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British woman buys moldy 1989 caravan for £500 and renovates it in three months

24.08.2026 15:10 1 min 1 source РУС
Marianne.cz CES
British woman buys moldy 1989 caravan for £500 and renovates it in three months
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Hayley Rubery from the UK bought a 1989 caravan for £500 (about 14,000 Czech crowns) and spent three months renovating it in the evenings and on weekends. The renovation cost £498. The caravan, named 'Joyce', now features a retro-style interior and a metallic exterior. Hayley and her boyfriend Ben plan to use it for travel.

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British woman buys moldy 1989 caravan for £500 and renovates it in three months

24.08.2026 Marianne.cz CES Original source

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