!!!!!😍💕❤❤❤

[@HumpX]

Im wondering how much he's charging for for that trailer with that level of restoration. I watch the MobilTec guy and I feel like Im talking to a crooked contractor. Brian here doesn't screw around. Everything is restored down to the last screw.

[@idahopug]

PS, we did have bunk beds in the back. :)

[@retiresoon5639]

looks like some kid was using it as a BB gun target.

[@richardcrooks891]

I will not understand all of sudden people posting these old trailers, I guess it is a way to create a lot of hyp and high prices. Some of these things for the price you can buy a new almost look alike for the same money.

[@lizsteeds6697]

What is your point ? ... Isn't it blatantly obvious that new RVS and trailers are made with cheap, shoddy materials and usually terribly designed. If you can't appreciate the difference in quality (and it is vast ...) then stick with your new trailers ... and their tacky aesthetic.

[@b.keithwolfe1513]

Hello Brian, You and your wife do great restorations on the Spartans I've seen. I have a 54 Spartan Royal Manor Tandem. I plan to doing a full restoration. I would like to to know if I can get some Spartan unique information from you? I would appreciate your support. I can be reached [e-mail]. Thank you.

[@lauriegerse7993]

Spartans don't have one piece of plastic or formaldehyde in them. New trailers are toxic.

[@FidoHouse]

Beautiful!