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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 29, 2023 20:35:40 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 25, 2023 20:11:15 GMT 10
Article on a restored late 50's Skyline Junior published in the Melbourne Age and the Sydney Morning Herald weekend supplement on Saturday, 11 February 2012:The article also quotes Geoff Tangey (Firefighter) who up until his death was a member of the admin team for the Vintage Caravans Forum, and the lead organiser for several Vintage Caravan Nationals events. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 24, 2023 21:21:34 GMT 10
Hi Tansca, It is interesting to compare your van to the Skyline you've included in your post. They are very similar in shape and style and it's very possible that they came out of the same factory, but if so I am almost certain that they were built in the Franklin factory. The reason I say that is that we know that around about 1959, Skyline began to sell Skyline branded caravans that were actually sourced from other manufacturers, including Franklin. In some cases it appears that Skyline purchased the partially completed caravans from Franklin and then finished them off because some of the fittings in the Skyline versions differ from the Franklin versions. We have seen quite a few examples of Franklin built Skylines on the Forum, and apart from the fact that they are almost identical to the Franklin models, they have Franklin serial numbers on the drawbars. (By that I mean that the serial number follows the Franklin format.) Another example of a Skyline Junior like 'Betsy' in the article can be seen here. However, one difference between this Skyline and the Franklins is the shape of the external wheel arch. If you look at the wheel arch on the Skyline Junior I've referred you to, you'll see that it's sort of an even, upside down 'U' shape, and it's the same on 'Betsy' in the article. On your van however, the wheel arch rises upwards towards the front, and that shape was characteristic of Franklins for a number of years. There are a couple of small Franklins that look the same as yours, and have the same wheel arch (although one has spats) here and here. (Don't worry that the last one is labeled as a 'Korong' - that was a dealer's name.) So in summary, because of the shape of the wheel arch and the fact that your van has a Franklin format serial number, I am quite confident that your van is a Franklin.
Just by the by Franklin supplied caravans not only to Skyline but several other manufacturers/dealers including Panorama, Hawthorn, Phoenix, Pathmaster, Oasis and Owen Bailey who each branded the vans as their own.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 23, 2023 17:26:13 GMT 10
G'day Smiles,
I haven't answered because our Don now has 14" HQ wheels and light truck tyres - so not authentic...but, shhhh, don't tell anyone...
Light truck tyres work well on a caravan and provide good stability, but you may not want to use them.
I wonder what Surf Tragic puts on his Dons? Maybe he'll see these posts and tell us?
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 23, 2023 12:11:50 GMT 10
Hi Tansca, Thanks for posting the photo of the serial number on your van. I read it as '799' because Franklin only started using a letter as a prefix to their serial numbers in 1974, and if the serial number on yours was 'V99' that would make it a 1974 model (because V meant 1974 in their system), which it clearly isn't because of the design and cladding. From 1960/61 to 1964, Franklin used a letter after the numbers, and the letter indicated the year. So, for example, 799E would mean a van was built in 1964 (because E meant 1964). There isn't a letter after your numbers so that means your van was built before that numbering system was introduced, and that in turn means your van was built prior to 1960. And since Franklin only started marketing their caravans under their own name in 1956, the indication is that your van was built between 1956 and 1959. The earlier Franklins looked different to yours, so I personally would guess your van was built in 1959. You might like to look at this thread which explains about Franklin serial numbers and shows some examples of fairly early Franklins, some of which are very similar to yours, although a bit larger. You might also find this thread about the history of Franklin interesting. Hope that helps and isn't too confusing! At least we've been able to narrow the build date of your caravan down. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 22, 2023 13:55:50 GMT 10
Hi all, A couple of interesting items about Millard caravans published in 1968. The first is an article reporting that the 16 ft Millard Princess model could now be purchased with an electric toilet installed, published in the Sydney Sun-Herald on Sunday, 5 May 1968 (page 70). Interesting that the toilets were the same as those to be found in Boeing 707 airliners: The article was accompanied by the following advert on the same page of the newspaper: Then on Sunday, 22 June 1968 the Sun-Herald (page 105) printed a review of the 1968 Millard Capri: This article was accompanied by the following advert on the same page of the newspaper setting out some of the Millard range: Note that while the Princess model with the toilet was clad in two-tone, acrylic coated aluminium, the Capri model was still clad in unpainted aluminium, apart from the flashes on the side. This seems to suggest that the Capri was finished at a lower level than the Princess.
