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Post by Franklin1 on Sept 4, 2007 20:20:56 GMT 10
G'day All, If you think some of the asking prices for V.vans in Oz are a bit steep at times, you'll be spewing to know this 1960s van went on UK ebay recently for the equivalent of $153 (aussie dollars)... AND there were only 3 bids!... Lengthy description given with the listing, but main points were one roof leak, small patch of floor rot, tyres perished, brakes stuck, needed good clean inside/outside. Otherwise in "reasonable" nick. Maybe Cornish Lass, UK Brian, etc, could set up a Mail Order scheme to get some cheap vans sent over here... cheers, Al.
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Post by emerald on Sept 7, 2007 2:52:13 GMT 10
thats our caravan! we pick it up on Saturday, will let you know how 'reasonbable' it really is!
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Post by ukbrian on Sept 9, 2007 3:48:26 GMT 10
Al
I keep telling you that VV's in the UK go for next to nothing if they require any sort of work.
Only those that are restored to a high standard and retain all their period features are fetching GBP 3-5000. I don't know of many that have fetched much more.
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Post by cobber on Sept 9, 2007 8:54:05 GMT 10
Brian,
Were you watching the 1933 Winchester on ebay (item # 190145315099) , beautifully restored , that only attracted three bidders. Top bid £1,900.00 (Oz $4,666.00) and that didn’t reach the reserve, and I would hope not, it would have to be worth heaps more. Did you put in a bid ?
Cobber
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Post by ukbrian on Sept 9, 2007 18:33:39 GMT 10
Cobber
The Winchester non-sale proves my point - VV's in the UK just don't have the following they do in Oz.
Sometime ago I mentioned that on our crowded little Island the average guy just doesn't have the space to keep caravans at home and only farmers have covered accomodation! Hence the lack of interest.
I personally wouldn't want a pre-war van, so didn't bid on the Winchester.
We have two Clubs - and I heard recently, but don't know how true the report is, that the Historic Caravan Club (Pre 1960 vans only) only has about 50 members and when I was a member of the Period and Classic Caravan Club (Pre 1975 vans) had about 150 members.
As for "mail order" I think a 40ft container is GBP1200-1500 approximately to Oz, so two sharing the space would be very viable. I have a friend who regularly ships Classic cars worldwide and so could help with the booking, paperwork etc.
Also the vans could be filled with period bits and pieces.
I am currently looking for a new business opportunity - anyone out there want to be my Australian Agent?
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Post by ukbrian on Sept 11, 2007 16:37:13 GMT 10
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