Wreck Trek

Team leader Lovie and his trusty mechanic Tony scour Berlin's junkyards for wrecks that might just make it to Africa. The Ghetto Pimps work their magic, transforming the cars from junkyard trash into works of art. However, divisions soon become evident when some disconcerting truths surface, such as Lucy's inability to drive a manual - Certainly not an ideal way to begin a massive journey.

The wrecks make it onto the autobahn, but with Lucy unable to drive Rob must carry the weight, even while stricken with a fever. Susan's car begins belching black smoke and it appears that she has been driving 120km/h in third gear. Lovie illegally tows the dead car down the autobahn, but before long the support vehicle blows a tire. By the time assistance arrives the team has nowhere to sleep.

After sleeping in a field, lack of sleep and the loss of a car take their toll on the crew. Tony and Lovie spend the day searching for mechanics only to find that repairs will cost nearly eight times what they paid for the car. Fortunately, they are able to purchase a replacement - the exact same model as the car that died. Still not out of Germany, the crew is already two days behind schedule.

The crew awake to an angry homeowner, kicking them out of their guesthouse, thanks largely to JLH and his late-night drinking with Susan and Tony. Following a run-in with the police, they are forced to drive throughout the night. After getting lost in rural France, they eventually arrive in Barcelona. They have a full morning in the city, and then another overnight drive before reaching Africa.

The team spends a manic day in Barcelona getting shots and seeking elusive malaria medication. Though the journey is wearing heavily on Rob, tensions calm as they reach the balmy town of Tarifa. After a well-deserved night on the town, they finally board the ferry to Africa. Emotions are running high and the hunger-stricken Rob becomes teary at the thought of reaching the long-awaited continent.

Having landed in Morocco but still running behind schedule, the team must spend the night in Marrakech. Lovie's patience gives way to anger when their progress is slowed by unnecessary stops. Divisions in the team bring Lucy to tears and to make matters worse, one of the cars won't start. It's Susan's birthday and while Tony attempts to fix the car she celebrates by herself with a bottle of wine.