Taarzan: The Wonder Car

A group of travelers set out to see the world. They leave their hometown - Melbourne, Australia - with just their clothes, bags, and a giant van named Taarzan. Taarzan is their wonder car, as it allows them to drive to the coast of Australia where they take a ferry to Asia. When they land in China, they take the car with them and discover that they can't drive it there.

When they take a ferry to Britain instead, Taarzan gives them shelter as they hide out on the deck (to avoid paying the fees). Now just beginning their journey, they treat the van as a part of the family.