6 October 2022 NZ Retro Caravan Awning Guide In 2016, we had a custom awning manufactured for our New Zealand made, 15″ 1965 Zephyr Deluxe caravan. A few people have asked about it, so I have documented a bit of the process. Categories Retro Caravans Comments: 0
24 July 2022 1956 La Gloria Imp: NZ Made Valve Radio Whilst on holiday in the South Island, we came across this 50s Valve Radio, which was a good price. Research showed it was made in Otahuhu by DRECO. This La Gloria Imp was the first model in a line of 18 models up to the late 60s. Categories Electronics/Retro Caravans Comments: 0
30 March 2021 Caravans at Beach Hop, 2021 Beach Hop rolled around quickly for 2021 as the last one was just in November. Some awesome new vans on view, and the usual suspects back with there fantastic renovations, displays and creations. I’m looking forward to next year’s Caravans & Classics sponsored light show – it was organised at short notice this year and not a lot of vans... Categories Photo Gallery/Retro Caravans Comments: 0
30 November 2020 Lilliputs at Beach Hop 2020 Lilliput Caravans at Beach Hop 2020 Categories Photo Gallery/Retro Caravans Comments: 0
27 November 2020 Caravans at Beach Hop, 2020 Beach Hop in Whangamata was supposed to be in March this year but was rescheduled to November due to the Pandemic. These photos were mostly taken on the Friday. The winning caravan this year was Kate & Tony Bartlett with their show set-up 50s styled caravan Frankie-Jo and matching vehicle. Runners up were Greg and Kaylie Vine. If you would... Categories Photo Gallery/Retro Caravans Comments: 0
1 April 2019 Caravans at Beach Hop, 2019 Beach Hop in Whangamata had around 100 classic, vintage and retro styled caravans this year. Here are a bunch of photos I took. Not my best work.. but I didn’t spend a lot of time taking them, and of course it was pretty overcast. Congratulations to the winner at the Top 10 shootout, Retro Custom Caravan’s 50’s styled Norma Jean.... Categories Photo Gallery/Retro Caravans Comments: 2
17 January 2018 Rebel Roundup, Pukekohe 2018 The first year for Retro Caravans, Rebel Roundup is at Pukekohe raceway south of Auckland. Categories Photo Gallery/Retro Caravans Comments: 0
