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The Vauxhall/Bedford CA

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 Those residents outside of the UK might be unfamiliar with the light commercial van chassis launched in 1952 by Vauxhall in the Britain. 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of a vehicle which would not only change the face of deliveries in the UK,  but would create a new base for a campervan, that would come to be known as the 'Dormobile'. The brainchild of Martin Walter Ltd, based in Folkestone,  the Bedford CA Dormobile would bring the outdoor leisure lifestyle to postwar Britain. It would also alter the face of road transport in the UK as it became a familiar sight in various formats, from basic delivery van, works van, builders van and pickup, mobile shop, gown van, furniture removal van, mobile water bowser, ice cream van and everything in between. The CA was produced at the Vauxhall plant based in Luton, and left the factory by the thousands throughout the 1950s and 60s, until it was replaced by the Bedford CF in 1969. Although Martin Walter Ltd (Dormobile) were by far...

Retro Camping Videos on Youtube

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During the current worldwide virus pandemic I'm sure that many people who are self isolating, or living in areas of lockdown are spending far more time perusing internet and social media content as a way of passing the time. Those of you with an interest in retro/vintage camping might be interested in some fabulous old videos available on Youtube, though I realise that not all YT content is available in every counntry, so apologies if you are in one of these. Stay safe people, follow the Government and health specialist advice for your country, and together we can all get through this current world crisis. Enjoy the vid's The Classic Camper club The Rootes/Chrysler Commer