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Post by kingy on Jul 26, 2008 16:41:32 GMT 10
Have come across a castle badged van (alloy) which has safari by millard motiffs above front & back windows  - what a mouthfull. Anyone heard/seen such a beast - photo's to follow in near future kingy |
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Post by humpty2 on Jul 26, 2008 17:21:20 GMT 10
If it's not much good I need some Castle badges.
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Post by kingy on Aug 7, 2008 13:52:45 GMT 10
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Post by Franklin1 on Aug 7, 2008 16:08:30 GMT 10
Hi kingy, the Sydney Morning Herald archives provide some useful information on this question. The first mention of the "new model" Safari by Millard is in August 1963 (along with another new model 'Florida'). The thumbnail pictures showing from the search result are far too small to read the print clearly to see if there is a connection between Millard and Castle in that year. However, skip forward to March 1966 and the following classified advertisement appears...
"MILLARD CARAVANS
24 models to choose from, including famous Safaris, Florida, and Mobile Homes. Children's playing area provided.
CASTLE CARAVAN CO. P/L
42-44 Pacific H'way, Wahroonga [can't see rest of advert]"
I seem to remember from previous searches through the archives that Castle became an agent/outlet for Millard caravans, and the information above would seem to support that.
cheers,
Al.
[Edit - I'll collect your photos and my information and post them over into the Millard History thread.}
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Post by Franklin1 on Aug 7, 2008 17:42:35 GMT 10
I've just done a more detailed search of the archives, and there is an earlier advertisement for the Safari in February 1963. Also in July 1963 (much earlier than 1966) there is an advertisement from Castle Caravan Co for the Millard range of caravans. Interestingly, the advertisement also includes a mention of Roma rescote and aluminium vans from Castle as well. So it seems that Castle had a finger in a number of pies by the early 1960s. The plot thickens...  cheers, Al. |
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Post by kingy on Aug 7, 2008 19:33:07 GMT 10
Good work Al, at least i know how old it is now.
Have spoken to the owner re. it's future, and he's going to get back to me.
Cheers Kingy
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Post by Franklin1 on Aug 7, 2008 20:26:39 GMT 10
The Safari model carried through to early 1966, when adverts for the 'new' Capri model start appearing. The Safari was 12ft 6ins and the Florida was 14ft 6ins. When the new Capri came to market by May 1966, it was a 15ft Deluxe model, with a 13ft basic Capri "at budget prices". So it seems the Safari was then discontinued, but the Florida continued on and gets a mention in July 1967 as a "new release Florida 15ft".
The other thing I noticed in one of the adverts with the Castle name on it, was that Castle were the NSW agents for the Hutchinson (spelling?) dolly wheel. Like I said...fingers in a number of pies...
cheers,
Al.
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Post by Franklin1 on Aug 7, 2008 21:06:27 GMT 10
Just a thought kingy...I wouldn't bother chasing that Safari van. I see a man of your impeccable taste more befitting a 1966 Millard mobile home such as this...  There's sure to be one hidden away on a farm down your way somewhere  |
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Post by scootman on Aug 8, 2008 0:07:49 GMT 10
To be true, that looks very similiar toa millard we had in the early 70s, lounge at teh front, kitchen dining in the middle and a main bedroom at the back.
from memory 28 foot long
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- what a mouthfull.
