A Personal Birmingham to Perth Marathon 2012 (via Ireland and the US)

Between February 14th and March 20th 2012, to continue my research into the 1968 London to Sydney Marathon, I will be embarking on my own 'Birmingham to Perth Marathon', although I won't be driving!
The 1968 London to Sydney Marathon was a speed and endurance race covering 10,000 miles and ran from London to Bombay (via Tehran and Kabul), followed by a cruise ship crossing to Perth before a final dash across the Australian Outback to Sydney. 250 people competed in 98 cars, ranging from thoroughly modern Porsche 911s to a 1930 Bentley Tourer, and entrants combined manufacturer teams (BMC/BL, Ford, Rootes, DAF), commercially sponsored entrants, entrants by the various British Armed Forces, and private entries.
During my trip I will be meeting with a number of folks who competed in this race in 1968, mostly in Australia but also in Dublin and the US.  I will also be catching up with a few old friends along the way.
I plan to use this Blog to make notes and report on progress, and I hope you'll enjoy reading about the exploits and adventures of a born petrol-head, chasing a passion he's had since 1969!