Lee Special - Tour of the Car

Not surprisingly for a road trip, our rental car - Fin - was at the centre of most of what we did. Not only was he transport, he was also a massive suitcase on wheels, a familiar sight in unfamiliar surroundings, and at times a safe haven from insects, wildlife and extreme weather.

You may have noticed how full we had crammed Fin in the background of some of our videos, but to give you the full picture, here is Sam giving you the complete tour...

Our (ok, my) emotional attachment to this car was very, very real and when it was time to hand back the keys, I was genuinely upset and shed a tear or two. Silly, maybe, but after you've relied on a car to take you 26,000 miles across 48 states without letting you down once, it becomes part of the team. This road trip was definitely a team effort of three: Sam, Lee and Fin.

Footnote:
On our return to the UK, it was time for Sam to choose a new lease car for work. Once we realised that the Ford Edge was starting to become available back over here, it was a no-brainer. So now, Fin's UK cousin - Guy - can be seen on the roads of Hampshire and Wiltshire as a little homage to our great American adventure and in particular, our trusty rental car.