It looks like a Poncin VP3000, but its made bijTravelong ltd?????????? (help please)

[green monster]

I bought an amfibious vehicle 8x8, don't exactly know what it is.

It looks like a Poncin VP3000, but a tag on the inside says:
VeePee Ranger P made by Travelong Ltd.

The only thing I can find for Travelong ltd is that this company went banktrupt in 1986.

Anyone has an idea what I bought??

So ik can get the right documentation for maintenance, etc.

Here are some links to pictures via dropbox, as I don't know how to upload pictures in my post.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x04v6o5fiu8422m/2014-05-24%2011.49.10.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tzruv2hmzjg07pq/sa4rWg%3D%3D.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u1sgqt1w4n63cia/2014-05-24%2011.49.23.jpg

[mike d]

Nice find GM. Whats it got for a motor and tranny? I know nothing about it, but I'm curious. Good luck Mike

[tattooman]

I have never seen anything quite like that machine.It looks very nice, would love to see some video of it tearing up the neighborhood!

[miker89]

great looking machine!!! Plenty of body clearance for tracks also

[Theman10k]

Yeah it's a Poncin VP3000 but the roll bar is weird not like the normal ones
Where did you get it if you don't mind me asking as I've been looking for one for a while and really want one

They should have a 2CV engine and gearbox

[Theman10k]

It might not be a VP3000 but a copie as the bottom tub body does not look right to all the other VP I've seen as shown in the photo ^^^^
The wheels are not open like that they should be more like this

[rodp]

Here you go

Registered Address:
4 Fields Park Gardens
Newport
Gwent
NP9 5PQ
United Kingdom

Travelong Limited was founded on 04 Oct 1984 and has its registered office in Gwent. The organisation's status is listed as "Dissolved" and it had 0 directors at the time it closed. Travelong Limited does not have any subsidiaries.

17 Oct 1995 Final Dissolution
29 Jun 1995 Final Meeting of Creditor
23 Jan 1991 Change in Registration Office
22 Aug 1986 Meeting of Creditors (Gazette)
29 Oct 1985 Annual Returns
12 Sep 1985 Change of Directors
31 Aug 1985 Accounts
24 Jan 1985 Charge Lodged

[Theman10k]

You learn something new every day

[chris davison]

Wow that looks nice its as big as the one I built.