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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2011 19:41:47 GMT 10
Hi bhhols,
Your van is a 15ft Coronet Prince,could be 62 but I would guestimate its later than that as in 62 they were still built from bondwood and aluminium.
Cheers
hughdeani
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Post by Don Ricardo on Aug 28, 2011 21:39:11 GMT 10
Hi all,
Further to Tenoroc's post copied in Reply #18 above, there are now three videos on the history of Coronet available on Youtube:
Sorry about the adverts! I understand that ProBoards (the platform for our forum) has an agreement with YouTube that means that the adverts have to be shown. A bit annoying, but I guess that's how both ProBoards and YouTube can allow us to use their facilities for free. As we know, in the end there's no such thing as a free lunch!
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Dec 17, 2011 20:03:44 GMT 10
1965 Coronet sold on Ebay, November 2011:     
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Post by oldskool on May 21, 2012 12:42:59 GMT 10
from Caravan World Feb 2011 pg 14...  |
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Post by sjarrett on Sept 13, 2012 1:10:28 GMT 10
new to forum so hi:) i just picked up a 4 berth coronet van. 4 berth, seems as it was originally. Unsure of the model, rubbed out, but could it be a champion? Rego papers say 1976 however i was told years dont necessarily match. Just interested in its history. Unfortunately when buying we didnt see a lot of the water damage so we have some work to complete, new window seals and interior panels, but should be fun. Any knowledge you can give with be appreciated:
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Post by sjarrett on Sept 13, 2012 1:14:18 GMT 10
new to forum so hi:) i just picked up a 4 berth coronet van. 4 berth, seems as it was originally. Unsure of the model, rubbed out, but could it be a champion? Rego papers say 1976 however i was told years dont necessarily match. Just interested in its history. Unfortunately when buying we didnt see a lot of the water damage so we have some work to complete, new window seals and interior panels, but should be fun. Any knowledge you can give with be appreciated:
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Post by Don Ricardo on May 26, 2015 22:45:17 GMT 10
Photo of 1960 Coronet owned by Cara posted on 3 April 2015:
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Vicount, Ambassador, Alumvan, 18'6", 6 Berth, 581E. I purchased this van in Townsville in 1978.
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Post by jayb1 on Jun 22, 2015 17:35:42 GMT 10
Hi all  I found this photo of a huge bondy at dads the other week and thought I would share it with you. Regards Tenoroc |
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Vicount, Ambassador, Alumvan, 18'6", 6 Berth, 581E. I purchased this van in Townsville in 1978.
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Post by jayb1 on Jun 22, 2015 17:36:58 GMT 10
I remember those vans in the 50/60's. All the Showies had them
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Post by cathmurr14 on Jun 28, 2015 19:58:53 GMT 10
Hi Im no expert but it does look a lot like a Coronet Prince. I have a 1968 model. Mine has a different window at the back (2 small ones-one of which was added by a previous owner). What is the interior like?
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Post by Don Ricardo on Jun 15, 2019 15:40:51 GMT 10
Hi all, On 30 May 2019, photos were posted here of Greeny's 10 ft Coronet, which Hughdeany identified as a Coronet Mini from around 1970/1: As purchased and before refurbishment:    After refurbishment with (close to) original livery:   The photos of Greeny's van was accompanied by discussion about various Coronet models, and the names by which they were known, and I was asked to post some pics of Coronet advertising which gave some of the model names.
Coronet advertising from the 1968 Winser caravan manual:  (Source: K Winser, Caravan Manual & Tourist Park Guide, 1968 edition, pages 194-195)
Coronet insert from the 1971 Winser caravan manual:  (Source: K Winser, 1971 Caravan Manual and Tourist Park Guide, 23rd edition, insert following page 240)
Note that in 1968, the advertising (see specifications on the second page) lists Prince, Princess and Crown de Luxe models. There were also separate 23 foot and 25 foot models. The Prince and Princess models were available in the same lengths, so possibly differed in width, layout and/or trim levels. The Crown de Luxe had wrap around windows both front and rear. The Mini is listed as being available in both 2 and 3-berth layouts. The 1971 information only mentions the Prince and Crown de Luxe models, which had different front styling, including wrap around front windows on the Crown de Luxe. This suggests that this model was the top of the range. Interestingly in various late 60's Winser caravan manuals, the Coronet Mini like Greeny's is variously described as 9 ft 6 in, 10 ft, and 10 ft 6 in long. That may mean that the length and specifications of the van changed over time, or that the length was an approximation. Hopefully Hughdeany will help us to sort out what all this means.  Don Ricardo |
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Post by hughdeany on Jun 15, 2019 23:10:22 GMT 10
Hi Don,no good trying to over analyse these things,
Easiest way to decipher it was the “plain “ looking basic vans were entry level,and the wrap around window models were top of the range!
With Coronet you could mix and match and have whatever you wanted,as they were a “ true” custom builder like a few others of the time.
