West Sussex team in Mongol Rally

The yellow Nissan Micra donated by Richard Taylor

Steve Lilley and Alec Wilding, both from  West Sussex, are currently taking part in the  annual Mongol Rally,  a journey over mountains, deserts, and tough  terrain across Europe  and Asia.

Yeomans Nissan Bognor Regis has donated a  Nissan Micra to team ‘Sussex Rum Runners’ to take part in the fundrasing adventure.

Richard Taylor, sales manager at the Arun Business Park showroom, decided to help out after receiving a letter from Steve Lilley and Alec Wilding, from West Sussex.

The yellow Micra had just been part-exchanged but required extensive work to get it roadworthy, so Richard got his  bodyshop team to swing into action.

At least £500 of the money Steve and Alec raise goes to the rally’s chosen organisation, Cool Earth, with the rest being donated to mental health charity, MIND. They’ve already collected £1,850 so far.

Steve said: “It’s such a great little car – she drives like a dream. The Micra  is so reliable as well so  we’re confident we will finish the rally.”

To sponsor the pair, go to justgiving.com and search for ‘Alec Wilding’.

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