The Beach (buggy) Boys - Part 1the Grand Tour :... -

: A purist's recreation of the original 1960s Meyers Manx , staying true to the classic design but struggling with a lack of power and off-road capability.

: As they moved inland into the Namib Desert , the dunes became "cliffs." In one terrifying moment, Hammond's buggy literally disappeared over an edge, leaving the others fearing the worst until they found him unharmed at the bottom.

: They spent nights huddled under their engines for warmth, and at one point, Clarkson even helped catch a fish to provide a rare meal. The Road to Windhoek The Beach (Buggy) Boys - Part 1The Grand Tour :...

: A flamboyant purple and green buggy that he had essentially "parked near a V8 ," fitting a massive 180 BHP engine that provided power but constant mechanical headaches.

: A modern, rugged interpretation built for survival, featuring massive tires, heavy-duty suspension, and a roof-mounted spare. The Journey Begins : A purist's recreation of the original 1960s

In the first part of , Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , and James May are dropped on the desolate Skeleton Coast of Namibia to settle an argument with their producer, Andy Wilman , about the brilliance of the beach buggy . The Three Buggies

As the desert leveled out, the "ambitious but rubbish" engineering began to fail. May dealt with a sand-filled gearbox, and Clarkson's throttle jammed, forcing him to rig a makeshift deceleration wire across his dashboard. The Road to Windhoek : A flamboyant purple

Each presenter arrived in a vehicle built to their own eccentric specifications: