Grizzly Torque......

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jerryd
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Grizzly Torque......

Post by jerryd » Mon Oct 23, 2017 12:15 pm

Renowned Canadians and best friends, biologist Bristol Foster and naturalist-artist Robert Bateman, decided on a whim to travel the world.
It was the late 1950s and Foster, now 82, and Bateman, 84, were still in their 20s with neither wives nor significant responsibilities to keep them in Toronto.
But their 1957-58, 14-month trip through Africa, India, Southeast Asia and Australia, was made possible by one other travelling companion — their Land Rover, with its special, ambulance-style body and roof. The two called the vehicle Grizzly Torque and painted the name on the side of the truck.

https://vimeo.com/237776447

Amazing story :gold:
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DrivingDutchman
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Re: Grizzly Torque......

Post by DrivingDutchman » Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:32 am

Great story.. I'm sure this was featured in one of the LR magazines a while ago.

Sure inspires me to get in Dora and just go...

But better wait untill the kids can stand on their own two feet. :wink:
1969 109 sw dormobile Dora
1996 overland defender sw 110 Nellie
1962 109 sw safari diesel Hannie (sold)
1973 88 series 3 soft top in various bits on the drive...
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