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Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:15 am
by bandit
I've just added to 'the fleet' as it were, it's a 1970 Ford Escort Canterbury Siesta Camper. Two owners, the old boy who bought it new then his daughter, 51k miles.
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Mint interior

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Even got all the old Tilley lamps & stuff still boxed

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Ice Cream Anyone?

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There is a ton of paperwork with it including the original bill of sale, check out the date, it was 44 yrs ago today, I took delivery of it yesterday, what are the chances!

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:26 pm
by Dan 6511
Wow what a find. Proper time-warp car, love it :D

Its amazing how much cars have changed over the last 40 years!

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:00 pm
by Dangermouse
Now, that's not something you see every day. Looks to be in great nick.

All original soft materials as well as the stripey sides of the roof pop-up?

Is it a single our double bed in the back? Pics of it in the sleeping position?

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:02 pm
by Starglider
Is it a show car or do you plan to actually go camping in it?

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:18 pm
by bandit
Starglider wrote:Is it a show car or do you plan to actually go camping in it?


Put it this way, I don't plan on a weeks holiday in it :D But it will be ok for the odd night or some summer shows.
I really bought it just for the rarity value, I've only ever seen one other.

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:58 pm
by dmc4087
That is fantastic

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 4:06 pm
by MikeWard
Very smart Julian, it looks mint!

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:18 pm
by Starglider
bandit wrote:Put it this way, I don't plan on a weeks holiday in it :D But it will be ok for the odd night or some summer shows.


Heh nice show car that doubles as accomodation. Don't let Rich Wiessensel see it parked next to your DMC-12, or he'll feel compelled to make a DeLorean camper. :)

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 5:32 pm
by bandit
Starglider wrote:
bandit wrote:Put it this way, I don't plan on a weeks holiday in it :D But it will be ok for the odd night or some summer shows.


Heh nice show car that doubles as accomodation. Don't let Rich Wiessensel see it parked next to your DMC-12, or he'll feel compelled to make a DeLorean camper. :)


Would have to have a stainless sink eh!

Re: Happy Campers

PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:27 pm
by bandit
Dangermouse wrote:Now, that's not something you see every day. Looks to be in great nick.

All original soft materials as well as the stripey sides of the roof pop-up?

Is it a single our double bed in the back? Pics of it in the sleeping position?


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Would you believe there is also like a fold up 'stretcher' bed above.
You would have to be REALLY good mates though, to sleep three