Description
This outstanding ledge wagon was originally made by Bertram Hutchings of Winchester circa 1912. It was restored by Stef Bate of the Valley Stream Project in 2016. The original maker made wagons primarily for holidays as opposed to travellers or showman’s wagons and although these original fittings have been lost, there were such refinements as hot water etc. The restoration however does include the built in fire place with mantelpiece.
Bertram Hutchings himself was a founder member of the Caravan Club in 1907 at a time when most caravans were still horse drawn. He established a wagon building business in Winchester in 1912 which was to thrive as Winchester Caravans for five decades.
Dimensions
Length 11 ft 4 ins, plus deck of 1 ft making 12 ft 4 ins overall.
Width 6ft 6 ins
Height 3 ft 4 ins to deck height then 6 ft 8 ins to roof height, making 10 ft all together.
Bed is 6 ft 3 ins long (standard mattress size, 32 ins opening out to 42 ins wide.)
Wheels Front 31 ins diameter, 12 spoke
Rear 35 ins diameter, 12 spoke.
Further Information.
Caravan Club Archives for their Meet of June 1914 featuring some Hutchings Caravans.
Price and Delivery
Offers in the region of £30,000
Shipping N/A