“This Is Motoring!” Tim SlessorĪge isn’t a barrier to living a full life. They wanted him to see the whole project through, because in a way, he was doing it for the rest of us. People from all over the world gravitated towards his story. He’s the reason why The Last Overland happened. What’s so wonderful about Tim, is that he just refuses to retire. What did it mean to have Tim as a part of the entire thing? The book and docu-series was heavily inspired by six young men who originally made the London to Singapore trek in 1955, one of whom was Tim Slessor, the author of The First Overland. So, The Last Overland, what an insane adventure. In a loft perched above the garage and overlooking the entire concourse, drinks were served as Bremont presented their latest novelties including the well-proportioned H1 Fury and the next-generation Supernova. The Classic Car Club is an enormous space situated right along the Hudson River and is home to a collection of head-turning vehicles, including the classically analog 1987 328 Ferrari and a powder blue 1974 BMW M2, parked and displayed for all of its club members (and event attendees, including myself) to experience. In an event hosted by Bremont at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, Alex was scheduled to give a talk about his book and docu-series called The Last Overland. More recently, Alex completed one of the most epic road trips ever to be documented by summiting what those in the overlanding community call, the Mount Everest of motoring. Enamored by world history, Alex has traveled to the far corners of the globe in search of interesting stories to tell, but more importantly, to shed light on a locale’s culture and current events. Standing next to him however, you would never guess that the guy is an established documentary filmmaker, premiering successful works such as In Forgotten Allies which explores the bygone history of WWII in south-east Asia, as well as a documentary entitled We Were Kings, which tells the true story of Burma’s lost royal family, and won Alex the inaugural award for the first-ever Whicker’s World Foundation Funding Award. In a crowded bar, he blends right in, participating in each new interaction with the same warm enthusiasm. And if one thing can describe just how much of a jovial person Alex is, then let this tiny anecdote he shared about how he got his watch stolen in Argentina while filming a documentary paint a picture for you – “It was the nicest robbery I’ve ever been a part of.” Alex Bescoby, Author and Filmmaker of The Last Overland A conversation with Alex seems less akin to getting to know a stranger, and more like catching up with a long-time friend.

After spending some time with Alex Bescoby, it doesn’t take long to be completely disarmed by his charm and charisma.

Ground Zero by T.J. Hudson