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old van man
Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 384
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:35 pm Post subject: CHELTENHAM IN THE LATE 30S |
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Super circa 1937 Cheltenham Stag ? sorry the pics are not better , but i hope you can see the standard of the finish,
this van was owned by the Gardeners the founders of cheltenham and was used by them as a summer house for many years
bought by a classic car enthuasist in the 80s restored and rallied , including being towed from lands end to john a groats with a pre- war packard
I found the van through a mate who had seen it advertised in the free adds in Gloucester ,
the van had been walled up in a barn and was in a sorry state, but we pumped the tyers up, stuck a light board on, and she towed back a treat
when we bought the van the owner gave us the original crocery
and sales booklet
Restored some years ago ,( in the process of restoration a small dealers plaque was found on the door, the van having been sold in the 30s, only 2 miles away from my workshop !) she was then sold on to a gent in northhamtonshire |
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Bayliss Thomas
Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Posts: 557 Location: SUFFOLK
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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As an novice regarding vintage caravans, I am amazed at the high quality of materials used in respect of the interior. Were any caravans of lighter grade manufactured for the less wealthy of the era? I make the assumption that if caravans could be afforded then an suitable towing vehicle was not a problem? |
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