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 demondriverdave
Mon, 21 Jul 2008, 7:56 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Wroughton 2008 - anyone here going?
Replies: 13
Views: 29127

Wroughton - anyone here going?

Hi,

I should be going. Last year there were more than 20 Portafolds/Ansfolds there so lots to peek into and see the differences.

Dave.
by demondriverdave
Mon, 07 Jul 2008, 6:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Classic Le Mans
Replies: 0
Views: 6152

Classic Le Mans

Hi all,

I will be taking my blue Portafold to CLM this weekend and should be in Terte Rouge camping with all the Triumphs. If you're there feel free to drop by.

Dave.
by demondriverdave
Tue, 15 Apr 2008, 6:59 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: Early Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 12043

Early Portafold for sale

BTW: The picture of the blue one is not the one I'm selling !
by demondriverdave
Tue, 15 Apr 2008, 6:46 pm
Forum: Sold
Topic: Early Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD
Replies: 5
Views: 12043

Early Portafold for sale - NOW SOLD

Hi all, I've decided that I'm not going to get time to finish my early tubular chassis Portafold. I am guessing the year is around 1959 but it is a guess. The chassis number ends in 69 but I am sure that is too late for the tubular chassis. The roof was refurbished and resprayed by a local car body ...
by demondriverdave
Tue, 26 Jun 2007, 6:11 am
Forum: Parts & Accessories Found
Topic: Awnings
Replies: 13
Views: 54208

Portafold Awning

I have a non-standard awning for a Portafold. I haven't actually put it up as the van needed a fairly major restoration (mainly the roof) and this meant removing the connecting brackets etc. I'll see if it will erect free standing and take some pictures, also see if there is a make on it.
by demondriverdave
Sat, 10 Mar 2007, 6:33 pm
Forum: Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Paint
Replies: 18
Views: 50561

Paint

In reference to normal gloss paint, I have so far spent about 10 hours trying to get it off the roof of my Portafold. Someone painted the roof chocolate brown, very thick in some places and not so thick in others, and it was peeling in other places. So think hard before applying very thick gloss pai...
by demondriverdave
Sun, 21 Jan 2007, 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do You Tow Yours With?
Replies: 70
Views: 124547

what do you tow yours with ?

Hi there, just joined the site. I tow mine with a 1970 Bond Equipe Coupe. Tows very well and you wouldn't know it was there if it didn't block out most of the back window :)