Del
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Apr 24, 2012 18:05:52 GMT
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I've had two in the past, a Fiat Caravelle (Amigo style) and a VW early Bay Dormobile, and had no intention of getting another until a friend posted some pics on Twitter of the Bay they've rented for a weekend, and the itch as returned!
Now, I'm scouring eBay for hours seeing what's there. Problem is, the budget would only be about £2000 and I would want something small e.g. Rascal/Carry, Escort, Marina, probably Hi-Ace is as big as I'd go.
Is there anywhere in the South-East that specialises in these sorts of vans or is it a question of ploughing through the small ads? When I had the Amigo, there was one on the A4 near Taplow, but that now seems to sell massive coachbuilts, same as one in Hurst Green, and one in Caversham that seems to have disappeared.
There's a place in Tottenham I've seen loads of ads for, but no website. Has anyone used them?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
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Last Edit: Apr 24, 2012 18:11:27 GMT by Del
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smellyferret
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Back in a retro after 7 years!
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Apr 24, 2012 18:52:44 GMT
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Trawl the for sale and then put a wanted add on here tbh.
Cool (but often rusty!) van/camper stuff does pop up.
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Apr 24, 2012 19:26:58 GMT
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You could always rent one for a week and enjoy the scenery and roads of the Scottish west coast   DSC_2756 by Scotland by Camper, on Flickr  3 by Scotland by Camper, on Flickr Let me know if you are interested and I will sort you out with a discount. Dave. P.S. If the blatant advertising is frowned upon let me know and I will remove. |
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Apr 24, 2012 19:54:01 GMT
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Apr 24, 2012 20:01:09 GMT
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Del
South East
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Apr 24, 2012 20:48:44 GMT
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MM - that certainly is lovely but with my wife's back problem (you recommended a Scenic RX4 before I got sidetracked  ) I think a lifting roof would be necessary, and I don't think it'd be fair to cut a big hole in that. PS - Much as I did like my Caravelle, I'm wary of the cooling and the spares situation. But some welcome ideas, thanks! |
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mjd
Part of things
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Apr 24, 2012 21:58:14 GMT
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Cant recommend Bambis, slow (like 50mph slow) teeny tiny inside and cramped to drive, not very reliable because they run at maximum weight all the time and just wear out, scary as f**k on the motorway.
My old man had loads, it took me 10 years of nagging for him to stop buying them (I got fed up with rescuing him) the only reason he carried on with them was because he liked the club.
Now he has a proper Talbot van camper he's a lot happier to travel.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Apr 27, 2012 13:23:13 GMT
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I'd LOVE this myself but no room, no money. Some nice rims, a little drop and that'll be almost too much awesome to cope with! I'm glad so many on here seem to approve of this van, especially RR legends like you MM, I collect him this Sunday and cannot wait.... Not sure whether to drop or change the wheels yet, I reckon gold wheels would set it off well against the gold pinstripe, final decision may well depend on if I can fit him into my lockup as is or not. I did have plans to drop and add wheelage, alas never happened. Get on it Kris, it would look fantastic! |
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Last Edit: Apr 27, 2012 13:26:17 GMT by danblez
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maxlee
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Apr 28, 2012 11:08:15 GMT
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Apr 28, 2012 11:26:05 GMT
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Nimbus prices are normally sky high. :S
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Apr 28, 2012 11:29:12 GMT
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That is awsome!! Properly love that!! Seriously good value IMHO!! |
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Current fleet:
'58 A35 (half mine)
'67 11 window splitscreen vw (half mine)
'77 mini 1000 (not quite 1000 any more!!)
'86 Armstrong MT500
'89 XR4X4
'94 Corrado VR6
Some sort of sevenesque kit car (no age yet!!)
'01 Mondeo estate 2.0 (engine eventually destined for kit car!) - scrapped, engine only left!
'98 E300 estate, rusty but seemingly reliable, fast-ish tat hauler. eventual engine donor
A35 van, or whats left of it after it lived in a field for many years
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maxlee
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Apr 28, 2012 12:13:25 GMT
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ends today i was tempted but no longer have my truck recon tho with some tools and a good battery could just sort it there and drive it home lol
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Apr 28, 2012 19:21:35 GMT
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what about a commer camper van,in yorkshire some one is making new panel and trim for them ,they also hire them out .,look on [ commer van fan . site ]
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Del
South East
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Apr 28, 2012 19:43:02 GMT
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Thanks for the input everyone, but fate has yet again kicked me squarely in the you-know-whats, with the daily now needing cash spending on it and a couple of unexpected household expenses  So it's the back burner for this plan. |
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Apr 28, 2012 23:02:12 GMT
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Kombi Klassic in Wareham have some nice Dub vans, new, old and refurbed.
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1991 Astra Merit,
1987 Nova Merit,
1996 Audi A4 Avant,
2001 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2CDTi,
1996 Ford Escort (Auto),
1989 VW Golf Mk2 GL4+E,
1991 VW Golf Mk2 GTI,
1982 MB W123 230E,
1995 Ford Fiesta Frascati.
No car due to changing jobs, but looking for a project!
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Apr 29, 2012 10:42:38 GMT
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1953 Minor (Long term project)
PT Cruiser
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