Hello! Newbie looking for some advice

[annabe11e]

Hello all, newbie member here.
I am wanting to buy a vintage 50’ 60’s van but don’t have much technical knowledge about what I should look out for. ie: braking systems, chassis, ease of towing. I hope I can learn something here before buying. 
For example, I really like this van but the owners don’t know much about it and I am not sure of the pitfalls in buying something like this.
Any advice would be really appreciated.
regards
Annie

[annabe11e]

Sorry, I just found the technical advice page. I’ll do some reading. In the meantime any thoughts about which brand caravan this would be?

[Mustang]

Hi Annabelle,
Welcome to the possible life of vintage caravans.
The van pictured looks like it has been restored, strange that the owners are not more knowledgeable ?

Ideally any van should be sold with a roadworthy, be registered, if there is gas have a gas certificate, tires that are under 7x years old.

I would seek the help of someone that has some building knowledge (if buying a wooden van) to view possible purchases, rot is the biggest problem.
Also damp/dusky smells, or overpowering perfume disguising odors.

Check on your tow vehicle, be aware of the weights it can handle. Your mechanic can help you there.

Keep reading there is a wealth of knowledge here.
Good Luck
Mustang