What the heck is this, you may ask? It’s sculptor Joe Scarpa’s playful interpretation of a future Airstream trailer. It’s located just west of the pond at Southside Park in Sacramento, California, at 2115 6th Street. Scarpa has created other sculptures in the greater Sacramento area, but this is his best-known.
It’s actually a Modified Curtis Wright travel trailer. Even though it’s impressive to visit during the day, it’s even better at night, when the neon lights turn it magical.
The park is near the intersections of I-5 and Busness I-80 near the corner of W and 8th streets near a children’s playground, where kids can marvel at Scarpa’s creation.
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Shades of Flash Gordon !
I know ! I’m showing my age.
The Jetsons new RV is ready to be picked up for their family travels throughout the universe!
Imagine my surprise at seeing this sculpture in RV Travel and learning it’s right in my own neck of the woods. Sacramento is my home town. I drive by Southside Park frequently on the freeway and worked several blocks away for over 20 years, yet I’ve never seen this cool sculpture. Now, next time I’m headed to my friend’s house just up Interstste 5, I’m going to pop off the freeway and go see it, hopefully at night. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you! I guess the interior was trash, at least I hope so. Otherwise I am sad that such a cool RV is no longer an RV. 🙁
Thank you, RV Travel! This is quite the “roadside attraction!” We plan to be in or near Sacramento this summer. Perhaps there will be time and inclination in sufficient quantities to visit this piece of art. 🙂
And some RVers complain about their neighbor leaving their porch light on at night!