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c.1935 Hurst's of Retford Showman's living van. Made for Cha...

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£14,500

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c.1935 Hurst's of Retford Showman's living van. Made for Charles Tuby of Doncaster. Typical three bay layout with adult bedroom to the front, with bed and dressing table, living room with fireplace, cupboards and drop down dinning table, rear door to the back for winter compartment access, kitchen and double bunk to the rear. The van was restored c.2000 and last used c.2015. It has twin rear steel wheels, rear handbrake, bathroom, Mollycroft roof and belly boxes.
Charles Tuby, part of the 150 year old showman's dynasty, was named as Showman of the Year 2017 by the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain. The family had many rides that travelled the East of England, today they have an extensive range of Old Tyme rides available for hire as well as modern rides.

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12 foot high, 8 foot wide, 24 foot length plus 6 1/2 foot drawbar, approximately

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Auction Date: 31st May 2025 at 12pm

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Sale Dates:
Sat 31st May 2025 12pm (Lots 1 to 270)