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[Gaffers]

I know he is raising money but there is a lot more than that he requires to achieve his goal.  I though that some on here would be able to help sourcing parts, any spare tools we may have, know of any cheap cars he could use, mechanical training and helping setup the car before he goes etc.

He is an Ex-Army officer who is married to a friend of mine, doing this crazy thing in support of a charity close to his heart.

http://m.virginmoneygiving.com/mt/uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=dougieforepilepsyresearch&un_jtt_redirect

Maybe we can get him to put an OOF sticker in the back window? 

[Marks DTM Calib]

How about we organise a meet and give the car a good check over and general service for them?

[Gaffers]

Sounds good, I will be donating some old tools too

[Marks DTM Calib]

Sounds good, I will be donating some old tools too

Given what they are doing the likes of a full set of fluids changed, fabricate a sump gaurd, check suspension over carefuly etc etc would be a good 'gift' perhaps

[Gaffers]

I think he would be over the moon with that kind of help

[Kevin Wood]

That sounds like a really great idea. I'd be up for it.

[joshwyatt]

I'm sure I could help with sourcing a car, or even donating one. 1 litre awful cars are things I always shove through an auction so I'd be glad to see one doing something useful 

[AndyRoid]

I'm sure I could help with sourcing a car, or even donating one. 1 litre awful cars are things I always shove through an auction so I'd be glad to see one doing something useful 

Preferably something a bit old school, the last thing they want is it loaded with a plethora of electronics IMHO.

[Gaffers]

True, but it also needs to be robust.  A 205 would ideal but I bet there arent many around :/

[Gaffers]

I'm sure I could help with sourcing a car, or even donating one. 1 litre awful cars are things I always shove through an auction so I'd be glad to see one doing something useful 

That's very generous Josh

[Marks DTM Calib]

Reality is that any thing with a 1.0 engine is going to be pretty basic (and tiring to drive over that distance)

[05omegav6]

True, but it also needs to be robust.  A 205 would ideal but I bet there arent many around :/

Mostly 1.6s 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-M-PEUGEOT-205-AUTO-BLUE-46000-MILES-/350997272133?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item51b9115645 would be ideal...

But... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201402131769438/sort/default/usedcars/engine-size-cars/1l_to_1-3l/radius/1500/page/1/make/peugeot/postcode/rh202dg/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/over_10_years_old/model/106?logcode=p

Or... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-AX-1-0-petrol-3-door-year-1997-New-12-month-MOT-cheap-Tax-and-insurance-/121272730758?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1c3c6b0486

[05omegav6]

Reality is that any thing with a 1.0 engine is going to be pretty basic (and tiring to drive over that distance)

Could an Omega actually move with a 1.0 Nova engine fitted would a 1.0 turbo Mondeo even last the distance

[joshwyatt]

I would think a Polo or Corsa would be suitable. A Micra and a Yaris I would discount. A 973cc Corsa doesn't sound like an inspired or exciting choice, but it'd probably be what I'd go for.
Matt, have a chat with him, and see what he'd prefer 
I certainly take on board nothing too modern, but a 2001 Corsa C, or even a Corsa B seems ok?

[05omegav6]

Would a Bedford Rascal be rugged and Diy friendly enough to do the trip