Practical Caravan

Me and my caravan... 1965 HÉNON HARMONIE VERRESINE Typical Frenchic!

AS A CLASSIC car enthusiast, and having grown up enjoying motorhome holidays around Europe, I was always keen to find new ways to use my classic car more, while still touring.

In 2010, it dawned on me to buy a classic caravan to go behind my classic car. At the time I had a 1978 MGB GT and purchased a 1982 Safari 14/2. This was the start of my interest in classic caravans.

I first saw an Hénon caravan in 2012, in France, and I was quite amazed. The quality and striking design meant it really stood out

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