GOLDY 16FT BEACH CRUISER REVIEWS
When I saw the first Goldy caravan prototypes at the Brisbane Show in 2021, there were dozens of couples lined up to have a look. As more people approached, their faces immediately lit up with big smiles when they saw the two pastel-coloured vans on display. It took some a while to realise these weren't beautiful restorations. Instead, they were a modern take on a 60s Franklin with contemporary composite construction and a happy mix of stylish accessories.
Goldy founder Jamie Driver has long had a passion for old-school automobiles and had a career bringing classic cars back to life. This led to restoring a mix of early Millard, Franklin and Viscount vans for a couple of years before he realised that getting parts was time-consuming and increasingly expensive.
He began exploring the challenge of building new vans that looked old. The idea appealed because he had complete control of the process and the quality and durability of the finished product. After all, a 60s van will always be the original flimsy construction if
