It shares about Tim reading from his journal recounting the days leading up to the first expedition 64 years ago, the differences (eg tech) and similarities (eg safety, political sensitivities) between the two trips. The article describes the handing over of keys to Nat in a “symbolic gesture of passing on the legacy”, and introduces Nat as taking over Tim’s place, though Tim will still be joining the journey albeit at a later time. It also introduces Nigel and Pat as members of the first overland team, who will not be taking part in the expedition.
Nostalgic send-off for British men on Singapore-London road trip - CNA - 08.08.19
Wanted: Missing Historic Land Rovers - Atlantic British Parts - 09.08.19
‘The Last Overland’ journey about to commence in Singapore
The article introduces the Last Overland as a remake of the First Overland, of which Myanmar is one of the countries the cars will pass through. It also introduces Nat, his background, and how he is following in Tim’s footsteps, and Tim’s recovery from operation – which has been positively positioned, with Tim still being part of the expedition. It also shares details of the flag off event on 25 Aug and the Land Rover escort.
The Last Overland 2019 - An epic Expedition from Singapore To London // Motor Vision 14.08.19
The story gives a peek into what the First Overland was like for Tim and the team through images, and shares the significance of being able to complete the journey to Singapore. It shares how the trip was conceptualised on Alex’s end and how he connected with Tim and further gave life to the expedition. It also shares about Oxford, its history before the restoration, The Last Overland, the new team and their responsibilities.
Adventurer, 87, reverses epic 1955 drive from London to Singapore; gives younger generation time to ‘meditate on ageing’
Marc Ross Daily | June 14, 2019
Through a 10,000 mile road expedition from Singapore to London
87-Year-Old Man Recreates Epic Overland Journey From His Youth
A 64-Year-Old Car and 87-Year-Old Man Equals One Heck of an Expedition
Una épica expedición… a los 88 años de edad
Una épica expedición… a los 88 años de edad
The Last Overland Recreates Iconic 1955 Land Rover Expedition
Remaking History Through A 10,000 Mile Road Expedition From Singapore To London
The Last Overland project aims to return an Oxford-Cambridge Land Rover from SG to London
The Last Overland film will be Alex Bescoby's next adventure
REMAKING HISTORY THROUGH A 10,000 MILE ROAD EXPEDITION FROM SINGAPORE TO LONDON
The Last Overland will recreate one of the twentieth century’s most iconic journey
87-Year-Old Man Wants To Drive 16,000km In A 1955 Land Rover, AGAIN
https://www.piston.my/2019/05/31/87-year-old-man-wants-to-drive-16000km-in-a-1955-land-rover-again/