All Things Camel Trophy - Resource Thread

[WreckITFrank]

Camel Trophy Links and Resources. Will update the links below.

(Credit to Motor Trend)

 

[WreckITFrank]

The CT trucks are the quintessential Defenders in my opinion. I figured it was worth a thread to post up all the links and resources that are out there and to get some good pics of member trucks and stories. Please feel free to update with whatever you have. The internets has some great info but is rather difficult to find a lot on specifics, especially how these trucks were built. I am doing a loosely based CT tribute truck, it mainly consists of the bolt-on pieces and I have quite a bit to learn about them. Thanks for the input.

This was a fantastic Article - The Olympics of 4x4: A Look Back at the Incredible Camel Trophy

 

[Robert]

Honda should consider selling a modern a trophy edition

 

[WreckITFrank]

I always wondered that Honda did to those CR-V's to make them support vehicle worthy.

 

[Robert]

different seats is all I can tell. They might be the least documented CT vehicles out there.

civvy version for sale

Honda CRV MK1 - Very Rare Camel Trophy Limited Edition - only 62000 miles - 4WD | eBay

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[Robert]

some mistaken identity with the hood decals, but a nice example of the Brazilian built Ford CJ-5 model that was eventually used in the first event in 1980

 

[Frenglish]

Just curious @WreckITFrank, is this intended to be sort of a catch all for technical things only CT? Like where to source X?, who made what? I have collected a lot of info and specific details for the defenders, but I am in no way an expert.

I would like to know more about the kit used, what were the teams issued? what was a typical loadout of the trucks? how did the teams use the equipment? Things like the CT washing machine.. I find that super interesting.

Regardless I love the idea of this thread. I agree that these are the quintessential adventure versions of a defender.

 

[WreckITFrank]

@Frenglish all great questions and what I hope to find out as well. Anything goes. We chat heavily regarding the front brush bar and some other key components, but still so much I have not figured out yet. Anything related here is welcome.

 

[blueboy]

Although not the vehicle used, Bill Burke participated in CT Africa 1991. He has a wealth of knowledge on CT.

Camel Trophy | Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America

 

[erover82]

Although not the vehicle used, Bill Burke participated in CT Africa 1991. He has a wealth of knowledge on CT.

Camel Trophy | Bill Burke's 4-Wheeling America

I would like to know more about the kit used, what were the teams issued? what was a typical loadout of the trucks? how did the teams use the equipment? Things like the CT washing machine.. I find that super interesting.

Bill did an interview recently on Centre Steer podcast where he shared the details of his experience in the event.

CentreSteer #51 - Bill Burke - CentreSteer Podcast

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centresteer.com

 

[Mdubs]

Looks like a new book is coming soon. Nick Dimbleby takes a lot of the official LR press photos now. I’ll be getting this for sure!

 

[Robert]

Here's an odd one. Don't know much about it. Heard it was used for try outs, no idea on where and when.

 

[WreckITFrank]

View attachment 20869Looks like a new book is coming soon. Nick Dimbleby takes a lot of the official LR press photos now. I’ll be getting this for sure!

good share, pre-order complete.

 

[DiscoDavis]

https://cameltrophy1998.blogspot.com/2010/05/in-parking-area.html

good reference from various angles when the vehicles were NEW and not yet in use

https://flic.kr/p/MACzsx
good close up shots from a USED disco

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26549/lot/359/

good shots of a USED 110.

I did like everyone else and parsed out tons of pics off of random websites or screenshots from the grainy youtube rips out there.

 

[hillstrubl]

https://cameltrophy1998.blogspot.com/2010/05/in-parking-area.html

good reference from various angles when the vehicles were NEW and not yet in use

https://flic.kr/p/MACzsx
good close up shots from a USED disco

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26549/lot/359/

good shots of a USED 110.

I did like everyone else and parsed out tons of pics off of random websites or screenshots from the grainy youtube rips out there.

I know of a local to Philly genuine CT Disco that I might be able to convince the owner to "catalog" for our benefit.

 

[Roverman2010]

Here's an odd one. Don't know much about it. Heard it was used for try outs, no idea on where and when.

Bedford MK

 

[Frenglish]

A friend spotted a few Camels today at the LRO show in the UK.

 

[Frenglish]

Here's an odd one. Don't know much about it. Heard it was used for try outs, no idea on where and when.

I learned this past weekend the Bedford was used as a fuel and supply delivery truck, and it sported the crane to maneuver the fuel barrels in and out of the back. I forget which events exactly.

 

[Reese_D90]

Picked this up a few years ago

 

[WreckITFrank]

Get this book. It's amazing.