Oxford Diecast 76CC001

Carlight Continental Caravan Light Grey

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Straight from the 1950s, this model of the Carlight 'Continental' Caravan smacks of nostalgia and conjures up happy holidays enjoyed by families in the early post-war era before the days of overseas package holidays. The company was family-owned throughout its existence, commencing in 1932 right through to 2002 and operated from Sleaford in Lincolnshire throughout this period. The concept was started by camping enthusiast and Lincolnshire auctioneer Robert Earl who built a trailer tent for himself and then asked a local wheelwright to build him a lightweight caravan. There was so much interest that he decided to turn to manufacturing. The rest, as they say, is history. The Carlight Continental became known as the Rolls-Royce of caravans and it was boasted that if you had owned one of these, you would never have anything else!

Our 1:76 scale miniature is decorated in pale grey with ivory interior and looks very light and airy with the large side and front windows, which even feature brightly printed curtains. The Carlight logo adds a final touch centred below the front windows above the jockey wheel.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Carlight Continental Caravan Light Grey
Manufacturer Part Number: 76CC001
Period represented: British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS)

The Carlight Continental was produced by a family‑run firm based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, from 1932 until 2002. Originating from a 1930s request by camping enthusiast and auctioneer Robert Earl for a lightweight trailer tent, the design quickly gained popularity and the company became renowned for the Continental model, which was marketed as the “Rolls‑Royce of caravans”.

This 1:76 scale die‑cast replica is finished in a light grey body with an ivory interior. It features large side and front windows fitted with printed curtains, and the Carlight logo is positioned beneath the front windows above the jockey wheel. The model depicts the style of caravans popular in the early post‑war era of the 1950s.