Sherman Cymru camper van for sale

Regular readers will know that since Sherman Cymru reopened in February, it's become a bit of a second home for me. But before the £6.5million refurbishment was revealed, there was the camper van. This eye-catching vehicle toured Wales for two years, drumming up publicity and funding and keeping the name of the company in the public imagination. Now it could be yours, as Sherman Cymru are putting their van up for sale on eBay.

This is no ordinary camper van. Originally imported from Africa, this 25 year old vehicle has been beautifully restored with a reconditioned engine. In that quarter of a century, the van must surely have had an exciting life, and has now become a small part of theatre history. Since 2010, it helped to keep Sherman Cymru producing while their building was being beautified, by taking productions to other theatres and unusual locations throughout Wales.

Now that the theatre is back in business, the camper van needs a new loving home. So from Sunday 17 June, for 7 days, the camper van will be auctioned on eBay (http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/shermancymru/) with a reserve of £9,000. The Sherman Cymru branding will be removed before the sale, but the van will still be bright pink. So if you want an eye-catching vehicle with a fascinating history, get bidding!