This book explores the extraordinary variety of the classic British camper van. Looking in detail at the classic vehicles of the 1950's, 60's and 70's, when motor camping holidays were at their most popular, it features vans ranging from relatively simple fitted-out panel vans right up to some remarkably sophisticated, fully coach-built campers. Every major converter and conversion is described in details with numerous color and black & white photographs.
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This book explores the extraordinary variety of the classic British camper van. Looking in detail at the classic vehicles of the 1950's, 60's and 70's, when motor camping holidays were at their most popular, it features vans ranging from relatively simple fitted-out panel vans right up to some remarkably sophisticated, fully coach-built campers. Every major converter and conversion is described in details with numerous color and black & white photographs.
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Martin Watts has had a lifelong affair with period and classic campervans. In 1991 he was the founder member of the Classic Camper Club, an organization set up to assist owners and enthusiasts of campers from a bygone era. Since then Martin has established himself as an expert in the field of older motorcaravans. He writes a regular monthly column for Motorcaravan & Motorhome Monthly (MMM) and has contributed to a variety of other magazines and newspapers. Martin has owned a variety of period campers over the years and currently uses a 1974 ERF Roadranger based on the Mk1 Ford Transit. Martin is a resident of Worcestershire, England.
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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standard atlas, panel van conversion, optional fridge, twin opening rear doors, two stretcher bunks, full cooker, van layout, twin rear doors, classic campers, roof capping, full standing height, demountable unit, rising roof, dinette seats, camper designs, full oven, diesel option, cab area, van conversions, base vehicle, dinette area, living module, cab seats, rear entrance door, laminate finish Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ford Transit, Martin Walter Ltd, Land Cruiser, Ford Thames, Peter Pitt, Maurice Calthorpe, Home Cruiser, Leyland Sherpa, Dormobile Caravan, Richard Holdsworth, Sprite Motorhome, Jennings Roadranger, Commer Highwayman, Rootes Commer, Marina Sun-Tor, Dormobile Debonair, Motor Show, Dodge Spacevan, Land Rover, Mini Wildgoose, Kenex Carefree, Caravans International, Commer Auto-Sleeper, Wilsons Motor Caravan Centre, Space Traveller Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
standard atlas, panel van conversion, optional fridge, twin opening rear doors, two stretcher bunks, full cooker, van layout, twin rear doors, classic campers, roof capping, full standing height, demountable unit, rising roof, dinette seats, camper designs, full oven, diesel option, cab area, van conversions, base vehicle, dinette area, living module, cab seats, rear entrance door, laminate finish Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ford Transit, Martin Walter Ltd, Land Cruiser, Ford Thames, Peter Pitt, Maurice Calthorpe, Home Cruiser, Leyland Sherpa, Dormobile Caravan, Richard Holdsworth, Sprite Motorhome, Jennings Roadranger, Commer Highwayman, Rootes Commer, Marina Sun-Tor, Dormobile Debonair, Motor Show, Dodge Spacevan, Land Rover, Mini Wildgoose, Kenex Carefree, Caravans International, Commer Auto-Sleeper, Wilsons Motor Caravan Centre, Space Traveller Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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