All newspaper items were sourced from www.newspapers.comDon Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 22, 2023 13:35:01 GMT 10
Article about the Sunwagon published in the Sydney Sun-Herald on Sunday, 5 May 1968 (page 70):[/b] (Source: www.newspapers.com ]
Unfortunately, in regard to the queries referred to higher up in this thread, the article gives no indication who was producing Sunwagons at that point.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 21, 2023 17:34:13 GMT 10
Hi all, Three newspaper articles published in early 1968 following the release of the Linda Star pick-up camper and the Mini Star caravan by Murrumba Star. The first article was published in the Sydney Sun-Herald on Sunday, 25 February (page 19):
The second article, probably written by the same journalist, appeared in the Sun-Herald on Sunday, 31 March (page 86) and acknowledges that the camper (and the caravan) were designed by Tony Pusterla - who also designed the fastback for MGB sportscars: The final article was printed in the Sun-Herald on Sunday, 5 May 1968 (page 70 - columns rearranged to increase readability). It recounts the testing Tony Pusterla undertook on the prototype of the Linda Star, including testing what would happen if the camper came off the utility and bounced on the road! It also refers to the modifications to the production model requested by Murrumba Star: Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 21, 2023 17:13:49 GMT 10
Afternoon caravan history tragics, In the post by Franklin1 that commences this thread on the post-1945 history of Jennison Pathfinder caravans, and subsequent posts by Jennison, it was noted that after the death of John Jennison in October 1950 the company was bought by Mr R E (Richard) Pym. The Pym family continued producing Jennison Pathfinder (later just branded as Pathfinder) caravans until 1967. The following newspaper item about the growth of the caravan industry after World War II actually quotes Pym. The article was published in the Sydney Daily Telegraph on Monday, 3 April 1950 (page 20): The article tells us that in early 1950 Pym was the manager of Luxury Caravans Pty Ltd, the manufacturer of Luxory caravans. He was also a member of the Council of the NSW Caravan and Trailer Industries' Association, so it would appear that he had quite a bit of experience in the caravan industry before taking on Jennison caravans. Interestingly, in 1951 Luxury's business was located at 291 Pacific Highway, Atarmon NSW only a few doors away from the Jennison business at 283 Pacific Highway, Atarmon NSW. Previously Luxury had been situated at 383 Pacific Highway. We don't know whether Luxury moved to be close to Jennison after Pym became involved in the Jennison business, or whether it was a coincidence. Nor do we know if Pym and John Jennison collaborated in any way before Jennison's death, or if Pym continued to be involved with Luxury after he purchased Jennison. Maybe Forum member Jennison can answer some of these questions? Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 21, 2023 16:43:18 GMT 10
Hi all, Recently while scouring old newspapers online for something else (as is often the case), I came across the following article which was published in the Sydney Daily Telegraph on Monday, 3 April 1950 (page 20):
The article speaks about the growth of the caravan industry after World War II, but what is of interest in relation to this thread is that it refers to Richard (R E) Pym who was the manager of Luxury Caravans Pty Ltd. He was also a member of the Council of the NSW Caravan and Trailer Industries' Association. After the death of John Jennison, the developer and manufacturer of Jennison caravans in October 1950, Richard Pym bought Jennison Trailer Engineering Co and continued the Jennison caravan business until 1967.
Pym's involvement with Luxury and Jennison caravans is interesting because in 2008 I posted the following higher up this thread: "The location for the Luxury factory/showroom in the later [1954 Luxory] ads is listed as 291 Pacific Highway, Artarmon, which is only four doors down from the Jennison Pathfinder factory at the same period (283 Pacific Highway). I'm not suggesting a connection between the two...". Well, turns out there was a connection - Richard Pym! At this point we don't know whether Pym severed his connection with Luxury when he bought Jennison, or remained involved in both.
