We did a Rally in Morocco and arrived 9th! Another reason why we left on this World Tour - 4L Trophy

[@hughbatchelor8599]

Hey you amazing adventurous pair?? I just found this video of you on the Renault 4L Trophy. I watched several of the official videos years ago and had no idea you were there. What an unbelievable challenge in such an amazing versatile practical and unstoppable lttle car!! I have fond memories of the R4. My bro and I learned to drive in a 1970 6volt 845cc model with the best grille Renault put on the R4. The chrome and mesh one. I also learned a lot of my mechanical skills on it too. The 3 things one was always having to keep on top of was the handbrake in particular, and brakes in general. The muffler to manifold joint which always ended up blowing and yes, those rear wheel bearings!! One trip we did to a mountainous region in Zimbabwe some "rude" fellow campers accused us of air lifting the car in.... But no! We drove it all the way up there. We got 18km per litre on that trip after a new gearbox, recently overhauled engine and new carby were fitted. My bro also rolled it which remarkably little damage, so it had a fair bit of history and stories to tell. Maybe when you make it to Zimbabwe you will end up in the same campsite in Chimanimani. that we were accused of doing the air lift!! Will catch up with your Aussie vids soon. Chow for now and God Bless. H

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

ahahahaha that is such a funny story!!!! we loved that car so so so much. it could go anywhere the best honnestly. Our handbrake was miserable though... but she was the best. we were so sad to have to sell it but we needed the money for the world tour..

[@rogerevans1117]

What a great experience. Thank you for sharing with us! It doesn't look at comfortable as driving Albo, but definitely very rewarding!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahah was rough for sure but a crazy experience!!

[@ldosucowboy3279]

Now I see where Mathilde perfected her pushing skills for when the starter went out in Canada.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahahaha exactly! But the Renault 4L was wayyyyyy lighter hahahah

[@stevestott1514]

What a fun video . Looked like a great and awesome travel memories of the many to come on this new adventure your on . Thanks for sharing this entertaining video with us your over landing friends . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :):) 🍻👍🏼😁

[@NewLife-qj9mx]

Omg id love to do something like that!! Thank you guys for sharing this awesome video 😃👍🏻🥂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It was so much fun! And Morocco is 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Looked like a great rally. Yes those classic car rallies are very costly. I'll have to look through more of your videos to find how you budgeted and planned the logistics of it all.👍💪

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hello! thanks for going back to that it is definitely an old one but we loved this car and project so much it makes us happy you enjoyed!

[@inekeroos9264]

40 years ago we had a R4 on the farm in the Netherlands, we used it in the muddy fields, it was great! It ended its life as a doghouse 😀 greetings from Danmark 👍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

They are great on off road honestly! The best car. We were very sad to sell it but it help for the world tour expenses so it went for a good caus!

[@inekeroos9264]

@@NextMeridianExpedition yes it got never stuck in the mud , just speed up before the puddle !

[@Defender110SLO]

Owsome. The car I had 29 years ago. Cheers to bolth of you. 🍷&🍺

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

No way! Yeah it’s a great fun little car

[@Defender110SLO]

@@NextMeridianExpedition It was. Ended in crash. 😤

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

This looks like so much fun, EPIC!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Was an epic moment for sure, 4L in the desert is such a random thing to do. We’ll remember it.

[@debbiegibbons1226]

What a fantastic experience!!!!❤️🇲🇦

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes was epic !

[@JMSocialMediaService]

Amazing. Good choice.. and choice of adventure.. :-) Why have you not kept these hair cuts to you both from back then??

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaah it was already 3 years ago. Mathilde cut her hair just before the world tour for easy maintenance and nick has already grown his by then. No specific reasons

[@VintageWanderer]

Cute cars ! I have never seen one before. :)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hi William! Yes they are very “French” most people in their 60/70 yo learnt to drive on one of those!

[@randi727]

Spring break, the french way :)

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Haha exactly 😊

[@grahames9228]

Seems like to be competitive you needed a Renault.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We all had the same Renault 4L, there were 1300 of them, but we did have the biggest engine possible in there :) but surely it's the pilot and co-pilot.

[@DinutLucescu]

I have crossed paths with you this year and last year on the A66 from Merida to Seville and I must say that the majority of you are a danger to traffic, you have no respect for other users of public roads. I was close to calling the police because of what you were doing. They block my truck one in the front and one behind and force me to slow down, recording themselves, shouting, sticking their heads/hands out the window. Dangerous overtakes and so on. Many of them even seemed drugged/drunk. I'm not saying it's all of you, but those of you who aren't, control the others. I'm thinking about filing a complaint, the authorities had to prohibit this.