The 12 in 12 Alpine Challenge

[Palmetto]

Next week, me and two mates are entering this event. We need to drive to Italy and then drive at least 12 alpine passes in 12 hours.

Originally there was only two of us and we were going to do it in a Morgan.
Then there were three so we bought a car (A Rover 100 Cabrio), but it needed too much work and we failed to get all the work that needed doing.
So in the meantime we had bought other cars. A Rover 100 that had been off the road for a few years, but only had 19K on the clock, and a Rover 214 Cabrio. We started prepping the Cabrio.

Then two days ago, Matt (the owner of the cabrio) said 'I know, I'll borrow my brothers car'. Last night he revealed what it was.

A BMW E30. It's only a 318 auto but it least I'm feeling a bit more confident about the trip now.

Shameless Plug
Anyway, if you're interested, we set up a YouTube channel to document everything;
The Crap Car Collective

 

[Pingu]

I love these challenges - and have done a few. This sounds epic. Keep us informed.

 

[Palmetto]

Well, that went well.....

Here's the first video of our adventure:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey-kRZA1Tb4

 

[Pingu]

Well, that went well.....

Here's the first video of our adventure:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey-kRZA1Tb4

That sounds ominous. Perhaps, you need a Range Rover back-up truck (complete with dog) .

Video is set to private (which means that only you can view it). If you set it to unlisted we will be able to see it here (because we have the link), but it won't come up on a search. Also, people who have access to view your album won't be able to see it, unless they have the link. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to stop people who can "guess" the code from watching.

 

[Palmetto]

Ah sorry, I'd listed it to be scheduled to go live at 8pm. I thought if it was scheduled and you had a link, it would be viewable. Anyhoo I've made it public.

We should have gone in multiple vehicles. One of them a flatbed. Enjoy