An interesting comment from Pym in the last line of the article, referring to caravans in the range of 8 to 10 feet in length: "Mr Pym said the smaller model was becoming popular with honeymoon couples." That presumably included the Luxory 'Baby' model, an example of which is shown in the post immediately before this.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 21, 2023 14:03:58 GMT 10
A Luxory 'Baby' 9ft 3in caravan listed for sale on the Forum by Matches here in 2017:When Matches first posted about his van he wasn't certain of the make, however after looking at all the possible matches (sorry! ) with his van, concluded that it was a Luxory 'Baby' and noted especially the location of the roof hatch which differed from other contenders. The shape of the floorline, including the horizontal strapping a few inches above the bottom edge of the floorline, and the shape of the wheelarch all match (can't think of any other word now!) that shown in the photo of a 'Baby' in one of the adverts posted above.
Matches suggested that the van was from around 1948, although he didn't say what that conclusion was based on. Luxury Caravans Pty Ltd (the manufacturer of Luxory vans) was in existence then, but we don't have any evidence of it producing caravans in its own right until the early 50's (see posts higher up this thread), so it seems more likely that Matches 'Baby' was early 50's.
Like other very small caravans of the era the 'Baby' had a minimum of windows, in this case two - one on each side, but none on the front at the rear. Some very small caravans only had one window. However, this van had an added benefit of a lower door hatch, which is an unusual feature.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 20, 2023 16:20:08 GMT 10
Hi LIL 062,
I've sent you an email via the Forum.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 19, 2023 11:55:46 GMT 10
Hi all, Over time we have come across several examples of where Australian designs for caravans have been modified and used to build vans in New Zealand. One was the Australian Sunliner which became the NZ Concord, and another was the Australian Franklin/Kennedy which became the NZ Caravelle. Hughdeany has provided another example of this trans-Tasman sharing. This is the NZ Calypso caravan which was featured in Winser's 1968/69 Plans for Caravans: (Source: K Winser, Plans for Caravans, 13th edition, 1968) This was not a caravan for which plans were provided in the book, but as can be seen, a photo of a commercially built van shown in a feature on overseas design trends which Winser often included in his caravan publications. It is clear from the photo that the Calypso was based on the design of the Carapark Astronaut caravans. Thanks to Hughdeany for providing this intriguing glimpse into Australia/NZ caravan history. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 18, 2023 20:16:57 GMT 10
Hi Tansca, Welcome to the Forum and thanks for showing us a photo of your van. I'm afraid your van is not early 50's, but probably late 50's or possibly even very early 60's. That's based on what we know about the history of Franklin (which commenced in 1956), the shape of your van, and the shape of the aluminium window frames. I can explain in more detail if you would like me to. We may be able to give you an approximate date for your van - or possibly even a specific year - if you can tell us if your van has a serial number on the drawbar, and what it is. It will be a number created out of weld (raised lettering) on one arm of the drawbar and will either be some numbers, or some numbers followed by a letter. Have a look and tell us if you can see anything. In the meantime, you may like to look at the Franklin thread in the Down History Lane section - click here. There are a number of pages to work through, but if you look at the posts on page 5 of the thread you'll see a van that looks to be the same model, size and age as yours. I'll be interested to know if your van has an aluminium roof and aluminium cladding below the front window like the one I've referred you to? Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 17, 2023 19:10:59 GMT 10
THE LAST BARAVAN - 2020
Hi all,
In September 2020, Bruce Barrett provided us with a detailed history of the Baravan caravans built by his father, David Barrett. The history can be found in the first post on this thread here, and a guide to the body styles used by Baravan from 1954 through to 1978 can be found here. When Bruce provided us with the history, he told us that he was in the process of building a new caravan which would be the 'last Baravan'.
Bruce has now provided us with the story of his van, which is set out below. The last Baravan is Bruce's vision of what a Baravan would have looked like if they were still being built in 2020.
As most people will be aware this Forum is focused on Vintage caravans, that is caravans built before 1970. Over the years we have largely restricted posts to those about Vintage era vans, although we have accepted some posts about caravans built later than 1969 if there is a link to the Vintage era, or someone has built a retro caravan in a Vintage style. This post is one of those exceptions because it tells the last instalment in the Baravan story - a fitting bookend to the Baravan chronicle if you like.
