For sale 12ft 1950's bond wood Caravan - Sold

[2sneezles]

Hi guys, I hope I manage to do this thread correct as I'm not very computer savvy but I will do my best.
I will try and post some photos ASAP.

We have for sale our vintage 12ft home made Caravan built in 1950's we believe and looks very much like a copy of a clipper caravan.

It has been a long project and lovingly restored.

There are two single bunks at the front and the dinning table at the back which also folds down to make a double bed.
the roof has lovely exposed beams and a little skylight/vent.
The cupboard doors and table are the original Venere and look very striking in the van.
It still has its original ice chest and electric stove as well as a lovely style pump tap.
Plenty of cupboard space and very roomy van inside even if your tall you can stand up comfortably.

It has had 2 brand new light truck tyres put on and new inner and outer bearings, new brake master cylinder and all new trailer lights and side markers.

The whole chassis has been cleaned back and rust proof agent painted on as well as 'A' frame and 4 wind down jacks and side step.

All electric inside and out are working well.

Outside and inside have all been kept with there original colours and fittings.

It is very light and easy to tow.
We are selling it via various methods, one of them being Ebay at this Ebay Item Listing

Any questions please call Louise : 0412316004
The van is not registered but would have no trouble at all passing a road worthy test.


Untitled by Louise Smith, on Flickr

Untitled by Louise Smith, on Flickr

[2sneezles]

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[Roehm3108]

Hi 2sneezles. A good looking van - hope it sells for you. If those clearance lights facing backwards are orange, then they are incorrect, as the backwards facing clearance lights need to be red. Just thought I'd mention it.

[Franklin1]

I once saw a van on eebuy where the red/amber clearance lights were installed vertically! Wouldn't know whether the van was coming or going!!

[2sneezles]

Thank you for the extra information, we will definetly look into that. 

[Don Ricardo]

Dec 11, 2017 21:54:13 GMT 10 Franklin1 said:

I once saw a van on eebuy where the red/amber clearance lights were installed vertically! Wouldn't know whether the van was coming or going!!

Handy if you're wanting to dock with the international space station though, Franklin1...

Pardon my levity, 2sneezles. I couldn't resist!

Good luck with the sale. It looks like a great little van, and you've done a beautiful job with the refurbishment. You certainly come up with some unusual, but lovely vans.

I'm really intrigued with what looks like the fold up shelf under the wardrobe. What is the purpose of that, do you think? Or is it covering something that can't be quite seen in the photos?

Don Ricardo

[2sneezles]

Hello Don,
yes it’s a great little van and it was well worth the work as it has come up very nicely.
The little fold up shelf is one of my favourite little extras in this van, it closes like a normal cupboard door when not in use but it is a little bed side table used for when you have the dinning area folded down as a bed.
It’s a great idea and very useful.

[2sneezles]

Dec 10, 2017 21:45:27 GMT 10 2sneezles said:

Hi guys, I hope I manage to do this thread correct as I'm not very computer savvy but I will do my best.
I will try and post some photos ASAP.

We have for sale our vintage 12ft home made Caravan built in 1950's we believe and looks very much like a copy of a clipper caravan.

It has been a long project and lovingly restored.

There are two single bunks at the front and the dinning table at the back which also folds down to make a double bed.
the roof has lovely exposed beams and a little skylight/vent.
The cupboard doors and table are the original Venere and look very striking in the van.
It still has its original ice chest and electric stove as well as a lovely style pump tap.
Plenty of cupboard space and very roomy van inside even if your tall you can stand up comfortably.

It has had 2 brand new light truck tyres put on and new inner and outer bearings, new brake master cylinder and all new trailer lights and side markers.

The whole chassis has been cleaned back and rust proof agent painted on as well as 'A' frame and 4 wind down jacks and side step.

All electric inside and out are working well.

Outside and inside have all been kept with there original colours and fittings.

It is very light and easy to tow.
We are selling it via various methods, one of them being Ebay at this Ebay Item Listing

Any questions please call Louise : 0412316004
The van is not registered but would have no trouble at all passing a road worthy test.


Untitled by Louise Smith, on Flickr

Untitled by Louise Smith, on Flickr

[2sneezles]

hello all this lovely little caravan has found a new home with a small family who should have many years of fun with her and take good care of her

[sandsoftime]

Much to our surprise and delight, our neighbours two houses away now own the Clipper! So, there's now our '69 Harris Van and their 1950 Clipper in our street.