Time to Roam Magazine Issue 4 - August/September 2013 | Page 22

Gabby and Carey Bray (Centre) in their 1973 Modern with original interior. 
The large club lounge at the rear can fold into a double bed.

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When she started looking for a yellow
tow car, she found that there was already
one in the family. Carey’s uncle owned
an immaculate 1977 HX and he was soon
convinced to part with it.
The interior has been reupholstered to
match the original brown colour and still has
the original visor and venetian blinds. It has
a 202 cubic inch (3.2 litre) 6-cylinder engine
and Gabby drives it for fun on weekends.
Soon she set out to find a retro caravan
to go with the car and thought perhaps it
was a bit much to insist on it being in her
favourite colour. But luck was on her side.
She found what she was looking for online,
went along for a look and found that it had
a bright yellow stripe. Some things are just
meant to be.
As a plus, it came with the original
receipts and manual. Gabby is just the
second owner.
We caught up with the Brays they were on
their maiden journey and having a great time
meeting other vintage caravan enthusiasts.
Since then they’ve been on outings every
couple of months, towing with a yellow
Hyundai Tucson when the HX needs a rest.
Gabby doesn’t just go retro for events – it
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is part of her daily lifestyle. She always