Tam & co the great winter escape

Me too but you need £15 to £20k to own one.
You'd get a completely rebuilt new one here in Spain for less than that. I hummed and haahdd over a 1owner 2cv corrugated roof window van a few years back for 1890€ with full itv ,mainly cause it had the registration "Alf".
5k tops will buy a decent itv'd one here.
 
Seems red is still OK for many uses:

Briefly, red diesel will still be legal for use in agriculture, fish farming, forestry and horticulture; non-commercial heating and power generation; rail transport, marine transport, boating and sailing; circuses and other travelling fairs; and sports clubs including golf courses.
But not for petrol engines 😉
 
If you are considering downsizing the van as well as the waistline Tam, we had this park up near us last night, not my thing but at 57 yrs old it was worth a look.
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I hope that’s not a bit of remorse and regret about getting rid of the Vario😄
No not really as i think id have struggled with the finished size.

But this did have me thinking

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1998, that will be bullet proof reliability if it’s been serviced regularly.
Yep i was tempted to offer 4.5k and do it when i come back next year. Doesnt need welding etc just interior building. Nice tail lift for motorbike and rear sun deck 😁
 
Carsington by any chance ?

Gina
Other side of matlock nearest village is Cavendish (I think that's what it's called anyway)
 
Yep i was tempted to offer 4.5k and do it when i come back next year. Doesnt need welding etc just interior building. Nice tail lift for motorbike and rear sun deck 😁
I take it you bought it then?? It’s sold🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Other side of matlock nearest village is Cavendish (I think that's what it's called anyway)
Well it must be the same van I know, surely there can't be two exactly the same age and that colour in the same area. It used to be parked in a field at Carsington Water. The guy who owned it lived in a tiny wooden Shepherds Hut he also had a vintage Porsche. He had no electricity, running water or gas and I used to wonder what his story was. I did try and say hello a couple of times. (I used to walk past every day with my dog)

Gina
 
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This is the one stays at Uppertownfarm rally site, Carsington water , same C reg just more rustic View attachment 634849View attachment 634850weathered look.and I think the guy lives in the converted Horse box.
That's must be it then. Thank you for that. Nice one, he has gone up in the world then :giggle:

Gina

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Well it must be the same van I know, surely there can't be two exactly the same age and that colour in the same area. It used to be parked in a field at Carsington Water. The guy who owned it lived in a tiny wooden Shepherds Hut he also had a vintage Porsche. He had no electricity, running water or gas and I used to wonder what his story was. I did try and say hello a couple of times. (I used to walk past every day with my dog)

Gina
Again sorry Tam, Gina, this one was left hand drive, and a youngish couple with it. It looked like some more work was needed but not bad for the age. The couple were really excited by the van and spent ages taking pictures of them selves and the van, really loved up! I guess they may have bought it although the pair t on the roof ain't perfect it was much better than the one in Manic's pics.
 
Again sorry Tam, Gina, this one was left hand drive, and a youngish couple with it. It looked like some more work was needed but not bad for the age. The couple were really excited by the van and spent ages taking pictures of them selves and the van, really loved up! I guess they may have bought it although the pair t on the roof ain't perfect it was much better than the one in Manic's pics.
Nice one. Tell 'em to enjoy it while it lasts :giggle: The van too (y)

Gina
 
Again sorry Tam, Gina, this one was left hand drive, and a youngish couple with it. It looked like some more work was needed but not bad for the age. The couple were really excited by the van and spent ages taking pictures of them selves and the van, really loved up! I guess they may have bought it although the pair t on the roof ain't perfect it was much better than the one in Manic's pics.
Maybe not a California import like the one I photo’d
 
Maybe not a California import like the one I photo’d
:giggle: No. I have just been told it is a lot smaller and was there a few weeks ago. Maybe have a look on your next walk down there. But yes he has now got a converted cattle/horse carrier. Ya got me there. Very clever :LOL: Can you take a proper pic for me if it is still there, pretty please :giggle: Walk down that little path to Carsington Visitor Centre, past a couple of barns and a large metal gate. It's the field next to that on your left.

Gina

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Maybe not a California import like the one I photo’d
Last time I was there he was in the Shepherds Hut. I thought he had done well with that converted Californian truck. I liked it. Now I will go and get me specs on :giggle:

Gina
 
Last time I was there he was in the Shepherds Hut. I thought he had done well with that converted Californian truck. I liked it. Now I will go and get me specs on :giggle:

Gina
😊 Just slightly different condition, you would hardly notice😉
He had another converted trailer with turntable on the front axle that looks like it’s just been remade delivered last week.
 
😊 Just slightly different condition, you would hardly notice😉
He had another converted trailer with turntable on the front axle that looks like it’s just been remade delivered last week.
Are you taking the p""s again. I am only 6 fields away from you (as the crow flies) Have I got to come and see for myself :giggle:

Gina
 
He took the van down to Carsingt water car show today, not comeback yet but deff got another converted trailer arrive but not done anything with it ye.
photo proof of trail so no p**s😊
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