Thanks to Bruce for being willing to share the story of his caravan. And many happy travels.
Don Ricardo BUILDING THE LAST BARAVAN CARAVAN
A journey for Bruce Barrett.
In 2019 Jenny and I were holidaying in the South West of WA and discussing our caravanning future for the next 10 years with our current caravan. We thought of all the things we would like and created a bit of a wish list. I suggested it would be great to have an old Baravan with all of these features though not really giving it a great deal of forethought however anything is possible. There were no previous Baravans that came anywhere close to our requirements and I suggested since I am now retired why not build one…….anyway here is the journey for me that was initially started by my father in 1954. Sourcing materials and drawing the design, shapes and components on computer using AutoCad was the first step. Every item was drawn to the millimetre to ensure everything fitted together on paper and finally in October 2019 the assembly process started with practical completion and licenced in December 2020. Chassis Information:
Body size 20ft x 8ft Main chassis frame 100 x 50 RHS with 50 x 50 SHS under packer. Front and Rear 100 x 50 RHS A Frame 100 x 50 RHS with 50 x 4 flat vertical reinforcing Interim flooring supports 50 x 50 SHS Side frames 20 x 20 x 1.6 SHS Springs Rocker Roller type 60 x 7 spring leaves RHS – 9 leaf LHS - 8 leaf Axles 50mm square Brakes 12 x 2 Alko Electric Wheels 18 x 8 Landcruiser 2013/2015 model Water tanks 3 @ 90 litre Grey water tank 50 litre Coupling fixed 3500kg. Spare wheel 1 on rear bumper Computer designs.
These were the base drawings from which all components were drawn. The caravan was to be built in a unit in Myaree and occupied an area of 8 mtr x 3 mtr with the same area alongside which was used for storage and preparation of components. The area was limiting so building had to be done in stages with the first being the chassis and steel framing. Chassis and FramingWhere possible I ordered the steel to be cut to length which avoided having to cut each piece by hand. 2 steel trestles were made, squared up and set level for the chassis to be built on: Steel and chassis components set out to start welding the chassis: The chassis was welded upside down starting with the longitudinal rails and front and rear cross members: Square up chassis and set A frame in place: Chassis steelwork welded, welds painted and springs, jack leg brackets, water bolts located in place: Chassis now turned over. Ready to fit axles, wheels etc and water tanks: The chassis was used as a base to make the side frames. The first one was made and tack welded to the chassis then used as a jig for the other side: The first side frame clamped and squared up to the chassis before welding to the outriggers of the chassis: Repeated process for the other side and ensured width was true side to side then used steel cross bracing to square up the sides to the chassis. Next step started fitting the front cross rails and roof rails: Caravan turned around to fit of the rear and remaining roof rails: Completed steelwork: Building the Shower. Materials used: Pine plywood 3mm 42 x 19 Meranti timber 12mm ply for base Polyester resin and Fibreglass matt
Firstly a pattern was made for the side profile of the shape of the rear of the caravan:
Then the shower cubical was made similar to a cupboard. 2 coats of clear polyester resin and fibreglass cloth applied to walls and floor then 2 coats of white gelcoat applied with a roller. White plywood finish to the door opening, trimmed with aluminium angle and 10mm thick clear acrylic supported on clamp hinges: Hudson helping out keeping the floor clean before the lino was laid, and Danielle helping out with the shower double checking shape and measurements prior to fitting:
After fitting the plywood to both walls the rear sheets were fitted around the shape, needed 2 sets of hands so Jenny helped out with the bending and pop-riveting to the rear framework. We fitted several roof sheets to the ensuite area the shower was lifted into place then fitted the rear partition wall: The remaining roof sheets and front I managed to do on my own with a simple framework to hold the sheets close to the roof, slide into side extrusions, clamp in place then pop rivet: Bed made and fitted, meranti framework glued to plywood and bolted to floor: Furniture White 15mm plywood. I had drawn all of the furniture components with AutoCad so they could be downloaded to a computer on a CNC machine. Each sheet had the components laid out in order to minimize waste. There was not enough room to store (at Myaree) all of the components cut at the same time so I had to plan how many furniture cupboards could be assembled and stored in the small area then reorder the next patch once the previous batch had been fitted inside the caravan.
