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\nAllstate – Steel Box<\/strong><\/p>\n

By the Fall\u2013Winter 1963 Sears Catalog<\/strong>, the company proudly introduced what it described as \u201cOur Best ALLSTATE All-Steel Trailer.\u201d<\/strong> This announcement marked yet another refinement in Sears\u2019 long-running tradition of practical, affordable, and versatile hauling equipment. For the first time, Sears offered both a two-wheel<\/strong> and a single-wheel<\/strong> version of the trailer, each designed with the same general dimensions and styling. The construction featured a separate steel frame and detachable body<\/strong>, a configuration that allowed greater customization for owners who wished to adapt the trailer to specific uses. For those seeking a more economical option or preferring to construct their own cargo body, Sears also sold the frame alone<\/strong> for $10 less<\/strong> than the complete trailer. The standard color finish for both models was a clean beige enamel<\/strong>, consistent with the restrained industrial aesthetic popular during the early 1960s.<\/p>\n

Sometime after the publication of the 1965 Sears Fall Catalog<\/strong>, a notable design evolution took place: the company discontinued the separate frame offering<\/strong> and transitioned the trailer to a fully integrated unibody construction<\/strong>. This advancement meant that the frame and body were now a single, welded structure, increasing rigidity while reducing assembly complexity. The unibody design was also cleverly engineered to accommodate both single-wheel and two-wheel configurations. Mounting holes for the two-wheel leaf spring suspension<\/strong> were located on either side of the body, while a central set of holes<\/strong> was provided for attaching the single-wheel assembly<\/strong>, making the chassis truly multipurpose.<\/p>\n

At the time of its introduction, the factory price for the single-wheel version<\/strong> began at $85.00<\/strong>, a competitive figure for a fully steel-bodied trailer of its size and quality. By the Spring 1964 Catalog<\/strong>, Sears expanded the line\u2019s versatility by offering an optional steel top<\/strong>, designed to provide all-weather protection<\/strong> for cargo. The top was hinged for easy access and sold separately for $37.50<\/strong>, appealing to customers who needed a durable, enclosed storage option for travel or utility use.<\/p>\n

Over the following decade, the All-Steel trailer line underwent a series of incremental design and branding updates that reflected both functional improvements and evolving mid-century styling trends:<\/p>\n