Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[clan chieftain]

The modern Eriba caravan seems to sell for crazy money and you couldnt swing a cat in them. What the attraction is I dont know. Last summer I bought a 1995 Abi Monza 2 berth for £400 one owner from new in mint condition yet the Eriba puck for example is half the size and selling for 10k. I dont get it ?
Same with the VW Caravanette though I have never owned or driven one but are they worth 10 Grand.
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[Uncle Alec]

I don't give a Puck.

[Roger-hatchy]

Typical brain dead answer to a sensible question

One can see why people stop posting on the forums with attitudes like that toward other members if they are not of their clique

[Uncle Alec]

I should point out that there were elements of flippancy, attempted humour, and inability to resist opportunities for wordplay in the reply. I shall leave the readers to work out the relative proportions.
I am fairly certain that I am not brain dead.
I do think that forums have a place for humour (or attempts at it); however there was no intention to cause offence or annoyance, only amusement, so if any was caused I apologise and will attempt to curb my schoolboy humour in future.

[emmerson]

Hear hear Alec! Those of us who have a sense of humour read your post in the manner in which it was intended.

[buzzy bee]

Hi

I think you have to be careful not to cause offence, forums have lots of contributors, and lots of different thoughts. People have different kinds of humour, some may not understand you post, and take offence, some may not, just as you don't share the same type of humour doesn'tmean you have no sense of humour.

We all just need to be a bit careful, and respect the thoughts of others.

Cheers

Dave

[poodge]

[buzzy bee]

Hi

It is the same for anything small, small interesting static engines go for a premium, so do small starction engines or portables, due to being able to transport them easier, store them easier. I supose that is why there is such a roaring trade in model traction engines, even the bigger 6" or 9" scale, they will both normally go in a normal Residential Garage.

Cheers

Dave

[Roger-hatchy]

My apologies to Uncle Alec



My lack of knowledge as to the "Eriba Puck" made me think, or more to the point not so.


Having seen the "Eriba Puck" images I'm converted

Still a bit too big to go behind the DLM though.

Roger

[gresham flyer]

As a man SIZE matters

Now back to the Eriba Caravan.Yes I understand they are expensive and sought after,and have a cult following just like the VW campervans.
Looking at the Eriba they do give you the impression of being a quality product,perhaps that is why they have reached cult status.But having not owned one how can I evaluate the product.

Another caravan fetching big money is the little dutch Mostard,again not a practical caravan but people will walk 400 yards over a rally field to look at one,and perhaps give your more practical Viking Fibreline or Cheltenham Sable a cursory glance.
On a similar topic why is a MK11 Jaguar having a cult following and commanding a good price tag when the Jaguar 420 is a better and cheaper car (I own both).Same quality vehicle.Perhaps that damm Morse has something to answer for.

Would you cut a dash in a V6 Transit van with a surfboard strapped to your roof in Newquay,or be upstaged by a lowered VW campervan trundling by with the owner crunching the gearbox looking for second gear.
Is the Morris Minor such a good car having also a cult following,(my wife has a Morris Minor Traveller) or are there better overlooked bargains from the same period out there
In this uncertain world it would be nice to buy up a few future cult following vehicles that are overlooked at the moment, for that profit making pension plan. Nissan Micra anyone

Mark

[Bayliss Thomas]

I considered purchasing an Eriba an number of years back, but the cost of then (used) put me off the purchase. They are an high quality brand, very light to tow and it appears that very small numbers come to the market (used). Guess this all adds up to supply/ demand. Just like the VW market its also an fashion thing I reckon.

[osmodia]

Small vans do have advantages!
I tow a Trigano Rubis, it is 2" narrower than my Octavia wing mirrors and weighs 850K loaded. I get 45 MPG towing.
OK, it is tiny but has a king size bed and the washroom has enough room to swing a cat, well, kitten!
People buy the little ones because they are easy to tow and handle. I would like a slightly larger van but then I would have to pay for storage instead of putting it in the garage at home!

[clan chieftain]

Never mind Uncle Alec I thought your answer was funny and certainly no offence taken.
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[clan chieftain]

There is a very impressive Steam Morris Minor on Ebay at the moment converted by an atomic scientist. There are some clever people out there but the car would be better off in a museum surely. Would be great fun to own it but Mr ordinary like myself wouldnt have a clue how to start itAre there many steam cars on the go. Steam marina.......the mind boggles.
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[clan chieftain]

This was meant to be under new topic....
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