This weekend vintage caravan enthusiasts are in for a treat after a unique collection of classic vehicles goes on display this weekend. The entire Carlight Collection of handbuilt caravans will be available to view at Tattershall between May 15-16th. The Carlight firm was founded in the 1930s and the firm will display one caravan from each decade of its history until the present day.
The Sleaford Standard has reported that further treats are in store for fans of vintage vehicles, as alongside each caravan will be a classic car from its period in history. Examples include a 1950s Jensen 541, a 1960s E-Type Jaguar, a 1970s AC 3000 ME, a 1980s Bentley Turbo, and Maseratis from the 1990s and 2000s.
Robert Hodgson is the director of Sleaford-based J Hodgson and Sons Ltd, organisers of the show. He is most importantly a grandson of the founder of the Carlight firm. The family are not only owners of the business but in addition hold the copyright, patents and trademarks, together with moulds for most of the classic Carlight models. He spoke to the Standard about the surge in interest. “The vogue for vintage caravans looks set to grow, with increasing numbers of people returning to caravanning as a flexible holiday pastime.”
“Pairing classic cars with vintage and historic caravans adds another dimension to the pastime, and a whole range of club and touring possibilities. The restoration of older caravans continues to attract enthusiasts. Now they will be able to see these classic caravans with equally impressive classic cars together in one unique display.”
The oldest caravan on show is a 1930s Carlight Light Four model, which was purchased in 1935 by a doctor and kept in family ownership until 1989. Handed down from father to son, it was used regularly until it was purchased for the Carlight Collection. While the company no longer produces caravans, the company is said to be working on designs for a new model. It is rumoured to be a follow up to the last model designed by Robert Hodgson, the Carlight Commander IV.
Those curious can see all the vehicles above on display at Vantage Caravans Ltd, 57 Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincolnshire, LN4 4JG from 9am-5pm (Saturday) and 10am-4pm (Sunday).
