Heritage Open Day: Travel back to the 70s with the National Motor Museum's 1971 Sprite caravan aka Chatty Caravan. Visit us for a chance to reminisce, chat and smile together about journeys made and memories shared (supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund). The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu will be displaying a 1971 Sprite 400 caravan in full retro glory. Our Sprite 400 touring caravan was one of the most popular caravans of the 20th Century. It was designed in England by Sam Alper, a philanthropist, sculptor and founder of the Little Chef roadside restaurants. Our 'Caravan for the Community' (aka @chatty_caravan) is a place for people to step back in time and recall stories of motoring journeys and memories made.