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.

My Portafold

Pictures of your Portafold, Ansfold or Mini-Motel.
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harrys engines
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My Portafold

Post by harrys engines » Fri, 18 Jun 2010, 11:03 am

Hi there, the other day i got given a Portafold that has sat outside in a farmyard for 20 years, it needs new wheels and tyres but the bearings are ok, on the outside it is green and covered in algae etc...and i thought id try putting it up and had it done in 3 minutes!!!

Inside she is in quite good nick, I'll take it to steam rallies where I show my stationary engines..I ought to get a vehicle before I get a caravan but never mind!!! It looks very practical!

Apologies for the naff photo
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Re: MY PORTAFOLD

Post by bigbird » Fri, 18 Jun 2010, 1:11 pm

Wow, what a result..a free Porti...have you seen the E bay completed listing prices on Portafolds lately??
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Re: MY PORTAFOLD

Post by triumphtone » Fri, 18 Jun 2010, 3:46 pm

Well done, anything free is always a bargain :D All you need to do now is come up with a cunning plan for getting drive from your stationary engine to the wheels of the Portafold and you wont need the car! :D

Welcome to the Forum and the world of Portafolding

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Triumph 2500S, 2 MkIII Spitfires, MkIV Spitfire, a Sleeping GT6 MkIII & the Portafold

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Re: MY PORTAFOLD

Post by harrys engines » Sun, 20 Jun 2010, 10:38 pm

triumphtone wrote:Well done, anything free is always a bargain :D All you need to do now is come up with a cunning plan for getting drive from your stationary engine to the wheels of the Portafold and you wont need the car! :D

Welcome to the Forum and the world of Portafolding

Anth
Thanks, the lack of a vehicle is the shortfall in my plan...

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Re: My Portafold

Post by harrys engines » Wed, 23 Jun 2010, 7:35 pm

Well here's some more photos after a bit of a clean up. The lid and bottom will be done once it's folded up again.
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The artex type stuff on the ceiling wants stripping off.
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Re: My Portafold

Post by bigbird » Wed, 23 Jun 2010, 7:38 pm

Ooo, she's in quite good nic!! You'll soon have her ship shape.
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Re: My Portafold

Post by harrys engines » Thu, 24 Jun 2010, 12:08 pm

Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised when I unfolded it...

Now will I have it ready for the rally in a fortnight?

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Re: My Portafold

Post by harrys engines » Fri, 09 Jul 2010, 10:34 am

the show is tomorrow and she is ready ; ) pics soon :D

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Re: My Portafold

Post by SEDDON » Fri, 09 Jul 2010, 10:42 am

well done there,enjoy your weekend :) hope you are able to do more pic's,now you got it ready,

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Re: My Portafold

Post by harrys engines » Fri, 09 Jul 2010, 9:24 pm

shes sleeping on the rallyfield tonight ; )

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