Six days after leaving South Africa, world record attempt reaches North Africa
The world record attempt on the fastest time from Cape Town to London is currently on track to beat the 1983 record of 14 days, 19 hours and 26 minutes. Drivers Philip Young and Paul Brace have now crossed into Egypt.
The pair began their journey in Cape Town six days ago, and have driven their Fiat Panda up through Africa via Botswana, Kenya, Sudan and through Egypt into Libya. They crossed into Egypt through a border point with Sudan that had never been used before.
The Panda is a near standard 875cc Twin Air - the only modifications it has needed are stronger dampers, extra air intakes to improve the cooling and a bed in the back.
You can follow the team’s progress on their Facebook page.