Hermann Carus Purchased The Travelair For $5,500 In August 1930
Aviation enthusiasts headed to EAA AirVenture 2021 will enjoy a rare sight as a 1929 TravelAir Model 10-D airplane arrives at Oshkosh, Wis. The TravelAir—the last of its kind—will fly in on Sunday, July 25, and will be on display in the Antique section of EAA’s Vintage area throughout the week for aviators to explore. Owned by Inga Carus and her spouse, Peter Limberger—founders of CL Enterprises, the family holding company for Carver Aero—the Travel Air has a unique history with family ties. Inga Carus’ great uncle Hermann Carus purchased the TravelAir for $5,500 in August 1930. At that time, the TravelAir was considered to be a luxurious executive
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