The Kozy Coach, as found
One day, on a sunny drive through lake-country Minnesota, we spotted a silvery bread loaf-style trailer sitting at the edge of a field. We’d only worked on 1950s- and 60s-era Shasta trailers up to that point and we didn’t even know what it was, but we could see it was an interesting find. After knocking on the door of the nearby home, the owner gladly gave us a tour; the family was still using it from time to time on their property. As soon as we stepped inside the Kozy, we knew it was something special with its beautiful mahogany woodwork lining the interior. Unbelievably, he still had the title, showing it was a 1941 Kozy Coach, and we made him an offer on the spot.
We soon brought the trailer home, but as so often happens, life got in the way. The Kozy followed us as we built a house and then later moved to another. The trailer was even stored at a friend’s house for a time—waiting patiently to be restored.
Eventually, we launched a restoration business, Blueberry Hill Classics. And finally, in 2020, the Kozy Coach was among the first trailers to enter our new workshop.
We dove into the project, beginning with a complete teardown of the trailer and the construction of a brand-new frame to duplicate the original structure. To keep our momentum going, we worked on other projects alongside the Kozy—and in the end, the restoration took five years.
Partnerships aren’t always easy, but we balanced our strengths. Sometimes we worked side by side; other times we divided the tasks—John as master builder, and Nicole handling research, product sourcing, design, and upholstery.
Before and after removing the skin
Completely rebuilt; framing and walls were duplicated to the original design
In-progress build, with new insulation
As we rebuilt the Kozy, we were careful to honor the Kozy Coach Company’s dedication to quality craftsmanship and timeless design, while also discreetly incorporating modern conveniences—a small wet-bath, charging ports, and more.
For more information on the history of Kozy Coach, click here for our related blog post.
For us, the Kozy is more than just a vintage house trailer, she’s a piece of American history. As a 1941 model, the trailer represents an important moment in time; it was produced just before many U.S. manufacturers pivoted to support the war effort. Kozy Coach specifically ceased production for a time and then restarted, with the company redirecting its focus to the Silver Dome models for war industry workers.
The burgeoning trailer industry provided a valuable service, helping to supply housing quickly for the millions of war workers suddenly needed at defense production plants throughout the country. Many workers traveled across the U.S. to the plants, and their families came with to live together in trailers like this one.
Named “Victory,” she is a true survivor—one of only a handful of Kozy Coaches known to remain from this era. Its red, white, and blue color scheme evokes a time when Americans banded together for a common cause.
We’re honored to have restored and preserved this piece of history.
To learn more about “Victory”, this 1941 Kozy Coach trailer—or to inquire about purchasing it—please contact John at (218)820-6470 or email us through the button below.
$85,000
