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 Admin
Wed, 26 Nov 2008, 9:31 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Portafolds Currently For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 24128

Portafolds Currently For Sale

Prospective Buyers I'm always aware of at least one Portafold or Ansfold for sale at any time, so please get in contact if you're looking for one. If you'd like to be added to my 'lookers list' please let me know by sending me a PM or by using the 'Contact us' link and I will email you when I hear ...
by Admin
Wed, 26 Nov 2008, 9:31 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Portafolds Currently For Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 14969

Portafolds Currently For Sale

I'm always aware of at least one Portafold or Ansfold for sale at any time so please get in contact if you're looking for one. If you'd like to be added to my 'lookers' list please let me know by sending me a PM or by using the 'Contact portafold.co.uk' link above and I will email you when I hear of...
by Admin
Thu, 02 Oct 2008, 4:50 pm
Forum: Parts & Accessories Found
Topic: Brand New Hub Caps
Replies: 11
Views: 40827

Brand New Hub Caps

Following much research I have tracked down a company that can reproduce the hub caps from both the very early tubular style chassis Portafold and the later style with the long stub axles. They will be made using the original tools and will be available in either anodised aluminium or chrome plated ...
by Admin
Thu, 02 Oct 2008, 4:46 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Restoration
Topic: Flocking
Replies: 16
Views: 26184

The problem you've got, which you've probably already discovered when you tried stripping it, is that the roof is an awkward shape. Trying to re-cover it successfully could drive you round the bend, while not even solving the condensation problem...
by Admin
Wed, 01 Oct 2008, 12:38 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tyres & Hubcaps
Topic: Spare wheel
Replies: 6
Views: 31332

Check out the Questions and Answers page where I've got a small amount of info on what I've managed to find out about the wheels:

http://www.portafold.co.uk/q_and_a.html
by Admin
Wed, 24 Sep 2008, 1:10 pm
Forum: Parts & Accessories Found
Topic: Locking external handles & door keys
Replies: 8
Views: 48981

One other chap with a good selection of keys:

John Young
01249 712365
by Admin
Tue, 23 Sep 2008, 1:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Goodwood Revival - 19-21 September 2008
Replies: 1
Views: 6542

Just got back from Goodwood. What a show!

I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Thanks again Matt for all your hospitality.
by Admin
Sun, 14 Sep 2008, 11:59 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Beaulieu - 13 & 14 September 2008
Replies: 0
Views: 6059

Beaulieu - 13 & 14 September 2008

Who says that Beaulieu prices are over-inflated?
BeaulieuToyCar.jpg
But seriously, what would you pay for a bacon cheeseburger?

How about £7.20?

We had a bagette instead...
by Admin
Wed, 10 Sep 2008, 11:03 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Goodwood Revival - 19-21 September 2008
Replies: 1
Views: 6542

Goodwood Revival - 19-21 September 2008

Anyone going apart from me and Matt (MorrisJ2) ?

If you are get in contact and we can meet for a brew.
by Admin
Thu, 21 Aug 2008, 1:13 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: Rare Mini-Motel on eBay - NOW SOLD
Replies: 11
Views: 27113

I can now confirm that the YouTube film isn't actually a Mini-Motel. Paul from Nottingham (who owns a Mini-Motel) has watched it and says that it's similar but not actually a Mini-Motel. There were a few different models being made at around the same time. Some were 4cwt, some were lighter at 3cwt, ...