The 15th International Portafold & Ansfold Gathering) (i.e. 2024)

Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.

So put the dates 9th, 10th & 11th of August 2024 in your diary now and get those dates booked off work early.

Show Address: Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9QZ

Don't book direct with the show organisers it will cost you more money, just contact me (07771544419) to get your pitch saved.

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by Atlantic
Wed, 12 Oct 2011, 7:59 am
Forum: Events
Topic: 4th National Gathering @ Purbeck Rally - BACK ON!!!
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Re: National Gathering @ Retrofestival - 11 & 12 August 2012

Hello Matthew, Many thanks indeed for organising this years show, we had a great time and met some lovely people. It's always the case that no two Portafolds are alike and its interesting to see how people have modified or fitted out their vans. You also get to see some interesting vehicles at this ...
by Atlantic
Wed, 08 Jun 2011, 10:11 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan
Replies: 4
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Re: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

Hi Bigbird,
I think the one you see on the Isle of Wight is a 1930 Shadow owned by Keith Laidlow. Do you have a picture? If so please send to george53@tiscali.co.uk and I'll send you one back. Many thanks!
by Atlantic
Wed, 08 Jun 2011, 10:01 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011
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Re: National Gathering @ Wings & Wheels - 13 & 14 August 2011

Hi Matthew,
You can count us in the for the Saturday and Sunday. I plan to tow our old Portafold behind our 1958 Austin A35 Saloon. I hope to meet up with some fellow 'tubular' chassis owners and swap details.
Many thanks, George & Angela :wave:
by Atlantic
Mon, 07 Feb 2011, 11:17 pm
Forum: Owners Gallery
Topic: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan
Replies: 4
Views: 17884

1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

In case anyone is interested I have two caravans, an early (maybe 1957) Portafold and an Eccles. Last summer I bought a new project in the form of a very rare Eccles 16c. It can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/52222710@N08/sets/ I will add photos as I can get work done. The roof has to come ...