Southland Industries, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was building eight different models for its 1957 line of CORONET trailers. The 2 bedroom 43 footer is shown above. The exterior of this 8-wide rig was clad in "Colorweld" aluminum.
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Some of the interior features of the 43 foot CORONET were heavy duty linoleum flooring, ash wood kitchen cabinets and walls paneled in birch (mahogany paneling was also available for an additional fee). The rig had ample closet space and, like most mobile homes of the era, came with venetian blinds and drapes.
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"749 square feet of luxurious living," proclaimed the promotional brochure. The TRI LEVEL unit housed three bedrooms and one & a half baths. There was also a dedicated space for an automatic washing machine (not provided).
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The Upper, Main and Lower Level floor plans of the PACEMAKER rig. A "private" rear bedroom was touted in the advertising of the day, as was a "luxurious front kitchen." The kitchen in front concept was quite novel in 1957. Up to this time, house trailers nearly always had a living room in front.
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Detroiter Mobile Homes, of St. Louis, Michigan, was renowned throughout the industry for their finely-crafted rigs. The CUSTOM DELUXE URBAN line for 1958 featured fifteen different models, which were available in lengths of 35', 40', 45' and 50' and widths of 8' and 10'. The Colorama promotion offered the mobile home buyer the option of color-coordinated kitchen and bathroom fixtures (these for an additional fee).
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Some of the standard features of the 10' by 50' URBAN rig were birch-paneled walls, linoleum tile flooring, an 11.5 cubic foot refrigerator, 4-burner gas range (with glass-panel oven door) and 43,000 BTU oil furnace. Some of the optional equipment included the aforementioned colored fixtures and appliances, storm windows, a rotating TV antenna and garbage disposal unit.
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An interior view of the Spartan CAROUSEL shows its ultra modern crescent kitchen, which came equipped with the latest pastel shade -turquoise- appliances. There were an eye-level oven, with planter above, twin-bowl sink and counter-top range. Typical of the time, the refrigerator is fitted under its own enclosure.
According to the advertising copy, the 1959 Spartan CAROUSEL combined "modern comfort" and "old-world charm." However, there was nothing old-fashioned about this sleek and shiny, space-age mobile home. Some of the futuristic features of the 50' by 10' rig include a sliding glass entry door and floor-to-ceiling windows in the expansive front living room.
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When brand new, the CAROUSEL 50 footer sold for an astounding $9501.00. A floor plan shows the trailer's unique layout. The furnishings included a curved sofa in the living room and built-in "mr. & mrs. chest" (of drawers) in the single bedroom.
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Speaking of starkly modern, Continental Mobile Homes, of Chicago, was building four CONSTELLATION rigs for the 1959 model year. These space-age style trailers came in lengths of 45', 50' or 55' and were all 10' in width. Without any options, the Continental CONSTELLATION 55' sold for $4995.00.
Speaking of starkly modern, Continental Mobile Homes, of Chicago, was building four CONSTELLATION rigs for the 1959 model year. These space-age style trailers came in lengths of 45', 50' or 55' and were all 10' in width. Without any options, the Continental CONSTELLATION 55' sold for $4995.00.
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The ultra modern CONSTELLATION 55 footer included three bedrooms, with the sleeping quarters in the center being convertible to additional living space. A double-size murphy bed folded into the wall when not in use, as did the "Converto" wall between said bedroom and living room. This deluxe trailer also featured one & a half baths.
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