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Barry Lord · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:02 am Post subject: Seen out and about . . .

We've spent the last few weekends at vintage shows across Herefordshire and Worcestershire in beautiful countryside, generally excellent weather and equally excellent company. Below are photos of just a few of the many caravans we have seen, taken at Bromyard, Much Marcle, Welland and Trimpley.

I was reminded yesterday of how the occasional member of the public doesn't quite see our 'prides and joys' as we do . . . Standing in the doorway of our Winchester, one woman exclaimed to me, "How lovely; can I go inside and have a closer look?" It was only when she dropped to her knees and asked, "How do you get it to light?", that I realised that it was not the caravan she was admiring, but the paraffin bowl heater on the floor in front of her! Having got her answer, she promptly got up again and left . . .

1955 home-bult caravan

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1950's Wessex Craftsman

1950's Wessex Craftsman - interior

1934 Eccles

1941 Winchester

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1967 Castleton Rovena and 1957 Eccles Bounty

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1933 Car Cruiser

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1933 Car Cruiser - interior

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1934 Eccles

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1924 Angela and 1950's Bedouin

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1938 Winchester

1938 Winchester - interior

1950's Bedouin - interior

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1930 Winchester

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1957 Eccles Bounty

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1930 Winchester - interior

1933 Winchester

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captinbash · Joined: 03 Jun 2009 Posts: 79

What a lovely collection, thanks for sharing them. Very Happy

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22838 Location: UK

Thanks for posting them Barry, this struck me as being a handy machine to own Smile

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gresham flyer · Joined: 06 Sep 2008 Posts: 1435

Lovely photo`s and setting`s for the events. Very Happy

Has the Klu Klux Klan disguised themselves and infiltrated the Vintage Caravan scene as per photo no 2. Confused

I`ve only had a coffee and chocolate biscuit,so i am not hallucinating. Exclamation

Some funny things go on in the" borders". Wink

Gresham

The Oldtimers · Joined: 23 Jul 2010 Posts: 83

Is it a competition Barry, identify the caravan, or are you going to tell us what they all are please?

Richard H · Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 2154 Location: Lincolnshire, UK

I think I can see Youngvanman's Wolseley 1500 and caravan in there!
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cobber · Joined: 08 Dec 2007 Posts: 200 Location: NSW Australia

Thanks again Barry, I always enjoy seeing these photos of the 'vans you have over there...... and the way you display them.

I too would appreciate it if you would tell us the year make and model of each 'van.......... and who owns it Wink

Cobber.

Fluffle-Valve · Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:00 pm Post subject:

Great looking vans.

Sure I see this combination at Banbury Steam Rally this year... Question

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The Oldtimers · Joined: 23 Jul 2010 Posts: 83

Thanks for the information, Barry.

cobber · Joined: 08 Dec 2007 Posts: 200 Location: NSW Australia

G'day Barry,

Thanks for adding the extra information Wink

That 1955 "home built" looks very professional.... do you know if it was actually built in 1955 or modelled on a 1955 'van ?
What relevance does the name "Crompton" have ?

Very hard to pick a favourite amongst that lot...... so I won't even try Confused

Cobber.

Barry Lord · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:14 am Post subject:

Hi Cobber,

The caravan was built in 1955 by Mr. W. Crampton of Halifax, hence the name. He apparently modelled it on a Winchester caravan. The interior is very nice too - I didn't get round to taking any photographs though.

car cruiser caravan · Joined: 02 Jun 2010 Posts: 4

Hey, great pic's! Does anybody know who the owner of the 1933 car cruiser caravan is and how I could get in touch with them? I believe it was my grandfathers old van. Many thanks in advance to anyone who could help.

Robin · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 48

I think I saw the Crampton at Belvoir Castle steam rally. It was fantastic inside and out.

sheffieldcortinacentre · Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 60

in the photo of the 57 ecceles bounty theres a green & white water carrier (with green lid) to the left of the door.
when we first started caravaning in the early 70's i remember these being everywhere in various colours inc blue,yellow & poss orange, but can't seem to find one anywhere?
do's anyone know what the make/model is? & where i might get one?

thanks craig