How Sheila the three-wheeler dodged danger on a record 14,000-mile journey to tip of South Africa
By Gerald Imray
Published on April 22, 2026.
Englishman Ollie Jenks and Canadian friend Seth Scott set off a record 14,000-mile journey from London to the southern tip of South Africa, aiming to set a record for the longest trip in a three-wheeled vehicle. The journey involved a decades-old British-made Reliant Robin car, which was acquired specifically for the adventure. Despite numerous technical issues, the pair managed to keep Sheila alive throughout the journey. The trip was documented on an Instagram page under the title: “14,000 miles, 3 wheels, 0 common sense”
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