Conclusion

Monday, 15 November 2021
Conclusion

It was no holiday, more of an endurance trial.
2 days of pushing 800-900kms/day at 90/100KPH, then 1 day corrugated and stony bush track,  4 days remote & rough sand dune driving averaging 150kms/day...

Madigan’s Line

Monday, 8 November 2021
Madigan’s Line

With the sky still throwing us some scattered rain we have an early morning start around 7.30am.



A couple of hours later we arrived at Madigan’s Tree ( Madigan’s Camp...

The Hay River Track

Sunday, 7 November 2021
The Hay River Track

The Hay River track runs north from Poepple’s Corner all the way through to the Plenty Highway, however we will follow it only as far as Madigan's Tree.

Still a good distance of 167Kms.

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Into the Desert - The QAA Line

Saturday, 6 November 2021
Into the Desert - The QAA Line

The Simpson Desert is a vast area covering central Australia. It is made up of a series of high sand dunes hundreds of kilometres long. During winter it is a adventure to drive a number of sandy tracks across this...

Dust, Mud, and Corrugations to Birdsville

Thursday, 4 November 2021
Dust, Mud, and Corrugations to Birdsville

Outback roads can be the death of vehicles, not the Gaz - it was a dream to drive.



Joining us on this test was Bill Lyne and John Stewart - both experienced long distance...

Introduction & Black Top Touring

Thursday, 4 November 2021
Introduction & Black Top Touring

Vehicle Specifications as tested:

Single Cab, with after-market modification of a 6 speed Allison Automatic gear box, central door locks, and speed limiter.



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The Russian Gaz - How it eventuated

Sunday, 31 October 2021
The Russian Gaz - How it eventuated

AAV4x4 have been looking for a tough 4x4 light truck since 2017.


Twice, Brett and I flew to Italy inspecting the Tekne manufacturing plant in Ortona on the Italian East...

Gaz Testing

We know this is one tough vehicle, now we need to confirm all our thoughts with a typically tough Australian endurance trial.

We know this is one tough vehicle, now we need to confirm all our thoughts with a typically tough Australian endurance trial.

Brisbane to Thargomindah ( where we have a potential client), over long corrugated gravel roads to Birdsville, Big Red ( photographs etc), French Line, Hay River Track, Madigan’s Line ( big sand dunes), Birdsville, Brisbane.

Quick, tough, and conclusive