The Blast From the Past Thread.

[Bill-H]

I think they were Bedford coach models with twin steer front wheels.

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now that would make a nice conversion

 

[Sheddy]

Our family rig on the way down to Barcelona from Mönchengladbach in 1966 the day after the World Cup Final.

 

[Jane And Rog]

Me being decidedly grumpy after the birth of my brother, 1963.

 

[Alan]

Julia and me when I had hair and my pride and joy a Hillman Husky

 

[Bill-H]

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Our family rig on the way down to Barcelona from Mönchengladbach in 1966 the day after the World Cup Final.

Citroen ID estate , Drool.......

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[ChrisL]

Citroen ID estate , Drool.......

I remember the French ambulances based on these.

 

[Bill-H]

I remember the French ambulances based on these.

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There were quite a few conversions based around the ID19, Citroen did a 6 wheeled breakdown truck and I recall seeing photos of a transit-sized Tissier van which looked quite tasty. How about this one...

 

[Detnor]

The glamarous world of motor racing in 1970 - seen here at Hockenheim. The Thames coach converted to carry the race car from Oxfordshire to wherever with tools and provide accomodation. Underneath the front bumper is the nose of Cooper T86C (there was only one).

 

[Armytwowheels]

Camper Jam 2015. A few faces you may recognise.

 

[L' Hobo]

I think they were Bedford coach models with twin steer front wheels.

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Correct!

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[Tony and Andree]

I think they were Bedford coach models with twin steer front wheels.

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Also one of the chassis was converted to become
The original Lady Penelope’s pink Rolls Royce from Thunderbirds and Rolls Royce reluctantly donated a radiator grill. The car is now in a car collection in Miami. I actually saw the car driving on the A31 one evening whilst waiting at the bus stop.
Tony

 

[L' Hobo]

Also one of the chassis was converted to become
The original Lady Penelope’s pink Rolls Royce from Thunderbirds and Rolls Royce reluctantly donated a radiator grill. The car is now in a car collection in Miami. I actually saw the car driving on the A31 one evening whilst waiting at the bus stop.
Tony

Blimey, that's a surprise, the VAL's were about 40ft long with all the Coachwork on!

 

[L' Hobo]

Correct!

IF I remember correctly, I think the early ones, which IMO looked better and more streamlined, was made by Duple and had theBedford engine but the later ones had a Plaxton body and Leyland engine.

 

[David and Sally]

Also one of the chassis was converted to become
The original Lady Penelope’s pink Rolls Royce from Thunderbirds and Rolls Royce reluctantly donated a radiator grill. The car is now in a car collection in Miami. I actually saw the car driving on the A31 one evening whilst waiting at the bus stop.
Tony

I thought it was at Gaydon? But I also read it is in Miami. That is one FAB car

 

[Figaro]

I thought it was at Gaydon? But I also read it is in Miami. That is one FAB car

There certainly is one at Gaydon, perhaps there are several ?

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[Tony and Andree]

There certainly is one at Gaydon, perhaps there are several ?

The one at Gaydon may be the newer one they built for the new live action film, L,hobo yes the original one i saw was about that long.

 

[Two on Tour]

Julia and me when I had hair and my pride and joy a Hillman Husky
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A bit of trivia .... the door handles on the Hillman Husky were fairly unique, and also fitted on the Lotus Elite of the time, and with them being so rare, it's been known for people restoring a Lotus Elite to buy a Hillman Husky just to get a a pair of door handles.

 

[beeza]

1962 & still going