Time to Roam Magazine Issue 12 - December/January 2015 | Page 56

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feature reno rescue

After

My Reno Rescue:

1976 VISCOUNT
SUPREME
Readers enjoyed our feature
last issue on the history
of Viscount caravans, with
several sharing their stories
and pictures of their own
makeovers. PAUL JOGEVER
has meticulously brought back
to life a big Viscount classic.

Where did you find your van and
how did you come to buy it?
I owned a mid 1970s 15 foot Millard we used
for 12 years of family holidays. They included
ski trips to Jindabyne where it was known
as “Chateau Millard “ and we also took it to
the beachfront at South West Rocks. We
decided it was time to upgrade. My wife had
always wanted a Viscount with the famous
curved corner windows. The 1976 23 foot
Supreme was advertised on eBay, located
25kms inland from Kempsey NSW.

What shape was it in?
It was in fair condition outside, a few dings
and dents, faded paint needing a clean and
respray . The previous owner had replaced all

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Before
the important running gear from springs, axles,
brakes, wheels, tyres and the A frame as he
was planning on travelling with it. Inside was a
stripped floor to timber, no bed, a faulty door,
some damaged windows and all needing a good
clean. Cabinets were in good original condition
and no leaks from the roof. The curved corner
windows were cloudy and milky from age.

What do you know of its history?
It was once a hire van from Port Macquarie
Caravan Hire. When I stripped back the paint
on the rear I found a sticker with this on it! The
previous owner purchased it from someone
in Port and ended up inland from Kempsey.