1 of 333 pieces worldwide. resin construction with display case
Approx: 13" in length.
Heavy model with full display case
In the 1930s, William Woods Plankinton Jr. was known in the USA as a very wealthy businessman and also enjoyed a reputation as a playboy. The extent of his fortune was demonstrated by the fact that at the age of 21, he was managing a $10,000,000 inheritance from his father in the form of a trust fund and using it to support himself.
In the first half of the 1930s, the young man developed a desire for a luxury motorhome fit for a millionaire. He promptly approached industrial designer Brooke Stevens to create his ideal model. Stevens designed a rounded tractor unit to which a single-axle trailer was attached, housing the mobile living space. The designer focused on the interior of the motorhome, which primarily combined a living area, a washroom, and a sleeping area, but also included ample space for an office compartment.
The millionaire loved his rolling motorhome, using it extensively for almost 20 years. He was well aware that he attracted everyone's attention at every stop. It was rumored that other wealthy individuals were inspired by the semi-trailer and subsequently acquired their own motorhomes, but none achieved the fame of his "Zephyr Land Yacht"—though the origin of that name has been lost to history.
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1 of 333 pieces worldwide. resin construction with display case
Approx: 13" in length.
Heavy model with full display case
In the 1930s, William Woods Plankinton Jr. was known in the USA as a very wealthy businessman and also enjoyed a reputation as a playboy. The extent of his fortune was demonstrated by the fact that at the age of 21, he was managing a $10,000,000 inheritance from his father in the form of a trust fund and using it to support himself.
In the first half of the 1930s, the young man developed a desire for a luxury motorhome fit for a millionaire. He promptly approached industrial designer Brooke Stevens to create his ideal model. Stevens designed a rounded tractor unit to which a single-axle trailer was attached, housing the mobile living space. The designer focused on the interior of the motorhome, which primarily combined a living area, a washroom, and a sleeping area, but also included ample space for an office compartment.
The millionaire loved his rolling motorhome, using it extensively for almost 20 years. He was well aware that he attracted everyone's attention at every stop. It was rumored that other wealthy individuals were inspired by the semi-trailer and subsequently acquired their own motorhomes, but none achieved the fame of his "Zephyr Land Yacht"—though the origin of that name has been lost to history.
We are not responsible for any taxes, duty, VAT, customs or other fees on the receiver’s end.
Check out our other items, and save on shipping! To receive combined shipping, place the items you wish to purchase in your cart and the discounted shipping will be calculated at checkout.
Please complete all your shopping before checking out, we cannot combine shipping on separate orders.
Sorry, no shipping refunds can be given for combining separate orders.