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

: 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.

: 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 :...

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

The trio's challenge is to drive north to the Angolan border. Almost immediately, the expedition hits a snag as they find themselves trapped between towering sand dunes and the rising tide of the Atlantic Ocean. The Journey Begins The trio's challenge is to

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

: 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.