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(RIP) PLANK
18-05-2011, 19:40
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230623421828
WHAT A LITTLE BEAUTY :thumb2
and yes it is one of mine :thumbs
Thomas-the-Terrano2
18-05-2011, 20:50
lovely, cant be many caravanning families that haven't had a sprite at some point.
good honest 'vans.
looks to be of age when the old style bodies started to gain plastic windows
but before the aerodynamic front ends, though sprites have had a lower
front roofline since late 60s.
(RIP) PLANK
18-05-2011, 20:57
believe it or not, pending the payment of the deposit, I've just sold it :thumb2
Deleted account DD
18-05-2011, 21:01
Love it, had 3 sprites. One a musketeer and 2 alpines. One of them I reckon was identical to that one. Is it the one with the 2 pole/hammock type top bunk?
(RIP) PLANK
18-05-2011, 21:08
Love it, had 3 sprites. One a musketeer and 2 alpines. One of them I reckon was identical to that one. Is it the one with the 2 pole/hammock type top bunk?
yes it is, and to be honest I will be sorry to see it go, i have spent a lot of time in it over the last couple of months. But 4 caravans is just too many (according to the boss) :(
and it is now sold:thumb2
makeitfit
18-05-2011, 22:59
I like the hub caps :rolleyes:
Thomas-the-Terrano2
18-05-2011, 23:45
think if could would have a lot more than 4.
would start by collecting classic 70s caravans
in increasing lengths of 2 foot!
from 8foot to 20 then jump to some traveller
palace then onto some crazy hgv sized yanks.
just need a field to store 'em, perhaps a
caravan site of my own too.
(RIP) PLANK
19-05-2011, 08:43
I like the hub caps :rolleyes:
to late now, you've missed your chance :rolleyes:
I would like to collect caravans too, but I think I'd give the Yanks a miss, Those 'fifth wheel' things seem like a nice idea but I feel they just ponder to the way some people would like to take the whole house on tour and they look dreadful.
It would be a nice idea to supply 'period' caravans to film sets as they never seem to get that right, for example 'Heartbeat' all the cars look freshly restored when many would have been old bangers and the few caravan scenes they did had many caravans that were a decade too new :doh
lacroupade
19-05-2011, 11:35
to late now, you've missed your chance :rolleyes:
I would like to collect caravans too, but I think I'd give the Yanks a miss, Those 'fifth wheel' things seem like a nice idea but I feel they just ponder to the way some people would like to take the whole house on tour and they look dreadful.
It would be a nice idea to supply 'period' caravans to film sets as they never seem to get that right, for example 'Heartbeat' all the cars look freshly restored when many would have been old bangers and the few caravan scenes they did had many caravans that were a decade too new :doh
No good just thinking about it Planky!
I'm ashamed to say that I lost the Sky remote the other day and ended up watching two back to back episodes of the Caravan channel....a bunch of total loonies rebuilding what is apparently the only living example of some double-decker 50's horror, complete with period furniture and fittings.
It was so big and weighty that the only thing they could tow it with was an old Bedford truck that promptly broke down half way across the road blocking the street......it was better than Only Fools and Horses!!
(RIP) PLANK
19-05-2011, 16:39
No good just thinking about it Planky!
I'm ashamed to say that I lost the Sky remote the other day and ended up watching two back to back episodes of the Caravan channel....a bunch of total loonies rebuilding what is apparently the only living example of some double-decker 50's horror, complete with period furniture and fittings.
It was so big and weighty that the only thing they could tow it with was an old Bedford truck that promptly broke down half way across the road blocking the street......it was better than Only Fools and Horses!!
one day, one day, if i win the lottery i will just keep on trading in classic caravans :thumb2
until it's all gone :doh
lacroupade
20-05-2011, 09:57
one day, one day, if i win the lottery i will just keep on trading in classic caravans :thumb2
until it's all gone :doh
Theres an interesting one parked up the road from us....I'll have to take a pic for you this weekend. I suspect its a bit terminal though but definitely 50s IMHO.
(RIP) PLANK
20-05-2011, 11:45
Theres an interesting one parked up the road from us....I'll have to take a pic for you this weekend. I suspect its a bit terminal though but definitely 50s IMHO.
sounds interesting, but as you say many are just too far gone to make it worth while, they just aren't worth enough when they are finished.:(
lacroupade
20-05-2011, 12:06
sounds interesting, but as you say many are just too far gone to make it worth while, they just aren't worth enough when they are finished.:(
Well this was the one they rebuilt....or rather re-created! Berkley Statesman Double Decker - upstairs patio, looks a hoot! Right up your street Chris!
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lacroupade
20-05-2011, 12:07
I can't believe I even knew about this and posted these vids.:doh:o
Still, I can fantasise about smashing that smug tw@ presenter in the face with a two-by-four as consolation LOL
Prefer coachbuilt caravans,given son our buccaneer so looking for another one ,prefer end bathroom next so looks like its going to be bigger model.Either coachman or buccaneer,
(RIP) PLANK
20-05-2011, 14:15
I can't believe I even knew about this and posted these vids.:doh:o
Still, I can fantasise about smashing that smug tw@ presenter in the face with a two-by-four as consolation LOL
by the look of the rebuild there should be a fair few 2" x 4"'s knocking around!
(RIP) PLANK
20-05-2011, 14:15
Prefer coachbuilt caravans,given son our buccaneer so looking for another one ,prefer end bathroom next so looks like its going to be bigger model.Either coachman or buccaneer,
what model buccaneer did you have?
I cant believe I've just watched all of it !!!
cheers
Steve
lacroupade
20-05-2011, 15:28
I cant believe I've just watched all of it !!!
cheers
Steve
I know....embarrassing isn't it! But as Planky implies, talk about building it like a brick sh1thouse....now wonder it took a lorry to tow it!
(RIP) PLANK
20-05-2011, 16:22
Elan 14
I have a Buccaneer Schooner built in the same style and era (but a fair bit bigger) :thumb2
(RIP) PLANK
20-05-2011, 16:25
I know....embarrassing isn't it! But as Planky implies, talk about building it like a brick sh1thouse....now wonder it took a lorry to tow it!
and think of all that lovely wind resistance! great for the MPG's :augie
I think some Swedish company still makes two story caravans! :eek:
vintage 2 story caravan for sale :eek:
http://www.ukclassifieds.co.uk/two_story_vintage_prototype_caravan_from_united_st ates-o581972.html
I know....embarrassing isn't it! But as Planky implies, talk about building it like a brick sh1thouse....now wonder it took a lorry to tow it!
Shame the lorry stopped I was waiting to see the back end swing out and hit the wall !
bet its an animal of a thing to pull down the road.
cheers
Steve
vintage 2 story caravan for sale :eek:
http://www.ukclassifieds.co.uk/two_story_vintage_prototype_caravan_from_united_st ates-o581972.html
Thats even worse than the other one !
cheers
Steve
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