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Retro Holidays

Because they just don’t make ‘em like they used to!

Our VW Camper Vans

Skippy

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Skippy was an amazing find by us and has consistently continued to win the hearts of everyone travelling in him.

Previously garaged for over 18 years with the same owner, he was meticulously looked after with a full engine rebuild and excellent, totally original yellow and white bodywork. However, for working so hard over the years, Skippy has just had a bare metal re spray in the same pastel white bright yellow he is known and loved for.

Skippy has an original interior, with a retro yellow worktop. He is fitted with a cooker, sink with pumped water, a cool box, 12v and 240v electric hook up.

The rear seat folds out to form a bed with a new foam mattress. The roof elevates allowing 2 more people to comfortably sleep in the roof space. Makes a great den for the children too!

Skippy has just been treated to brand new upholstery in pale green and cream, with a new matching vinyl floor. He maintains his retro charm, but with a new, fresh image.

There are 3 point belts in the rear for 2 passengers.

Skippy has a powerful 2000cc engine, perfect for the hillier parts of the country and long journeys and road trips.

Dusty

Dusty

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Dusty is our newest addition to the camper family, and we couldn't be happier. She's been a real head turner wherever we go, and loves the attention she receives.

Dusty was originally a Westfalia Microbus Deluxe. She has been imported from California, is a LHD and after spending the last 20 years sat in the desert, she's now been re sprayed and looks brand new. We love her new colours too - particularly on a bright, sunny day, they look just beautiful.

Inside we've matched the vinyl flooring and upholstery for the front and rear seats, giving a lovely fresh, bright finish. We've also used the original Deluxe trim and door cards, giving an original feel to her as well.

The interior is from a ‘75 Westfalia Berlin camper. This is a superb layout as all the units are on one side, leaving more floor space or room for a buddy seat. The wood has been stripped back, sanded and stained and has a homely, lived in feel to it. She seats 2 in the rear with seat belts. Dusty also has 12v and 240v electric hook up.

The engine is a 1700cc and she pulls exceptionally well. The engine has been re built and fully serviced. She starts on the button and she doesn't miss a beat.

However don't just take our word for it, treat yourself and book her for a trip but be quick as availability is going fast....

Dolly

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Has become a firm favourite over the years we have had her, and is a true performer. She’s in pastel white and in pristine condition having been garaged by her one previous owner for the last 21 years.

Dolly is very popular weddings and honeymoons with chrome eyelids, badge and sidestep. She’s also lowered with Empi wheels for the ‘surf’ look too.

Inside she has re vamped interior. The front and rear seats have been finished in a retro tan leatherette with matching vinyl flooring, making her super cool and super retro!

She fits 3 on the back seat with lap belts.

She has a small all-in-one storage unit containing a cooker, sink and cool box. There is also a full rear seat folding out into a rock n roll bed. Dolly has 12v and 240v electric hook up.

There is also room for an extra buddy seat to be fitted into the living area.

She has a Westie style elevating roof too.

Dolly has a 2000cc engine so can travel effortlessly up and down the Scottish or Cornish hills – and everything else in between!

Elsie

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We are very proud and excited to announce the arrival of Elsie the Eriba Puck caravan to our fleet. Elsie is a 1977 model, bought off a lovely German lady in her late 90’s who owned Elsie from new and has towed her as far as Turkey behind a Citroen 2CV!

Elsie is available for hire with or without campers – although they do go perfectly well together.

At only just over 500 kg our Eriba Puck is very easy to tow and very easy on your fuel consumption. If you do not have a tow bar fitted, we will happily deliver and collect Elsie to and from any North West location. Please ask for our rates and further details.

Like our campers, Elsie has an original, untouched interior with an electric hook up facility and a leisure battery.

Inside there is a fold out double bed with sprung mattress, a fridge, cooker and sink with pumped water.

More Info

Each of our camper vans comes fully equipped with a cutlery and crockery set for 4, a table and chairs to sit 4, a gas bottle and a drive away awning.

A fire extinguisher and first aid box are in all vehicles.

In the campers you’ll find washing up liquid and spray cleaner. As a bonus, we’ll also provide some fun outdoor and indoor games for you!

A bicycle rack holding 2 bikes is available for hire for £3 per day.

All you need to bring are your towels, bedding …. and your sense of adventure!

Please keep looking on our website for updates, we are sure you’ll love our new additions!

Our campers have also been featured in the Lancashire Evening Post, Radio Lancashire, The Weekly News, BBC News 24, Lancashire Life and Cheshire Life magazines and Live Preston magazine.

Please contact us for more information on prices and terms and conditions.

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