Another Brazilian VW Bay on the telly: Monte-Carlo or Bust

Starting October 28th at 9pm on ITV1

Interestingly an acquaintance of mine, who is a telly production assistant, asked me over a year ago if I'd like to hire my BraziBay to a tv company for this show. All I was told was that 2 yet-to-be determined celebs were going to be driving the camper down to Monte-Carlo and then the Bay would need to be collected from the South of France by the owner. I thought about it for a second and then declined. Working in the industry, the idea that my beloved Kombi could potentially get into the hands of let's say, Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty filled me with dread. I suggested they try a Brazilian Bay hire company.

As it turns out the celebs are decent ones: Adrian Edmondson and Jack Dee.

I still wouldn't have been able to deal with my BraziBay not being in my care! Plus let's not forget what Vivien did with that Ford Anglia.

Here's some info about the show:

Monte-Carlo or Bust

I wonder whose BraziBay they ended up using? Hope it's ok. Did they take a spare gearstick?!

We had someone ask to hire ours and a driver for their wedding. When we looked into it we found it would invalidate the insurance.

TimV wrote:

Starting October 28th at 9pm on ITV1

Interestingly an acquaintance of mine, who is a telly production assistant, asked me over a year ago if I'd like to hire my BraziBay to a tv company for this show. All I was told was that 2 yet-to-be determined celebs were going to be driving the camper down to Monte-Carlo and then the Bay would need to be collected from the South of France by the owner. I thought about it for a second and then declined. Working in the industry, the idea that my beloved Kombi could potentially get into the hands of let's say, Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty filled me with dread. I suggested they try a Brazilian Bay hire company.

As it turns out the celebs are decent ones: Adrian Edmondson and Jack Dee.

I still wouldn't have been able to deal with my BraziBay not being in my care! Plus let's not forget what Vivien did with that Ford Anglia.

Here's some info about the show:

Monte-Carlo or Bust

I wonder whose BraziBay they ended up using? Hope it's ok. Did they take a spare gearstick?!

Seen the trailer for the show last week.

Ah .... guess what .... the Bay came direct from Danbury.

Wouldn't want to buy that one.

Don't forget the show starts tonight.

Yep me too - a BraziBay in HD!!

They are pretty cooool!!!

Kerbed on day 1 I bet!

Haven't heard them moan about the steering yet

Bet it's got pas.

Jason?

Must have, just watch them, not moving thier hands at all!!!!

Also weird they gave them a rhd when all of the driving in the BraziBay is in France.

That's Jason's marketing streak showing again!

What's with the red light showing on the dash when their driving?

DANBURY MOTORS!!!!

Who are they? Are they in the village of Danbury? Do they sell Rovers?

Great show last night and some good PR for us all hopefully! Yes it had power steering and direct drive steering . Some lovely camera shots too

Hi Peppa - Its not the size its what you do with them Agreed - The wheels did look cool though! The spec was a 'Danbury SE' so it had leather seats, chrome pack, alloys, lowered suspension, rear parking sensors etc and yes the NEW Danbury made roof rack! Glad you liked it. They looked like they enjoyed driving it...

Was it the same van you had on show at vanfest

You're probably right daz - timescale wise that would have been when the show would have completed filming.

Tilly wrote:

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What's with the red light showing on the dash when their driving?

I only saw a small blured section in ITV-player, but I think it might have been the radio - if it's like mine the bit around the vol knob lights up red

I thought it was just showing that the flux capacitor was active.

I don't think Danbury could have asked for a better commercial tonight. Particularly that slo-mo black and white shot ending with the reg plate full screen.

Yep I noticed that. Can happen if it's windy.

the red light showing at bottom of the speedo..... that would be the km odemeter and trip (or time)...unless that is different on the 2010 spec,


regards,

eddy

eddy wrote:

the red light showing at bottom of the speedo..... that would be the km odemeter and trip (or time)...unless that is different on the 2010 spec,


regards,

eddy

Doh!! so it is.

Congratulations to Adrian Edmondson and Jack Dee for winning the show - in their BraziBay!!

Could there have been any other winning motor??!!

Yeh I agree peppa. The thing is the black under white combo looks fantastic in bright sunshine or under studio lighting but on a dull/dark day it looks quite drab. You've also got to get the right alloys to go with it. Black and silver alloys go well imo such as the Fuchs or BRMs. I think the chrome pack is a must too with a black BraziBay.

Black is of course a complete nightmare to maintain as a body colour too. That's why I love red - it looks sharp and even when it's dirty it still looks good.

did anyone notice jack dee filling up the small tank and in the next shot filling up the main tank? I think it was in the second episode?