The carlight owners club the carlight owners club was formed in 1962, being the brainchild of lt col tom boam, who at that time was the foreign touring advisor to the caravan club. The authors of a book on classic caravans added a touch of touring. The screen, therefore, needs to overlap the opening by ideally, at least 2cm either side and the top. Read about the latest euro caravans news, tips, product of the month, and. Throughout seven decades and one world war elegant. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about caravans, vintage caravans and caravan. Carlight caravan brochures 19352000 carlight heritage.
So, in celebration the firms illustrious past and promising future, our used caravan of the week this week is a shining example of what made carlight caravans such a. Vintage vans look glorious at goodwood practical caravan. Home custom projects business conversions export orders respraywrap. Carlight owners club the club was formed in 1962 as a focus for carlight enthusiasts. In the caravan clubs road rally of the previous two years there had been a significant entry of private carlight owners competing. Carlight caravans were established in 1932 and, having gone through numerous development stages in the intervening years, are still going strong. Vintage 1970s carlight caribbean caravan gerald all images on this website are under the of lucy jayne ltd. Carlight caravans used to be made by made by carlight caravans near sleaford. The carlight heritage website chronicles 70 years of carlight caravan manufacture from 1932 to 2002, throughout that time, the company was owned by the.
Carlight today offers a range of new caravans and motor caravans, caravan servicing, repairs, restoration of classic caravans and vehicle customisation. To give his old bentley something to tow, of course. Here digger talks to john gibbon at carlight about their history and also about their big plans for the future. In spite of the number of caravanners on the road these days there are probably few who know anything of the origin of their hobby and of touring caravans in general.
Second hand carlight caravans for sale in liverpool buy used. Caravans for sale blackpool the camino 550 is a singleaxle model with. Instead, i lived a year of a young american mans life as he comes of age in postwwii afghanistan. Carlight caravans limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. My friends dont think of it so much as a caravan, more a mobile bar. Carlight caravan 4 berth rare twin axle caravan for sale touring caravan. Spanning the decades from world war ii to the 2008 presidential campaign, a god in ruins is the riveting story of quinn patrick oconnell, an honest, principled, and courageous man on the brink of more. The company was started by husband and wife team gerald and eileen ball, joined by louis ball later on that year, and graham ball in 1973. We maintain informal links with the carlight enthusiastsclub cec, which has a larger membership and holds more.
We have recently become part of the carlight group of companies, which stock. The carlight commander 182 is one to consider if you are looking for a really unusual caravan in character. We do not claim to produce a perfect match for these caravans due to the lack of existing artwork, but we do have a great reputation for doing our very best for our growing list of customers. This is an exceptionally good carlight, has been kept under cover for the first 31 years it has all original upholstery and carpet in great condition we had some new buttons put on the cushions this year, the gas cooker is like new, it has hot water heater and 240v electrics, black out roller blinds fitted, on board water tank, the tyres are like new, the spare is new, no damp at all, new. The carlight heritage the history of carlight caravans.
Vintage 1970s carlight caribbean caravan the vintage. Explore caravanning history at the gloucester steam and vintage extravaganza. I had expected caravans to read like the only other michener book ive read, hawaii. Carlight trailers caravans tuscan china dish 1970s vintage continental c. My friends dont think of it so much as a caravan, more a. We welcome anyone with an interest in carlight caravans to join. I found it and ill be bookmarking and checking back frequently. Company description since the 1930s, carlight has specialised in creating touring caravans oozing quality and style carlight today offers a range of new caravans and motor caravans, caravan servicing, repairs, restoration of classic caravans and vehicle customisation. Carlight caravans and trailers parts store european. Carlight vintage caravan 1970s 2 berths beautiful caravan won many shows very good condition inside and out. Carlight caravans are launching two new ranges for 2012.
