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This combination won't be a problem for us all, speed should be fine given the absence of brakes.
PBE said:
I think that is brilliant. What a top way of using hard earned funds. Total respect! Yes, I hate caravans just as much as the rest of you but this is totally allowed if you are a petrol head.
Thanks for nice comments, I do try my level best to keep out of the way of traffic, if I see people stuck behind me for more than 6 or 7 minutes then I look for a pull in to let them through. Just a matter of common sense really, the old girl will pull along happily at 40mph while towing but I wouldn't dare try going quicker
Didn't expect such generous comments, thank you. The Vauxhall is all original, obviously maintained/repaired over the years, it has a 2.7Lt six cylinder OHV engine mated to a four speed gearbox, so its not to slow for an oldie, certainly quicker than my previous old cars. Petrol thirst comes in at 18mpg and drops to 13mpg when towing
I am just the third owner of the caravan, it came with a full history.
1st owner 1930 - 1988
2nd owner 1988 - 2010
Me 2010
It attracts a great deal of attention at shows, people ask questions like 'do you actually use it as a caravan'? Whats it worth? Where's the shower and toilet?
I am just the third owner of the caravan, it came with a full history.
1st owner 1930 - 1988
2nd owner 1988 - 2010
Me 2010
It attracts a great deal of attention at shows, people ask questions like 'do you actually use it as a caravan'? Whats it worth? Where's the shower and toilet?
Stuart70 said:
Absolutely stunning - very stylish - do you do the whole retro dressing for it as well?
Lovely
Cheers Stuart
Thanks again, I'm afraid that I do the whole re-enacting thing of the late 1920's early 30's big double breasted suit and braces, correspondence shoes topped off with either an six sided flat cap or traditional hat for Sunday. But I only dress up at the appropriate shows. Had to stop off on route to a show last year at my local Morrisons, all dressed up wandering through the shopping aisles, felt a right idiot! Lovely
Cheers Stuart
Edited by crankedup on Sunday 5th December 14:48
Edited by crankedup on Sunday 5th December 14:51
Last two pictures, the interior is all original except new upholstery and cutains. I also have the original cooker , a paraffin jobbie which I am terrified to even attempt to use. I have a modern calor cooker for the essential egg and sausages, beans if you see me about pop over for a cuppa.
Edited by crankedup on Sunday 5th December 14:55
crankedup said:
Stuart70 said:
Absolutely stunning - very stylish - do you do the whole retro dressing for it as well?
Lovely
Cheers Stuart
Thanks again, I'm afraid that I do the whole re-enacting thing of the late 1920's early 30's big double breasted suit and braces, correspondence shoes topped off with either an six sided flat cap or traditional hat for Sunday. But I only dress up at the appropriate shows. Had to stop off on route to a show last year at my local Morrisons, all dressed up wandering through the shopping aisles, felt a right idiot! Lovely
Cheers Stuart
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