Lesney Matchbox Corgi caravan collections

[kenny]

As a kid, I always wanted my #23 Matchbox Caravan as a life size caravan because it had a verandah on the back! When I win the lotto, this will become a reality. (See my avaitar).

I revive (not restore) some of my childhood Matchbox cars that I wore out.  Here is my revived Jaguar Mk10 towing my unrevived Matchbox Caravan #23 (head straight to 8m20s for the caravan in action) www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CAcCmU0eTs

I'll upload photos of my other Matchbox sized caravans and campers soon.

Regards kenny

[kenny]

Once you've looked at the youtube video, check out this 1970's photo of a caravan and a Jaguar - just missing the verandah.

[kenny]

Here is my caravan collection.

1965 Matchbox Caravan regular wheels (pink)
1970 Matchbox Caravan superfast wheels (yellow)
1976 Corgi Juniors Caravan whiz wheels (white small)

[kenny]

1977 Matchbox Caravan superfast wheels (white)
1970 Matchbox Camper Van superfast wheels (orange)

[Mustang]

    
Picked these two up from ebay recently, the seller said he was going to release more ,but a saved search didn't reveal any.
I normally only collect caravans, but couldn't resist the BP truck.

The SA Toy museum in Wilmington SA has an amazing collection, no amount of cash would make him part with the caravans.

[shesgotthelook]

vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/4849/models-toys

vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/14974/sgtl-toy-collection

[hughdeany]

Hi Sgtl,
love your collection,couple you have that I had as a kid and would love to find.
I have a few boxful of cars and caravans at home to sell off whenever I get home ( we are travelling in Qld atm and don’t know when we can get back!)
If you or anyone is interested I can send you pics when I get back.
Cheers
hughdeany

Ps
I’m not getting rid of all,but we have downsized and I have bought a few more for my collection so the doubles and triples are going.

[Mustang]

Hi Hughdeany,
Definitely interested in any caravans you want to sell.
Cheers
Mustang

[Mustang]

I baulked at this model advertised for $585.00 (eBay item number:23384247918) (not mint)

but
was happy to pay $59.00 for the one below, also I have now ordered a sticker kit for $7.00. (circa 1959)

[hughdeany]

Hi Mustang,
$59! I have two of these and plenty more besides!
I think I will ask for more for mine when I start selling them!😉
Cheers
hughdeany

[Mustang]

Aug 30, 2021 10:19:11 GMT 10 hughdeany said:

Hi Mustang,
$59! I have two of these and plenty more besides!
I think I will ask for more for mine when I start selling them!😉
Cheers
hughdeany

Please let me know of any you have for sale.
Cheers

[Mustang]

OK you serious collectors, here is a BARGAIN from the UK:



Grab a #23, paint the door black & you are on your way to retirement.
This one doesn't appear to have the black wheels, which apparently is a rare one as well.
                                                 and.....
You have postage on this bargain deal.

[kenny]

I revive some of my old Matchbox cars. Here is my revived Jaguar and her faithful caravan (at the end for the best bit!!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CAcCmU0eTs&t=299s

[Mustang]

A couple of years back I purchased a box of "played with" model caravans from ebay, at the time I was disappointed & tossed the box up to an empty space in the shed.
While looking for something else I came across the box again, now armed with new knowledge I found 5 x models I have been hunting for, the original 23s are only fair condition, but they are numbers,  the Red Corgie  I've never seen.

  

[kenny]

I Found these new Caravans today by Majorette. Enjoy!!

[kenny]

Here are another couple currently available at Mr Toys. Note the variation between to the two caravans!