Roughin it in a Mercedes

[Doin_It]

I forgot about reading Jim Rogers trip in his neatly modified Mercedes, till "DesertDouglas" said "It's like deciding that a Porsche would be the perfect expedition vehicle"

Anyway.......... here is a link to ones guys idea of roughin it in a Mercedes 230/G Wagon.

http://millenniumadventure.com/

[haven]

JIm Rogers' trip was impressive. It would be even more
impressive if they didn't travel in a caravan with a
Unimog carrying spare parts and a couple of mechanics.

They say money can't buy happiness. However, money
does buy a big helping of convenience.

Chip Haven

[kcowyo]

:iagree:

They say, Adversity introduces a man to himself. I wonder who sees in the mirror....?

That Mercedes is, um, it's.... well you could say it, uh.... it does have ahhh... Aw hell, the only positive thing I can say about that outfit is it's yellow. Veeeerrrry, very yellow.

[Brian McVickers]

C'mon,
That's a pretty sweet trip and rig.
Granted, the budget was probably a bit large but the guy obviously used some marketing and business knowhow to facilitate a dream and have an adventure.

I have not looked through all the information but at first glance it looks like they had fun!

[bootzilla]

Ahh - remember seeing that rig in Car and Driver a few years back. Pretty neat...not sure how that translates to writing and selling books, but I didn't really read about what he is doing on the site...

[kcowyo]

C'mon,
That's a pretty sweet trip and rig.


Sweet trip? Oh yeah, definitely.
Sweet rig? I'm guessing Max still isn't letting you get any sleep? :punk03:

Hey, I tried to be positive....

[elcoyote]

I would highly recommend reading Rogers' book "Adventure Capitalist". It is a very insightful read into world economics & politics.

[fwop]

I would also highly recommend 'Adventure Capitalist'
-- I just downloaded the audiobook version to listen to while traveling and it had me wanting to keep driving just to listen to more...
the audio version is narrated by Jim Rogers himself and you can sense the excitement and pleasure in his voice recounting his amazing trip.
I would also recommend his first book 'Investment Biker'. It's his account of his around the world motorcycle trip. Great stuff.

[overlander]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! I have been struggling over the last few months trying to figure out what vehicle Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie should drive for next years "A Simple Life goes on safari"!! Bamm! Now I know! I'm off to the fan website to let them know!!!!

WEWWW what a relief!

P.S. and it even has a cute motocycle enclosed trailer for Paris's little dog's carrier when he's sitting on her lap in the drivers seat (oh wait, Paris doesn't drive anymore....hmmmm. guess that leaves more room for shopping bags)

[Scott Brady]

Read his books. Quite good. Both the moto and the car 'er g-wagon.

[Scofco]

Another vote on reading his books, I couldn't put them down. He is a fantastic writer and a very interesting character.

I had a chance to see that Mercedes up close briefly as he passed through town, it's what sparked my interest in overlanding. The Expeditions West crew solidified it though.

[Christian P.]

quick question.... is she his wife/girlfriend or his daughter?
they have 26 years difference.

[fwop]

that would be his girlfriend(now wife) they were married during their travels. Documented in 'Adventure Capitalist' -- there was another woman with him in 'Investment Biker'

even if you don't like his vehicle you've got to admire his resiliency in making 2 around the world trips traveling with women -- (my girlfriend has issues with daytrips and a weekend would be pushing it...)

[haven]

Not seen in the photos is the chase vehicle that followed Jim Rogers on his travels. It was a truck with a mechanic and lots of spares, plus a guide who spoke the local language.

Money may not be able to buy happiness, but money can rent happiness for a while.

Chip Haven

[Incusus]

Not seen in the photos is the chase vehicle that followed Jim Rogers on his travels. It was a truck with a mechanic and lots of spares, plus a guide who spoke the local language.

Money may not be able to buy happiness, but money can rent happiness for a while.

Chip Haven


Thats the second time you've mentioned that. Personally, I say all the more power to him. I'll travel according to my budget, let him travel according to his.

[overlander]

Not seen in the photos is the chase vehicle that followed Jim Rogers on his travels. It was a truck with a mechanic and lots of spares, plus a guide who spoke the local language.

Money may not be able to buy happiness, but money can rent happiness for a while.

Chip Haven

Not seen behind the chase vehicle is the tour bus he bought in cash off Milli Vanilli after the stupid cd skipped on them and caused them to go tits up. It follows them on parrallel roads, so the mercedes doesn't travel more than an hour or so away from pavement, allowing them to make it back to the bus in time each night for dinner by Pierre Monfrere, the gourmet chef on board the bus.

I heard he is in contract negotiations with OJ simpson to drive the bus for the next world tour, as OJ has verifiable experience with driving 30-40mph for extended lengths of time, and is available for rent. Gary Coleman has already signed up to serve cocktails from the bar located in the mercede's trailer.

Who says money isn't everything?

[Tucson T4R]

Thats the second time you've mentioned that. Personally, I say all the more power to him. I'll travel according to my budget, let him travel according to his.

:iagree: