Scarlet

She's a Toyota Hilux (1991) 2.2l petrol engine.
She is a 4wd with a front diff lock.
Oh, and she is red and tired of being referred to as 'the fire engine'!

"Have you ever seen a burnt down Hilux on the side of the road ?", Jaque, our mechanic, once asked.

Would you like to know why ?
Watch this video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhoOkMccPZo

We chose an earlier model Hilux because they are renowned for being tough, simple and reliable. They are foundly widely throughout Africa , and we should have no problems (touch wood) finding mechanics with the spares and knowhow. And we needed a bakkie/pick-up for all the home renovation leading up to the trip !