The original Peking to Paris rally took place in 1907 when just five drivers responded to one of the earliest and greatest motoring challenges. In 1997 Phil Bowen and I joined the commemorative line-up in our 1968 Volvo 122 Amazon, taking our place amongst 100 other crews in every breed of vehicle from vintage Bentleys and Railtons to Chevvy Camaros and even a Morris Minor. We covered 16,000km in 45 days – not always easily or harmoniously, but it was an unforgettable adventure. Read the full story in BORDER CROSSING.