Thread: Series Overland -London to Singapore re creation

I'd seen it advertised, should be interesting.

There are clips of the original on YouTube First Overland Trailer - 1955 - YouTube
Shame it wasn't really "the first overland" but never let the truth get in the way of a good story. It was still a good adventure involving Land Rovers.


Colin

Have watched the series and it comes recommended

Like others, I have Slessor's book. I'm curious as to just how they would "recreate" the trip. Guess I'll have to watch it and see.

PS: Love to see them "recreate" a Camel Trophy trip.

Originally Posted by Tins

PS: Love to see them "recreate" a Camel Trophy trip.

It was a competition rather than a 'trip', just a couple of modern day problems....

You can't advertise cigarette brands and most major manufacturers wouldn't get involved because it wouldn't be seen as 'green', oh and the third reason would be cost.
Land Rover cancelled the G4 challenge due to rising costs.

Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

It was a competition rather than a 'trip', just a couple of modern day problems....

You can't advertise cigarette brands and most major manufacturers wouldn't get involved because it wouldn't be seen as 'green', oh and the third reason would be cost.
Land Rover cancelled the G4 challenge due to rising costs.

Colin

Thanks Colin. I think I was aware of all that.

Originally Posted by gromit

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Shame it wasn't really "the first overland" but never let the truth get in the way of a good story.........

Colin

Whatever do you mean, as they repeated that claim a few times, unless you are including horses, wagons, walking? IIRC they said the original expedition was 1st to drive London to Bangkok, never mind 1st London to Singapore.

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

Whatever do you mean, as they repeated that claim a few times, unless you are including horses, wagons, walking? IIRC they said the original expedition was 1st to drive London to Bangkok, never mind 1st London to Singapore.

Look up Francis Birtles.....

Colin

Francis Birtles: From London to Melbourne by Car - Australian National Maritime Museum


Colin