These remarkable photos were taken in 1958 when two women enjoyed a weekend getaway on a sidecar-turned-camper during the summer. The incredible images show the two friends on a motorbike and sidecar as they begin to transform the sidecar into their accommodation for the night.
The transformation from sidecar to caravan begins, with everything you need neatly hidden in various compartments. The motorcycle is a Panther Model 120, 650cc single cylinder engine.
The young women start by removing the roof of the sidecar. The motorcycle comes in handy as a step ladder to secure the roof of the caravan. The transformation is complete, so the young women can relax, inside their compact caravan...
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These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
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These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
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These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
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These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
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These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
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These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
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These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
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These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
These Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958
(Photos by © Mediadrumimages / Topfoto)