Take two adults, four kids under ten, a 1956 Chevrolet camper, and a 1960 caravan called Mary Lou, and what do you get?
In the case of the Cook family, the answer is unique experiences, great memories, and a whole lot of fun.
Wherever this Whangaparaoa family of six goes on holiday with their colourful vintage camping setup, the reaction is always the same — lots of 'wow's and endless offers to take it off their hands for a princely sum.
Neither the Chevy nor the Happy Days-style caravan is for sale, but Paul Cook, 44, knows exactly what it feels like to take one look and fall in love...
To read the article and see more pictures of this delightful vintage camping combo, check out the August issue (#119) of Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations. Subscribe here.
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