Red, our 1964 ex-military Land Rover Series 2A SWB, is now over 60 years old. Red is no stranger to the Sahara or to Rusty Rhinos rallies: this is our sixth rally with Red, and the fourth time heading into the Sahara.
Red has recently been fitted with a secondary fuel tank, doubling the driving distance between refuelling stops and giving us that extra bit of contingency for the more remote desert areas.
Red — specification and statistics
- Model
- 1964 Ex-Military Land Rover Series 2A SWB
- Engine
- 2.25 L petrol
- Power
- 70 BHP
- Top speed
- 65 MPH with some tailwind
- Creature comforts
- Comfy seats, tailored sound system, infrared night light, cup holders
- Rallies to date
- Four: Saharan Rally 2009, Moroccan Road Trip 2010, Moroccan Rally 2012, Beijing Rally 2014
- Rally miles to date
- Over 24,000
- Fastest recorded speed
- Around 70 MPH. We were going down a steep hill.
- Recent upgrade
- Secondary fuel tank for the remote desert sections
