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The Lancia was a comedic disaster, breaking down repeatedly and struggling with the terrain. However, it did successfully traverse the salt pans with some modifications.

Because all three presenters despised the Beetle, the fear of having to drive it served as a powerful motivator to keep their highly unsuitable cars running through the worst of the African bush. The Crucial Terrains and Challenges top gear botswana cars

Richard opted for a 1963 Opel Kadett, which he affectionately named "Oliver." Small, lightweight, and surprisingly sturdy, Oliver became the breakout star of the episode. While it struggled with river crossings—nearly drowning at one point—the little car’s simplicity allowed Richard to fix it with basic tools. Hammond’s emotional attachment to the car was so strong that he eventually had it shipped back to the UK, where it remains part of his personal collection today. James May’s 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E The Lancia was a comedic disaster, breaking down

They crossed the border into Namibia. They had survived. The cars had survived. The Crucial Terrains and Challenges Richard opted for

As a running joke and penalty system, the producers decreed that if any presenter's car broke down permanently, they would be forced to drive the "backup car": a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle.