Classic caravans, historic campervans, caravanettes & more! Holidaying 1920s-1970s style

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  • Опубликовано: 1 дек 2024

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  • @bs7157
    @bs7157 2 года назад +2

    i love these older caravans. they have proper glass windows and full of character.

  • @martinwarner1178
    @martinwarner1178 2 года назад +2

    Wonderful collection of caravan photos, thank you. Peace be unto you.

  • @davidanderson8407
    @davidanderson8407 2 года назад +2

    I am getting old, so many of these caravans and motor homes look modern to me!!!!
    Many thanks for yet another great trip down memory lane.
    Your hard work is appreciated

  • @MotoTvWoodsFarm
    @MotoTvWoodsFarm 2 года назад

    brought back some happy forgotten memories watching this

  • @smaco1409
    @smaco1409 2 года назад +2

    Thankyou so much for this. Wonderful to see these pictures. Great Character in some of these old Campers and Caravans.

  • @michaeltreadwell777
    @michaeltreadwell777 2 года назад +2

    Well, that was fascinating. There's 'something' about Caravans and Camper Vans - brings out the 'wanderlust' in me ! We always went Caravaning - static ones, when I was a child - a good cheap ho;iday and we all loved it - Happy Memories of 60 years ago ! Thanks for th nostalgic trip :-)

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад +1

      Same with us, regular holidays in static caravans then my folks bought a small tourer (a Mustang), then upgraded every few years or so to something larger and/or better spec'd, they still go caravanning now

  • @whiteonggoy7009
    @whiteonggoy7009 2 года назад +2

    Memories: as a lad in the 50s the family's first and only holiday at selsey bill caravan park,seven of us drove down in a vanguard and stayed a week in a bluebird caravan.it was heaven. Thanks the upload Sir.

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад +2

      Have to say I love reading the comments/memories that these vids bring out from people who watch them, much appreciate the contributions!

  • @davidbolland3860
    @davidbolland3860 9 месяцев назад +1

    Yes, No 10 is a Safari. My parents had an Eccles Landfarer (painted in coffee and cream) and their friends had that model Safari. Happy days

  • @peterperigoe9231
    @peterperigoe9231 2 года назад

    There is something extra special about the looks of the Bedford CA

  • @jimmyviaductophilelawley5587
    @jimmyviaductophilelawley5587 2 года назад +3

    Yes!!! Thankyou! #10 is a "Safari" you can tell by the little roof windows.....C.I. I think

  • @michaelobrien9825
    @michaelobrien9825 2 года назад

    Loved this video of campers and caravans we go caravanning every year they most definitely have changed a lot since those days.

  • @bobmitchell8012
    @bobmitchell8012 2 года назад +1

    Great to hear decent background music.

  • @barrycarleton1298
    @barrycarleton1298 2 года назад +1

    I wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by the Fisher at the beginning, we used to have a 8ft in 1969. Now some 50 something years on we have a MK2 Ford transit based camping-car from 1984 with the 2.5 dci engine. you have a very good compilation in this video, well done!!!

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад

      Thanks Barry, glad you liked it, if you know of anyone else who might be interested, please forward the link to this video (ruclips.net/video/f2ToDjhQGdk/видео.html), thanks

  • @oilburner225
    @oilburner225 2 года назад +1

    I remember my parents hiring a caravan in the 1950’s, as I remember it was made of wood and the inside was something like hardboard. We had a Morris 8 at the time so not a lot of pulling power.

  • @Vince_uk
    @Vince_uk 2 года назад +1

    Fascinating, simply fascinating..

  • @carolmcfarlen34
    @carolmcfarlen34 7 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed tour videos..x

  • @paulhill196
    @paulhill196 2 года назад

    I think the commer Hywayman 68 photo all the best Paul

  • @shanewonder5306
    @shanewonder5306 2 года назад

    Hello the regency caravan number 8 is ours it's a 1967 regency Glamis we was at smallwood show will be there again at the end of May was very excited to see our caravan got on this video lol

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад +1

      I'll look out for it if we get over this year! Thanks for watching

  • @murphymini
    @murphymini 2 года назад

    Number 28 is my 1968 Portafold that I tow with my Paul Smith Mini :)

  • @chrishowell1979
    @chrishowell1979 2 года назад +1

    #10 #16 is a Stirling made by Stephen’s and west in Cirencester. They also made cygnet caravans too.

