Our Touring Past

Overland Caravans.
W. J. Blackledge.
28 Carlisle Crs. Oakleigh. Vic.

1952 Overland Style Liner.

A 1956 article for the new model Overland 14' Style Liner.

Overland Style-Liner Caravans ad from 1956.

1957 Overland ad.

1957 Overland Stylemaster recently listed on ebay.
Part of the sellers comment reads.

1957 "Overland" bondwood caravan This caravan was built in Oakleigh Victoria (see pic with makers plate) I purchased it about 4 years ago from the man who bought it new off W.J.Blackledge. It was used once or twice a year, it was always garaged in a big shed when not in use, and the outer skin is testimony to that care. The interior at some stage in the 70's was tickled up with some new floor covering and curtains and a new fridge. It has always been garaged until now.
The window frames have been removed, these are all aluminium and are in excellent condition, along with the rain gutters and chromed brass side strips.There is no broken or cracked glass, the Perspex corners on the bay window are also in excellent condition. The floor, as already mentioned, was re covered, I painstakingly removed the lino to reveal the original blue and yellow tiles, which came up a treat, they have some marks but still look fantastic. The seat material is original, its been steam cleaned since the pics were taken and they too have come up quite well for their age. The paint finish inside is original, there are marks and some discolouring but its original! The fridge was removed as it didn't work, so you could place what ever type you like in the hole provided. The stove and oven were retro fitted when it was new, as the owners wife liked to cook and she needed the oven, so its period to the date. The internal cabinetry has been craftsman built, well finished and built to last. It doesn't have brakes and I have hooked up a tail/indicator light board at the rear for towing. Its 14'long (4.3 m)6'7" wide (2m)and 8' high (2.450m)