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trailerman



Joined: 30 Nov 2009
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Location: Hampshire
PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:54 pm    Post subject: Essex caravans Reply with quote
Does anybody know anything about or have any pics of 'Essex caravans' (the early 'Dinky' model 'fishtail' caravan with mollicroft roof)? I saw a 1937 advert which claimed it to be 'the best in the world' and winner of first prize at Olympia. Under the photo it says 'The monarch of the world'.
Id never realised the model was based on an actual van! Smile
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old van man



Joined: 24 Nov 2007
Posts: 384
PostPosted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 10:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi you need to talk to the H.C.C historian , he owns the only known surviving Essex caravan ,{ i posted some pics on here some years ago]
this van is mostly orginal and is a joy to see !
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cobber



Joined: 08 Dec 2007
Posts: 200
Location: NSW Australia
PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
G'day OVM & Trailerman,

The post you are referring to OVM can be seen HERE ...I wish it was mine Rolling Eyes

I hope you have all enjoyed the Easter break and prepared your vans for your rally season

Down here we are getting ready for our largest vintage caravan rally ever ... we are expecting about 150 caravans from all around Australia to attend Cool

Cobber.
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Dalek63



Joined: 15 Aug 2009
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Location: North Cornwall
PostPosted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Surely an " Essex " caravan would have to be much much more " bling" Wink Very Happy
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