Why compromise?

Just because you use your Bus for camping, doesn’t mean it can’t be built to a high standard. Similarly, owning a show-quality vehicle shouldn’t dictate that it has to be bundled in bubblewrap. Take Karen and Chris Woolsey’s 1969 Bay Window. It’s a genuine Dormobile, but they weren’t looking for a period perfect van if that meant a compromise on modern comforts and conveniences. “It’s got a proper 240-volt electric heater that can also run on gas,” says Chris, “hot and cold running water, an electrical hook-up and a gas cooker. We bought it in 2013 with the original Dormobile interior still fitted, but took it all out. We wanted to make it a more practical vehicle to use in today’s world.”

In a nutshell, then, the idea was to retain its classic factory look but add the necessary mod cons. Said Karen: “We’ve always