Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “10 Classic Motorhomes and Vintage Campers (50s to 70s)”.
[ Glen ] From Volkswagen Westfalia to Romani Gypsy trailers. There are plenty of old, retro trailers that are both eye catching and fun to own.. This is Glen, and today we are bringing you 10 retro caravans and campers for you to enjoy. (, bright music, ), [, Announcer, ], Number 10. [ Glen ], The second generation of the VW. The Type Two was introduced late in 1967 and built in Germany until 1979..
Models before 1971 called the T Two A or Early Bay., While models after 1972 are called the T Two B or Late Bay. In the Late Bay models. The Type four engine was an option and was standard in models destined for the US and Canada..
An automatic transmission became available for the first time in the 1973 model year and only with the Type four engine.. The Volkswagen Westfalia camper is also known as a Westy and was a conversion of the Volkswagen Type Two and offered large families, friends or traveling groups, plenty of room while providing comfort and style.. The camper van consequently became the darling of hippies, who not only drove for ecological reasons to beaches or festivals, but also because it was cheaper and much more fun.. Most VW fans see the Westfalia camper as the ultimate conversion.
( bright music, ), [ Announcer ] Number nine., [ Glen ] Glastron was a Texas based boat builder and in 1967, Bob Hammond and Hugh Hoff set out to bring a motorhome into their lineup, which already Included snowmobiles and houseboats. At the December National Recreational Vehicles Show the Glastron 21 foot, fiberglass coach was introduced. And while it turned out to be popular with the public, it was only in production for three years. With only 200 produced.
These came on a Dodge M300 chassis with a 318 cubic inch, 212 horse power, V, eight engine and included a 50 gallon fuel tank three-speed automatic transmission power steering power breaks and a 90 amp battery.. This motorhome has an all fiberglass body and comes with three double beds: a bathroom, a shower. A full-length double wardrobe has a length of 20 feet: three inches height of 19 feet; six inches a width of seven feet; 10 inches and weighs 8,000 pounds. ( bright music.
) [ Announcer ] Number eight., [, Glen, ], Romani Gypsy trailers., Vickers, Bloomdales or Markhams, and the Westmorland Star 60’s and 70’s. A couple of the more luxurious Romani Gypsy trailers that were available in the 70’s were the Westmorland Star or Markhams, as they are often called.. Westmorland Star caravans, known almost universally as West Morning, star started in 1961, with Alan Dent and Ted Seers, who previously worked at other companies building for travelers vicars and Lonsdale caravans. In May of 1971.
The original body shape was altered very slightly by adding a large, somewhat curved single window at the front and rear becoming the very distinctive trademark of these vans. And in 1977 the star feature was added on the roof. Based in Lancashire, England, Harry Vickers created a niche Market producing travel trailers from 1961 to 1977 becoming increasingly individual over the years.. Mr. Vickers produced travelers’ trailers that were often known to be the iconic flash gypsy trailer as they were without a doubt, the most ornate only out-shown by the flashier Westmorland Star, trailers. (, bright music, ), [, Announcer, ] Number seven., [, Glen ], The Dodge Travco aerodynamic Class, A motorhome was built from 1965 until the late 1980s, with available lengths ranging from 21 to 32 feet..
This was powered by a Chrysler 318 cubic inch V, eight engine that was known to cruise at up to 70 miles per hour.. The concept began in 1961 when Ray Frank built, the original Dodge Frank motorhome, .