Our car is a 1992 Fiat Panda CLX. I think it fits into the rules for the Mongol Rally perfectly, with its 999cc engine and its rusty doors it certainly is underpowered and considered by most people to be rubbish! The car is taxed and MOT until the end of August which fits in great. Insurance has been aquired for less than 200 pounds, so we are about set. The car seems to run OK, considering it was only £150 from ebay.

Mark has driven over a thousand miles in it with no problems. He has flushed and changed the coolant and the car now seems to keep its coolant in, rather than spit it on the floor - something must have been blocked. He also changed the oil and filter. Things still to do include plugs, leads, dizzy cap, etc (all usual routine servicing items). The gearbox leaks oil quite alarmingly so may have to get that fixed or just keep topping it up.

I myself have only driven around 50 miles in the car so far. All I noticed is that the gears crunch quite a bit if you arent careful and you have to press the (un-servo assisted) brakes extremely hard to stop but I know this is pretty normal as I used to drive bangers all the time.

I will upload a picture as soon as I work out how!!!