Two friends, Oliver Jenks and Seth Scott, are currently attempting a 10,000-mile journey in a Reliant Robin from London to Cape Town to break a world record and raise money for the charity School in a Bag. The adventurers, who set off in late October 2025, have reached Africa and are navigating difficult terrain, with some vehicle issues like a fallen exhaust pipe, though they have received media coverage and support for their ambitious trip.
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- The Journey: The trip involves crossing over 20 countries in a 10,000-mile journey from London to Cape Town.
- The Vehicle: The car, nicknamed "Sheila the three-wheeler," is a Reliant Robin modified for the journey with upgrades such as a roof rack and a light bar, but its inherent instability has prevented major modifications like raising the suspension or using larger tires.
- The Purpose: The primary goal is to break a Guinness World Record for the first journey from London to Cape Town in a three-wheeled car. The journey is also a fundraising effort for School in a Bag, and the pair intends to visit and support schools along the way.
- Status: As of early November 2025, the pair had reached Africa and faced challenges like a broken exhaust, but their trip has been widely reported, and they continue to press on.
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Day 21 - Part 1. London to Cape Town in a Reliant Robin. #travelgram #reels #adventure #roadtrip #overlanding #travel #africa #instareel