Restorations

1958 Catolac

Restoration of a vintage 1958 Catolac DeVille Legionnaire travel trailer.

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20 photos in the journal

Restored Catolac viewed from the front corner.

The photo journal

20 photos

Weathered Catolac before restoration. — 01Weathered Catolac before restoration.

Original rear exterior with worn siding and lights. — 02Original rear exterior with worn siding and lights.

Original trailer viewed from the front corner. — 03Original trailer viewed from the front corner.

Original door side with the entrance open. — 04Original door side with the entrance open.

Original galley with its yellow stove and worn counter. — 05Original galley with its yellow stove and worn counter.

Original dinette and upholstery. — 06Original dinette and upholstery.

Original galley and dinette viewed from the doorway. — 07Original galley and dinette viewed from the doorway.

Original sleeping area with wood-paneled walls and the bed in place. — 08Original sleeping area with wood-paneled walls and the bed in place.

Opened interior wall with the framing and outer metal skin exposed. — 09Opened interior wall with the framing and outer metal skin exposed.

Opened wall and bench framing during restoration. — 10Opened wall and bench framing during restoration.

Restored Catolac viewed from the front corner. — 11Restored Catolac viewed from the front corner.

Restored door side with the entrance open. — 12Restored door side with the entrance open.

13Teal-and-white trailer in side profile.

Restored rear corner with roof fins and a spare tire. — 14Restored rear corner with roof fins and a spare tire.

Restored rear exterior with its spare tire. — 15Restored rear exterior with its spare tire.

Refinished galley beside the dinette. — 16Refinished galley beside the dinette.

Yellow stove and teal counters above the checkerboard floor. — 17Yellow stove and teal counters above the checkerboard floor.

Refinished interior viewed from the doorway. — 18Refinished interior viewed from the doorway.

Rear bed beneath curtained windows. — 19Rear bed beneath curtained windows.

Sleeping area beside the sink cabinet. — 20Sleeping area beside the sink cabinet.

About this project

Restoration of a vintage 1958 Catolac DeVille Legionnaire travel trailer. Rescued the classic aluminum camper from neglect, rebuilt the structure and systems, and refreshed the interior while keeping its mid-century character intact.