Safari 17-2 1979

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Here I have for sale my 1979 Safari 17-2 - 4 or 5 known in existence as per the master serial list? This will be the best you will ever find of this rare model! The most expensive top of the range caravan that Safari made!!!

I bought this caravan in January 2013 from Lancashire needing extensive repair!

I have rebuilt the frame to the front and back, also the door has been rebuilt, Had all new wallboards, 2 brand new tyres. There is no longer any damp in this caravan and will leave me in full working restored condition. The paintwork is 100% and does not need repainting. It has all original fixtures and fittings including upholstery, curtains, sink, shower, kitchen ect.

She will be having the following work completed over the next few weeks:

Wallpapered throughout
Cassette toilet fitted
New Flooring
Resealing and re-beading/trimming
Reconditioned original Blinds
All original upholstery and curtains dry cleaned
Complete service, gas, brakes, water ect.
The original step and gas box tray will also be welded as this has rusted.

All enquiries welcome, please ring me on 07904976654 or inbox me.

I am located in the west midlands, solihull/coventry area.

Looking for offers above £3,250.00 . Once finished if not sold I will be listing on auction sites but would like to give the Safari Community the opportunity to own her first. I must add that I am only selling her due to having bought a 17-4 else I would be keeping this one.

For photographs view: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10151466877548060&type=1

Chris.

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Now for sale on Ebay - 321099093509 - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-1979-Classic-Cosalt-Safari-Caravan-17-2-Restored-Retro-Vintage-Carlight-/321099093509?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item4ac2ff5605

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Hi Chris
Firstly very nice work youve done on your safari s. I have a 1972 arched door 17/4, what we attend classic car shows in. It is very origanal but is starting to need work. I was wondering where you got the interior wall paper from and if it is a good match to origanal.

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Hello, possibly one of my favourite models as I love the arched door safaris... The 17-4 and 17-4s has to be the best 4 berth layouts the amount of room inside is great.

Firstly originally they did not use wallpaper they used wallboards which consists of 8x4'' 3mm plywood sheets with the wallpaper already attached...I don't know whether it is different to yours but after lots of research I found that 1976 - 1982 they used a wallpaper called Aztec/ hupa 1 .... Dependent on the seller depends on what they call it... I say 1976 because this has been the earliest safari I have seen in person!

The cheapest I found these boards were 22£ per sheet from magnum motorhomes.

But I did not go for this option because originally the wallpaper has a green tint, they could only supply a magnolia colour... Which I hate!

Also the ceiling boards are also available from magnum motorhomes (exact match) this I also did not use but I do know its available.

In the end I used 3mm plywood sheeting where needed and wallpapered on top. I used a wallpaper readily available from b&b - white with small lines on... Stepping the safari into a modern feel bringing out the units.

I hope this helps and it would be great to see some photographs of your safari.

Christopher Beresford.

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Sold.