Recreating the historic First Overland expedition of 1955
WHERE
Driving 10,000 miles from Singapore to the United Kingdom
WHEN
Setting off from Singapore on Sunday August 25th 2019
The Vehicle ‘Oxford’
In 1956, six young men arrived in Singapore from London. Not by boat but in two Series I Land Rovers.
Known as “The First Overland” expedition, the team drove two Series I Land Rovers – 'Oxford' and 'Cambridge' – 10,000 miles through three continents of deserts, jungles and mountains.
In 2019, the 'Oxford' returns to Singapore for one last adventure – the adventure home to London.
Find out more about the epic original and new routes.
The team will be accompanied by a team of professional advisors, Land Rover enthusiasts and travel experts – all united in their passion for automotive history and adventure.