The first challenge - can two guys armed with a Haynes manual and a few spanners fix a 27 year old plastic car that has failed its MOT on 35 counts? Yes - MOT passed 2/7/10 - Thanks to W Carey Motor Engineers for giving us a free retest after five months.
The second challenge - can they both fit in it at the same time? Yes
The third challenge - will it still move with their combined weight inside? Yes
The fourth challenge - will it make it to Belfast for the start of the Scally Rally? Yes
The fifth challenge - 1,000 miles around the most challenging roads that Ireland has to offer. Err No - Completed the first three days and the first mountain pass on Day 4 before going up in flames in Dingle. Crossed the line in Red October III.
Thanks to Techniques for the signwriting.
Why are we doing it? To raise money for The Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice and just maybe to have some fun at the same time. Please click on the link to find out more about the work of the hospice.
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