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Mrcrab12
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 Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject: Help/Info Needed. Sprite Alpine. |
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Hello All,
We have today taken delivery of a 1963 Sprite Alpine.
We have no experience of Sprite vans at all.
Can anyone give us any information on how the original interior layout would have been, pictures would be a huge bonus.
Best Regards.
Wes. |
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Knowsley
Joined: 13 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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why don't you buy the fantastic book the history of sprite caravans by andrew jenkinson. it's the book following the complete history of sprite caravans from the start to the present day
david
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Uncle Alec
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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Location: Manchester
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Best I can do from my ephemera; the brochure is 1959, I don't know how old the advert is.
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Mrcrab12
Joined: 27 May 2008
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:16 pm Post subject: Sprite Book |
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| Knowsley wrote: | why don't you buy the fantastic book the history of sprite caravans by andrew jenkinson. it's the book following the complete history of sprite caravans from the start to the present day
david |
Hello David/Alec/All.
Thanks for the tip David, I have just ordered the book.
Thanks for the info Alec, but we appear to have a different layout (centre kitchen), newer van I suppose.
Best Regards.
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Uncle Alec
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andyrr1971
Joined: 28 May 2012
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| Hi, is it the van that was on ebay a few days back in macclesfield. If so it used to belong to me. I can pass on info and pics of the van when i got it and a copy of the original instruction booklet. I also have a 62 musketeer which shares the same styling/ furniture, etc. Feel free to give me a call: 07974 600008. |
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Mrcrab12
Joined: 27 May 2008
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:37 pm Post subject: Sprite |
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Hello Andy,
It is the very same van.
I will give you a bell soon, bit late now.
Best Regards.
Wes. |
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Mrcrab12
Joined: 27 May 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:49 am Post subject: Info |
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MartinC
Joined: 27 Jun 2009
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MrCrab, have you considered filling it with an array of random patterned textiles?
I also recommend at least 18 cushions per bench seat, each of a different pattern.
How about a string of bunting, that would work well with a 6 foot ceiling height.
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andyrr1971
Joined: 28 May 2012
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| Does anyone happen to have any brochures/ old photos of the early musketeer - as mentioned in the 1959 brochure scan posted above. I've drawn a blank as regards getting hold of any info, photos or literature for my van. thanks, Andy |
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Mrcrab12
Joined: 27 May 2008
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| Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: Alpine. |
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Hello All.
The Sprite book has arrived, but alas, no pictures of the interior of 'our' model van, so still on the lookout please.
Best Regards.
Wes. |
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alan 869
Joined: 07 Mar 2011
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Location: Linköping Sweden
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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I havbe the Sprite brochure from 1961. Both the Alpine and the Musketeer.
If you PM me your email address I´ll send them over  Alan
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Mrcrab12
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| Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 7:44 pm Post subject: Brochure |
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Hello All.
Alan kindly e-mailed the brochure for the 1961 model but it is different to our van, so I am still on the lookout.
Best Regards.
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alan 869
Joined: 07 Mar 2011
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Location: Linköping Sweden
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| andyrr1971 wrote: | | Does anyone happen to have any brochures/ old photos of the early musketeer - as mentioned in the 1959 brochure scan posted above. I've drawn a blank as regards getting hold of any info, photos or literature for my van. thanks, Andy |
Would you like the sides I have on the Musketeer from 61? Send me your email in that case. I also have the parts catalogue for these vans from 69 if anyone is interested in a copy Alan |
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andyrr1971
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| Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Here are some photos of my 62 Musketeer - the same furniture sections were used in the 62/63 alpine though positioned differently. I can't get the photos to appear in the post but if you copy and paste into your browser the link you should be able to see them. http://s1160.photobucket.com/albums/q492/andyrr1971/ |
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