Timeline
30 June 1963
Mugwump departs Bristol, United Kingdom
The southbound expedition named “Vintage Austin Students Trans Africa” departs Bristol
24 October 1963
Mugwump arrives in Cape Town, South Africa
The southbound expedition arrives in Cape Town where they are greeted at the City Hall
12 November 1963
Mugwump overhauled
Mugwump is completely overhauled at Robb Motors leaving her in better shape than at the start of her journey
2 December 1963
Mugwump departs Cape Town, South Africa
The northbound expedition, “Students Trans Africa Return Vintage Austin”, departs Cape Town
29 February 1964
Mugwump arrives in Bristol, United Kingdom
The northbound expedition arrives back in Bristol amid celebrations, having reached the end of the road
September 2023
Andrew acquires Mugwump
Mugwump is currently in safe storage in Cape Town, complete with her own custom-made cover for body-work protection.