Along the way, lot’s of fun and laughs as cars pass each other, and innocent motorists are treated to some weird and wonderful sights. Team ‘White Knights’ pass us – in another Mondeo Estate… covered in fur !!!! The ablution on the top was a proudly stood up horses head, but a day of rain and 1000 miles of wind resistance

We then park up and head for the Café de Paris opposite the casino and sit having a coffee whilst about 20 Ramshacklers vied for space to take the shot. Gaggles of tourists and locals were all laughing as Father Christmas jumps out of ‘You must be Crackers’ and shouts ‘Ho Ho Ho’ at the casino doormen and hugs his Elf companion

Well - we couldn't not could we... Bang & Olufsen of Monaco.

After spanking the poor engine to within a hundred revs of it’s life, we descend into Monaco, deftly dancing on the pedals and yanking the handbrake on for the hairpins.. All is going well, and we head for the town centre. Uncle Bulgaria draws more attention than the Ferrari 360 Spyder behind us, and the designer shirted playboy looks decidedly

RAMSHACKLE RALLY – DAY THREE Well, lot’s of people suffering somewhat this morning. Most people are looking like extras from Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ video – but they all look in good spirits and ready for the 8am start.. Last night was, shall we say predictable. One large outdoor bar, loud music, lots of alcohol

After some very hairy moments on the hairpin bends, dancing on the pedals, stirring the gearbox like a bowl of porridge and some handbrake assisted rolling stops – we arrive in San Remo! 29 Degrees, sunny – and we found our hotel straight away! Although it brings basic to a whole new level, it’s clean and somewhere to rest our heads

Absolutely beautiful scenery all the way, from the mountains and lakes leaving Annecy right to the beautiful Med Coast scenery as we approached San Remo. (pictured)

‘What’s that stink?’ comments Gordon, just as I’m starting to look at Martin.. (worriedly, smelling the same smell...) Oh. The car starts to slow, the steering goes heavy to the right – we’re on the Autostrada with nowhere to stop. Think… slow down, limp it along, find somewhere to stop. Not 500 metres later

In one of our brake-related reflective moments, Martin pondered and fell silent… ‘What?’ I said as he stared blankly at me. ‘Why don’t we just clamp the brake hose going to the front right caliper? – That’ll stop it, and we will have braking to the left side!!’ Genius – if you’re into stunt

Todays ‘task’ was called ‘Eurostretcher’ The object of the task was outlined in a previous post, and we had to buy ten items for less than a total of ONE Euro. Each item must have it’s own printed till receipt too, just to make it harder! However, no two items were allowed to be the same – and you get bonus points