Hills, Peter W. Tracing my African Routes. Out and Back to Africa in a 1929 Morris Minor

In 1970, young Peter W. Hills learns of a rusty wreck hidden in the dense African bush. He absolutely had to have this 1929 Morris Tourer and breathe life back into it. He tells the fascinating story of a restoration project in two phases - first in Zambia and later in the UK. Life intervenes, but after 22 years the Morris is back on the road and attracting a lot of attention as one of only nine known vehicles of this vintage in the world. Peter dreams of taking his little car back to Africa to recreate its former life in the two Rhodesias (now Zimbabwe and Zambia). Over the years, he has managed to gather rare details about the car's owners and their history. When Peter and his wife Sandy retire to live as summer swallows between the United Kingdom and South Africa, the dream suddenly seems achievable. A plan is set in motion. Again there are setbacks, not least the Covid pandemic and a broken crankshaft 20 days before departure. Social media plays an important role as Peter builds up a following of people from all over the world who contribute additional information about the car and its owners. If at first they don't succeed, they try again! In May 2023, the 94-year-old car completed its 1,509-mile journey. The book contains a detailed account of the adventure as well as details of the painstaking restoration and the challenges along the way. It contains over 700 color photos that bring the story of the journey to life and give an insight into the history of the towns and communities.