Three young men from Oxford and Southampton embark on a 35,000 mile journey around the world in a converted Land Rover. – Vintage Photograph

On January 2, 1970, Steve Pritchett, Peter Ite, and Brian Jackson, set off on an ambitious 35,000 mile journey around the world in a converted Land Rover. The trio, with one member from Oxford, had sold their cars and boats in order to finance the trip. The 10-year-old vehicle was in first-rate condition, with 27 gallons of petrol and 16 gallons of water to fuel their journey. They planned to travel through France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Greece, Iran, West Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Australia, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The journey was to have a bonus for Steve Pritchett, a member of the Oxford Branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club, who planned to explore the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s east coast.On January 2, 1970, Steve Pritchett, Peter Ite, and Brian Jackson, set off on an ambitious 35,000 mile journey around the world in a converted Land Rover. The trio, with one member from Oxford, had sold their cars and boats in order to finance the trip. The 10-year-old vehicle was in first-rate condition, with 27 gallons of petrol and 16 gallons of water to fuel their journey. They planned to travel through France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Greece, Iran, West Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Australia, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The journey was to have a bonus for Steve Pritchett, a member of the Oxford Branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club, who planned to explore the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s east coast.

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40 ROVER AROUND THE WORLD WEWE HALA 20 H LOHAM BATTERIES TRANS-WORLD EXPEDITION

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2 JAN 1970 PILOTE -ODSTO g t How to fill a passport- drive round the world Three young men, one of people them from Oxford, aim to through put 35,000 miles on the Steve. clock of a Land Rover in the next three years. from Steve Pritchett, White Road, Cowley, Pete Ite 72 and Brian Jackson, both from Southampton, will set off in a 10-year-old Rover to drive the 35,000 miles converted Land- round the world – via France, Italy, Yugslavia, Turkey, Greece, Iran, West Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Australia, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, lombia, Panama, Costa Rica. Co- Nicaragua, Honduras, Salvador, Guatamala, Mexico, the U.S.A., and Canada. Sold cars and boats The journey starts tomorrow on the ferry from Southamp- to Le Havre. “I don’t think it has been done in this direction before. It was done this year by Land Rover, but the ton W didn t travel America,” up his job as a work study en- Steve who is 22, has given gineer at British Leyland. Both the others have also left their work. back commodation for four people.” said he said. trips, the vehicle is in first rate the veteran of many European Although 10 years old, and condition. Everything, includ- ing the engine, has been carry 27 gallons of petrol and stripped down, checked, and 16 gallons of water. replaced if doubtful. It will Underwater bonus each on the vehicle, boat pas- sages, and travellers cheques. So far they have spent 500 have so d their cars and boats To raise the money, all three -they were members of the Marchwood Sailing Club at Southampton. “We’ve always wanted to go round the world.” said Steve. with ar other chap, but he “The cther wo were going dropped out, and they asked me to join in.” Luxury W being removed by wily tribes- Tales of tents and belongings men in the Middle East have moved the trio everything movable padlock Land Rover. on the to in mid-April, and intend to work for a year to 18 months They will arrive in Australia will there to raise the fare home. member of the Oxford Branch For Steve at least the journey of the British Sub-Aqua Club, have a bonus a he will get the chance to look at the Great Barrier Reef, off The Durney although long, is to be under aken in comfort of a sert. “We decided to travel in luxury” said Pete. “The Land Rover has a cooker, and a f-idge, and sleeping ac- Australia’s east coast. TRANS-WORLD EXPEDITION The round-the-world team with their Land-Rover-(left to right) Steve Pritchett, Bran Jackson and Peter Ite.