On the 13th December 2009 myself and my mate Jim will be attempting to drive The Walmington from the UK to Cameroon. This is not an independent raid as such but a charity rally set up by The Adventurists who also organise the Mongol Rally.
As you may or may not know I have been on the look out for a left hooker for this journey (Cameroon Government will not allow RHD vehicles) and my search has finally ended with the Walmington. Thanks to the wonderful Doug Webb from Mr Barbour's garage I am now the proud owner of the following:
1982 Citroen 2CV6
Frome chassis
Pretty good 'shed' condition
Soon to be LHD
Done out in a Dad's Army homage style - Matt green and lime trim.. stunning
Suspension a little worn but works.
Union Jack boot - been replaced with old bootlid with rather fetching UDAC 1985 sticker
Modifications - sump guard already fabricated and in place. Fuel tank guard soon to be fitted.
The Africa Rally is first and foremost a way of raising important funds for the designated charities. On this trip we will be fundraising for Ape Action Africa and The Rainforest Foundation UK: essentially that covers our past (apes) and our future (trees). The Walmington will be raising money for the much needed orphanages in Cameroon when it is auctioned off at the end of our trip.
Our journey will take us through France, Spain, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and Cameroon. We have 34 days to cover around 8000 miles.
The Walmington will be taking on roads such as this one in Mamfe, Cameroon:
We hope to meet some African 2CV people enroute.. there are clubs in Mali and Burkina Faso:
http://wagues.net/2cv-afriq/
And they have a good time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR6x-hqjPMg
Apparently the emperor of Mosse, Moro Naba Baongo, who reigns over more than half of Burkino Faso is a big fan of 2CV's and the locals often parade their 2CV's in front of him... we will try anything to get in this parade over Christmas and all being well its where we will be.
So that's the Walmington and my plan for this excellent machine. If you would like to know more we have a small blog/website:
http://africarally09.theadventurists.co ... utecitroen
That's it really.. please get in touch if you want to know more. We are after sponsors (serviceable bits and stuff you may be able to donate) and we can give you branding on the car, website advertising and hopefully national press after the event.. my co-pilot Jim is a travel journalist and quite in with the newspapers.
Cheers
Ru
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