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Adventurers Complete 14,000-Mile Journey in Reliant Robin

4/22/2026

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Ollie Jenks (Englishman) and Seth Scott (Canadian) embarked on a 14,000-mile London-to-Cape Town, South Africa, journey in a Reliant Robin.
The trip lasted over four months and cost about $40,000 to $50,000, with breakdowns and dangerous situations in conflict regions.
Sheila, the car, became a local Cape Town attraction and was prepared for a future journey to the London Transport Museum.
Jenks expressed relief and triumph.

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Story summary

Ollie Jenks (Englishman) and Seth Scott (Canadian) embarked on a 14,000-mile London-to-Cape Town, South Africa, journey in a Reliant Robin.
The trip lasted over four months and cost about $40,000 to $50,000, with breakdowns and dangerous situations in conflict regions.
Sheila, the car, became a local Cape Town attraction and was prepared for a future journey to the London Transport Museum.
Jenks expressed relief and triumph.