Ring longacre caravan sales on 01823 490 509 for more information. Uk england lincolnshire north kesteven leasingham and rauceby leasingham and rauceby ng34 8. Harry potter book box set the complete collection by j. Back in production after a gap of almost 10 years, the caravan builder that started in 1932 is building a range of 2. He does require timber frame repair a light interior refurbishment to. Caravanstickers uk ltd is a company which produces replica caravan stickers, where, in most cases, the originals are no longer available. Very sadly the company appears to wish to brush under the carpet the history of their romany clientelle which is a shame from a purely historical aspect of carlight, as over many years the gypsies were a major part of the sales of the business. Carlight countess 152 1991 water resistant breatha. The name carlight is a classic, the marque has for generations been regarded as up there with the very best caravans, and this threeberth has lots of individual features. My parents were great caravanners and whenever a carlight went. Way back in 1970 avondale coachcraft was founded and the very first avondale mayfly was produced. Static caravan for sale offsite only excellent condition.
With 3 used carlight caravans available on auto trader, we have the best range of caravans for sale across the uk. Carlight caravans deny liquidation rumours after secc success. Browse a wide selection of carlight caravans for sale. To view the caravan specifications and towing data for the 94 carlight caravan models please browse through the list below to find the model you are interested in and click on the link.
Carlight caravan brochures caravans website has put together a huge collection of caravan brochures for you to view at your leisure. An avid carlight fan, and an enthusiast of the marque for over 40 years, has purchased the carlight trade name, together with the moulds, plugs and patterns. The following article is by no means a complete history, but just a general background. Carlight continental romanygypsytrailers romany gypsy trailers carlight continental one of the last continentals of the classic shape built in january 1980, sold from goodalls caravans feb 80. Euro caravans newsletter november 2017 euro caravans. There is a small section on this site for all those interested in the history of carlight caravans and a useful section on serial numbers. Used carlight caravans for sale auto trader caravans. History the carlight heritage the history of carlight caravans.
New carlight caravans arriving soon we are delighted to be able to report that new carlight caravans will be available again soon. Vintage caravans for sale as part of a custom restoration. The vintage caravan workshop is a trading company of lucy jayne ltd. Sometimes there will not be enough space around the opening due to.
Some makers tried aluminium frameworks, but this was expensive and added weight. Chalfont caravans used metal sections based on aircraft manufacture techniques. Please view our caravan stocklist to look at all the caravan models available and our current stock of new and used caravans. The uks main dealer of carlight caravans has spoken out in defence of the venerable lincolnshire manufacturer, countering rumours of liquidation online forums had suggested that the brand was to be broken up, but tom cairns, director at yorkshire dales caravans has told caravantimes that this couldnt be further from the truth. Buy microcaravans the illustrated history from 1918 by andrew jenkinson isbn. Carlight commander 152 retro immaculate condition carlight. My friends dont think of it so much as a caravan, more a mobile bar why does a 99octane car nut buy an old caravan. For those who are simply looking for weights and measurements we have also included as many technical specifications as we could get our hands on so you can find everything you need to know about touring caravans. This page is a shop window to my caravan motorhome history books. Some of the caravans on display included carlights, cheltenhams. Books similar to caravans meet your next favorite book.
Gerald is a 1970s carlight caribbean with fabulous original condition interior cabinetry. Genuine carlight caravan royal tuscan saucer vintage classic china. Check the companys details for free and view the companies house information, company documents and list of directors. A 2 door generous and luxurious 2 berth with a separate kitchen and some lovely detailed drinks and display cabinets, even has the original foot stool. Last week we reported that carlight caravans, a brand that many thought had been consigned to the annals of caravanning history, made a surprising return to the market.
Browse a wide selection of carlight 2 berth caravans for sale. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. New caravans from carlight for 2012 caravan news new. During the 1950s, caravans were still being built as they had been in the 1920s and 1930s, with timber frames, doublepanel ply sidewalls and a singlepanel roof. Vintage carlight caravan vintage caravans, caravans, caravan.
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