Classic Caravans

Classic Caravan, Campervans and Motorhome Section – Exhibits over 30 years old headed up by

John Shelton and Patricia Palmer.

A trip down memory lane hopefully bringing back happy memories of past holidays. Do not miss our exhibits. John Shelton started displaying classic caravans in Cornwall over 16 years ago and from taking a couple of vans owned by himself to Lanlivery the number of exhibits has increased significantly. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Exhibits

1. Regency Elite, Continental 1967 Caravan owned by John Shelton and Patricia Palmer from Par. In November 2019 this caravan was in a field near Lifton having been used as accommodation for a farmer during lambing. It hadn’t been used for over 12 years. John was asked if he would be interested in restoring it. Please see the photographs of its ongoing restoration.

2. Carlight Commander 152 – 1989 Caravan owned by John Shelton and Patricia Palmer from Par. In the past we have always shown older vans however due to health issues we have had to purchase a “newer” van. Carlight are beautiful caravans which are ahead of their time. It is hard to believe that this is 33 years old. This is displayed with our very rare 1971 Classic Volvo 165 automatic.

3. Safari XL44 – circa 1981 Caravan owned by Jane and Derek Emery from Par. Purchased September 2018. Minor work carried out but apart from cosmetics it is in the original condition.

4. Carlight Commander 132 MK1 1980 Caravan owned by John and Mary Davis from Probus. Bought as spares or repairs in May 2018. Only 49 plus 1 prototype made of this model and this is number 2. During lockdown John has built a model of this beautiful caravan.

5. Rapido Poptop Caravan, circa 1988 owned by Tom McBreen from Newquay. Purchased 2021, 2^nd season of use. The interior has been updated.

6. Rapido folding caravan, 1972 Owned by Malcolm and Wendy Portlock from Launceston for 12 months, previous owner had it for several years. 90% original, curtains, cushions, not bad for something that is 50 years old. This is displayed with their classic Ford.

7. Castleton Roamer – 1989 owned by Mikala and Andrew Burdett, Looe. Castleton Caravans were coachbuilt in Dorset between 1958 and 1995. They were considered top of the range at the time. The Company ceased trading in 1995.

8. Buccaneer Elan 12 – 1986 caravan. Owned by Jan and Dick Thatcher from Liskeard. Since purchased lovingly decorated inside in pink and green with black and white retro cushion flooring. This is displayed with their Mustang.

9. 1976 La Boheme Pop Up Caravan which is owned by Tim and Sharyn Williams from Tywardreath. This has undergone some refurbishment this year and this is the 2^nd event the family have used it at.

10. 1983 Fiat Ducato Motorhome owned by Tim and Sharyn Williams from Tywardreath. It is a Gainsborough six Berth van which is undergoing restoration when time allows. It was bought from a field where it had been standing for 12 years. It started up within a couple of hours and taken on a trip two weeks later.

11. Dolly and Wally - VW Type 2 1976 campervan and SL Industries Pod E 2016 , Teardrop Caravan owned by Geoff Richards from Fowey. Dolly has been part of the family since 2007. Wally was bought because of family growing.

12. “Gloria” VW T2 “Bay” Camper – 1978 Owned by Marcia Lambshead from Newquay. Gloria is a Holdsworth conversion which Marcia has owned for 10 years now and enjoyed many holidays, weekend breaks and days out with her.

13. VW Westfalia Berlin Deluxe – 1975 Campervan owned by Rosalind Bradley from Newquay. Limited edition Westfalia Berlin deluxe, imported from Arizona back in 2012. Undergoing restoration by the present owner.

14. VW T25 – 1986 Campervan Owned by Mel D’Raven from Newquay. Mel has owned Bessie for 9 years. It’s been a labour of love and money to keep her going. Mel is slowly getting her into good shape.

15. VW Camper T25/t3 1989 owned by Tiernan Richards. This is a high top camper with a 1.9 petrol wbx.

16. Renault Eriba Car 530 – 1992 owned by Ian and Karen McCabe from Devon. Caravan body coach built, with pop top conversion displayed with 1971 classic Fiat 500 which they tow behind.

17. Royale Tourmaster, 5 Berth 1976 Caravan displayed with a 1968 Daimler 250 v8 auto, light blue. This is owned by Celine Armstrong from St Austell. They have had it resprayed, changed the wheels, welded front frame and just working on the interior now and making new curtains.

18. Europa Ci 390 – 1977. Owned by Fay Bates from Looe. One previous owner who cared for it well, always stored undercover. Now used to tour around Cornwall most weekends from April to October

19. Viking Fibreline, 1969 owned by Phil Moon from Truro. Phil has recently acquired this caravan which interestingly has been shown in the past by a former owner at local events including Lanlivery.