Can Anybody Spot the Damage?

The inside wood looks really nice! let us know how looking at it going tomorrow

The no title is a non-issue in Maine; our state doesn't issue titles for any campers nor does it require them.  The door is a bit of a concern.  But for the year and price, the interior does seem to be in pretty decent condition.  Obviously there will be rot somewhere.  The previous owner has only owned it for a year and can lend nothing to its actual age, condition, history, etc.  Checking it out tomorrow; will update.  SaveSave

That's my thinking.  Fix the issues underneath (tires, wheels, springs, etc.) address any rot, clean the interior, and I'm even OK with the "rustic" exterior.  I'd fix the door to prevent it from rusting through.  I think the few photos make it look pretty good for a 50s.  Time will tell... stay tuned.SaveSave

haha, I have three.  I have a 1960 Shasta Airlfyte which I'm currently doing a group up restoration on.  I have a 1962 Mobile Scout which is next in queue.  And tucked into the corner of my property, is a 1972 Dutch Craft which is in horrible shape and hardly worth restoring, but it's in my "maybe someday" list.  I love working on these; it's my happy time.  And I'm afraid that someday, they'll all be gone.  So regardless of if I NEED another one, I feel obliged to collect them, and save them from the field, or the scrap heap, or a flipper, or an imprudent "fix". SaveSave

So, the verdict is: I passed for now. It was a very neat trailer, a Layton of unknown year, but in a lot worse shape than the few photos indicated.

The Cons: It had lots of water damage to the seams, and the ceiling. There is a back door that's not evident in the photos, street-side between the dinette bench and the front of the gaucho, and that is totally trashed, including a broken L-66 handle. A window is missing. Part of the floor has been patched. The rear gaucho is missing and has been turned into a full-time bed.

The Pros: It has a super-neat layout. The stove/sink is in the very front of the trailer and is all original. There is a potty/shower in the front corner, street side. There is a water heater and water tank to supply the water for that. All dinette and cabinets are in-tact (though will need a bit of work). A few of the panels are salvageable. The underneath appeared solid, though I didn't linger as I'm deathly afraid of snakes, and this looked like prime snake territory.

The owner is going to show it to another interested party tomorrow. I told him if they didn't take it, to let me know and I'd reconsider. He did drop to $500, which I know is a great price.