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: May banked on German engineering and the Mercedes' reputation for being "the car of Africa." Despite its age and being rear-wheel drive, it proved remarkably resilient throughout the 1,000-mile trek. The Backup: Volkswagen Beetle

And that, as Jeremy would later write, "was the moment we learned that you don't buy a car in Botswana. You adopt a god." top gear botswana cars

For years, it was believed to have been scrapped. However, as of 2020, the shell was discovered in Maun, Botswana, partially reassembled but missing its wheels and lights [ 0.5.2 ]. 2. "Oliver" – The 1963 Opel Kadett (Richard Hammond) : May banked on German engineering and the