Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[Bayliss Thomas]

As the thread title, I wonder where it may be, who owns and how old. Its certainly is not my own caravan which is 1929/30 Eccles.

[Swampthing]

Not sure if these two would count but I know of a 1911 bow-top that gets used about 3 weekends a year it had it's 100th birthday party at Belvoir Castle last may , but it gets trailer d to events as the owner has not got a horse, also know of a 1923 bow top that gets used most of the year, but that has had the shafts replaced with a draw-bar and the horse replaced with a tractor!
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[Bayliss Thomas]

Certainly sound lovely old caravans, I had the pleasure of drinking a pint of ale or two whilst chatting to the owners of a old horse drawn bow top. It was mid October night and a frost was coming down, the wood burner I was sat next to was most welcome. I should have made my question clearer and said purpose made leisure touring drawn by car.

[old van man]

To my knowlage the oldest car drawn caravan is the 1918-1920 Angela
Restored by richard welch around 10 years ago ,
The caravan has been off the show circuit for a few years now having been sold to a gypsy famliy in shopshire,
A very pretty van much admired happy new year ! OVM

[Bayliss Thomas]

WoW! I didn't expect to hear of a caravan of that age, thanks for letting me know OVM. When I next see my two friends at a show I will ask them about the Angela in Shropshire, see if I can get an update. Just out of interest.

[old van man]

Save you the trouble Bayliss , the current owner is in the nick ! and no i dont think the vans for sale

[Bayliss Thomas]

Well there's a surprise!!
Thanks for letting me know OVM, although I wasn't looking for a purchase.

[cobber]