75th Anniversary Blog Posts
A Journey with Olive: Restoring a 1968 Bailey Maru
In a world constantly chasing the new, there are those who find solace in the past. Such is the unique story of Becky Hague and her endeavour to restore a 1968 Bailey Maru caravan, affectionately named Olive.
1970s Caravan Rallying: Testing The Limits in Speed and Stability
John Roberts writes caravan rallying, which gained popularity in the interwar period with endurance and speed events taking place from the 1940s onwards, but became more prominent in the 1970s.
1970 Bailey Maestro vs 2023 Bailey Discovery D4-4L: Part II
The second part of Cameron Burn’s blog on the differences between a 1970 Bailey Maestro and a 2023 Bailey Discovery.
1970 Bailey Maestro vs 2023 Bailey Discovery D4-4L: Part I
Step into a journey of nostalgia as we delve into the world of vintage vs modern caravanning. As we continue our 75th Anniversary celebrations, we asked vintage caravan enthusiast, Cameron Burns, also known as Not Another White Box, to discuss the key differences between a Bailey Maestro built in 1970 and a 2023 Bailey Discovery.
From Rust to Restoration: Lee Davey's 1967 Bailey Maestro
It all began when Lee and his son, Charlie, attended a car event and stumbled upon a caravan from the 1960s. Intrigued by the differences between older and modern caravans, they delved into some online research. It was on eBay that they discovered a Bailey Maestro, a mere mile away from the factory where it was originally manufactured in Bristol.
New Bailey for Kay Bailey as her father's company celebrates its 75th Anniversary
It’s a new Bailey for Kay Bailey (now Taylor) as her father’s company celebrates its 75th Anniversary. Kay and her husband Phil purchased their new Alicanto Grande Evora from Chipping Sodbury Caravans, part exchanging their existing Unicorn Cabrera in the process. As part of a double celebration, their good friends David and Margaret Young also purchased the same model from the same retailer at the same time!