WTB - Cheap Caravan

[Simo63]

WANTED: Cheap caravan to convert into a motorcycle race transporter

WILLING TO PAY: a fair price depending entirely on condition etc

WHERE: South East QLD preferably but willing to consider one from farther away

CONTACT: Simo either via PM or call me on 0407 654 564

[EML]

Check with Robin at Shoreline-he had a beauty

[Kenneth S (222)]

Hi Craig, Depending on your budget, with the problems in the Us, there are some amazing deals going on the very cooool Vintage Airstream caravans. If I hadn't taken on my current trailer project, I would certainly have considered going this way. Even adding the cost of shipping them out might make it viable? You would certainly be unique!

http://california.findanyrv.com/recreational-vehicles/1964-airstream-trailer.html

http://california.findanyrv.com/recreational-vehicles/must-sell-1968-31-airstream-trailer.html

[oldfart]

There is a bloke already importing these into Qld -Yatala and they look really cool when Polished up.

[EML]

Yeah, but the cooker will be on the wrong side wont it??

[firko]

My ex father-in-law had a 1955 Airstream trailer (caravan) which I fell in love with. The interior was a veritible shrine to 50's kitsch with a sea of laminex and stainless steel. Every time we'd enter it my missus and I would instantly transform into Ward and June Cleaver and I'd get to work looking for the Beaver . I'd love to turn one into a bike transporter.
                             

[Tony T]

I'd love to turn one into a bike transporter.

Nooooooooo!!!!!!! 

I've got a neat 70's Prattline van that looks cool when being towed behind our 70's car. 
I wouldn't dream of ripping the guts out of it to carry bikes! But then I'm a wee bit anal about keeping stuff as original as possible.
Each to his own......... 

[firko]

I've got a neat 70's Prattline van that looks cool when being towed behind our 70's car.

I've got a '68 Millard myself but love the idea of converting old vans to other uses if it put's 'em back on the road. I'd only do it to one that was already derelict or buggered. I saw an old early fifties plywood van converted to a bike transporter a few years ago and loved it......
 

[steve234]

My missus wants an airstream so we can travel the country like carnies sellin' our wares. Maybe we could bring back the 'motorcycle cage of boom' and join the circus!

[Tony T]

Alright........... I'll admit it, Firko. Those two do look pretty damn cool! 
Not sure about either of the bikes that came out of it, though........ 

[EML]

Simple answer here-what are you willing to pay for one?-We'll make one up for you...

[Simo63]

Found this one:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140759516554?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Will make a great bike transporter .. even has a shower 

Now have to find a way to get it to Qld cheaply .. or at least economically.  Cheapest quote just under $2K 

Any ideas?  If not might drive down next Friday and grab it myself.

[firko]

Found this one:

That van's exactly the same as mine, I only paid $500 for mine though .

[Simo63]

Found this one:

That van's exactly the same as mine, I only paid $500 for mine though .

Pre decimal currency doesn't count 

Just kidding ... $500 for the same van is a bargain Firko.  Check out the price of vans these days, you don't get much for your money.  $500 doesn't buy a decent box trailer these days.  I'm happy with what I got.  Been looking for a while now and that van represents good value in today's market in my humble opinion.

[firko]

Just kidding ... $500 for the same van is a bargain Firko

I bought mine off a bloke who'd done the 'round Australia thing with the van a few years earlier but had let it run out of rego and sit in his yard for 10 or so years. It was in surprisingly good nick considering, all I had to do to make it towable again was to grease the wheel bearings and replace a tyre. He just wanted it gone and accepted the first stupid offer