Architectural Digest - Matthew McConaughey's Retooled Airstream Trailer Takes the Comforts of Home on the Road
He may be known for his easygoing brand of beach living, but Matthew McConaughey, the star of
A Time to Kill (1996) and
The Wedding Planner (2001), is equally passionate about life on the open road. And if his house can travel with him, well, so much the better.
"There's an old African proverb," offers McConaughey, apropos of his affinity for wheeled domiciles.
'Architecture is a verb.' View the full article.
How Are Airstreams Made?
Airstreams are the oldest and by far the most distinctive trailers on the road, but have you ever wondered how Airstreams are built? Now you can see for yourself with this cool video from the Discovery Channel— WATCH VIDEO NOW
Ecostream Unveiled at NEC
The Caravan Club unveiled what is believed to be the most eco-friendly and sustainable caravan in the world at the October NEC International Caravan and Motorhome Show in Birmingham. The Ecostream, a one off project by presenter and journalist Steve Berry, was an exploration into how green caravanning can be.
Using the empty aluminium shell of a modern European specification Airstream 534, Steve and his team used a mixture of modern solar panels, recycled and reclaimed materials to fit out the trailer.
View the photos and read more.
Volume 1, Issue 24
October 2008
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In This Issue
• Matthew McConaughey
• Airstream Manufacture
• Ecostream
Special Offer
Buy any European specification Airstream between now and 1st January 2009 and receive a Zip Dee Awning Canopy free of charge worth up to £1150. Contact
mhold@airstream.com to place your order.
Demonstrators for Sale
Now that we are at the end of the 2008 UK show season there are a limited number of high specification demonstrators for sale. If you would like to bag a bargain contact Michael Hold on 07710 761229 or email
mhold@airstream.com for more information.
Airstream Photoshoot
Many thanks go to Williams BMW in Manchester for the loan of a top of the range X5 for Airstream's latest location photoshoot. The X5 proved to be a formidable and very capable tow car. Looks pretty cool too. Find out
more.
Win An Airstream
The competition to win an Airstream promoted by Teacher's Whisky ended on 31st October 2008. The purchaser of the winning bottle featuring the on-pack competition details and unique entry code failed to register their details before the deadline and so missed out on this fantastic opportunity. You have to be in it to win it as they say. Better luck next time.
