Stunning Vintage Photos Of Curtiss Aerocar Travel Trailers From The 1920s And 1930s

Inspired by his love for the outdoors, Glenn Curtiss began designing a better camping trailer in 1917. By 1919, his half-brother G. Carl Adams founded the Adams Trailer Corp. in Garden City, Long Island, producing trailers called “Motor Bungalo.” Glenn also developed an improved fifth wheel, using pneumatics for a smoother ride.
h/t: vintag.es
Today, the fifth wheel is widely used in recreational and transportation industries. In 1928, the Aerocar was introduced, with production in Long Island and Hammondsport, N.Y., and later in Opa-locka, Florida. These luxury “Land Yachts” were custom-built and used as campers, buses, showrooms, offices, horse trailers, and mobile zoos.
Due to high costs and the 1930s economic downturn, only a few hundred Aerocars were made, ending production in 1941. While the Aerocar is not well known today, Glenn’s fifth-wheel design remains significant.
Popular Products
-
Sejoy Cordless Rechargeable Hair Trimmer
$90.99$62.78 -
Mini Portable Rechargeable Electric S...
$33.99$22.78 -
Wine & Liquor Bottle Combination Lock...
$25.99$17.78 -
Ulanzi Waterproof Camera Sling Bag - 9L
$124.99$86.78 -
Mommy Diaper Backpack with Stroller O...
$106.99$73.78