The Beach (buggy) Boys - Part 1the Grand Tour :... May 2026

Each presenter arrived in a vehicle built to their own eccentric specifications:

: They spent nights huddled under their engines for warmth, and at one point, Clarkson even helped catch a fish to provide a rare meal. The Road to Windhoek The Beach (Buggy) Boys - Part 1The Grand Tour :...

As the desert leveled out, the "ambitious but rubbish" engineering began to fail. May dealt with a sand-filled gearbox, and Clarkson's throttle jammed, forcing him to rig a makeshift deceleration wire across his dashboard. Each presenter arrived in a vehicle built to

: A purist's recreation of the original 1960s Meyers Manx , staying true to the classic design but struggling with a lack of power and off-road capability. : A purist's recreation of the original 1960s

: A flamboyant purple and green buggy that he had essentially "parked near a V8 ," fitting a massive 180 BHP engine that provided power but constant mechanical headaches.

: A modern, rugged interpretation built for survival, featuring massive tires, heavy-duty suspension, and a roof-mounted spare. The Journey Begins