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Hi Lisa,


Methinks its older than 50's, possibly more like 30's from its shape.
The wheels are what are (sometimes) called artillery wheels ( after gun carraiges ) & I can barely read the shape of the badge on the caps. It looks very similar to early International or Studebaker, but a hit with a wire brush should identify the caps/wheels. I'm thinking they are early 1930's.

Whatever it is, its old & unique. It should restore pretty well, especially seeing the roof structure would have kept the weather off the van pretty well.

I love it.

JBJ

G'day Magicangelisa and Trub73,

Thanks for posting the pics.

There's nothing more boring than when everyone agrees...but I reckon JBJ and Cobber are on the right tracks (in the right caravan?? ). Judging by the overall shape (which is quite early 30's English in style) and the wheels, my guess is 1930's. And judging by the windows, I would guess home built (unless the windows have been repaired/replaced at some point.)

And as for the the tow coupling - I'd say that photo's going straight into Cobber's pool room...I mean the tow coupling thread! I'd love to see the tow bar it connects to. I guess it would have to be like a cup which closed over the ball section?

That's a great bit of Australian caravanning history you've got there I reckon. Now if I knew somebody that publishes a V V magazine I'd suggest that the van is worthy of a story...but I can't think of anyone at the moment... ;D ;D ;D

Don Ricardo

What a great peice of history. Where did you say it is hidden?
Hope it gets well looked after. I am sure i could fit just one more in the shed. NOTE TO SELF NO NO NO
Cruz

I think you could be right Doug, have a look at THIS SOCKET please Lisa and tell us if it is similar to the one Doug is referring to..... looks close aye?

Cobber.

Hi Lisa,

Congratulations on your new van,

Its an absoloute find, a rarity, and one that i'm sure many members of the Caravaning public would love to own themselves, including me ;D.

Yep i'll admit it, would even clean out the" shed of no entry 'cause its too full", in order to to sable that little beauty ;D.

Personally i'd paint a more muted colour than the lovely bright pink, but hey its your van, and hopefully as you do it up to it's former glory we will get a good look at your progress via posts and your magazine.

With all the help and technical advice that this forum, and its members, has to offer you will probably end up with a fantastic piece of restored VV history.

Good luck with it Lisa,
Thanks for posting Nicole.

Cheers to you both
retro64

Hi Lisa,

What a lovely find for you. Looks like you will have a fair bit of research and fun with this beauty. Understand your comment the other day now about having to stop thinking about other vans. (May be hard to beat)

A beautiful Mushroom Pink l think could be well and truly an asset to this van. William Morris for example used colour tones like olives, beiges, duck egg blues, and his works will never be forgotten. I think a Lisa van wouldn't be a Lisa van if it didn't have some kind of reference to pink in/on it at all.

Kel

Hi all

It tickles my fancy. Looks like you would have to watch for smurfs though.

Not that I know much about vans but it reminds me a bit of the rescue of the Landcruiser (?was that the right name?) Has the same sort of shape as that early beauty. Is it wood, or masonite?

Cheers
Seeshell

Wow that's an awesome van I can't believe the chassis is timber. What a fabulous find and a lucky van to have been found.

Interesting shape, i love it. Well picked up. Now wouldn't that look great behind something like a 34 ford phaeton, or maybe a 38 Nash advanced eight coupe.
How heavy do you reckon she is.