1935 Chevrolet House Car - Constructed by an unknown school bus manufacturer, this house car was based on a '35 Chevrolet commercial chassis. While it was common for old school buses to be converted to RVs, this one was probably delivered new because it didn't have an emergency rear door at the back. All we know about it is that blues musician Taj Mahal was one of the original owners.

The exterior has been restored, and now work is being done on the interior. Inside, original features remain, such as the period linoleum floor, propane stove, and copper sink with hand pump.

1936 Masterbilt - Travel Trailer Built in Los Angeles beginning about 1934, the Masterbilt was available in three sizes depending upon the needs and budget of the buyer. The '36 models were built to a design now known as "canned hams." This Masterbilt, the smallest size then available, is one of only four known to exist and recently received a full restoration, including new wood and upholstery.

1939 Lindbergh Travel Trailer - Designed in San Carlos, California, by an engineer of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, this trailer was custom-built for famous aviator Charles Lindbergh, hence its name. Skinned in aluminum to reduce weight and enhance appearance, the trailer boasts two axles, one at each end. Though the design would have impeded maneuverability, especially when backing, it gave the trailer a great deal of stability when parked for overnight stops and did not require that the tongue be supported on jacks when unhitched from the tow vehicle.

1921 Ford Model T Kampkar - The Lamsteed Kampkar had seating for six, a folding table, a stove, and storage space for camping gear. Each side of the body could be hinged down to form a bed for sleeping. The body was designed by Samuel Lambert of Lambert Pharmaceutical Company, makers of Listerine mouthwash, and cost just $535 ready to install. Although initial interest was high, demand softened quickly and production ended about 1925.

1940 Hunt House Car - Designed and built by Hollywood cameraman J. Roy Hunt, the Hunt House Car combined the comforts and conveniences of a travel trailer with the maneuverability of a small truck. The house car was furnished with a kitchen, a bathroom with shower and toilet, a writing desk, a makeup kit, and a recess for a TV set.

1929 Gilkie Tent Trailer - Beginning in 1925, the Indiana-based Gilkie Company pioneered a tent trailer design that remains recognizable to this day.

1934 Thompson House Car - It would take the ingenuity of a watchmaker to come up with the Thompson House Car. In fact, creator Walter Thompson of Ontario, California, was a fine watchmaker when he designed the vehicle for extended African safaris. This is one of the few prewar camping vehicles fitted with a telescoping roof that could be raised or lowered on demand. The house car was constructed on a Studebaker chassis and fitted with such amenities as an ice box, a sink, and a stove.

The body's aluminum construction helped minimize weight, and when closed for travel its low profile and streamlined contours greatly improved the mileage. This unique house car captured the attention of the media and was featured in a 1937 issue of the British car magazine Motor and later that year in Life magazine.