1985 Driftaway Custom Boutique Pop Top

VIC

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🏆 RARE 1985 Driftaway Boutique Custom Pop-Top Caravan – "Frank" COLLECTOR’S NOTE & PROVENANCE: This is a highly rare piece of regional Victorian RV history. Custom-built by Driftaway Caravans in in Breakwater, Geelong, this van is stamped D103—one of only 103 ever manufactured. It still proudly displays its original Michael Gannon Geelong dealer stickers on front and rear windows making it an incredibly rare survivor and likely the last of its kind on Victorian roads. Looking for a rare, lightweight, fully upgraded retro survivor that is completely ready for off-grid winter camping? Meet Frank. He weighs only 900kg, meaning you can tow him comfortably with almost any small 4-cylinder car. No heavy 4WD required! Frank is packed with thousands of dollars in modern upgrades and comes completely turn-key. Hook him up and go camping the day you pay! ☀️ ULTIMATE OFF-GRID POWER & APPLIANCES Never run out of power. This setup runs the fridge, lights, and devices 24/7 without ever needing to plug into mains power: Solar Setup: 260W total solar power (1 x roof-mounted panel, 1 x portable panel for shade tracking). Battery System: 100Ah deep-cycle battery with a 50A charge controller, Shunt monitor, and dedicated House Charger for cloudy days. Inverter Power: 300W main inverter with dedicated 240V power points, plus 2 x smaller independent 200W inverters (one for the TV, one bedside). Sockets & Lighting: Heaps of 12V LED lights, cigarette sockets, USB, and PD charging ports throughout. Fridge: 12V 65L fridge (only 12 months old). Appliances: 32cm TV, brand new Bluetooth car stereo, microwave, and toaster. Cooking: Custom interior side-kitchen PLUS a brilliant slide-out stove kitchen and a fold-down external side table. ❄️ WINTER PROOF & CAMPING COMFORT Brand New Portable Diesel Heater: Plumbed with an air vent inside, only 4 weeks old! Keeps the entire van incredibly warm and toasty on freezing winter nights. Awning: Premium Fiamma F45s Awning (only 2 years old) complete with an Anti-Flap kit ($1,800 value when new). Water System: 60L onboard water tank with a 12V pump, hot water tap, and an outside tap. 🛠️ MECHANICAL, STRUCTURAL & MAINTENANCE DONE Chassis & Frame: Excellent chassis with a SOLID frame and SOLID floor—absolutely no soft spots. Axle & Suspension: Brand new tyres and freshly serviced wheel bearings completed recently. Weatherproofing: Fully resealed a few months ago—does not leak a drop. Interior has been modernised with fresh low-sheen paint and modern vinyl flooring. Canvas Integrity: The pop-top canvas has been repaired a few times historically but does not leak a single drop (I lived comfortably in this van for 9 months). Electrical Safety: Full 15A power inlet with a double-pole safety circuit breaker (15A site lead included). Storage: Large front toolbox and heaps of storage space under the bed and inside cupboards. ⚠️ WHAT NEEDS FINISHING OFF (HONEST DESCRIPTION) Frank is an honest, solid survivor, but he just needs a couple of minor weekend touch-ups to be absolutely perfect: Exterior Paint: He has had 2 coats of paint. If you want to give him a third coat to perfect it, I will supply the paint and materials for you to do so! Windows: One window is a little stiff to close but functions fine. The van comes with brand-new window slider locks ready to be installed. Cosmetics: There are a couple of small, historical old leak marks from years ago. They are completely dry now and are hidden out of sight by the curtains. 🛏️ BONUS EXTRA INCLUSIONS (OVER $500 VALUE) You don't need to buy a thing to get started. Frank comes loaded with: BRAND NEW Driftaway decal sticker Complete kitchenware: Plates, cutlery, cups Fresh sheets and towels A frame-mounted spare tyre Quick-release jockey wheel & drop-down step All required toilet chemicals and cleaning products 📄 REGISTRATION & SALE TERMS Registration: Fully registered until October 2026. Transfer Cost: Incredibly cheap—only $7.40 to transfer the Victorian registration into your name. Paperwork: All official paperwork is ready to go on the spot. Terms: Tow away the day you pay! Genuine buyers only. Don't miss out on a highly sought-after, lightweight Victorian vintage rare classic.

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