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Post by sunflower on Oct 24, 2011 18:11:09 GMT 10
This 1950-60s caravan has sat in a shed for the last 20 years & is in good shape, with all original interior. Includes gas stove, gas lantern, and electric lights. Sleeps four. Table & seats fold to convert to double bed. I have interior pics which can be emailed. It will be up for auction at our huge farm clearance auction, over cup weekend (auction day sunday 30th Oct), near Melbourne. See here for details of auction: www.thebigshed.tv/Catalogue no. 655: www.victoriahouseauctions.com.au/view_catalogue.asp?page=22&Cat=2 |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 24, 2011 21:53:56 GMT 10
Hi Sunflower,
There's a lot of interesting items for sale there! Like the two Oldsmobiles.
You've listed the caravan as a Coronet, but it looks more like a Franklin to me. I maybe wrong though. Can you confirm its identity?
Don Ricardo
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Post by trub73 on Oct 25, 2011 8:43:26 GMT 10
I was thinking the same thing Don Ricardo, it must be earlier than mine tho as ive got the 61 model with the bay window at the front- but the little wooden screen door and the general shape sure looks franklin to me (could be one of those re-badged jobs)  |
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Post by tenoroc on Oct 25, 2011 12:19:57 GMT 10
It could be a Coronet. Dad worked for Franklin before starting Coronet and may have used a similar shape in the beginning.
If it is a Coronet it will be a very early one built in the first year of the company.
I would be interested to know if the van has any identifying marks to prove it was.
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Post by jenniewren on Oct 25, 2011 17:20:37 GMT 10
Haven't been on for awhile....now you probably remember that there was a fair bit of head scratching as to what I have and what it is but the "guru's" came up with a 1958/59 Coronet. The above caravan is exactly the same shape, the same wheel arch definition, the same screen door and underneath the vents etc you can make out the original paint stripe around the van. We originally thought it was a Franklin but I was assured by Hughdeani who had a peek at pic's it was a Coronet. Would have been interesting to see the interior and see if the layout is the same as mine! J
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Post by noblesgarage on Oct 25, 2011 19:28:02 GMT 10
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Post by sunflower on Oct 25, 2011 22:43:32 GMT 10
Finally figured out how to reduce file size so I can upload interior pics... hopefully it works! |
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Post by sunflower on Oct 25, 2011 22:50:57 GMT 10
One more pic (this one is facing the front of van, with door to the left)...
The only info I had for the brand is from the registration stickers, which said coronet. There was also a model number, but I put the paper I wrote it on through the wash in my pocket, doh! Won't be out there again until friday, so I'll check again then.
Any advice on where else I should look for brand/model info?
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Post by Franklin1 on Oct 26, 2011 8:21:04 GMT 10
No Franklin shelf above the sink!  No shelf = No Franklin  The curve on the top rear roof looks to be too sharp for a Franklin as well. I reckon we have the same situation as we had with jenniewren's van (see Reply #12). I'd be voting 'Coronet' for the auction van...I think  cheers, Al. |
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Post by tenoroc on Nov 2, 2011 10:12:44 GMT 10
Went to the auction on Sunday to see what the van went for and maybee pick up a bargain. The van was in exellent condition inside and out and was besicaly origional. It only had a small hole in the timber on the front of the blind, easily fixed. This van could be on the road with very little work.
The winning bidder paid $3262.00 incluiding the auctioneers commission, more than I was prepared to pay not knowing if it was a Coronet or not.
Anyway it wasn't a bad buy considering they don't need to spend much on it.
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Post by kaybee on Nov 2, 2011 13:39:22 GMT 10
Went to the auction on Sunday to see what the van went for and maybee pick up a bargain. The van was in exellent condition inside and out and was besicaly origional. It only had a small hole in the timber on the front of the blind, easily fixed. This van could be on the road with very little work. The winning bidder paid $3262.00 incluiding the auctioneers commission, more than I was prepared to pay not knowing if it was a Coronet or not. Anyway it wasn't a bad buy considering they don't need to spend much on it. ...it says it is on the rego label and considering the family bought it new...maybe it is. But it sure does look like one of the Franklin's in DHL . We were the winning bidders,I didn't go there to buy the van but when I heard a guy saying how he was going to buy it and put it on his bush block and turn it into a "rock n'roll van" ( whatever that might be....didn't sound too good for the van though  ).....I figured I might just put my hand up for it to save it from being trashed. It's well and truly larger than we want or can store , so at some point it'll probably be on the market again , but the plan at this stage is to clean it up inside and out and preserve the mint interior and decent original paint ,re-lay the blue and white original floor tiles , fit some new tyres and fresh wiring and rear lights and then get some rego on it and use it a few times. If there is anyone out there who thinks they might like a lovely original van like this one ( it's 14ft4" long by 7ft wide and tows just fine) with the original annexe,timber poles and ropes/pegs etc.....you're welcome to come and have a look at it now before we start spending more money on it. I have a selection of photo's of the clearing sale and the van itself which I'll post in a new thread , detailing the recovery effort .....but it might be few days until I get to it as we're still in the middle of sorting through all the other junk we bought  ....cheers, Col. PS...This is Kris.......I didn't go to the sale on Sunday, I had been at the viewing on Saturday and had looked casually at the van but had no interest at all in acquiring it, neither did Col, so when he came home and broke the news to me I was rather taken aback ;D ;D First thing I asked was.....WHY ?......answer was ....NO WAY was it going to be used as described above. ;D ;D So, now we have a name for this van, it will be known as The No Way Van |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2011 18:04:44 GMT 10
;D Onya Kaybees.... Stickin your hand up .. winning ... and saving it from some nutter wanting to mutilate it.. or should that read... mutate it.    That is dedication to the hobby. A big 10 points from all of us here on the forum. No matter weather you onsell it in its present state .. or sell it later to recoup costs of purchase and refurbish . You can rest easy in knowing you have done the right thing by the van . Another one rescued. Congratulations Reddo |
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Post by tenoroc on Nov 2, 2011 18:48:09 GMT 10
Congrats on the purchase, the vans in great condition.
The only thing that makes me question if it is a Coronet is the roof lining. Dad said they always used pressed masonite for them. Yours has a perforated lining. Dads memory is not what it was so he may have used it in the early days. I would love to see some detailed photos to show him and see if thing look familier.
The curve on the wardrobe is definately one he used, they where purhased as a unit and modified to fit the van.
Anyhow, I'm glad you got it and its not being destroyed on the back blocks
David
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Post by dave01 on Nov 2, 2011 19:22:47 GMT 10
I agree with Reddos post, another bondy saved well done Col, it looks very much like the 59 Skyline Travis has for sale. cheers Dave
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Post by Roehm3108 on Nov 2, 2011 19:26:16 GMT 10
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Post by jenniewren on Nov 5, 2011 21:34:16 GMT 10
Not the "shelf" issue again!!! The interior is a little different to mine but I can see the similarities! I think mine maybe a little older....and as tenoroc mentioned...masonite pressed pattern ceiling is in mine! Who knows??? Just so glad someone bought it cause it looks in great condition!!! J
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