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Post by stephen&Julie on Jul 9, 2014 13:16:54 GMT 10
This is a fantastic opportunity to own a fully restored late 1960’s fiberglass EXPAND-A-VAN, the last version of this type of van. I have owned and enjoyed traveling in this van, it’s light and easy to maneuver, weighs around one tonne loaded to travel, comes complete with awning and sun blocker shade, all poles, ropes and sectional sulage hoses. The interior consists of two fold out double beds, gas fridge and stove, ceiling fan, 12volt lighting, 12months NSW rego, new tyre’s with electric brakes and a heavy duty axle, new bearings. This van is fully accessible unfolded a unique feature. This is a great van ready to travel and very rare indeed.             [/URL
Contact Boblor on Mob: 0428 850 666, van can be viewed at South Maclean QLD (Brisbane area), all inclusions as per photo’s
Priced to sell $11,500
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jul 9, 2014 19:50:13 GMT 10
OH NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Not the Expanda-van Bob, that would be criminal!!!! A great buy for someone I'm sure. Good luck with it Bob! Is there something else waiting in the wings that we don't yet know about, I wonder?  Ray |
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Post by atouchofglass on Jul 10, 2014 8:27:17 GMT 10
Very nicely restored Bob.
Top looking van.... it'll sell.
Atog
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Post by Roehm3108 on Jul 10, 2014 10:43:04 GMT 10
Does the colour matched dog come with the van? That would make it a REALLY GOOD buy!!! |
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Post by atouchofglass on Jul 10, 2014 12:28:41 GMT 10
That's the alarm system.  |
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Post by Franklin1 on Jul 10, 2014 12:34:53 GMT 10
Ray, both the dog AND Bob come with the van. The dog for security, and Bob so he can answer any CB radio calls.  |
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Post by 1954homemade on Jul 11, 2014 11:30:26 GMT 10
Hi All,
I had a chat with Bob (Boblor) last night re: the age of our vans.
He has now interviewed the owner from Camperland & Camperman twice and after checking various paperwork etc has come to the realisation that the Fibreglass Expandavans were first produced in 1966 and finished in 1969. The last few of the 1969 vans produced were sold in 1970. All of the Fibreglass vans were produced by Helmsman Industries from Eildon in Victoria.
Of the 3 model variants less than 80 were produced in total.
Mine is the first model variant of which only 2 were made with the timber interior (neither Bob or I have come across the other one, so don't know whether it has still survived). Which means that mine is a 1966 not a 1968 as we originally thought.
Then there was the MkI variant and then the MkII Fully Fibreglass model which Bob's is. So Bob's would be a 1969. So this is a great vintage van that Bob has for sale. The price he is selling his van at is well below normal sale value as circumstances are forcing him to downsize - so grab yourself a bargain.
By the way Bob said that he has written up new information and will post that in DHL when he gets a chance.
Regards
Di
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2014 12:19:51 GMT 10
Great work Di, good bit of history there on the Expand-a-van! I first saw one of these at the Mildura Nats in 2010, what a great concept! Very spacious (when folded out) yet easy to tow. Won't be long before it changes hands at that price  Mark |
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Post by shesgotthelook on Jul 11, 2014 13:54:41 GMT 10
While we are on the topic of expandavans, Uncle Bill in Kalgoorlie is no longer able to drive so wishes to sell his expandavan. I have no clear photo's & I don't really remember the condition of it. If anyone is interested enough, I can put you in touch with him. The photocopies of photos he sent me, can be seen at the bottom of page 1 here; vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/2060/expandavan-alexandra-noble-park-dandenongPlease remember that Kalgoorlie is in WA, Bill is elderly & not on the internet & I am in Victoria! |
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Post by boblor on Jul 14, 2014 19:06:35 GMT 10
Hi All
Thanks for your comments about this rare little van. It has been sold and is going to a yery good home (no not heaven), I am sure the new owners will cherish the van as I have, and I look forward to seeing it at some of our VV rallies.
I still have a very nice Olympic 'Debonair' for sale, so check the .'thread'.
Cheers boblor
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Post by 1954homemade on Jul 15, 2014 19:58:29 GMT 10
Hi Bob,
Congratulations on the sale.
I'm sure that whoever purchased your Expandavan will be very happy with it.
Regards
Di
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2016 22:54:46 GMT 10
Just reading the post I have one of theses vans in my backyard in excellent condition everything works as it should it for sale at The right price Iam in Wollongong nsw contact Steve on 0414470284 thanks
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