Post by Don Ricardo on Aug 23, 2014 20:08:21 GMT 10
P E DAVIES' CARAVAN
Built by P E Davies
Body Builder
31 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW
Photos of an aluminium caravan built by P E Davies and listed on Ebay, July 2012
From time to time we see a caravan which seems to have been a one-off, or a prototype which never went any further. In this case, at least we know who built it, and the fact that Mr Davies recorded that he was a bodybuilder (which I take to be a coachbuilder, rather than the modern meaning of a muscle man who goes to the gym a lot
), may indicate that the van was something that he hoped might go into production (but I am only guessing).
A few facts and figures from the seller:
Note the fins which suggest a build date of late 50's, early 60's. The shape of both the external and internal panels is so smooth and rounded that at first sight you would guess it was clad in fibreglass. In fact, the front of the van is not unlike the front of some of the fibreglass Guildford Roadcruisers to look at.
I don't know whether 'Burwood Road, Burwood' where the van was built refers to Burwood in NSW or in Victoria, however I am leaning towards NSW without having any real reason for doing so. Maybe somebody else can throw some light on the van or P E Davies?
Don Ricardo
Built by P E Davies
Body Builder
31 Burwood Road, Burwood NSW
Photos of an aluminium caravan built by P E Davies and listed on Ebay, July 2012
From time to time we see a caravan which seems to have been a one-off, or a prototype which never went any further. In this case, at least we know who built it, and the fact that Mr Davies recorded that he was a bodybuilder (which I take to be a coachbuilder, rather than the modern meaning of a muscle man who goes to the gym a lot
), may indicate that the van was something that he hoped might go into production (but I am only guessing).A few facts and figures from the seller:
- The van is skinned in aluminium both inside and out.
- The top cupboards, sink, kitchen cupboard and wardrobe all aluminium.
- Length, 3.8 m (13 ft) and width, 2.1 m wide (7 ft).
Note the fins which suggest a build date of late 50's, early 60's. The shape of both the external and internal panels is so smooth and rounded that at first sight you would guess it was clad in fibreglass. In fact, the front of the van is not unlike the front of some of the fibreglass Guildford Roadcruisers to look at.
I don't know whether 'Burwood Road, Burwood' where the van was built refers to Burwood in NSW or in Victoria, however I am leaning towards NSW without having any real reason for doing so. Maybe somebody else can throw some light on the van or P E Davies?
Don Ricardo
