1. Historical Overview & Production Profile
Founded in 1964 by Peter and Ken Smith, Swift became the largest manufacturer of touring caravans and coachbuilt motorhomes in the UK, acquiring Sprite, Abbey, Sterling, and Bessacarr.
| Manufacturer Name | Swift Group |
|---|---|
| CRiS Manufacturer Code | SW (VIN Digits 8-9) |
| Operational Years | 1964 – Active |
| Current Trade Status | Active Manufacturer |
| Factory Headquarters | Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 4JX |
| Iconic Model Ranges | Challenger, Conqueror, Corniche, Sprite, Sterling, Bessacarr, Kon-tiki, Sundance, Escape, Voyager |
2. Body Shell Engineering & Construction Methods
Timber framework with bonded skin historically; transitioned to SMART and SMART HT timberless polyurethane (PURe) composite construction from 2014.
3. Salvage, Breaker & Parts Replacement Guidance
Scotia Workshop Insight:
Dominates the UK salvage parts ecosystem. High interchangeability across Sargent PDUs, AL-KO running gear, Thetford toilets, and Polyplastic window sets across all sub-brands.
Dominates the UK salvage parts ecosystem. High interchangeability across Sargent PDUs, AL-KO running gear, Thetford toilets, and Polyplastic window sets across all sub-brands.
4. Verified Technical Specification Sheets (131 Models in Registry)
Select any verified Swift Group model below to view factory chassis PCDs, cold tyre pressures, fridge codes, and window cutout apertures:
🚐 2011 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2011 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2011 Swift Challenger 540
🚐 2011 Swift Challenger 550
🚐 2010 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2010 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2010 Swift Challenger 540
🚐 2010 Swift Challenger 550
🚐 2010 Swift Charisma 535
🚐 2010 Swift Charisma 545
🚐 2010 Swift Charisma 555
🚐 2010 Swift Charisma 565
🚐 2010 Swift Charisma 570
🚐 2009 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2009 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2009 Swift Challenger 540
🚐 2009 Swift Challenger 550
🚐 2009 Swift Charisma 535
🚐 2009 Swift Charisma 545
🚐 2009 Swift Charisma 555
🚐 2009 Swift Charisma 565
🚐 2009 Swift Charisma 570
🚐 2008 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2008 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2008 Swift Challenger 540
🚐 2008 Swift Challenger 550
🚐 2008 Swift Charisma 535
🚐 2008 Swift Charisma 545
🚐 2008 Swift Charisma 555
🚐 2008 Swift Charisma 565
🚐 2008 Swift Charisma 570
🚐 2007 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2007 Swift Challenger 520
🚐 2007 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2007 Swift Challenger 540
🚐 2007 Swift Challenger 550
🚐 2007 Swift Charisma 535
🚐 2007 Swift Charisma 545
🚐 2007 Swift Charisma 555
🚐 2007 Swift Charisma 565
🚐 2006 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2006 Swift Challenger 520
🚐 2006 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2006 Swift Challenger 540
🚐 2006 Swift Charisma 535
🚐 2006 Swift Charisma 545
🚐 2006 Swift Charisma 555
🚐 2006 Swift Charisma 565
🚐 2005 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2005 Swift Challenger 520
🚐 2005 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2005 Swift Challenger 540
🚐 2005 Swift Charisma 535
🚐 2005 Swift Charisma 545
🚐 2005 Swift Charisma 555
🚐 2005 Swift Charisma 565
🚐 2004 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2004 Swift Challenger 520
🚐 2004 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2004 Swift Charisma 535
🚐 2004 Swift Charisma 555
🚐 2003 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2003 Swift Challenger 520
🚐 2003 Swift Challenger 530
🚐 2002 Swift Challenger 480
🚐 2002 Swift Challenger 520
🚌 2014 Swift Escape 624
🚌 2014 Swift Escape 664
🚌 2014 Swift Escape 686
🚌 2013 Swift Escape 624
🚌 2013 Swift Escape 664
🚌 2013 Swift Escape 686
🚌 2012 Swift Escape 624
🚌 2012 Swift Escape 664
🚌 2012 Swift Escape 686
🚌 2012 Swift Kon-tiki 669
🚌 2011 Swift Escape 624
🚌 2011 Swift Escape 664
🚌 2011 Swift Escape 686
🚌 2011 Swift Kon-tiki 669
🚌 2011 Swift Sundance 630L
🚌 2010 Swift Escape 624
🚌 2010 Swift Escape 664
🚌 2010 Swift Escape 686
🚌 2010 Swift Kon-tiki 669
🚌 2010 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2010 Swift Sundance 630L
🚌 2009 Swift Escape 624
🚌 2009 Swift Escape 664
🚌 2009 Swift Escape 686
🚌 2009 Swift Kon-tiki 669
🚌 2009 Swift Sundance 530LP
🚌 2009 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2009 Swift Sundance 630L
🚌 2008 Swift Kon-tiki 669
🚌 2008 Swift Sundance 530LP
🚌 2008 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2008 Swift Sundance 630L
🚌 2007 Swift Kon-tiki 645
🚌 2007 Swift Kon-tiki 669
🚌 2007 Swift Sundance 530LP
🚌 2007 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2007 Swift Sundance 630L
🚌 2006 Swift Kon-tiki 640
🚌 2006 Swift Kon-tiki 645
🚌 2006 Swift Sundance 530LP
🚌 2006 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2006 Swift Sundance 630L
🚌 2005 Swift Kon-tiki 640
🚌 2005 Swift Kon-tiki 645
🚌 2005 Swift Sundance 530LP
🚌 2005 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2005 Swift Sundance 630L
🚌 2004 Swift Kon-tiki 640
🚌 2004 Swift Kon-tiki 645
🚌 2004 Swift Sundance 530LP
🚌 2004 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2004 Swift Sundance 630L
🚌 2003 Swift Kon-tiki 640
🚌 2003 Swift Kon-tiki 645
🚌 2003 Swift Sundance 530LP
🚌 2003 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2002 Swift Kon-tiki 640
🚌 2002 Swift Kon-tiki 645
🚌 2002 Swift Sundance 530LP
🚌 2002 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2001 Swift Kon-tiki 640
🚌 2001 Swift Sundance 590RS
🚌 2000 Swift Kon-tiki 640
🚌 1999 Swift Kon-tiki 640
🚌 1998 Swift Kon-tiki 640
Need Spares or Dismantling Parts for a Swift Group?
Scotia Caravan & Motorhome Salvage breaks Swift Group models regularly at our licensed facility in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.