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Two vintage caravans sold: a 1950s aluminum giant and a 1920s chicken coop find

12.05.2026 03:02 1 min 2 sources
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Two vintage caravans sold: a 1950s aluminum giant and a 1920s chicken coop find
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A fully restored 10-meter Spartan Royal Mansion from 1950 and a century-old English trailer once used as a chicken coop have been sold at auctions in New York and the UK, drawing collector interest.

A fully restored 1950 Spartan Royal Mansion caravan, measuring 10 meters in length, is being sold at an auction in New York. Its body is made of aluminum panels, a technique borrowed from aircraft manufacturing. The restoration preserved the historic design while adding modern amenities such as air conditioning. The current bid stands at $32,000, with all proceeds going to the Piston Foundation to train young auto mechanics.

In the UK, a century-old caravan from the 1920s, previously used as a chicken coop, was sold at auction. Restored to its original condition, it became a hit among collectors and sold for a price significantly exceeding expectations.

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Unique 10-meter-long 1950s caravan up for sale

20.04.2026 Carup.se SWE

Century-Old Caravan from Old England Becomes Auction Hit

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