  • @paulbower5274
    @paulbower5274 Год назад

    enjoyed that thankya very much

  • @a11csc
    @a11csc 2 года назад

    got loads of cogi martin walter transits just wish i was a magician to bring em all to life lol

  • @andrewsnoozy
    @andrewsnoozy 2 года назад +1

    My pick here has to be the Standard Atlas Camper Van, quite simply because of its top speed of maybe 45 MPH, maybe, you would certainly see a lot of scenery. To go round Australia in one of these would take several years or more, but what a way to go.

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад

      Yes by all accounts they were pretty pedestrian, especially with the 948cc engine! thanks for watching

  • @MaureenBeaney
    @MaureenBeaney 2 месяца назад

    Hi loved your video of such lovely vintage camper vans.
    Was most interested in No.56 the Austin is it still around
    would very much like to see it.

  • @ragnarragnarson5184
    @ragnarragnarson5184 2 года назад +1

    Number 89 i believe is a homemade caravan that gets to quite a few shows local to me, as and owner of classic Citroen's myself i talk to the owner about his Traction Avant, and im sure he told me it was a homemade caravan

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад +1

      Ah I see, it's a cracking little caravan, thanks for posting

  • @davidallum2728
    @davidallum2728 2 года назад +1

    Number 95 the Bedford cf looks the same as my Dad's "Contessa" that he had in the 70s. I think it was built by Martin Walker, but I could be wrong. Great video as usual. I particularly enjoy the black and white snaps that you include.

  • @bobmitchell8012
    @bobmitchell8012 2 года назад +1

    No 43 looks like an old Australian Registration, possibly Victoria or Sth Australia.

  • @brianroscoe239
    @brianroscoe239 2 года назад +1

    No. 37 This could be a Pemberton caravan made in Wigan, difficult to tell with just that view, I worked on the Pemberton vans in the 60s,

  • @MorristheMinor
    @MorristheMinor Год назад

    Hello, I've got a collection of Practical Caravan magazines from the early 1970s. I'm fairly certain that the A60 and Marina based caravanettes were built by Torcar of Devon and the Escort one was by Canterbury and called a Savannah. The van towed by the Volvo 164 is a Stirling, which had the 'Lantern' style roof that Safari and Royale also fitted. I think that the Fleetwind was their budget range called Kestrel and was the 10 ft. model. I think this was aimed at the ABI Monza / CI Sprite market. Finally, different converters used their own types of roof on a lot of motorhomes from the 1970s and that's the best way to identify them.

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  Год назад

      Thanks for the info, yes the name Torcar rings a bell now you mention it for the pop-top Marina etc.

  • @garysmith1156
    @garysmith1156 2 года назад

    sorry mate, I don't know much about old caravans just awesome to watch 👍

  • @michaeldoolan2494
    @michaeldoolan2494 2 года назад +1

    If you like to see a Australia foldup caravan research Propert.Very unique.

  • @thegrinch8161
    @thegrinch8161 11 месяцев назад

    I owned for 2 years a twelve foot Thompson Glendale and I loved it but the only thing I hated about her was lighting the pilot light for the fridge

  • @donrico5122
    @donrico5122 Год назад

    No 75 is a 1940s/early 50s Winchester, the cream of vintage caravans! Evidently a 1-off bespoke order as it had big flat front and double side windows

  • @funlifebananas1061
    @funlifebananas1061 2 года назад

    Another terrific selection.I think a company called Sun Tor were responsible for most of the smaller van based campers,mainly Austin Morris A60’s and later Marinas but they did Escorts and Bedford CA’s too as far as I know.The Thames Trader is a Martin Walter conversion as are some of the 400E Thames.They had a big association with Bedford but they were responsible for most minibus and a lot of small van to estate conversions also,the Bedford Beagle springs to mind .Didn’t this company eventually become Dormobile,which was the most famous name,it became the generic name for all camper vans and has a very interesting history going back to the late 18th century.Autosleeper was another big name.

