My parents were great caravanners and whenever a carlight went. Back in production after a gap of almost 10 years, the caravan builder that started in 1932 is building a range of 2. Carlight caravans limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. New caravans from carlight for 2012 caravan news new. Carlight caravan brochures 19352000 carlight heritage. Amongst travellers, the old style tourers are once again popular for going away to fairs etc. To view the caravan specifications and towing data for the 94 carlight caravan models please browse through the list below to find the model you are interested in and click on the link. Salmon publishers for classic caravanning scenes calendars. Carlight caravans used to be made by made by carlight caravans near sleaford. Vintage carlight caravan vintage caravans, caravans, caravan.
Jan 18, 2020 carlight, sleaford, unit 57tamson way, church lane, based centrally near sleaford in lincolnshire, we specialise in the repair, restoration and servicing of full carlight caravan range. May 10, 2011 last week we reported that carlight caravans, a brand that many thought had been consigned to the annals of caravanning history, made a surprising return to the market. New carlight caravans arriving soon we are delighted to be able to report that new carlight caravans will be available again soon. April 6, 2014 wouldnt go there as the caravan are over prices and i found them to be unhelpful stay away from this place. Check the companys details for free and view the companies house. Carlight newsletter 4 cjh the history of carlight caravans. In this tale of highspirited and terrifying adventure, set against the background of the west that larry mcmurtry has made his own, by sorrows river is an epic in its own right, with an. There is a small section on this site for all those interested in the history of carlight caravans and a useful section on serial numbers.
Vintage 1970s carlight caribbean caravan gerald all images on this website are under the of lucy jayne ltd the vintage caravan workshop is a trading company of lucy jayne ltd. These carlight enthusiasts, along with others, formed the nucleus of the carlight owners club when it was established at the stamford hotel, stamford in may 1962, when w. The carlight catalogue, consisits of 8 pages, and covers caspian mk 11, caribbean, cosmopolitan and continental models, and has a seperate 1965 price list. We welcome anyone with an interest in carlight caravans to join. So, in celebration the firms illustrious past and promising future, our used caravan of the week this week is a shining example of what made carlight caravans such a. The carlight is recognised as the rolls royce of caravans, and so an emigrant from the uk is likely to take one with him when going to oz. This page is a shop window to my caravan motorhome history books. I had expected caravans to read like the only other michener book ive read, hawaii.
Carlight caravans catterick, richmond, darlington, united kingdom. My cool caravan by jane fieldlewis, 9781862058781, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. One such dealership was wa hartley caravans near kirkham, preston formerly campbells caravans kirkham branch. Our unique pricing algorithm classifies vehicles according to a wide variety of factors, estimates the market price for this specification of vehicle and displays this pricing tag when sufficient data is available but cant take into account the sellers reason for sale, vehicle modifications or condition. Caravans for sale, portable buildings for sale page 1 dragon. Have all the manuels and service log book and is cris registered. Caravanstickers uk ltd is a company which produces replica caravan stickers, where, in most cases, the originals are no longer available. Has odd marks, slight crack on bumper, dent on table. Browse a wide selection of carlight caravans for sale. Shop by category electronics, cars, fashion, collectibles. The carlight heritage website chronicles 70 years of carlight caravan manufacture from 1932 to 2002, throughout that time, the company was owned by the.
In this tale of highspirited and terrifying adventure, set against the background of the west that larry mcmurtry has made his own, by sorrows river is an epic in its own right, with an more. The carlight heritage website chronicles 70 years of carlight caravan manufacture from 1932 to 2002, throughout that time, the company was owned by the same family and operated from the same premises. Check the companys details for free and view the companies house information, company documents and list of directors. Carlight continental one of the last continentals of the classic shape built in january 1980, sold from goodalls caravans feb 80. Instead, i lived a year of a young american mans life as he comes of age in postwwii afghanistan. Second hand carlight caravans for sale in london buy used.
Classic caravans from safari and carlight are two examples of the betterbuilt vans available during the 1960s, many of which have survived well to this day, and feature for then quite advanced features such as underfloor heating and double glazing, both of which were luxurious features back when the beatles still wore suits, and cut their hair. Restoring vintage caravans is a passion for wiltshire caravanner mike. Carlight today offers a range of new caravans and motor caravans, caravan servicing, repairs, restoration of classic caravans and vehicle customisation. This weeks used caravan of the week is no exception, this carlight casa dates all the way back to 1973. An avid carlight fan, and an enthusiast of the marque for over 40 years, has purchased the carlight trade name, together with the moulds, plugs and patterns. Find amazing local prices on carlight caravan for sale in england shop hasslefree with gumtree. Paladin might have gone into the caravan history books, but mike wyes. Used carlight caravan for sale in england caravans gumtree. Vintage 1970s carlight caribbean caravan the vintage. Very sadly the company appears to wish to brush under the carpet the history of their romany clientelle which is a shame from a purely historical aspect of carlight, as over many years the gypsies were a major part of the sales of the business.
We do not claim to produce a perfect match for these caravans due to the lack of existing artwork, but we do have a great reputation for doing our very best for our growing list of customers. Throughout seven decades and one world war elegant. Mar 29, 2017 rare vintage carlight 2 berth caravan for sale. Ring longacre caravan sales on 01823 490 509 for more information. Vintage caravan catalogues cheltenham, carlight, fairholme. The euro hobby is a lightweight caravan towable by virtually every car on the road, and its compact design makes this caravan ideal for even. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Apr 24, 2012 carlight have been manufacturing caravans since the 1930s so they know a fair bit about building a van to last. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Carlight owners club the club was formed in 1962 as a focus for carlight enthusiasts. We work out the trending price by crunching the data on the products sale price over the last 90 days. Here digger talks to john gibbon at carlight about their history and also about their big plans for the future.
Carlight vintage caravan 1970s 2 berths beautiful caravan won many shows very good condition inside and out. With only a handful of dealers selling the brand, buyers were treated as a friend as well as a paying customer. Andrew has contributed to various caravan history books and is the author of the sprite caravans story his latest offering for 2011. In 20, carlight began to sell a new generation model, which was quite different from their previous caravans. Used carlight caravans for sale in england caravans gumtree. The carlight heritage the history of carlight caravans. Vintage caravan brochures carlight circa 1965 cheltenham early to mid 1960s fairholme late 1950s i have discovered a collection of vintage caravan catalogues.
The name carlight is a classic, the marque has for generations been regarded as up there with the very best caravans, and this threeberth has lots of individual features. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. New refers to a brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item, while used refers to an item that has been used previously. New personalised carlight caravans a perfect gift for birthdays for 12.
Earl, the founder and designer of carlight caravans was elected president, and tom boam fittingly became chairman. Carlight caravans catterick richmond, darlington, united. Andrew jenkinson is the uks top caravan historian and journalist, he has written motorhomes the illustrated history, caravans the illustrated history two volumes 19191959 1960 to 2000. History the carlight heritage the history of carlight caravans. A timeless tale of love and emotional drama set against the backdrop of one of the most important countries in the world today, caravans captures the tension of the postwar period, the sweep of afghanistans remarkable history, and the inescapable allure of the past.