CNC cut panels:
Ensuite overhead cupboard and lower cupboard assembled: Ensuite cupboards, toilet and washing machine fitted to rear of caravan: Rear partition and sliding door fitted and dinette seating in place: Lower kitchen cupboards and refrigerator cupboard: Help from Jim to fit the kitchen overhead cupboards and lower kitchen cupboards: Bedroom cupboards in place. The robe and the dressing tables were built in 2 pieces then slid into place to match the curvature of the roof: Electrical cables internally to met in 1 common place – cables everywhere – 12 volt, 240 volt, speaker and coaxial: First sheet of aluminium to door side – starting from top then working down. Polystyrene insulation fitted into wall cavities and around electrical cables: Drivers side showing insulation, electrical and fixing blocks before fitting aluminium sheeting: Door side with aluminium sheeting fitted: Jim helping out again fitting aluminium sheeting – first sheet fitted: Plumbing to vanity and washing machine: Plumbing to holding tank and rear of caravan: Roof before insulation and aluminium sheeting: Finishing off the rear of the caravan: Front of the caravan insulation and aluminium sheeting: Roof accessories – hatches, scupper vents, airconditioner, solar panels, ensuite hatches and 12 volt satellite dish: Front of caravan finished: Interior from front – kitchen, dinette, ensuite: Interior – dinette: Interior – Ensuite: On the road to get the caravan weighed then licenced: Visit to mum: On the road for our first trip to Yallingup:
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 16, 2023 15:28:03 GMT 10
Hi Azimuth,
Great to read about your research on Max Mason, and to hear a bit more about his involvement in the caravan industry.
I'll be glad to have a chat with you and to exchange some information about Glida (and Newlands).
You can email me on caravanhistory@gmail.com
Regards,
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 15, 2023 21:56:57 GMT 10
Photos of a Viscount caravan sighted by Brucebarrett at Garwin, NSW earlier in 2023:The livery suggests the van is from around 1961 based on the knowledge we have. Note that the van has the "humped" rear, which is less common that the straight backed, non-humped back Viscounts of that period. This van seems to be the same shape and style as CrystalGrace's Viscount here which also has the humped back. However, CrystalGrace's van was a Victorian built caravan as indicated by a serial number beginning with 'V'. The van photographed by Bruce just has the number '505' without an alphabetic prefix which would seem to indicate that it was built in Viscount's original Adelaide factory: Victorian built vans had a 'V' shaped decoration at the front under the window. Perhaps Bruce can tell us whether or not this van had the same decoration? That will tell us whether the guess about it being Adelaide-built is correct. Thanks to Bruce for providing these photos which add to our understanding about Viscount. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 14, 2023 12:59:34 GMT 10
G'day Noysey,
Great to see your progress. I love the cabinetry you are building, especially the rattan look. Very classy.
You mentioned bamboo ply, and you may have mentioned it before, but is it lighter than regular ply?
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 13, 2023 11:32:20 GMT 10
Hi Don82,
Thanks for your kind comments.
I've got an idea that '603' may refer to the model and 571 may be your serial number, but Kevin may be able to add to that (or correct me!).
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 13, 2023 11:27:31 GMT 10
Apologies for providing links rather than embeds for the images. I thought I had posted them in a form that would render. I'll work out what I did wrong and update to make it easier to see the pics. Hi Itsbeneff,
Welcome to the Forum.
Hughdeany has been able to identify your caravan for you, but I thought I'd just give you a tip regarding posting your photos. If you look at the Format menu bar in the 'Create Post' window, towards the end you'll see a little button with a picture of a landscape in it. If you press that it will come up with a dialogue box saying 'Insert Image'. In the bar saying 'Image URL' just paste your photo link. You will then end up with a line in your post commencing with '[img src=https:' followed by your photo link. When you create your post you'll end up with a photo like this: Hope that helps? Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 13, 2023 11:18:01 GMT 10
Hi Nanni, As Shesgotthelook suggested, if you can show us some photos of the van we may be able to tell you more about your caravan. There's info on how to post photos on the Forum if you click here. Using the 'Add Attachment' button is the easiest way to go. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 13, 2023 11:14:16 GMT 10
Hi Surf Tragic,
That's an interesting catch!
