Foreign (overseas) caravans found in Australia

[millard1399]

This thread contains information about caravans, originating from other countries, that have been found in Australia.

[kiwijim]

THE SCOTTISH THOMSON-T-LINE GLENEAGLE

This 1970 THOMSON is believed to be the only one of it's make in Australia


Following is a link to the full history of the THOMSON caravans......

www.thomson-caravans.co.uk/index.htm

[millard1399]

For more information about kiwijim's Thomson caravan, click on these forum links:
Link 1
Link 2

[kiwijim]

The British......."ROYALE"






There have been a few of these ROYALE caravans imported into Australia,
this sales brochure was supplied by a person who built these vans in England back in the early 60's,

This person received a call ( about 10 years ago) from a person in Perth who intended to purchase a ROYALE which was located in Western Australia,

Upon inspection and checking his work records he found that he had actually built that particular caravan in England 44 years ago.

The present location of this ROYALE is unknown.

kiwijim

[millard1399]

American Airstream

In the 1970 Sydney Caravan Show there was a 30ft Airstream on display.

A newspaper article at the time said: "America is often regarded as being the leader in car and caravan design. But after seeing the "Rolls Royce" of American vans, the 30ft Airstream International Land Yacht, you will wonder whether we are behind - or ahead - in styling. The van is odd-shaped by our standards, but would be ideal for towing.
Its aerodynamic shape resembles an aeroplane, rather than a caravan.
The van, costing $19000 new, was imported by an American engineer. It was involved in an accident and subsequently sold to a Sydney dealer.
Despite its length, it is only a two-berth van, with two single beds. But the interior is something that has to be seen to be believed. It is fitted with air-conditioning, a furnace oil heater, a four-burner stove, a full-size oven, a 6 cu.ft refrigerator, a lounge area, a dining area, and a good-size kitchen with plenty of cupboard space.
The galley unit has a twin bowl sink. There's a bath and shower with hot and cold water, and a toilet in the back of the van, and a movie-star make-up mirror.
Even though it offers luxurious comfort, when compared with our 30ft self-contained vans at $6000, it's a bit on the pricey side."

Here is a photo of the Airstream...



Wonder whatever happened to this Airstream??

_{[Ref: SH1970 05 24 76]}

[Deleted]

MY 17' ENGLISH CARLIGHT CONTINENTAL, has a door on both sides of the van, for when you tour the continent old chap.............still under restoration.
To the best of my knowledge......it's the only one in Australia.








I took these photos about 2 years ago, when I picked it up.
Will start a separate thread, WHEN I start restoring it it!!!!!!

[Deleted]

Something English pub like 'bout UK vans.

Comfortable!

[kiwijim]

G.day Humps,

That Carlight Continental of yours looks great, ;D ;D

They certainly have a design of their own, and I love the very pleasant open air feeling that it has from the inside,
plenty of large open windows, there's no claustrophobic feeling when inside the English vans.

Has your van got a built-in rest room ? ;D

how about some more photo's of the interior, the cooker and fridge plus sleeping accommodation would be good to see ? ;D

Also some info on the running gear, suspension, brakes, lighting, type of fridge, etc etc etc. ;D

Your Carlight will look great when restored, although I can't see a heck of a lot that requires fixing at the present,

Can't wait for the forums first " NATIONAL GET-TOGETHER"
(what ever year that might be)

I look forward to seeing your van personally (hopefully in the near future).

Cheers and Beers kiwijim ;D

[Deleted]

The Carlight has a rear rest room beside the kitchen area. There is no stove or fridge unfortunately, but the hot water system is still there. Being a continental it has doors on both sides and the gas heater/clothes dryer.It has a cocktail cabinet too! Also there is a folding wardrobe door of three pieces which divides the sleeping area from the rest, but typically "pommie" the bed is the front lounge in the photo....although another double one can be made from the dining area.
The layout is very "Geistish"....the woodwork and workmanship is incredible.
Look forward to seeing you when you come over this way.
Regards.....Humps.

[ukbrian]

Thought I should post details of a Safari that was found back in 2006 and reported on VV at the tme



Found in Caloundra Caravan Dealers yard, Sunshine Coast, QLD.

[ukbrian]

...And this one that was found by Pymie on VV and reported on in this thread last October.

vintagecaravans.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=photo&action=display&thread=3203&page=1

[olfarts]

Last weekend here in country SA a mate of mine picked up a glass van made in Belgium !!!

I wont say much more or post pics as its his find and van.

And yes i will steer him towards this site.


Please be gentle with him guys


Dave

[saltbush]

can anyone help--i have a cambrige 20ft 2 axle ,13'' wheels.is it australian or foren. any info welcome

[millard1399]

G'day saltbush,

Where are you located? I couldn't find anything on the internet about old Cambrige (or even Cambridge) caravans. How old do you think the van is that you've got?

cheers,
Al.

[Deleted]

Hi saltbush,
Could be an Aussie Cambridge,they were made to be an Aus version of a NZ Crusader.
They had furniture that had louvre doors and looked like it came out of a home,not a caravan.Front windows were large and back window was larger and fixed,had an Explair fan on wall over stove.I will know for real if you put up a photo to check out.
Cheers
hughdeani

[saltbush]

Your getting WARMER,,,,yes its got louvers on all the wardrobe and kitchen doors--super large back window (fixed) and the little explair fan,as for a photo...yes i have -but have NO idea how to. give me your e-mail and i think i could send it--but know nothing about photo-buckets, im in narooma nsw
saltbush