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Giant motor caravans for Gwalior

28.04.2026 02:02 1 min 1 source
The Hindu ENG

Two large motor caravans for hunting, ordered by the late Maharaja of Gwalior, are being shipped from England to India. The front section, called a 'Flat-a-van,' is powered by a 50 HP engine and can accommodate eight people for dining. The rear is a trailer with a dormitory. The total length is 45 feet, weight ten tons, cost £3,000.

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28.04.2026 The Hindu ENG Original source

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