The 17th International Portafold & Ansfold Gathering) (i.e. 2026)

Our annual gathering will be returning to the Newbury Retrofestival.

Arrive from 9am on Thursday and stay till Monday lunchtime.

So put the dates 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th of August 2026 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.

1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

Pictures of your Portafold, Ansfold or Mini-Motel.
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Atlantic
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1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

Post by Atlantic » Mon, 07 Feb 2011, 11:17 pm

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 off to have the timbers re-steamed and set. Plenty to do! :D
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Re: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

Post by DanBoy » Tue, 08 Feb 2011, 10:13 am

That will keep you busy for a little while.......
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Re: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

Post by bigbird » Tue, 08 Feb 2011, 1:04 pm

Wow!! It's wonderful, there is a restored one that regularly visits our local steam rally on the Isle of Wight and I have always admired it! It will look fabulous when complete and well worth the restoration! What a fantastic time capsule!! :clap:
Harley Davidson 1340, Smartcar, 1969 MKIII Triumph Spitfire, Matilda the Portafold and Marvin the Combi Camp...
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Re: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

Post by Atlantic » Wed, 08 Jun 2011, 10:11 pm

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!
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Re: 1930 Eccles Model 16c Collapsible Caravan

Post by bigbird » Thu, 09 Jun 2011, 9:44 am

Hi again, the one that I saw was owned by someone from the Mainland, I'm at the Steam up again this year, so if it is there, I'll take some pictures and get some details!! :thumbup:
Harley Davidson 1340, Smartcar, 1969 MKIII Triumph Spitfire, Matilda the Portafold and Marvin the Combi Camp...
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