Available for sale: A 1950 Westcraft Capistrano Trailer named “Calypso” – one of only two in the world. This stunning work of functional art (picture it as a guest house or a pool house overlooking the ocean) is the product of 11 years of work by a team committed to transforming it from a slightly forlorn collector’s item into a move-in ready piece of art and history.
The restoration included the trailer’s return to spectacular, period-authentic style both interior and out by one of the most acclaimed restoration professionals in the country – but with high-end, luxury amenities that bring it into the modern age.
The goal was NOT to restore this trailer to the original mint condition, but to create an even more opulent antique style based on the original 1930’s Art Deco design, thereby adding many new elements to attain a much higher level of luxury and elegance than the original had.
In addition, many modern practical and luxury appliances were installed for truly comfortable living – but all of them are completely hidden in cabinets and behind curtains, so that when all cabinets are closed, the trailer looks and feels like an antique vintage specimen in absolute mint condition.
To achieve this double goal, almost all elements of the interior had to be meticulously designed from scratch and handcrafted in the shop, with the assistance of third party specialists working on the metal elements, such as water-jetting and bending aluminum, cutting and forming stainless steel, polishing and chroming, as well as high-quality painting, especially on the exterior.
-Owner Lucas Lackner
A sampling of the restomod amenities:
- Enamel “bread loaf” exterior custom-painted in Art Deco style
- Rare clerestory roof known as a “Pullman”
- Full master bedroom
- Full kitchen with period-specific appliances including mint-green Dixie Permaview stove and matching Norcold fridge/freezer
- Sparkling bar/lounge
- Living room with custom-made leather convertible sofa/bed and chairs
- Jaw-dropping period bathroom with jade-green toilet, gimbaled vanity and oversize stainless steel shower enclosure.
- Honey wooden floors and cognac woodwork
- Custom Ben Ahadzedeh burgundy leatherwork
- Polished aluminum propane tanks and valve system
- Period lighting throughout
- Hand-built furnishings, including a fold-up dining table that vanishes into a leather-lined cabinet that also conceals a flat-screen TV
- Two highest-end sound systems
- Two hidden flat-screen televisions
- Authentic Deco lighting set to dimmers
- Custom-fabricated grills, modern appliances, luxury faucets and fixtures
- Contemporary water-heating, air-conditioning and heating systems
…And many more touches that make this beauty an absolute one-of-a-kind find for the most discerning of buyers.
For more information or to schedule a showing (virtual or in-person at the Fillmore, CA storage location), contact Lucas Lackner / muserink@gmail.com / 805-680-3759.
Coldwell Banker is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01866771. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.