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Post by krisbee on Oct 25, 2007 8:26:12 GMT 10
Hi , found this in a 1956 Australian Caravan & Touring Manual. Text reads Latest development. The new Luxurious ALL STEEL Mono Construction 4- Berth Caravan by Cordell. There is definitely a resemblance to Marvin,both are mono constructed, but Marvin is Aluminum, not steel.We will have to try and find out if this Cordell drawing ever made it into production. Kris.
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Post by HDTodd on Oct 25, 2007 9:09:30 GMT 10
They made at least one. I've got a picture of it at home but it's looking a bit sad, just as well Marvin is made from aluminium.
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Post by 1954homemade on Oct 25, 2007 10:54:06 GMT 10
Hi Kris,
Good bit of detective work - it might be a Cordell, but it also might be a Propert !!!
A friend of ours came down to Coledale on the weekend to look at all the vans. We missed them but when I spoke to him on Sunday night, he said that his farther (now 90) used to work for Propert in Newtown (Sydney) and that he used to build the Vans. Anyway to cut a long story short. His father always used to talk to him about a one off aluminium van that Properts had made and from the description that Billy's father used to give - he thinks there is a chnace that it might be Marvin.
So Alan if you haven't already contacted Billy give him a call and take him some photos of Marvin. Billy said he will then show them to his Dad for you. Unfortunately neither of them are on computer.
Good luck Regards Diane
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Post by firefighter on Oct 25, 2007 12:27:54 GMT 10
Hey kris did you notice the ad with the marvin look alike.......the door is on the right hand side or is there also a door on the left we will never know F/F ;D ;D ;D
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Post by sportsman 1 on Oct 26, 2007 14:24:25 GMT 10
Hi Chris,
I have a picture from a mag showing a Cordell van. The story states they only built 1 but if thats right why advertise?
I tried photocrap last night without success. Will try it again tonight, If it still doesn't work I will drop it in for you to do.
cheers, Leigh.
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Post by HDTodd on Oct 31, 2007 8:46:38 GMT 10
Hi Kris Here is the picture of the Cordell Van that was in Restored Cars, March-April 2004. It says that it's a one off and was featured in a Motor Manual magazine in 1955. This would be a good project for someone if it's still around.
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Post by sportsman 1 on Oct 31, 2007 9:30:55 GMT 10
I dont believe that one is the same one as the picture I have, similar color? but different place. I think the one I have is from a fairly recent Caravan mag so it may still be about. I am still trying to get the photo up.
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Post by sportsman 1 on Nov 1, 2007 7:56:35 GMT 10
Not good reproduction but at least I got it up there, wonder where it is now!
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Post by kb3 on Nov 2, 2007 4:55:20 GMT 10
Hi It isn't the same one, Sportsmans one has a rear bumper bar ;D It sure looks heavy...
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