VINTAGE ROVERS ACROSS AFRICA

Trans-Africa Expedition

Vintage Rovers Across Africa is the story of our 2001 Trans-Africa Expedition. The journey was led by Michael Ladden and Paul Shumway. Additional team members were; Pat Macomber, Al Cornell, Jim Leach, Wilson Bullard, Shane Ballensky and Ed Messenger. This journey saw our team of 8 men and four vehicles cross nearly 8000 miles and 13 countries of West Africa. The trip began in Cadiz Spain and ended in the Ivory Coast.

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TRANS-AFRICA EXPEDITION

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TRANS-AFRICA EXPEDITION

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The trip that defined Drive The Globe’s history.

EXPEDITION TEAM

TRANS-AFRICA EXPEDITION

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ROUTE MAPS

TRANS-AFRICA EXPEDITION

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WATCH OUR NEW TEASER TRAILER VIDEO! EPIC ADVENTURE COMING IN 2020!

In the Spring of 2020 Drive The Globe will begin what is the most epic endeavor in our 25 year history. Our 41 year old Mercedes Unimog & custom overland expedition trailer will roll out of home base one last time.

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