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Post by sean on Jan 13, 2014 11:15:51 GMT -8
GRP ( glass reinforced plastic ) caravans have been made in the UK since the 1930's but really became popular in the 1950's and 60's ... the main benefit of GRP bodys was that you could design them into very space age shapes .... they didn't have straight edge panels that needed sealing , so didn't leak ...... even if the windows did leak the water would have nothing to rot !! and of course they were a lot lighter to tow ....... The most iconic of these is the mid 1950's to early 1960's Willeby vogue which was totally plastic including the chassis the Willeby vogue .......         |
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Post by sean on Jan 13, 2014 11:45:17 GMT -8
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Post by sean on Jan 13, 2014 11:54:30 GMT -8
1930's Airlite ( no picture of a existing model found yet )  |
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Post by soup on Jan 13, 2014 12:03:38 GMT -8
Awesome!!!! ^
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Post by timeout1 on Jan 13, 2014 16:36:05 GMT -8
Sean, just wanted to say 'Thank You' for giving us (here in the States) a look at some of the most interestingly styled caravans I've ever seen! If you have more to share, please keep them coming!!
Oh yes...and Welcome to the forum  .
Clyde and Linda
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Post by dsadki on Jan 13, 2014 16:41:31 GMT -8
We need to import some of these trailers. Imagine a trailer with no wood rot. I wish I had a rich uncle!
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Post by sean on Jan 13, 2014 19:25:21 GMT -8
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Post by SusieQ on Jan 13, 2014 19:46:29 GMT -8
We need to import some of these trailers. Imagine a trailer with no wood rot. I wish I had a rich uncle! Hey, Sshsh! We love our rot! We do have some, they just aren't as cool looking. I was actually looking for an egg when I came across my little rot bucket on wheels.  |
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Post by jannica on Jan 19, 2014 13:41:26 GMT -8
I love the Willerby! Wish I could get one over here in Texas.  |
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Post by kirkadie on Jan 19, 2014 20:01:52 GMT -8
Sean,
What were the English hiding under those oddly exaggerated 'nose cones'on the Sunliner, chromed kegs of Worthington White Shield, Bass ale? Maybe Old Peculier?
I like it!
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