The Bullrun: A home made Top Gear challenge

[MalicE]

So last night [MENTION=9033]Talentloos[/MENTION] brought my attention to this thing called The Bullrun, which I have apparently somehow missed over the past 3 years of it's existence. So basically a couple of mates were inspired by a Top Gear challenge and decided to try it themselves and then challenge their mates to do the same.

So you have a budget of R15000 to buy, fix and equip a four door sedan older than 30 years for your 5 day dirt road tour of the western and northern cape. Pimp it however you like and give your car a name as well... AWESOME RIGHT! Now if only I had R15000 lying around

You can get the full story and info HERE

Now let's say you got a cash sponsor, what would be your ride of choice (taking your budget and needs into consideration) and what would your car be called?

My choice, 1983 Ford Cortina 1600 a.k.a. Red Rocket

 

[Talentloos]

Fuck yeah. Its going to be awesome

 

[Talentloos]

No fords tho

 

[Talentloos]

But this will be my car of choice.



Wont break and it will be the "destroyer of worlds".

 

[MalicE]

No fords tho

yeah I share that sentiment, but come on... it's a Cortina! those things were legendary!

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But this will be my car of choice.

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Wont break and it will be the "destroyer of worlds".

dude you are NOT going to get that with a R15k budget. or at least not one with an engine

 

[Talentloos]

yeah I share that sentiment, but come on... it's a Cortina! those things were legendary!

I was just quoting the exact words my father told me when we started looking for cars.

I personally think you should get a mini. That will be the most fun. And they give you more points for a smaller engine.

 

[Talentloos]

dude you are NOT going to get that with a R15k budget. or at least not one with an engine

I have a lot of friends in the industry.

 

[Talentloos]

Buy a mini for 5k, spend like 3k on the repairs; rest = booze money

 

[MalicE]

Buy a mini for 5k, spend like 3k on the repairs; rest = booze money

I don't think I fit in a mini. plus, not enough space for booze

 

[Talentloos]

I don't think I fit in a mini. plus, not enough space for booze

You get the tech vehicle to carry the booze.

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http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bakkies/claremont-newlands/lancia-beta-hpe/1001428625410910201915309

this is the first car i have my eye on. part of my plan is to take a mechanic buddy of mine with as the 3rd team member.

 

[MalicE]

You get the tech vehicle to carry the booze.

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http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bakkies/claremont-newlands/lancia-beta-hpe/1001428625410910201915309

this is the first car i have my eye on. part of my plan is to take a mechanic buddy of mine with as the 3rd team member.

hahahaha! that's all you money spent. and those spare gearboxes take up a lot of booze space

 

[Talentloos]

hahahaha! that's all you money spent. and those spare gearboxes take up a lot of booze space

but at least i know i can fuck up the gear box twice.

 

[MalicE]

Perhaps we can get MyG and MyBB to sponsor us. hey [MENTION=289]Jan[/MENTION] ?

 

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Perhaps we can get MyG and MyBB to sponsor us. hey [MENTION=289]Jan[/MENTION] ?

But then the livery has to look as photoshopped on as the pic

 

[MalicE]

But then the livery has to look as photoshopped on as the pic

....I can do that