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Post by don716 on Mar 11, 2019 23:00:11 GMT 10
Our very cute mid 1950s Don caravan number 716 would love someone to give it some extra love and get it back on the road, after many years of being a spare room and extra storage in a backyard in Kennington, a suburb of Bendigo, Victoria. It's mostly original and is a 14 ft, four berth model 140, including a bath! Asking price is $8000. If anyone is interested in having a look, please feel free to contact me via message on here or call me on 0402629377  2019-01-30_0 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1880 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1881 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1882 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1876 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1877 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1878 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1879 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1892 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1883 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1885 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1887 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1889 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1875 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1867 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1869 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1871 by Annette Conway, on Flickr  1870 by Annette Conway, on Flickr |
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Post by ncwcars on Mar 12, 2019 8:00:14 GMT 10
how much is it?
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Post by don716 on Mar 13, 2019 23:02:14 GMT 10
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply ncwcars, but I'm new to this forum and am slowly getting used to how things work. I'm asking $8000 and have amended my original post to reflect that and also added my mobile number if that's easier to contact me that way. |
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Post by don716 on Mar 25, 2019 0:22:22 GMT 10
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Post by Mustang on Mar 25, 2019 7:22:04 GMT 10
Wow, they are still out there, what a project appears to just need paint & a front window to match.
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Post by don716 on Mar 25, 2019 12:10:59 GMT 10
Wow, they are still out there, what a project appears to just need paint & a front window to match. Yes Mustang, it's in pretty good nick considering it's been in Mum and Dad's backyard since the 1970s! The front and the two other side windows need matching. I'm sure there are some other things too, but the majority of the interior is original. I have a couple of friends that would be able to answer any technical questions, as I am only a 'new chum' to that part of things. I have just found Nanna's journals " A Caravan Holiday" and "Where Our Caravan Has Rested" that began their travelling journey on the 17th of October, 1960 and am enjoying reading them. Please spread the word if you know anyone that's interested on taking over the history of this little gem! |
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Post by don716 on Apr 17, 2019 1:02:33 GMT 10
Hi again everyone Don 716 is still for sale! Please feel free to spread the word for me, as I'd really like it to go to a loving home.
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Post by don716 on May 11, 2019 20:48:11 GMT 10
Hi once again everyone! I was hoping to have sold our delightful Don 716 by now, as everyone that comes to have a look absolutely loves it's charm, but unfortunately there have been no serious offers yet. Please continue to spread the word!
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Post by shesgotthelook on May 12, 2019 16:42:21 GMT 10
Try putting it on Gumtree & make sure to use the words 'Don Vintage Caravan' in the title so people can find it. It's a beautiful caravan & I am surprised it hasn't been snapped up. Good luck. SGTL
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Post by Mustang on May 13, 2019 9:19:00 GMT 10
If you use Ebay you can use an auction with your starting price & set a reserve.
I have noticed that even Sunliners are not selling quickly, my experience after 53 years in retail is after the election sales always pick up,
be patient as said it is a wonderful project, someone will snap it.
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Post by don716 on May 15, 2019 13:09:48 GMT 10
Thanks for your suggestions SGTL and Mustang! I have found another friend who is a member of a car club and he is going to share it for me too and if I have no response in the next couple of days, will try Gumtree or ebay  |
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Post by don716 on May 24, 2019 2:12:24 GMT 10
Just an update for those that are interested! I shared it on my facebook page and in a number of groups and have had a few inquiries and someone is very keen, so will keep you posted! |
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Post by kck on May 25, 2019 6:40:01 GMT 10
Please do. Selling at a nice price so someone will be buying well.
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Post by dolphin73campervan on May 28, 2019 8:55:35 GMT 10
I am thrilled to be able to say that my partner and I are the Don's new custodians. We recently moved to Avoca on Victoria's Pyrenees region, and are presently doing some urgent repairs to huge (1000 square metres) old sheds (formerly a textile printing works that closed down in the early 1970s) which will house my classic cars and bikes, and now a 1953 Don 140.
Watch this space!
(Some of the garage companions can be seen at http://www.coolcarsnguitars.com)
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Post by kck on May 28, 2019 11:21:25 GMT 10
Congratulations and welcome aboard. I look forward to seeing how you get on. I’ve just been through the restoration of a don myself. Loved it (mostly) I’m also in Victoria and down in Melbourne. Don 990
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Post by don716 on May 28, 2019 23:37:13 GMT 10
I am thrilled to be able to say that my partner and I are the Don's new custodians. We recently moved to Avoca on Victoria's Pyrenees region, and are presently doing some urgent repairs to huge (1000 square metres) old sheds (formerly a textile printing works that closed down in the early 1970s) which will house my classic cars and bikes, and now a 1953 Don 140. Watch this space! (Some of the garage companions can be seen at http://www.coolcarsnguitars.com) I am equally as thrilled for Don 716 to be going to such a wonderful home and am looking forward to what comes next! |
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