Cheers
hughdeany
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Post by Don Ricardo on Jun 16, 2019 23:50:51 GMT 10
Hi Hughdeany, I realise that it’s not possible to answer some question about vintage vans fifty or so years after they were built, but it can still be fun trying to work out the answers!  Apropos of that, I note that the 1968 Coronet Prince in the advert had two separate front windows, whereas the Princess had a three part front window. Is the latter likely to have been seen as a ‘luxury’ or ‘upmarket’ feature, and one of the distinctions between the two models? Don Ricardo |
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Post by Mike & Lyn on Jul 20, 2019 14:17:23 GMT 10
The following information was discovered by a wonderful lady working at the Ballarat Library, accessing the State Library Victoria archives (free to access, but you need to know where to look) Sands & McDougalls Directory of Victoria : 1970 BALLARAT— Postal District Creswick Rd Ballarat west side between Howitt St & Norman St 1965-1970 Page Ballarat 6 Howitt St Ballarat Agrlcl Society Northern oval Broadway Park Doodt. N. A Sons Py Ld, crtge contra Lockett, Chas. J. Coronet Caravans John, M. B. A Hattersley Ld. valve mnfrs Norman St Based on this and the following information Coronet Caravans were located at 731 Creswick Rd where Deutchers is currently located (in Coronets building). Yesterday I was talking to a truckie who worked for LinFox and he confirmed delivering steel and plywood by the truck load to various caravan manufacturers during the 60’s/70’s in Ballarat. He said there was a dog leg driveway to back into to unload at the rear at Coronet. He also said the other building Coronet had was at about 360 Dowling St, Wendouree. They were never located in Coronet St.   |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Dec 9, 2019 22:15:08 GMT 10
Small Coronet Prince sighted by Ozchic in October 2019 and identified by Hughdeany as a 1971-74 model:
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Post by jaleigh on Apr 24, 2020 15:00:07 GMT 10
Coronet also had a factory in Norman st. Now David Bus lines. thats where the vans where made from about 72-73.
The Dowling st factory made mobile homes and they had a plant for applying the vaneer to the 3ply. coronet st was built to allow access for the trucks to collect the homes for delivery.
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Post by whatsinaname on Jul 19, 2020 22:37:18 GMT 10
I worked at Coronet Caravans from 74-78 and they were situated in Norman St where the bus depot is. This is where the caravans were made and the mobile homes were constructed in Dowling St. My sister also worked at Coronet in the 60's when the factory was in Creswick Rd.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Aug 6, 2020 15:30:32 GMT 10
I worked at Coronet Caravans from 74-78 and they were situated in Norman St where the bus depot is. This is where the caravans were made and the mobile homes were constructed in Dowling St. My sister also worked at Coronet in the 60's when the factory was in Creswick Rd. Hi Whatsinaname, Thanks for telling us about your time working at Coronet. What type of work were you doing, and what about your sister? What are some of your memories? Don Ricardo |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Aug 6, 2020 15:44:35 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 7, 2021 20:20:14 GMT 10
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Post by hughdeany on Oct 7, 2021 20:56:21 GMT 10
Hi Don,
As to the Coronet being original,other than the floor,the painted cupboard doors would have originally been woodgrain.
Cheers
hughdeany
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Post by sportsman 1 on Oct 8, 2021 8:51:28 GMT 10
Black and white chequered floor in both the garage and the van! I know people think it is very 50's/60's but really.
I dont think I have ever seen an original van or a picture from when they were new of a van with black and white chequered flooring.
Mr Grumpy.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Oct 8, 2021 9:41:11 GMT 10
Hi Hughdeany and Sportsman1, Hughdeany - Thanks for the comment about the cupboard doors - yes, of course, it was that end of the 60’s! I’ve amended the post accordingly. Sportsman1 - Looking at these pictures I realise that our van has been very hardly done by, just sitting on concrete in a brick garage. I’m embarrassed and shall make amends…a floor covering is required plus a more homely atmosphere, and perhaps some soft music or an appropriate movie for it to watch? It won’t be the ‘Long, Long Tralier’ - I’ve heard that’s rated R+ for caravans!  By the way, was it one of Cobber’s caravans that used to live on carpet? Don Ricardo |
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Post by jenwhe on Mar 24, 2022 16:40:59 GMT 10
_1.png) Would like to know more about this Coronet year etc, with triaxle, can’t seem to find any, other than their biggest was apparently 36ft and the chassis no on this maybe C-15033 and the approx year. Has main bedroom separate 3 bunk room, toilet shower, kitchen and dining area. I’m thinking to have amenities in those days, would of been top of the range though. _2.png) |
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Post by hughdeany on Mar 24, 2022 20:23:56 GMT 10
Hi jenwhe,
That’s a standard Coronet Prince,they made plenty of them up to 40x9,most went to caravan parks and on site vans.Not the best to tow around as they used RSJs as part of the main chassis rails which tended to bend when used full time on the road!.
Wooden framed,be watchful of rot,especially on the front and back corners.
You won’t find much info on these big ones,nut plenty on the shorter road going versions,
Hope this helps
Cheers
hughdeany
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