  • @colinfrench1727
    @colinfrench1727 Год назад

    Great show of caravans, thanks. No 4 fascinates me. Am I right in you saying it's an Ensor Hardboard? I love Ensor caravans and actually own a 68 Elect 4. The company history is fascinating and often built one off's. You say you own/owned this small trailer. I'm hoping you can give me some more info on it.
    It is being discussed on a FB group, and comments are saying that it is not an Ensor.
    Hopefully, you can shed some more light on the make etc. TIA

  • @darrenholt4530
    @darrenholt4530 2 года назад +1

    14 is a commer autosleeper conversion

  • @janeestermans7116
    @janeestermans7116 Месяц назад

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @darrenholt4530
    @darrenholt4530 2 года назад +1

    21 could be a Fred Hill made caravan

  • @jimmyviaductophilelawley5587
    @jimmyviaductophilelawley5587 2 года назад +2

    I'm pretty sure #16 is another Safari

  • @donrico5122
    @donrico5122 Год назад

    94 is a 1930s car cruiser, half size as most were much longer

  • @89thunderchunky
    @89thunderchunky 2 года назад

    55 xtj beford cf landcruiser has a scorpio v6 and auto box and power steering

  • @lesklower7281
    @lesklower7281 2 года назад +1

    118 of the Bedford l am pretty sure it was restored by wheeler dealers

  • @89thunderchunky
    @89thunderchunky 2 года назад

    My late dads number 62 lpg conversion and fully restored, let me know if you want to know more about it

  • @kenneththomason2860
    @kenneththomason2860 2 года назад

    Think the Safari was made by Cosalt ?

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад

      I'd have to check, I remember when my folks had their first caravan (a Mustang), they went to look at a Safari as a possible upgrade. I think it even had double-glazed windows - luxury!!! Thanks for watching

    • @MorristheMinor
      @MorristheMinor Год назад

      @@oldclassiccarUK Safari was taken over by Cosalt who made the Piper (budget range) and Abbey (more upmarket range). They also bought over Welton as well.

  • @roybeverley9952
    @roybeverley9952 2 года назад

    No. 10 is a Stirling 🤔

  • @PaulWoodcock
    @PaulWoodcock 2 года назад

    No 8 is indeed a Regency but 60s not 70s. Regency were only in business from 66 to 70. I doubt it's a 66 and they changed the window shape in 68 so I would plump for 67, but could also be a late 66 or early 68. Costly 'vans but in many ways ahead of their time. Well insulated and well fitted out. Built -in heating, water heater, bathroom with shower, 'fridge, crockery, cutlery, cooker, glassware, gas and electric lighting (inc fluorescent) were all standard fittings (apart from the Export models which had a cold cupboard instead of a 'fridge). Difficult to identify the model, espec' without a pic of the offside, as they used the same front and rear sections (depending on year) with different length side panels. I can say it's not a Gem or a 4 berth Export GT, looks far too short for a Balmoral or a Braemar.

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад

      Thanks for chipping in with the info, more the merrier to help id the old 'vans in this collection

  • @darrenholt4530
    @darrenholt4530 2 года назад

    31 Cheltenham sable

  • @jimmyviaductophilelawley5587
    @jimmyviaductophilelawley5587 2 года назад

    I don't know owt about it but#100.........yummy!!!

    • @oldclassiccarUK
      @oldclassiccarUK  2 года назад +1

      Looking again at that photo of an Austin FG camper, there's a badge on the front that appears to read "Cavanete"

  • @jimmymccann622
    @jimmymccann622 2 года назад

    I’m a gypsy I had a rice new