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Reliant Robin Sets Guinness Africa Record, Reaches Cape Town

4/25/2026

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Oliver Jenks and Seth Scott completed the first Guinness-recognized Africa crossing in a Reliant Robin, arriving in Cape Town on 20 March 2026.
The three-wheeler traveled about 14,000 miles through 22 countries.
UK enthusiasts supplied a replacement engine after the original failed, and replaced the wheel springs within two weeks.
Sheila now sits on temporary display in South Africa before touring Kenya, shipping to Turkey, and joining the London Transport Museum.

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Oliver Jenks and Seth Scott completed the first Guinness-recognized Africa crossing in a Reliant Robin, arriving in Cape Town on 20 March 2026.
The three-wheeler traveled about 14,000 miles through 22 countries.
UK enthusiasts supplied a replacement engine after the original failed, and replaced the wheel springs within two weeks.
Sheila now sits on temporary display in South Africa before touring Kenya, shipping to Turkey, and joining the London Transport Museum.