: As they moved inland into the Namib Desert , the dunes became "cliffs." In one terrifying moment, Hammond's buggy literally disappeared over an edge, leaving the others fearing the worst until they found him unharmed at the bottom.
: A modern, rugged interpretation built for survival, featuring massive tires, heavy-duty suspension, and a roof-mounted spare. The Journey Begins The Beach (Buggy) Boys - Part 1The Grand Tour :...
: 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 : As they moved inland into the Namib
: 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. The Road to Windhoek : A flamboyant purple
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.