Historic, Period & Classic Caravans

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Period & Classic Caravan Club
Exhibit Section Number Exhibit Make & Model Exhibit Year Built Exhibit Registration Num Exhibitor Name & Address (County or Town) Exhibit Days Expected
26 Thomson Dart 1939 n/a H. Buckoke, Surrey. Fri/Sat/Sun
One of ten bespoke prototypes built pre war.  This model didn’t go into production until the 1948 motor show.
27 Bampton 12ft 3-Berth 1951 n/a P. & L. Buckoke, Surrey. Fri/Sat/Sun
Built by ‘Bampton Bros’ coachbuilders of Swindon as the ‘Easitow’.  Distributed through ‘Welford Caravans’ on the south coast who changed its name to ‘The Bampton’.  Bampton was to become synonymous with high quality caravan building for many years.
28 Carlight Carribean 1961 n/a P. Gallaher, Cambs. Fri/Sat/Sun
Pre-fibreglass model with canvas roof.  All oak interior with original fittings.
29 Replica Vintage Caravan 1930s Style 2022 n/a M. Ward, Oxon. Fri/Sat/Sun
Named ‘The Joker’ this replica of a 1920s -1930s style caravan was built as a lockdown project, taking just over two years to complete, all work being carried out by the owner.
30 Cheltenham Springbok 1966 n/a J. Cordrey, Oxon. Fri/Sat/Sun
Supplied new in August 1966 to Yorkshire Caravans as their demonstrator.  Having used by New Age Travellers and had a very “alluring” shell, it was purchased and restored by the current owners in 1994.  Regularly used, the caravan is 60 next year.
31 Sievwright 10 Ft Shadow Collapsible 1929 n/a K. Laidlow, Kent. Fri/Sat/Sun
Built in Wolverhampton and was with its first owner until the late 1990s.  Purchased by the current owner in 2004 and fully restored.
32 Cheltenham Gazelle 1950 n/a R. Finney, Worcs. Fri/Sat/Sun
A rare early Cheltenham Gazelle in near original condition, towed by a 1953 Austin A70 Hereford.  Also with a period camping display.
35 Car Cruiser Clubman 1955 n/a A. Birkett, Essex. Fri/Sat/Sun
Restored by present owner.
36 Eccles Landfarer Rally 1960 n/a R. Williams, W Midlands. Fri/Sat/Sun
One of the last built by the original Eccles company of Stirchley, Birmingham.  Completely overhauled in early 2020’s.
37 Eccles Box Van 1926 n/a M. Turner, Wilts. Fri/Sat/Sun
Restored over a four year period, this is the last remaining ‘Round Corner’ box caravan.  A unique survivor!.
38 Wessex Folding Caravan 1949 n/a P. Green, Wilts. Fri/Sat/Sun
39 Angela Box Caravan 1929 n/a M. Turner, Wilts. Fri/Sat/Sun
25 Willerby Junior 1948 n/a C. Loveday, Wilts. Fri/Sat/Sun
Owned by the family for the last 20 years.
33 Fisher Holivan 10 1960 n/a J. Congram, Middx. Fri/Sat/Sun
34 Henley Dormouse 1946 n/a G. Penfold, Cornwall. Fri/Sat/Sun
A prototype that never entered production.  It was found in large shed where it had been stored since 1958.
40 Eccles Bounty 1958 n/a C. Madge, Bristol. Fri/Sat/Sun
Purchased in 2010 by the current owner and restored to original condition including replacement of a lot of the framework.
41 Winchester 1MP 1939 n/a G. Windsor, Hants. Fri/Sat/Sun
Supplied new in June 1939 to a doctor in the West Midlands.  Of the 4 made in 1939, it is the only known survivor.


