The Beach (buggy) Boys - Part 1the Grand Tour :... May 2026

: 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.

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

: 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 : A purist's recreation of the original 1960s

: A modern, rugged interpretation built for survival, featuring massive tires, heavy-duty suspension, and a roof-mounted spare. The Journey Begins The Road to Windhoek : A modern, rugged

: 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.

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

The trio's challenge is to drive north to the Angolan border. Almost immediately, the expedition hits a snag as they find themselves trapped between towering sand dunes and the rising tide of the Atlantic Ocean.