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Once in a while , along comes a restoration project that is so painstakingly accurate , overseen by an owner so dedicated and committed , that the result simply makes the jaw drop .
This 1965 Coronet Princess project , a labour of love by Andrew Phillips of The RV Repair Centre in Bayswater , Vic , is one such restoration .
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Andrew is the former owner of Coronet Caravans , having acquired the name many years ago . However , he sold this business last year in order to focus on repairs and services .
But it ’ s fair to say the Coronet Caravans brand is special to him . And to say he knows a thing or two about the Australian caravan industry ’ s history would be an understatement . He ’ s also no stranger to restoring vintage vans .
So I was intrigued , though not particularly surprised , to hear that he was at it again . This time , the beneficiary of his care and expertise was this 55-year-old Coronet , which had its share of problems – including rot in some parts of the frame . At some point in its life , someone had even turned the two single beds into one double .
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