The little upturn in the waistline moulding at the front suggests that the van is a modified Franklin Futura...and yet...there are some features that make me wonder if we're looking at something else. Obviously there are the front and rear windows which don't match, but the front side window is installed differently to a Futura and the door is hinged differently and there's something about the overall look of the van which is just that bit different.
I wondered for a while if it had actually been built from one of the shells like the ones built for ANARE for use in the Antarctic, but they lacked the Franklin Futura flourish on the waistline moulding...
Do you have the contact details of the owner? If so you could ask them whether there is a serial number welded on the drawbar (if it's still original). If it's a Franklin format serial number (three digits followed by a letter) then we'll know how the van started out.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 13, 2023 10:50:18 GMT 10
Hi Don82, Welcome to the Forum and thanks for showing us some photos of your van. Your caravan is actually a Globetrotter, and based on the window construction, built in the second half of the 50's. There should be a serial number created out of weld somewhere on an arm of the drawbar. There's info about Globe and Globetrotter if you click here. You'll see a few examples of vans the same model as yours on that thread. We love reno stories on the Forum, so please do tell us all about it, and if you need advice, just ask. Forum member Shesgotthelook restored a slightly newer version of your Globetrotter (late 50's) and documented the story here. She's always helpful with advice too (she's done quite a few restorations). Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 13, 2023 10:40:53 GMT 10
Hi Azimuth, Welcome to the Forum. I presume you've seen the thread on Glida in the 'Down History Lane' section here? There's not a lot of history there, but I've done a quick search via Newspapers.com and dug up a little bit more info that you may be interested in. We are fortunate because Glida placed advertisements in the Sydney Morning Herald on a weekly basis for 25+ years. Sorry, I haven't had time to properly document what I found, but will do so at some point because there's some interesting stuff there. Glida first started advertising caravans in November 1948, and I judge that they were their own products at that stage. From around about 1960 Glida became dealers for caravans built by other manufacturers. Over the years they were dealers for Gipsy, Millard, Cargill, Olympic, Wayfarer, Chesney and others. In 1963 they were advertising 'custom built' caravans, but it is uncertain whether those vans were built by Glida themselves or for Glida by one of the other companies. Certainly, we have several examples of Glida putting their badge on vans built by other manufacturers such as Newlands (ie badge engineering). But the interesting little, forward leaning Glida - of which there are several examples of on the Glida thread I referred you to - may have been Glida's own product (it is not similar to any other van we know about from another manufacturer). Glida continued to advertise until at least 1974, although the adverts at that stage were focusing more on repairs and accessories, rather than sales. Adverts for used vans had begun to peter out after about 1970. That was a trajectory followed by many post-war caravan companies - building their own vans, then becoming a dealer for someone else, before ending up doing repairs and accessories. I hope that helps? Do you have a special interest or a family connection to Glida? If so it would be great to hear about it, and whatever you might be able to add to the Glida story. Or is Newlands your main interest? I can't help you with the question about copyright permission. I also can't help you regarding Guiseppe Mio, although Hughdeany may be able to tell you something. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Sept 28, 2023 21:27:35 GMT 10
Hi Oldvangirl, Welcome to the forum and thanks for telling us about your family's Viceroy caravan.
As you've discovered from this thread, we don't know a great deal about Viceroy so it's exciting to hear about your van. Do you remember how your family came by it and where they might have bought it? I'm guessing it was second hand in 1969? It would be wonderful if you can post photos of the van if you can find some. There's instructions on how to post photos if you click here. The easiest way is to use the 'Add Attachment' button, but if you are posting photos from your mobile (as opposed to a laptop or tablet) there is an extra step needed to make the button appear. The instructions about 'Add Attachment' explain what to do. If you have any trouble posting the photos, you're very welcome to email the photos to me at caravanhistory@gmail.com and I'll be happy to post the photos for you. Don Ricardo
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