Long way home

A couple are now relaxing at home following an epic world tour in their classic car, which managed the journey well despite its age and comparatively low-powered engine. The couple drove their 1948 MG on a 50,000km world tour that took in much of Europe, Russia, China and South East Asia before arriving home in New Zealand.
March 21, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A couple are now relaxing at home following an epic world tour in their classic car, which managed the journey well despite its age and comparatively low-powered engine. The couple drove their 1948 MG on a 50,000km world tour that took in much of Europe, Russia, China and South East Asia before arriving home in New Zealand. The car has also been driven through Australia and both North and South America.

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