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Man reunited with 50-year-old caravan

Posted by Freddy Morton


Although it may need to be refitted with modern camper-van items and accessories such as Morco caravan heaters, a Lancashire man was still delighted to discover a caravan he built 50 years ago in prime condition after spotting it on eBay.


Frank Holgate, a joiner, built the 12ft four-birth Silverlight caravan in 1963, before selling it for £540, reports the Daily Mail.


He was recently surprised to find the mobile home up for sale on eBay, after a friend pointed it out to him.


Arguably, the biggest testament to Frank's skill in manufacturing the caravan is that it was on sale for £700, a 30 per cent increase on its original price tag.


"It was a bit of a blast from the past to be honest and makes you wonder where all the years have gone," said Mr Holgate.


The joiner now runs a number of caravan parks across the UK, including several near the towns of Morecambe and Lancashire.