Vintage Camper Van
Exhibit Section Number Exhibit Make & Model Exhibit Year Built Exhibit Registration Num Exhibitor Name & Address (County or Town) Exhibit Days Expected
15 Bedford Home Cruiser 1960 MSK 246 J. Triffitt, Glos. Fri/Sat/Sun
This Bedford CA van converted by Calthorpe is thought to be the only original surviving van conversion.
16 Bedford CA Dormobile Romany 1966 PNK 123D I. Quarry Fri/Sat/Sun
17 Volkswagon Devon Camper   DKL 959K D. Wiltshire, Glos. Fri/Sat/Sun
Orange & white type 2 ‘Devon’ conversion.  All original features.
18 Bedford CF 1980 GFX 627V R. John, Berks. Fri/Sat/Sun
Converted to a campervan from new by AutoSleeper.  Resprayed in 2018, but otherwise original.
19 Daimler Hymermobile S700 Camper 1988 F145 HWJ R. & S. Ball, W Midlands. Fri/Sat/Sun
Features a large axis bed, front double bed and single bed (with pullout to convert it to a double), Air heating systems, integrated bike racks.
20 Bedford Rascal Microcamper 1988 E787 EEO M. Stanners, Wilts. Fri/Sat/Sun
Purchased by present owner in 2021 (with money saved during lockdown!). Various mechanical & bodywork issues were attended to, followed by an epic 720 mile non-motorway road trip including going over Shap and the North Pennines.
22 Coaster Alamor Camper (Home Built) 1995 M742 VRB A. Moreton, Suffolk. Fri/Sat/Sun
Homebuilt motor caravan based on a Ford Mondeo.  Has 6 wheel chassis.
23 Fiat Ducato Swift Kontiki 1998 S218 UOW E. Beech, Staffs. Fri/Sat/Sun
24 Volkswagon Dormobile 1972 EKT 347L B. Whitmore, Hants. Fri/Sat/Sun
This ‘cross-over’ is part old-style VW camper and part new.  You can tell this as the front/rear lights are a mix of styles from different era’s.
21 Talbot Express 1300 1989 G680 MWD L. Dykes, Salop. Fri/Sat/Sun


Vintage Caravan
Exhibit Section Number Exhibit Make & Model Exhibit Year Built Exhibit Registration Num Exhibitor Name & Address (County or Town) Exhibit Days Expected
1 Safari 4-Berth Caravan 1960 n/a G. Hunt, Wilts. Fri/Sat/Sun
Shown with a 1955 Morris ISIS car.
2 Chateau Mobile Trailer Tent 1960 n/a F. and K. Russell, Glos. Fri/Sat/Sun
Purchased by current owner in 2007 and towed with a Fiat Campervan.
3 Fairholm Bambino 63 1963 n/a J. Strong, Wilts. Fri/Sat/Sun
Found in a Yorkshire barn that was due for demolition.  All original, but resprayed in the 1970’s.
4 Bedford CF Camper 1980 n/a T. John, Berks. Sat/Sun
Purchased and restored by current owner then re-sprayed by son in law. Four berth, very comfortable and easy to drive.
5 Fisher Holivan 1969 n/a R. Carthew, Warks. Fri/Sat/Sun
Used as in the 1960’s.  Used for holidays and weekends away at vintage shows.
6 Cheltenham Springbok 1971 n/a P. & L. Sale, Staffs. Fri/Sat/Sun
Bought by current owner in 2005.  Rebuilt between 2005 and 2016.  The internal layout was modified and a log burner and solar panels added.
7 Royale Tourstar 2-Berth Caravan 1971 n/a L. Brigden, Dorset. Fri/Sat/Sun
Award winning caravan decorated in full 1970’s style.  Equipped with 1970’s camping equipment.
8 Cheltenham Springbok 1972 n/a V. Goolding, Surrey. Fri/Sat/Sun
Second owner from new.  Recently restored.
9 Cheltenham Sable 1974 n/a M. Taylor, W Midlands. Fri/Sat/Sun
10 Royale Touranger 2-Berth Caravan 1977 n/a S. Washbrook, N Somerset. Fri/Sat/Sun
Original interior.
11 Rapido Recordmatic 5-Berth Folding Caravan 1978 n/a W. Deichen, Glos. Fri/Sat/Sun
A unique1970’s French design folding caravan that ingeniously unfolds from a small trailer into a caravan.
12 ABI Ace Award 14/4 1979 n/a B. And F. Dudley, Oxon. Fri/Sat/Sun
This caravan was purchased by the current owner to tow with their classic car.  It is in amazingly original condition including carpets, curtains and upholstery.
13 Cotswold Windrush 13/2 1985 n/a T. Chesterman, Glos. Fri/Sat/Sun
14 Eriba Familia 1987 n/a T. Ward Fri/Sat/Sun