Crusader Caravans.

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Crusader Caravans.

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Crusader Caravans sold by Anthony Motors Australia Pty Ltd.
1119 Nepean Highway Highett Victoria.
With Dealers in all states.

These typically English style caravans were imported from New Zealand in the mid 60s, They were built by Munro Caravans of Otorohanga New Zealand. These vans were also sold in large numbers in New Zealand as they were a very well built and popular caravan..

They were sold in 2 models.
Anthonys Crusader. The "Million Dollar" caravan.
Anthonys Cambridge. The "Space Age" caravan.

1965 Crusader Caravan 10'6" .
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A 1970 ad for Crusader Caravans, with dealership addresses.
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A 3 page 1970 article and road test on the Crusader Caravan by Gwen Haslar.
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I came across this 1969 image of Crusader caravans on the Old Wellington Region's facebook page showing the Anthony Motors caravan yard at Upper Hutt Wellington NZ.

They sure pack the vans into the yard. :shock: :shock:
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