the roof awning. The overall effect just
looks great and makes you feel you are
stepping back in time. On the outside,
the main body is in a cream finish with
the Lilliput side flash and rear insert
panel painted in a turquoise that exactly
matches Peters 1968 Nissan Gloria. The
caravan has matching front and rear
canvas sunshades and a roof awning/
annex. A feature that the Lilliput’s are
well known for are their large opening
roof vents. These can be directionalised
in all manner of ways according to Peter,
and it is something he really loves about
the caravan.
Under his awning is a perfect scale model
of the Lilliput, which doubles as a dog
kennel. Peter and his two very little dogs
use the caravan to go camping in various
scenic destinations around New Zealand
every two to three weeks, so it is well
loved, and that’s the way it should be.
Peter is also the founder of the North
Island Retro Car and Caravan Club. Don’t
be deceived by the car bit. If you have a
Vintage caravan, even if it is towed by a
modern car, you are absolutely welcome
to become a member.
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