Trailer bought as scrap on Facebook restored to former glory - and rarer than anyone realised

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Trailer bought as scrap on Facebook restored to former glory - and rarer than anyone realised
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An incredible Facebook Marketplace find which has now been lovingly restored.

Philip Bendhall from Wellington has been tidying up a retro Creighton Binns Trailer

Having restored classic cars with a life-long love of tinkering and a recently-found love of camping, Philip picked up the trailer for £50 on Facebook Marketplace as scrap metal. The supplier was shocked to hear of his bargain and after some research, Philip said he realised he had 'the Rolls Royce of trailer tents'.The vintage find, Philip's research suggests, is one of only 97 ever made.

Where possible, Philip shopped local. Relying on charity shops and Wellington's market for everything he needed to kit out the camper.Philip said the project has kept his mind and hands busy for the last year.

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