The moment I heard that there was a gathering of vintage vans at Shellharbour Caravan Park, I couldn’t wait to get over there and take a few pics. I’m heading back on over there in a couple of days to catch some more, but here’s a sample:
- Sandy and Ray – these were the first two I ran into, busy setting up their 1965 Viscount Dural. I could not BELIEVE the condition of this caravan – it is absolutely immaculate. Sandy tells me that the owners just took it away for a couple of weeks each year, and the rest of the time it stayed garaged. No wonder it’s so perfect both inside and outside. Ray and Sandy fired up the ORIGINAL fridge and it worked first go! Here are a few pics:
Ray and Sandy’s 1965 Viscount Dural
Sandy and Ray set up their 1965 Viscount Dural
Sandy says the original fridge worked the first time they switched it on!
Ray shows the original upholstery – amazing condition in a 50 year old caravan!
Lift up the lid and a light comes on – mirror and cosmetics all ready!
Last registered in 78 before Ray and Sandy bought it
Colin and Sue’s Mighty Green Machine
I loved the colours and the little touches of retro throughout this caravan!
Wake up, Sue – we have visitors!
Sue looks completely at home in her gorgeous kitchen
This caravan actually has BATH! (Used for storage now…)
Colin shows off the ensuite facilities – it reminded me of what you had in old trains!
Love this kitchen!
A cosy dinette, reupholstered in ruby tones. Love those wineglasses..
Judy’s 1955 Aerolite
I just adored the soft sorbet tones in this caravan. It all looked good enough to eat!
Look at these gorgeous colours!
Feel like a cuppa?
One of the prettiest kitchens… Judy does have a vintage jug that gets put out on display!
Note the Brownie box camera on the windowsill!
Sit down in comfort…
Sooo comfortable to sleep in!
Love these retro touches…
Veronica’s 9-ft baby wonder…
This one won the prize for the smallest caravan in the park! Veronica says her husband saw it, loved it, and made an offer – apparently it was originally rescued from a horse paddock! Veronica put down black and white adhesive tiles from Bunnings and opted for a turquoise, black and white colour scheme. Looks stunning!
Just 9ft long – but it’s amazing what you can fit in here!
Stunning colour scheme – black, white and turquoise
Veronica shows me the painstaking step-by-step restoration process
Inserts fit into the beds to make them long enough – by day, they act as seats
A peek into the interior of this 9ft wonder…
So much fits into a tiny space!